
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.
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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.

Danmaku Unlimited 2
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Beat Hazard 2
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 6.1%, Arcade 4.9%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.1% ★, Rhythm 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 3.4%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 17.2%, Indie 11%, Arcade 8.6%
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 50%, Action 29.6%, Indie 20.4%
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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 29.5% ★, Rhythm 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 2.9%
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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 7.3%
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 22.3% ★, Rhythm 20%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.1%
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 33.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 15%, Arcade 14%, Indie 11.2%
Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Rhythm 23%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Indie 13.5%, Arcade 9.2%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Indie 8.6%
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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.4%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Action 8.6%, Indie 6%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.8%, Action 37.2%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.7%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%
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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.9%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.2%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 10%, Action 9.9%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Action 13%
Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.9%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 26% ★, Rhythm 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 6.7%
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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Action 7.2%, Indie 5.2%
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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.6%
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action 15.6%, Indie 12.1%
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 31.2% ★, Rhythm 22%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 4.9%
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8%
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 33%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
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: Rhythm 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 13.6%
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 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Action 16.1%
A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Rhythm 21.5%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 21.2% ★, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 6.1%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Shooter 9.1%
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 13.5%, Indie 9.2%
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: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.1%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.2%, Action 44.8%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Arcade 15%, Action 12%
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: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 9%, Arcade 8%
GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 35%, Indie 26.2%
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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Action 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Indie 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%
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: Bullet Hell 52.4%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 5.7%
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Indie 14.6%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Action 6.1%, Arcade 5.7%
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 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 5%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.3% ★, Rhythm 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 6.5%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.9%
A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 5.5%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 12%, Indie 9%
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 8.8%
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52%, Arcade 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.6%, 2D 5.2%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Indie 5%, Shooter 3.9%