60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Arcade.
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!
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
Dextram
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.
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 19.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 4.9%
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: Score Attack 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Abstract 8.3%, Difficult 7.7%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 14.5%, Space 8.5%, Arcade 7.5%
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 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Space 11%, Family Friendly 7.7%
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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 14.1%, Difficult 9%, Space 8.5%
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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 13.3%, Difficult 8.2%, Space 7.8%
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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 14.2%, Abstract 10.1%, Space 8.7%
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: Score Attack 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.9%
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 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Abstract 12.5%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 7.5%
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 22.2%, Score Attack 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Abstract 10.9%, Arcade 7.6%
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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 9.4%, 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Score Attack 25.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 7.4%
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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Space 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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Score Attack 20.8%, Space 10%, Arcade 8.9%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Score Attack 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 8.2%, Arcade 7.3%
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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Score Attack 21.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.9%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Score Attack 22%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 7.3%
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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 10.8%, Score Attack 8.4%, 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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 24%, Score Attack 15.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Arcade 6.7%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 14.4%, Difficult 8.8%, 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%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Difficult 6.9%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 15.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 7.1%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Score Attack 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 6.8%
"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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, Difficult 9.5%, Abstract 8.2%
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%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Abstract 11.5%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 6.8%
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 39.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 9%, Space 7.8%, Shooter 6.2%
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 34.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
Tear up your enemies using various power-ups and weapons in this old-school space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 21%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 9.2%, Difficult 8.6%
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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 13.9%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Space 8%
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 26.8%, Score Attack 19%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 8.3%
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 29.8%, Score Attack 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 6.8%
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%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 9.1%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Space 7%
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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 12.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Arcade 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Score Attack 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Difficult 7.8%
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Score Attack 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Abstract 11.4%, Arcade 8%
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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 5.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
"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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Score Attack 24.2%, Shooter 6.1%, Indie 2.8%
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 43.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Space 8.8%, Arcade 4.5%, Difficult 3.7%
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%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 6.2%
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 38.3%, Score Attack 24.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Score Attack 24.5%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 25%, Score Attack 12.1%, Abstract 11.1%, Shooter 7.1%
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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 14.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Space 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 24%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Score Attack 18.3%, Difficult 8.5%, Arcade 8.2%
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%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Difficult 8.1%
【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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Score Attack 10.6%, Space 6.9%, Arcade 6%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Space 13.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Difficult 5.4%
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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 7.5%
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 27.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Score Attack 17.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 5.2%
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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Difficult 6%, Space 4.5%
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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Score Attack 12.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.3%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 9.5%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 6.7%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Indie 4.6%
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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Space 7.1%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Score Attack 23.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 5.8%
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Score Attack 14.7%, Abstract 12.7%, Arcade 7.9%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Score Attack 15%, Family Friendly 11%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 9.6%
A true bullet-hell game. Dodge an onslaught of bullets as a variety of ships while surviving until the boss is whittled down enough. Fight the 24 main bosses in a linear order or play special game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Score Attack 24.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Abstract 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
