60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Shooter.
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!
Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
DRAINUS
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Underwater 17% ★, Score Attack 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8%, Shooter 7.9%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Action 7.5%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 4.9%, Local Co-Op 4.7%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, 2.5D 15.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%
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: 2.5D 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.1%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 5%
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 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2.5D 16.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Shooter 10.2%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Sci-fi 3.6%, Action 2.8%
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 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, 2.5D 14.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 11%, 1990's 8.7%
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 31%, Shooter 15.1%, 1990's 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, Local Co-Op 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 62.5%, Arcade 19.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 4.6%, Shooter 3.6%
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 32.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 10.8%, 1990's 10%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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 31.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2.5D 14.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%
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 55.8%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 7.9%, Co-op 5.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 6.7%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 25.3%, Shooter 23.1%, 1990's 13.9%, Action 7.2%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Shooter 5.9%
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 22.4%, Side Scroller 20%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.1%
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 29.2%, 2.5D 20.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 8.4%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 20.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Action 8.8%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.5%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Shooter 43.5%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Action 20.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 53.7%, Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 7.6%
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 28.9%, Score Attack 15.1%, Shooter 14.5%, 2.5D 14.4%, 1990's 11.1%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Score Attack 7.6%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, 1990's 7.9%
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 32.5%, 2.5D 13.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Score Attack 11.4%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
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 30.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Aliens 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
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 30.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 14.3%, 1990's 13.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1990's 14.1%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
【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 43%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 9.4%
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 29.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Aliens 10.1%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.3%, 2.5D 18%, Shooter 10.9%, Aliens 5.6%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Arcade 15.4%, 1990's 9.5%, Action 6.3%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Action 24%, Arcade 19.3%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Aliens 15.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Futuristic 8.9%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 8.8%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Shooter 6.4%
New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Action 35.5%, Arcade 18.4%
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 25.2%, 2.5D 17.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Aliens 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Action 5.8%
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 44.1%, Arcade 11.9%, 2.5D 11.3%, Score Attack 8.6%, Shooter 8.5%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 25%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%
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 28.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 11%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 10.5%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.8%, Action 14.8%, Sci-fi 14.4%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Shooter 19%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Arcade 16.1%, 3D 6.9%
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Female Protagonist 15%, Arcade 13.6%, 1990's 13%, Shooter 12.4%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 9.1%
