
A deep roguelite bullet-purgatory set in a dying galaxy. Fight through swarms of alien enemies across brutal environments, build devastating weapon combos, and earn prestige to grow stronger with every run. Solo dev passion project.
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A deep roguelite bullet-purgatory set in a dying galaxy. Fight through swarms of alien enemies across brutal environments, build devastating weapon combos, and earn prestige to grow stronger with every run. Solo dev passion project.

Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

Black Paradox Reloaded
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.9%
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shooter 5.4%
It's a shooting game with a space background. Destroy a certain number of enemies and clear the level until you clear it. Enemies appear randomly, and each time you play it has a different experience. Welcome to discover more secrets in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
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: Bullet Hell 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.7%
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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9%, Space 8%
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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Roguelite 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Roguelite 15.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 6.9%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Local Co-Op 10%, Shooter 8.8%
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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%
Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force is an Arcade Space Wave Defense Shooter. As the forward line, take defense against dimensional invaders and blast your way through waves of incoming enemies. Upgrade your abilities and blast more effectively!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Shooter 10.8%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 7.2%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.4%, 2D 4.7%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9%, Space 7.1%
In Invaders Loop, which combines classic arcade spirit with roguelite mechanics, survive relentless waves of enemies raining down from the depths of space, dodge bullets, equip yourself with various items from the market, and defeat epic bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Shooter 10%, Space 6.7%
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: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 9.4%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.1%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
You’re a mediator trying to prevent an interplanetary conflict. How will you do it? By destroying infrastructure, overthrowing a monarchy, wiping out a hive, and eradicating half of a nebula… All this and more in ITZO, an 8-bit bullet hell game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Space 14.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.8%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 8.3%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 6.9%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%
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 41.9%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 4.7%, Shooter 3.9%
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 32.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 12%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%
a fast-paced bullet heaven auto-shooting action platformer
Why similar: Auto Battler 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Space 7%
Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%
Shoot' Em Up, Vertical Fast & Fun !The Overdriven Ship is back :More better, more intense, and more beautiful !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Space 7.2%
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 9.9%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 5.6%
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Arcade 10%
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 5.4%, 2D 5.1%
A fast-paced action roguelike where skill beats firepower. Outmaneuver swarms, harness Poison/Inflame/Traumatize, and expand the game with mods & co-op.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Space 4.7%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Power-up your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Survive the onslaught and emerge victorious!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Space 7.5%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 23%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%
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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.2%, Sci-fi 6%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Arcade 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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shooter 12%, Space 8.7%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 9.9%
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 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Space 13.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 13.7%, Space 10%, Shooter 8.2%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.1%
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 8.5%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Local Co-Op 15%, Roguelite 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Space 7.4%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 7.6%
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 15%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9%