60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Vektor Z
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
The Battle of Aurinoxia
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.9%, 1990's 6.8%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.3%
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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 6.8%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D 4.7%
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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 5.5%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 7.9%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 6.3%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 5.9%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.7%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.7%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 6.1%
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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7.3%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.1%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 6.1%, Retro 5.8%
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 6%, Old School 5.2%
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 6.5%, 1990's 5.7%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9%, Old School 8.4%
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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 5.7%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 6.2%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.8%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%, 1990's 5.1%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 7.7%, 2D 5.1%
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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9%, Action 8.5%
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 7.8%, 1990's 5.5%
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.6%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 6.5%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 8.1%, Retro 6%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 9.8%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%
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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 5.8%, 1990's 5.5%
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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Old School 7.3%
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 7.6%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.9%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Action 6.1%
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 6.9%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 6.3%
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 41.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.1%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7.7%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.4%
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 5.3%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9%, Action 5.5%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 9%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 6.7%, Action 5.4%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12%, Action 9%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 7.7%
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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.4%, Sci-fi 7%
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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 6.1%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Bullet Hell 39.6%, Arcade 5.9%, Shooter 5.5%, Action 4.9%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 5.2%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%, 1990's 7.1%
