Games Like Guns and Bots

You are a little fried tater trying to survive as earth turns apocalyptic in this action packed side-scroller shooter

Why similar: Gun Customization 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 2.5D 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

Defend the earth from an invasion of cosmic cattle alone or with a friend in a roguelike romp with old school attitude. Find weapons, meet new friends, and make a grocery run through an extra terrestrial invasion that's never the same!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Gun Customization 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9%

A skill-based 2D roguelite shooter where you aim every shot, time every ability, and craft unique builds to overcome challenging enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Perma Death 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, PvE 8.9%

Shoot, dodge, survive, and upgrade as endless waves of zombies and orcs burst from the ground and rush you. Hold the line, collect power-ups, and fight to stay alive as long as you can!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, PvE 10.8%

Imagination Land, a realm of elixir, is beset by robo-animals. Shoot platforms out mid-fall, or blast foes across the screen. Fight atop a speeding orange train ramming flaming boxes, battle a cloning humanoid rhino trapped in a box, or a massive sunflower, etc, as you uncover the robots’ origins.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, PvE 11.8%, 2.5D 11.1%

TOXIC PULSE is a relentless bullet hell survival FPS. No cover, no regeneration — just you and an escalating nightmare. Dodge diving aerial threats and crushing monoliths in a constantly evolving arena. Every wave demands perfect aim and lightning reflexes. Can you survive until Wave 10?

Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.1%, Perma Death 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, PvE 7.4%, Shooter 6.2%

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Gun Customization 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11%

This game that brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80s/90s. X-Force Genesis is a frantic and chaotic space shooter created from big and beautiful graphics with insane boss battles. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base in orbit around X-planet

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 2.5D 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.

Why similar: Gun Customization 18.9%, Perma Death 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%

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: Arena Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Perma Death 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, PvE 8.9%

Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Perma Death 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%

The Yellow Moon's School: The Ghosts Day is a top-down shooter game in which you must shoot ghosts and destroy them to save the school.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Cute 4.1%

Time to Strike is busted build bullet hell roguelike. Create overpowered builds and break the game by collecting powerful weapons, modifying them with whacky mods and discovering crazy synergies!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Gun Customization 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Perma Death 14.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Perma Death 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 2.5D 10.8%

Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke is a top down action shooter with randomly generated loot, levels, and enemies. Find unique weapons and upgrades to blast, explode, laser, and kick your way through an army of dastardly bandits!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, Perma Death 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, 2.5D 10.6%, PvE 8.4%

The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 13.7%

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 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Gun Customization 12.4%

Shoot your way through an endless stream of enemies! GLORP is an action roguelike where you must upgrade your skills and weapons to become overpowered

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.5%, Perma Death 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, PvE 9.6%

Wrong Bullet is a captivating chill shooter that unveils an ever-changing world with random weapons scattered everywhere, accompanying your bloody campaign against enemy heads. Collect golden shards from them to unlock characters, discovering even more facets of gameplay.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Gun Customization 13.6%

About：It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 14.2%

Lex Talionis A is a team-based, 4 player, couch co-op where aliens fight astronauts, drones, and bosses for revenge against humanity. Choose from four aliens with unique abilities and survive together in this 2D Run n' Gun Adventure.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%

Vengeance or Die. This is a no mercy, bullet hell, run and gun shooter the requires player skill, with one life and one hit death, game over.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.2%

A fast-paced, side-scrolling, bullet hell with an inventory system where a player can upgrade their weapons and player stats to survive as long as possible.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Gun Customization 15.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, PvE 11%

A 2D platform shooter where you DESTROY!! Get Elemental Powers from the Prysms and help Amor defeat the Primordial Threats agains Humanity! Get cute costumes and be stylish!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, 2.5D 14.4%, PvE 13.7%, Platformer 11.8%

Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Mechs 19.6% ★, Shooter 11.7%, Cartoony 6.8%

CortexGear:AngryDroids is a clasic 3d Sci-Fi shooting sidescroller in which quick tactics and skills need to be in harmony the beat the game. A run-and-gun shooter with both mouse and keyboard. This game does not negotiate!

Why similar: Mechs 21.6% ★, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%

Rust & Dust is A fast-paced 2D roguelike Shooter about two twin mice fighting through a ruined world. Instantly switch between them, combine their powers, and turn positioning into a weapon. Master the chaos or be overrun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Mechs 14.8% ★, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11%

Rocket Sword is a ridiculous, gratuitous slash-'em-up where you are the projectile: a rocket-propelled greatsword. Slice, stab, and pulverize everyone in your path with the most powerful weapon in the universe.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Mechs 13.3% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, 2.5D 10.8%

Geocoliseum Survival is an arena action game where you pilot a highly maneuverable mech with automatic weapons. Dodge attacks, use abilities, defeat hordes of enemies and bosses, upgrade your mech with currency, and survive the arena for as long as you can.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.9%, Mechs 23.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, PvE 8.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.9%

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 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 8.5%

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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Mechs 13.2% ★, 2.5D 11.8%

JERONIMO is a roguelite shooter where you play as the Eraser against your eternal enemy: the Drawer, a frantic pencil who summons waves from his rolling lab. Wield up to 6 unique weapons, stack broken builds, and crush the hordes. Every enemy is a drawing from my 6-year-old nephew's notebook.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Perma Death 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Character Customization 7.9%

Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdown.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 9.7%

SHARDBLASTER! is a third-person arcade arena shooterwhere players control a robot trapped in a fantasy wildland. The robot must mine shards to survive, deliver them to meet quota, and survive periodic "Echo" waves of fantasy monsters. The ultimate goal: destroy the MEGASHARD by any means necessary!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 40.6%, Mechs 21.9% ★, PvE 15.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Stylized 3.9%

Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.7%, Perma Death 20.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%

Destroy the legions of machinists! An easy to control mechanic 2D action game that attacks automatically when an enemy is in range. Customize your mecha to suit your needs. The key to success is to manage energy while standing around.

Why similar: Mechs 24.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.3%

Square Off is a fast-paced, platforming arena. Control physics-based battle squares in a series of speedy combat challenges whilst shooting your friends into oblivion!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.3%

Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10%

An auto-2D side-scroller shoot'em up game that aims to be beginner-friendly for someone who has never experienced a shoot'em up bullet hell game before.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Cute 4.9%

Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Perma Death 11.2%, PvE 8.6%

Dinosaurs have invaded MewMew’s home and now it's time for him to pick up his trusty old meteor gun and send them right back to extinction. Keep your combo as high as possible and get stronger with items and powerups as you try to gain highscores in this chaotic 2D horde shooter.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Perma Death 10.8%

Explore haunted woods, craft weapons, brew potions and battle ambiguous beasts and nightmares.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%, Perma Death 8.6%

A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 2D Platformer 22%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Platformer 9.4%

Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, PvE 13.6%, Shooter 10.3%

Super Slinger is a cute and funny pixelated arcade-like shooter where you fight against the alien invasion in an attempt to send them back home. Cute art, juicy gameplay, difficult stages, and SLINGSHOTS!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Cartoony 9.3%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 10.4%

Orbital Frenzy is a blast from the past where players must survive waves of intergalactic foes in an arcade style shooter with a unique orbital movement mechanic. With a secret ending and hidden story elements we hope you can stand a chance against the intergalactic onslaught!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, PvE 10.9%, Shooter 7.4%

Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 4.2%

Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.6%

A 3rd person, Mech battle Arena, Choose between 6 soul crushing arenas and 10 stages to host your last stand against the Kaydiest. You Vs. the Swarm, To the death! And compete real time with other players scores from around the world Via the online leaderboard.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Mechs 18.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, PvE 10.3%

Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Platformer 9.3%

Adrenaline Rampage is a platformer roguelite where you play as a soldier with up to 5 weapons to fight techno-zombies. Choose characters and skills to rush through the space city, kill ugly BOSSes, and survive. Set in a dark sci-fi world

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, 2.5D 11%

G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, 2.5D 15%, Shooter 10.3%

DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.

Why similar: Gun Customization 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Character Customization 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%

Fast, aggressive, mech shooter with fully destructible environments, swarming adaptive enemies, and arcade-fast action. Upgrade your mech and fight through escalating chaos again and again.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.2%, Mechs 21.6% ★, Perma Death 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 7.7%

Udongein X2 is a 2D bullet hell platformer featuring an open world that takes place primarily in Gensokyo, the main setting of Touhou Project. More importantly... What would you do if you were invited to hell?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, 2.5D 20.4%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 8.7%

THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Gun Customization 17.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%

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: Mechs 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, 2.5D 10.4%

Heart-pounding arcade shooter.

Why similar: Perma Death 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 2.5D 14.2%, PvE 11.2%