60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Bullet Hell, Shooter.
Defeat the Gimel invasion on this side shooter that explores the contrast lack between the projectiles and the background to create an unusual challenge that will confuse your head
Memorise'n'run
Challenge your ability, your reflexes and your memory to avoid from the shots while you solve a memory game, because in Memorise'n'Run you need to memorize the cards while survive of a real bullet hell.
Exile Squadron
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Challenge your ability, your reflexes and your memory to avoid from the shots while you solve a memory game, because in Memorise'n'Run you need to memorize the cards while survive of a real bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Soundtrack 15% ★, Experimental 14.8% ★, Difficult 14.6%, PvE 12.5%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.9%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Minimalist 10.2%, Old School 7.6%
No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 18.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Minimalist 8%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Vehicular Combat 15.1% ★, Difficult 10.5%
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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 7.7%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Perma Death 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Difficult 14.4%, Minimalist 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
Fast, unforgiving, and endlessly replayable, Nocturne FX™ turns every run into an arcade showdown for your best score.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Difficult 17.5%, Experimental 13.3% ★, Minimalist 9.4%
Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Perma Death 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 8.6%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 9.7%
Hardcore Soldier is a classic, no mercy, bullet hell, run and gun shooter that focuses on feel good gameplay, player skill and one hit deaths
Why similar: Perma Death 30.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Retro 10.6%, Shooter 8.3%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Old School 19.2%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Retro 11.2%
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 14.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Minimalist 8.2%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Old School 6.8%
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Perma Death 19%, Difficult 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 10.9%
Classic rail shooter action. Find secrets and tactics to clear levels effectively across three difficulty settings. Unlock mini games as you progress.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 22.5% ★, Perma Death 18.6%, Difficult 14.3%, PvE 11.9%, Shooter 10%
Well, the physpace is being destroyed, glitching by numerous hordes of malicious duplicating codes from the bitspace. People are panicking, we must send our final attempt to fix the issue, you must be trained to fix the bitspace and survive in it during the process, in its current, decaying status.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, PvE 18.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Minimalist 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, PvE 16.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%
Riot Ride is a car-combat roguelike where you play as a car in retro and Tron-like vibes. Speed, drift, and pull off the craziest maneuvers while crushing challenging enemies and bosses with endless synergies of weapons and items.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 30.8% ★, Bullet Hell 20%, Perma Death 17.3%, Shooter 11%, Survival 8.9%
2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!
Why similar: Perma Death 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 14%, PvE 12%, Shooter 8.7%
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Perma Death 33.8%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Difficult 20.7%, Retro 6.7%, 2D 4.5%
Master the difficult art of dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. No guns, no upgrades, no level-ups. Just your reflexes against an endless bullet hell maze of death. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Experimental 22.2% ★, Bullet Hell 20%, Difficult 19%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Retro 7.2%
Go through a world where every living being is a slime and take down the slime dictator in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Discover the secrets of a world no more on your journey.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Minimalist 13.5%, Action 7.4%, 2D 5.7%
In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Minimalist 11%, Old School 9.6%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Difficult 17.5%, Shooter 11%, Old School 10.7%
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 24.2% ★, Side Scroller 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Old School 6.6%
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Old School 8.4%
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 17.5%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Action 6.9%
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Minimalist 12.9%, PvE 11.7%, Action 6.9%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Minimalist 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 6.9%
Challenge your ability, your reflexes and your memory to avoid from the bullets to defeat the zodiac spirits while memorize the cards and survive of a real bullet hell with difficulties for all playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.6%, Difficult 22.4%, PvE 20%, Shooter 13.7%, 2D 4.8%
A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 24.6% ★, Bullet Hell 23.7%, PvE 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Difficult 13.3%, Side Scroller 8.3%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Soundtrack 13.6% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Old School 10.9%
Pilot the Chaser through dangerous interstellar terrain and shake off hostile pursuers in this 2D single-player space flight adventure. Survive the voyage with your oddball crew and transport clients to pay off your debt to a notorious pirate lord before it’s too late!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Vehicular Combat 20.1% ★, Side Scroller 18.1%, Experimental 16.9% ★, PvE 11.8%
Shmandala is a delirious arcade-style shoot'em up choreographed to a banging soundtrack!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Soundtrack 11.6% ★, Shooter 9.6%
A rogue AI awakens inside a corporate combat facility with no body of its own. To survive, it hijacks enemy machines mid-battle, chaining stolen forms together while tearing through waves of robots in a desperate escape toward freedom.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Difficult 15.1%, PvE 13%, Shooter 9.5%
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: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 17.1%, Minimalist 11.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Old School 9.6%
DodgeKill is a minimalist bullet hell arcade game. Your cursor is both your heart and your weapon : dodge enemy waves, then strike back! Will you survive until the end ?
Why similar: Perma Death 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, PvE 14.5%, Minimalist 9.6%, Survival 7%
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Shooter 21.5%, Retro 12.5%, Action 11.3%, Combat 8.3%
Destroy enemies, bosses and everything you see ahead!! Get crystals to buy better starships and get stronger. Have fun in three different game modes.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.2% ★, Bullet Hell 22.9%, PvE 14.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 7%
BITCRUSHER is a retro pixel-art space shooter with asteroids, swarms of enemies, and powerful bosses. Customize ships, unleash abilities, collect weapons and junk, and carve through chaos to see how long you can survive as corruption spreads across the stars.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 20.1% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Old School 12.6%, Retro 9.4%
Binglinxia is a map defense game that gains new strength by constantly killing incoming enemies to defend the city.
Why similar: Perma Death 40.8%, Bullet Hell 34%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 3.6%, 2D 2.3%
Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Difficult 19.7%, Retro 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%
3D Neo-Retro Arcade Shooter. Trapped in a warp cube, for your crimes against the Cube Federation, you must fly around and fight a relentless onslaught of various "cubes."
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.6% ★, Bullet Hell 19.9%, PvE 14.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 8.1%
Tight Ride is an adrenaline-fueled Arena Survival game. Your mission? To decimate waves upon waves of brainless zombies. But here's the twist: you won't be fighting on foot. No, no, no. You'll be cruising in a tactical buggy equipped with an array of heavy weaponry. Now buckle up.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.8% ★, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Minimalist 15.4%, PvE 15%, Survival 5.9%
Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.1%, Perma Death 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Difficult 9.3%, Shooter 6.6%
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 10.9%, 2D 3.9%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Soundtrack 18% ★, Side Scroller 17.8%, Difficult 17.6%, Shooter 8.1%
Odium to the Core is a challenging single-button, music based game with a dark monochromatic art style. Guide Odium through dangerous and intense music-fueled levels to eliminate the spreading corruption. Reach the core and save the world!
Why similar: Soundtrack 26.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Difficult 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shooter 8.2%
In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Difficult 19.1%, Minimalist 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Survival 10.7%
Line 'em up and bring the pain in this action-packed arcade game. Grab your mace of choice, bash your way through hordes of enemies, and compete for the top score on the leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Difficult 24.6%, PvE 21.9%, Retro 7.8%, Combat 6.3%
Control a fireball-catching bucket to stop fireballs from hitting innocent villagers and their flammable homes. Get a random upgrade as you clear each wave. Twin-stick controls requiring quick thinking and hand-eye coordination. Do you have what it takes to just catch fireballs?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Difficult 20.5%, PvE 15.2%, Old School 14.4%, Minimalist 10.7%
Heart-pounding arcade shooter.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, PvE 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Minimalist 8.9%
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Side Scroller 23%, Perma Death 15.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Shooter 8.4%
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: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Difficult 22.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Old School 7.7%, Soundtrack 7.2% ★
Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Old School 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Gather and refine resources, shoot your way through countless asteroids and other celestial bodies to gather and refine useful resources from them to build the biggest and the most powerful spaceship-base.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 31.7% ★, Side Scroller 28.2%, Perma Death 23.6%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 5.4%
Space Mages: D33 is a Space Shooter/Bullet Hell about shoot in aliens with magics and combine elements to make powerfull new elemental magics
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Shooter 9.8%
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 26.9% ★, Bullet Hell 23%, PvE 15.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Minimalist 9.8%
Bullet Grinder - Pick up your trusty cannon and make your enemies rain lead! Blast your way through hordes of robots in this hardcore platforming game that will kill you in no time if you hesitate
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Difficult 18.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Survival 10.6%, Sci-fi 10%
