
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
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INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!

Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

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Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Flight 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 7.9%, Shooter 7.2%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Flight 15.5%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Flight 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 7.8%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 12.6%, Flight 9.7%, Old School 7.8%
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Flight 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 6.6%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Old School 9.3%, Shooter 9%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Space 8.7%
Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.
Why similar: Flight 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Difficult 8.6%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Space 9.1%, Difficult 8.7%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Space 7.4%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%
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 20%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Old School 11.8%, Futuristic 10.5%, Space 10.5%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 12.2%, Flight 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Flight 12.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 10.9%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6.9%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 9.2%, Shooter 7.8%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Difficult 8.3%, Flight 7.8%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Space 15.9%, Difficult 9.7%, Futuristic 9.2%
Little Minimalist Arcade High Score Chaser with 200+ Vehicle combinations.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Space 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Old School 11.8%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Space 12%, Futuristic 10.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 8.6%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 8.9%
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Flight 16%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 9.3%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Flight 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Old School 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 12.7%, Futuristic 9.4%
ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Flight 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Space 13%
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Space 10.3%, Futuristic 9.1%
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 35.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.7%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 10.5%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Space 10.4%, Old School 10.3%
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Futuristic 12.7%, Shooter 10%, Old School 9.3%
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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Space 10.3%, Old School 8.1%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Flight 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 9.3%
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Space 11.9%, Old School 9.4%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Flight 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 6.9%, Space 6.8%
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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Space 17.4%, Arcade 9%, Difficult 5.2%
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Old School 10.8%, Difficult 7.8%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Old School 11.6%, Futuristic 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
A lost 1998 arcade-style shooter returns! Fight through 25 levels and 300+ waves of alien attacks inspired by classic shoot-'em-ups like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring top-down, side-scrolling, and rear-view gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 16.2%, Old School 8.3%
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 7.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 10.2%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Old School 8.5%, Shooter 8.3%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 7.8%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 7.6%, Old School 6.2%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 12.4%, Old School 10.6%, Futuristic 10.3%
Isometric bullet hell sci-fi shooter in a futuristic atmosphere
Why similar: Flight 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Old School 14.2%, Space 7.5%
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Space 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Flight 15.3%, Arcade 7.8%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Difficult 8.1%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Futuristic 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Old School 7.1%
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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Space 11.5%, Old School 9.6%, Difficult 8.7%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Flight 15.3%, Space 12%, Futuristic 10.5%