60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade.
Hyper Gods is a 2D cinematic 80's-influenced shoot'em up that places you in frantically fast 1v1 battles against the Gods. Dodge, boost and shoot your way to protect Mankind and prevent its extinction!
Outskirts
Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!
Vulture Strike
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Action 12.1%, Indie 9%
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Indie 6%
An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Futuristic 6.7%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 36.5%, Arcade 8%, Action 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 7%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Space 10.6%, Futuristic 8.3%, Arcade 8.1%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Space 11.4%, Action 4.8%, Arcade 4%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Space 11.9%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 7.1%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.4%, Anime 8%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, Anime 6.5%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Space 16.3%, Futuristic 7.4%, Arcade 7%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 7%
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 42.4%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 6.8%, Sci-fi 4.9%
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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, Co-op 10.5%, Arcade 8.6%
【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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Space 9.3%, Anime 8.3%, Action 5.7%
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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Sci-fi 4.8%
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Space 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Space 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Action 6.8%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Space 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Co-op 7.6%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Competitive 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 8.8%, Arcade 6.5%
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 18%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.2%
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 44.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5.6%
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Arcade 9%, Futuristic 7.2%
In this Touhou doujin STG, you don't attack enemies by shooting bullets. Instead, use punches, fairy maids, and Spell Cards to fulfill gatekeeper's duty. On top of that, learn how to build combos, win a lot of blue points, and experience the exhilarating feeling when they fill the entire screen!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Character Customization 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 38.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Anime 7.1%, Action 3.7%
Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Action 6.6%, Futuristic 6.5%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Bullet Hell 25%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.2%
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 7%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Space 18.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5%
"MAGIC CHAOS" is an online multiplayer bullet-hell shooting party game for up to 4 players. Customize your own unique combination of diverse characters and strategic skills to win the seriously chaotic battle royale!
Why similar: 3D Fighter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Character Customization 8.3%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Anime 7.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 4.1%
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Space 12%, Co-op 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 9.4%, Action 7.7%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 5.6%
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 35%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%, Co-op 6.6%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Space 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Arcade 8.2%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 15.6%, Anime 8.5%, Arcade 7.4%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Space 15.7%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Futuristic 7.2%
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Anime 7.7%, Action 7%, Indie 5.4%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Anime 6.5%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Space 10.4%
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Anime 9.6%, Arcade 9%, Sci-fi 5.6%
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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Arcade 7.5%, Space 6.3%, Action 6.2%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Anime 6.3%, Action 3.5%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Space 11.6%, Action 10.8%, Indie 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 31%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Space 15%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.3%
A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Character Customization 12.7%, Space 11.6%, Futuristic 7.2%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Co-op 10%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 36%, Anime 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 4.4%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.1%
A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Anime 11.8%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.6%
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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 7.1%
