60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
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!
Polygoneer
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?
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.
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 15.7%, Music 10.9%, Action 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Indie 8.4%
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 30.2%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Retro 12.9%
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 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Space 8.8%, Action 8.4%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Indie 20.4%, Action 18.2%, Destruction 12.9%, Top-Down 10.4%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Action 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Indie 12%, Space 9.4%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Destruction 16.8%, Space 13.4%, Score Attack 10.5%, Retro 8.9%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Score Attack 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Difficult 11%, Arcade 9.1%
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 32.1%, Action 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Indie 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%
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%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 10.2%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.1%
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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Space 10.7%, Score Attack 10.3%
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 33.8%, Action 12.9%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 9.4%
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 35.9%, Action 29.9%, Indie 20.1%, Arcade 14%
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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Space 8%
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: Addictive 23.9% ★, Action 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Indie 10.8%, Difficult 8%
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Difficult 11.1%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Space 11.2%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Retro 8.5%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 10.8%, Retro 10.3%, Indie 7.7%
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 25.4%, Score Attack 14%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 12%, Arcade 9.9%
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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 8.2%
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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Space 9.9%, Score Attack 9%
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 29.8%, Score Attack 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Retro 10.5%, 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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Space 11.6%, Action 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
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 26.9%, Action 21.2%, Indie 15.1%, Space 13.6%, Difficult 13.1%
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: Addictive 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Space 10.3%, Action 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
"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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 10.6%, Action 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Difficult 10.8%, Score Attack 8.4%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Indie 10.5%, Action 10.4%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 8.5%
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 29.7%, Action 12.6%, Space 11%, Retro 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
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 26.7%, Space 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action 10.5%, Retro 9.2%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 12.6%, Difficult 10.4%
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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Space 10.1%, Score Attack 9.3%
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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%
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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Addictive 13.5% ★, Arcade 11%, Action 9.5%
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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 10.9%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 10.3%
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 23.5%, Destruction 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Score Attack 8.9%, Bullet Hell 6.6%
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 32.2%, Action 22.7%, Indie 22.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Casual 7.8%
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 26%, Action 19.3%, Retro 10.6%, Difficult 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 11.9%, Difficult 11.8%, Arcade 9%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Destruction 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Difficult 8.8%
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Score Attack 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 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 32.2%, Action 25.5%, Indie 17.5%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Score Attack 12.9%, Space 8.8%
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 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action 11.6%, Score Attack 9.4%, Indie 7.3%
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 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Retro 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.
Why similar: Action 38.2%, Indie 30.1%, Difficult 15.4%, Casual 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 17.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 12%, Retro 11.9%
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%, Difficult 15.5%, Space 9.1%, Action 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 43.2%, Action 34.3%, Indie 22.5%
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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 8.6%
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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Action 12%, Retro 11.6%, Indie 9.7%
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 41.4%, Retro 20%, Bullet Hell 16%, Casual 12.3%, Arcade 10.3%
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 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Indie 20.8%, Arcade 14%
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: Space 18%, Score Attack 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 13%
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 34.7%, Action 20.1%, Space 18.2%, Indie 14%, Bullet Hell 7%
Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!
Why similar: Music 31.2%, Action 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Indie 18%, Retro 7.2%
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%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 13.3%, Destruction 12%, Difficult 10.7%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 19.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 11.2%
