60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Shooter.
Absorb enemy fire, deflect incoming attacks, and survive intense side-scrolling battles in this reactive arcade shooter built around polarity-based combat and tactical counterattacks.
VectaGuard
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 18.3%, 2.5D 15%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Score Attack 7.6%
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 22.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2.5D 12.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Pilot a lone ship through a collapsing orbital station in a modern 2.5D shoot ’em up. Block bullets with a 360° directional shield, destroy grotesque wreck-born enemies, defeat colossal bosses, and build new upgrade paths with every run — a love letter to classic shoot ’em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 2.5D 13.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Score Attack 8%
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 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%
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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, 2.5D 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Shooter 8.3%
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%, 2.5D 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 8.3%
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 22%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.8%
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 24%, 2.5D 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Sci-fi 6%
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 16.3%, 2.5D 13.4%, Side Scroller 11%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Score Attack 8.6%
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 28.5%, 2.5D 19.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 8.8%, 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%, 2.5D 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 9.2%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Score Attack 11.7%, Space 11%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 6.8%
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 22.8%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.1%
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 19.4%, 2.5D 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Shooter 9%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Score Attack 8.5%
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 21.3%, 2.5D 18.5%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 10%
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 22.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Robots 8.7%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9%
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 21.2%, 2.5D 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 11.6%, 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 36.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%
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 22.9%, 2.5D 18.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 9.4%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Arcade 6.6%
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 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 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 19.8%, 2.5D 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%, 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 28.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 9.2%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 10.5%
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Space 9.2%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 2.5D 14.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Sci-fi 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 10%, Score Attack 9.2%
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 29%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 7.8%
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 21%, 2.5D 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.5%
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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 2.5D 15.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 7.5%
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 23.2%, 2.5D 18.5%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 7.9%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 2.5D 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Score Attack 6.9%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2.5D 12.2%, Sci-fi 8%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8.8%
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 27.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 8.3%
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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 9.5%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action 7.9%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 10%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%
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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Space 10.6%
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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 9.3%
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 21%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, 2.5D 13.3%, Shooter 9.2%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Stylized 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%
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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Co-op 9.2%
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 8%
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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 2.5D 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 10.9%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 2.5D 10.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
