60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Hyper Sentinel
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Super Hydorah
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.
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Action 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%
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 27.3%, GameMaker 18% ★, Action 10.4%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Music 10.9%, Action 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Indie 8.6%
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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 8.8%, Action 8.3%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Score Attack 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Difficult 9.7%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Indie 20.9%, Action 17.8%, Destruction 12.9%, Top-Down 10.7%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Indie 12.3%, Space 9.4%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: GameMaker 24.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Space 8.5%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Fast-Paced 8.7%, Space 8.5%, Score Attack 7.9%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Space 10.8%, Score Attack 10.5%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Action 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Indie 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Space 10.6%, Action 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action 11.3%, Space 10%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Retro 9.6%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 10.6%, Retro 10.4%, Indie 7.9%
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Why similar: Music 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Action 9.1%, Score Attack 7.7%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Action 29.5%, Indie 20.7%, Arcade 14.3%
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%, Score Attack 8%
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Difficult 10.7%, Space 8%
Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 7.6%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Indie 10.7%, Action 10.1%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 10.9%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Arcade 10%
Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action 20.8%, Indie 15.6%, Space 13.7%, Difficult 13%
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Space 14%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action 13.6%, Difficult 12.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Retro 10.5%, Action 9.9%
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Indie 12.8%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Difficult 9.1%
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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Space 10.1%, Score Attack 9.6%
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 23%, Indie 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Casual 7.8%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 9.9%, Score Attack 9.2%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Action 25%, Indie 18%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 42.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.5%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12.4%, Difficult 10.3%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Space 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Action 10.3%, Retro 9.3%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 10.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Destruction 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Score Attack 9.2%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: GameMaker 23.3% ★, Action 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Indie 9.7%
A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Action 22.5%, Indie 15.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 1.9%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Retro 13.7%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Space 18%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 12%, Action 11.8%
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Retro 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Casual 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%
64.0 is a minimal fast-paced arcade game, where you shoot the squares that have the same color as the background.
Why similar: Difficult 19%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Retro 9.8%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Indie 21.4%, Arcade 14.3%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Space 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Destruction 13%, Difficult 11%
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 18.9%, GameMaker 14.2% ★, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Difficult 10.2%, Space 9.5%
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Action 13.4%, Space 12%, Indie 10%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Destruction 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Difficult 8.7%
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 15.2%, Space 9%, Action 8.7%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.7%, Fast-Paced 9.4%
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 12.7%, Space 10.9%
Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 33.9%, Indie 23.3%
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Why similar: Music 31.2%, Action 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Indie 18.5%, Retro 7.3%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 19.8%, Space 18.4%, Indie 14.4%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.8%, Difficult 10.8%
Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.3%, Space 14.7%, Score Attack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Retro 11.1%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 19.8%, Arcade 16%, Action 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
