60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Shooter.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
VectaGuard: Zero
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Exterminator V Pollinators
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 2.5D 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Score Attack 7.7%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2.5D 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shooter 9%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 2.5D 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, 2.5D 15.8%, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 8.4%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.8%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 2.5D 13.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9%, Score Attack 8.7%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, 2.5D 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.1%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, 2.5D 20%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Sci-fi 7%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, 2.5D 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Score Attack 9.3%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 10.2%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 7%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.1%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2.5D 17%, Side Scroller 13%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Shooter 8.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Shooter 10%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.1%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 8.8%, Robots 8.7%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 10%, Shooter 9.3%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Space 6.3%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, 2.5D 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 9.4%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: 2.5D 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 2.5D 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 14.2%, Shooter 8.9%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, 2.5D 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 8.8%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Shooter 10%, Score Attack 9.3%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 7.9%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Arcade 7.5%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, 2.5D 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.6%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 2.5D 18.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.5%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 8.3%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 8.9%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 9.5%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, 2.5D 15.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 7.7%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 2.5D 13.4%, Shooter 9.1%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Score Attack 10.2%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 16%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 9.2%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Stylized 10.4%, Shooter 9%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 13.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.4%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 2.5D 9.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Score Attack 6.5%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 8%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 2.5D 10.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2.5D 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Shooter 10.8%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.2%, Co-op 9%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Cassiodora is a medieval fantasy game inspired by classic shoot 'em up with unique mechanics and epic boss fights. Save the princess Cassiodora by yourself or with up to 2 friends on the same screen.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 2.5D 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 10.7%
A retro style arcade blaster. Grab the weapons and bonuses, destroy the hostile waves and protect the enesphere.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 2.5D 19.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Robots 8%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 8.3%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Co-op 9.7%
A sci-fi action platformer where players can jump, shoot, slash, and shield their way through the 8 Core Robotics and their domains. Conquer levels and bosses in any order and defeat them all to reach the The Citadel - along with the robotic Council that has conquered humanity.
Why similar: 2.5D 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Robots 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%
