60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro.
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.
Earth Atlantis
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.
The 7th Sign Project
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.
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 24.2%, Perma Death 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Retro 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%
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 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 10%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 1980s 10.3%, Retro 9.1%
Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.
Why similar: Runner 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Retro 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Retro 14.6%, 1980s 14%, Side Scroller 9.8%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 11%, Action 11%
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 19.6%, Retro 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Old School 14.5%, Shooter 9.4%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Retro 14.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.3%
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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Retro 11.2%, Perma Death 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Retro 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 1980s 11.2%, Side Scroller 9%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 10%, Retro 8%
BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, 1980s 15.5%, Retro 15.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Old School 10.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 9%, Shooter 7.7%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.7%, Side Scroller 8.1%
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 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Retro 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.4%
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%
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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 9.3%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Retro 15.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 1980s 9.8%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.6%, Action 7.8%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Retro 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Old School 10.3%, Shooter 7.4%
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.5%, Action 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Retro 11.5%, 1980s 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Perma Death 15.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 10.9%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Retro 20.3%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 10.5%
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them in the space . player will destroy the core of the battleship of enemy to win the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Retro 15%, 1980s 13.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Perma Death 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 7.2%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
The galaxy is being threatened by an army of robots, but a brave hamster will step up as the hero!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Retro 16.7%, Action 16.4%, Old School 10.4%
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 33%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Retro 17.9%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 3.5%
Nebular Crush is 2D retro shooter that delivers non-stop arcade action. Armed with a magical surfboard and guitar, you must shred your way to victory through over 50 action-packed levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Retro 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%, 1980s 8.9%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Shooter 8.7%, 1980s 7.6%
The infernals, a war game about brave warriors at the beginning of the 19th century. A game that combines runner, Hack and Slash and many shots in a story based on Gaucho wars.
Why similar: Runner 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Retro 15.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action 9.3%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 12%, Retro 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, 1980s 16.5%, Retro 12.7%, Old School 9%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.3%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Retro 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 10.1%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Retro 19.5%, Action 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 1980s 9.5%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Retro 19.1%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 8.4%
The gas runned out and you're in the middle of nowhere! Now it's time to kick, shoot, fire and rip apart zombies and monsters in this 80's thriller platform game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Runner 17.6%, Action 10.5%, 1980s 9.6%
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Retro 8.9%, Old School 6.5%, Military 6.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Retro 14.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Side Scroller 9%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Retro 14.4%, 1980s 12%, Side Scroller 8.9%
MOON MAN: THE GAME is a 2d platformer shooter. In this game you will find many different worlds and weapons to use. The game is inspired by a certain someone.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, 1980s 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 8.1%
1982: Tenacious of the Air is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up set during the South Atlantic conflict. Pilot five historic Argentine aircraft, choose your ordnance, take off from aircraft carriers or from land, and relive missions inspired by true events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Retro 14.5%, 1980s 8.8%, Action 5.4%
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Retro 14.9%, Action 13.9%, Platformer 9.8%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Retro 18%, Action 11.1%, Side Scroller 8%
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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Shooter 8.4%
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Retro 9.6%
A Bullet hell game about a man trying to escape from a strange world. Fight through increasingly difficult stages and try to find your way home.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Perma Death 16.9%, Action 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Shooter 10.5%, 1980s 8.2%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action 13%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 11.5%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: Retro 26.2%, 1980s 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Retro 11.3%, Shooter 9.3%
About: The Tower of TigerQiuQiu is a nes-like game collection include：Super Tigerio、Bomber Tiger、Ninja Tiger:QiuQiu、Tiger Tank G、Tiger 1952 etc
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Retro 14.6%, 1980s 14.6%, Action 10.2%
Binglinxia is a map defense game that gains new strength by constantly killing incoming enemies to defend the city.
Why similar: Perma Death 41.6%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Platformer 5.4%, Action 5.2%
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, 1980s 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Action 14.7%, Shooter 14.6%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Retro 21.9%, Action 15.3%, Indie 3.4%
