60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D, Action.
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Truxton 2
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
DELTAZEAL
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Difficult 9.9%, 1990's 8.5%, Linear 6.6%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Difficult 6.8%, 1990's 6%
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 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 8.7%, Top-Down 7.1%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 6.6%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 1990's 8.1%, Top-Down 7%
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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 8%, 1990's 7.9%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.8%, 1990's 7.5%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Arcade 7%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 1990's 9.1%, Top-Down 7.7%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 11.8%, Linear 6.5%
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 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, 1990's 10.4%, Old School 8.7%, Arcade 8.7%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 1990's 9.8%, Aliens 8.2%, Old School 7.3%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1990's 11.6%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 9%
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 33.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 15.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Linear 7.4%
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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.7%
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Linear 8.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
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 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Aliens 8.1%, Arcade 6.8%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 7.4%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%
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 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Arcade 8.9%
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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34%, Bullet Hell 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 12%, Action 4.7%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 6.8%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8.5%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, 1990's 12.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 11%, Old School 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 9.5%, Old School 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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 32.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Arcade 12%, Retro 9.1%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
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 25.3%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Old School 8.5%
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 8.2%, Linear 8.1%
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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
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 39.2%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 6.1%
【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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Aliens 6.7%, Action 6.7%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 5.7%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Aliens 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%
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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, 1990's 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.4%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Aliens 10.4%, Old School 8.5%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Aliens 9.8%, Retro 7.9%
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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 8.9%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Difficult 9.9%, 1990's 8.8%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Linear 9.4%, Aliens 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Linear 6.7%
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Difficult 14.1%, 1990's 8.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 1990's 8.5%, Aliens 7.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Retro 8.4%
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Retro 8.3%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 1990's 8.6%, Aliens 8.5%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Aliens 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 11.4%, 1990's 11%, Arcade 9.1%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Top-Down 7%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, 1990's 7.9%, Arcade 7.3%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 10%, 1990's 8.4%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 7.8%
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Top-Down 8%
