
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Bullet Hell.

Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!

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SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

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Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Score Attack 10.1%
Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Score Attack 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
Sunshower is a colorful, casual arcade action game that follows a robot's survival in a rain storm! Use the plant installed on your head to reach for the sky as you achieve high scores, unlock secrets, and stop the rain from washing away the world.
Why similar: Score Attack 13.4%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
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 17.1%, Score Attack 14.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10.2%
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Score Attack 13.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
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 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Score Attack 9.7%
Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 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 17.5%, Score Attack 12.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shooter 8.3%
Dead Red Bennie, where precision is key. Score points by swiftly taking down waves of enemies, aiming for the highest score in the shortest time. Maintain your combo to maximize points!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Score Attack 23.4%, Cartoony 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Bullet Hell 5.8%
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Score Attack 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Cartoony 7.8%
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Co-op 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 10.8%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Score Attack 15.4%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Co-op 10%
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Score Attack 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Score Attack 17.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Local Co-Op 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 17.6%, Score Attack 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 8.9%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Arcade 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Retro 9.1%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Score Attack 18.3%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Co-op 10.2%
Monsters come from missed shots! Learn the monster's behaviours, shoot wisely and balance the difficulty to maximize scoring!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Score Attack 15.9%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Score Attack 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.7%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Co-op 11.8%, Retro 10.3%
a fractal-trance bullet-trip from the creators of DEAD PETALS and satryn 🌸
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Local Co-Op 16%, Score Attack 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%
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 a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Local Co-Op 18%, Co-op 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Score Attack 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Score Attack 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Shooter 11%, Retro 8.3%
Tentacle monsters have taken pony waifus hostage. It's your job to save them all through extreme violence, achieve pony zen, do Stardust responsibly, and don't think about the meaning of one guy’s war against the universe. Or why cats. This is an accessible cute 'em up after all!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Co-op 8.3%, Shooter 8%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 10.3%
Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Score Attack 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 18%, Score Attack 16.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
Bean Busy is a maze chase game inspired by arcade classics of the early 80s. A colorful collection of items, obstacles, and (of course) beans await! Tackle one labyrinth after another while outwitting the monsters on your tail. Invite a friend and chase that high score together!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Score Attack 20.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Co-op 11.3%, Retro 10.3%
GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Score Attack 14.6%, Shooter 10.2%
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Co-op 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 8.4%
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Score Attack 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 10%
A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Score Attack 12%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 7.8%
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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%
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 18.7%, Score Attack 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10%, Shooter 9.4%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Arcade 8.8%
An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Arcade 8.2%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Action 7%
Retro pixel-art bullet hell meets arcade action. Collect cards, spin slots, and blast through enemies in this nostalgic roguelite with local co-op
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Score Attack 8.5%
Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Co-op 9.2%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.3%, Local Co-Op 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.2%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 8.9%, Score Attack 7.8%
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Score Attack 19.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 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 19.1%, Score Attack 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 9.4%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 10.6%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Score Attack 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 11.6%
Tank And Roll is an Action-Shooter game that challenges players achieve the highest score! There are features such as unlocking new vehicles, drawing your own vehicle, and importing custom avatars for your character! It offers both fun and a rewarding challenge for those who dare to master it!
Why similar: Score Attack 18.8%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 9.7%
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 8.4%
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 8.2%
Slam your way through waves of viruses and hurl your friends through cyberspace in this flashy arcade thrower that combines classic twin-stick action with inventive physics for an electrifying adventure.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 13.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Co-op 9.8%
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Score Attack 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shooter 8.6%
Geometry Attack is a neon-drenched retro arcade shooter inspired by classics like Geometry Wars. Blast through waves of shapes in VR, on your Steam Deck, or in 2D. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfectly tuned for seated recliner play. Chase the high score from another dimension!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Retro 9.3%
80's vector style Twin stick action with a booming soundtrack and permadeath.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Score Attack 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 9.5%