60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, 2D.
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
TRIZEAL Remix
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Crisis Wing
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 6.2%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Score Attack 7%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Score Attack 7.3%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Score Attack 7.6%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 7.2%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Difficult 6.3%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 9%, 1990's 7.5%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Score Attack 15%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 6.5%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 8.2%, Old School 6.5%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Old School 9.7%, 1990's 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
Rival Megagun is a competitive split-screen shoot 'em up where you transform into a giant boss ship and battle your rival head-to-head in local or online PVP.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.4%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Score Attack 8.9%, 1990's 8.7%, Old School 8.5%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 8.1%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 8.1%, 1990's 8%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 1990's 10.5%, Old School 10.4%, Arcade 9%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.6%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Action 4.6%
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, 1990's 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 6.7%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 12.8%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.4%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 8.7%, Old School 8.4%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Old School 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 14.2%, Arcade 8.1%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Arcade 7.2%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Old School 10.6%, Score Attack 10%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 7.9%, Arcade 6.9%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 13.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Retro 7.8%
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Old School 11.8%, 1990's 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, 1990's 11.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, 1990's 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 8.2%, Old School 7.1%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 7.4%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 15.4%, Score Attack 13.1%, Old School 10.1%, 2D 6.3%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Score Attack 8.4%, Retro 8.1%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Score Attack 8.9%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 14.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 16%, 1990's 10.6%, Sci-fi 8%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 6.6%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 13.9%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 7.4%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Old School 8.3%, 1990's 7.2%
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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Arcade 10.9%, Difficult 8.7%, Action 3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 14.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Arcade 11.2%
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Difficult 13.2%, Score Attack 12.7%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 5.3%
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Score Attack 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Retro 7.7%
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 37.2%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Sci-fi 7%, Action 5.6%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 13.4%, Score Attack 10%, Action 6.9%
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Score Attack 11%, Difficult 10.3%
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 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Score Attack 11%, Difficult 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Score Attack 7.4%
