Games Like In Extremis

Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Action 12.7%, Fast-Paced 10.2%

Terra Feminarum is a Finnish mythology themed Japanese style danmaku shoot ’em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 22.2%, Indie 17.1%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Action 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Space 9.9%, Indie 4.8%

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 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Action 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Indie 10.9%

Shoot' Em Up, Vertical Fast & Fun !The Overdriven Ship is back :More better, more intense, and more beautiful !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 8.3%, Space 7.5%, Indie 6.9%

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 38.5%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Action 11.7%

Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 14.7%, Indie 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%

【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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 7.3%, Fast-Paced 6%

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.1%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Action 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 25%, Action 13.8%, Fast-Paced 9.8%, Indie 7.9%

An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 4.1%

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 10.6%, Indie 8.2%

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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Space 6.7%, Action 6.3%

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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Action 8.4%, Indie 6.3%

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Action 9.4%, Experimental 9.1% ★

Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 14.4%, Indie 10.8%

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 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action 11.5%, Indie 8.8%

In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Action 11.2%

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 6.4%

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 42%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 24.1%, Arcade 6.1%

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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 14.9%, Indie 11.9%

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: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Fast-Paced 7.1%, Arcade 6.8%

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%, Bullet Hell 27%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 7.8%, Retro 7.2%

A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.4%

An exciting, fast-paced, top down shooter -- play til you die in a bullet-hell arena OR choose to race against time in a randomized search and destroy mode set in SPACE! Either way, you'll have fun with this challenging arcade shooter.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action 11.9%, Fast-Paced 10.8%

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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Rhythm 11.7%, Action 9.4%

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 33.9%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 15.9%, Indie 11.9%, Arcade 5.8%

This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 11%, Indie 8.7%

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 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Action 5.9%, Indie 4.7%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 14.6%, Indie 9.6%, Space 7.4%

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 40.5%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Action 5.3%, Arcade 4.7%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Action 10.7%, Indie 8%

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 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Action 7.8%, Indie 5.6%

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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.8%

Blasting is everything in this infinite-bomb shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Experimental 16% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Retro 5.2%

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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action 12.2%, Indie 8.5%

The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.1%

This is bullet hell , bullet curtain and manic shooter 2D Game! Destroy enemies coming from all directions. It is a personal production game of high-vision visuals and music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Psychedelic 12.5%, Experimental 12.1% ★

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Cult Classic 11.5% ★, Retro 6.5%

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: Great Soundtrack 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Action 9.6%, Retro 8.2%, Indie 7.6%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Great Soundtrack 30%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Action 5.6%, Space 4.7%

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 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 4.7%

Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Action 13.2%, Space 12.2%, Indie 8.4%

The Iridions are back! Planet Earth is too far away to offer help. The only chance? A lone powerful spaceship...Yours!

Why similar: Cult Classic 31.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Space 9.7%

Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 15.8%, Indie 11.2%, Retro 9.3%

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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Action 7.6%, Space 6.7%

That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 20.4%, Indie 15.2%, Arcade 3.6%

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Space 7.9%

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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 5.1%

The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.1%

桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Cult Classic 8.8% ★, Indie 3.6%

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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Space 11%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 7%

Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Action 5%, Arcade 4.4%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.8%

Iridion 3D is a fast paced 3-D action game that places the player in space as an interstellar prospector returning to Earth after the exploration of the distant Orion System. Upon entering the Earth's gravitational field, it is revealed that the Earth has been invaded by the Iridion Empire.

Why similar: Cult Classic 29% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Action 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Space 10.2%

Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 6.4%, Arcade 6.4%