60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action, Score Attack.
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Nova Swarm
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
BLASTER MAYHEM
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
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 19.5%, Space 9.3%, Arcade 7.5%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Score Attack 19.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 4.9%
Plasma Sky is a neon arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Ease in and power up early, you'll need a strong ship as the intensity ramps up. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and race the world in a fresh challenge every week - the same seeded run for every pilot on Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Score Attack 20.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 8.6%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 14.2%, Space 8.5%, Arcade 7.4%
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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 13.7%, Difficult 9.1%, Space 8.5%
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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%
PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Score Attack 13.2%, Space 11%, Family Friendly 7.7%
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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 13%, Difficult 8.3%, Space 7.8%
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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 14.7%, Abstract 11%, Arcade 7.5%
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 13.9%, Abstract 10.1%, Space 8.7%
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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Abstract 12.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 7.4%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Score Attack 24.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Score Attack 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 6.4%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.5%
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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Score Attack 20.3%, Space 10%, Arcade 8.8%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Score Attack 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 8.3%, Arcade 7.2%
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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Score Attack 20.7%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.9%
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Difficult 6.6%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 10.8%, Score Attack 8.2%, Difficult 8%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Score Attack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 7.2%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 14%, Difficult 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.7%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 15.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Difficult 7%
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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 14.8%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.2%
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Score Attack 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 7%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Abstract 12.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Score Attack 7.9%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Score Attack 9.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Abstract 8.2%
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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 15%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Arcade 6.6%
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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 7.7%, Shooter 6.3%
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 24%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 11.5%, Difficult 9.9%, Space 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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 8.4%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Abstract 11.6%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 6.8%
Tear up your enemies using various power-ups and weapons in this old-school space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Score Attack 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 9.3%, Difficult 8.7%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 13.6%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Space 8%
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 30.6%, Score Attack 23.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Space 7%
Aim for the stars in Splendor The Great, a 2D vertically scrolling shoot'em up that challenges you to plan your shots creatively and execute them with grace. Discover your own path through waves of enemies. Demonstrate your mastery by chaining each wave to reveal more of the night sky.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Abstract 12.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Linear 6.3%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Score Attack 18.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 8.5%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Score Attack 12%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.1%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 7%
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 21.7%, Score Attack 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Difficult 7.9%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Space 12.2%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 7.7%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Space 8.7%, Arcade 4.4%, Difficult 3.7%
Cell #31 is a twin-stick shooter where you play as a cell fighting to survive an ever-increasing barrage of bullets and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 15%, Difficult 9%, Arcade 7.4%
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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 6%, Sci-fi 5.8%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Score Attack 23.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 14.5%, Difficult 9.6%, Space 9%
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Score Attack 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Abstract 11.5%, Arcade 7.9%
The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches her yoke, she commits to her rebellion knowing full well, that her mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.8%
"Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Score Attack 23.6%, Shooter 6.3%, Indie 2.8%
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 6.3%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Score Attack 11.8%, Abstract 11.1%, Shooter 7.3%
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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 17.8%, Difficult 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Score Attack 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Abstract 8.5%, Difficult 7.8%
How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Score Attack 24%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 3.1%
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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Difficult 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 7.6%
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 28.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Difficult 6.1%, Space 4.5%
【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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Score Attack 10.3%, Space 6.9%, Arcade 6%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Score Attack 17.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 5.3%
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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Difficult 8.2%
