60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell.
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Herodes
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
RAMMBOCK
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 11.2%, Dystopian 10.1%
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 5.6%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 4.6%
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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.7%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.1%, Futuristic 7.2%
Space Savior Special. Shmup genre game. Help Earth in her last awakened attempt to save humanity from the Naggal Biomechanical Virus. Use everything you have to get through enemy forces! Your ship, your pods, your bombs, your faith and your reflexes to destroy your terrible enemy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Cyberpunk 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Anime 5.9%
Project Sentinel is a 16-bit inspired run and gun platformer that blends arcade action with dystopian law enforcement. Intimidate suspects into compliance with a cybernetic roar, make arrests, rescue civilians, or enforce order through overwhelming firepower.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Dystopian 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%
SYSTEMCRASH92 is a side-scroller survival experience focused on crafting, progression, and highly replayable runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Cyberpunk 14.9%, Comic Book 8.3%
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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 13%, Futuristic 8.5%
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 47.4%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5.9%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 4.8%
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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.1%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.8%
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 29.6%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 10.7%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 11%, Action 4.7%
A 2D Shoot-Em-Up with a focus on crew management, exploration, procedural generation, and corporate espionage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Cyberpunk 12.1%, Dystopian 10.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 11.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Dystopian 11%, Action 6.5%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.9%, Bullet Hell 6.1%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.3%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action 10.4%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.6%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Futuristic 10.2%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Futuristic 4.9%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 20%, Cyberpunk 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Futuristic 6%
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 41.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action 6.9%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Anime 6%
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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Anime 8.2%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Anime 9%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 5.6%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Anime 7.4%, Side Scroller 7%
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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 6%, 2D 5.6%
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 16%, Cyberpunk 14%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Futuristic 8.9%
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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Anime 10.4%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.5%, Futuristic 8.8%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 15%, Dystopian 9.1%, Action 9.1%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 10.2%, 2D 5.1%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 15.9%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Action 10.7%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%
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 33.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Futuristic 7.2%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 7.1%, Futuristic 6.7%
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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Futuristic 11.2%, Action 7.2%
Big Byz Wars is a sci-fi 2.5D side-scroller set in a mysterious future where flying cities provide refuge.As a mercenary, defend the largest flying city, Byzantium, facing fierce enemies.With cool graphics & immersive gameplay.The game takes you on an action-packed journey through a dangerous world.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Dystopian 15.5%, Futuristic 11.2%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 6.4%, Action 6.1%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 20%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 12.3%, Futuristic 9.1%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Futuristic 7.6%
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Anime 9.1%, Action 6.3%
Blitz enemies in slow motion as an energy-based speedster and stop time then fire off with precision as a warp speed teleporter in this space-time action! Phase Nexus is a cartoony character action game that stars a quarter alien and a cyborg vigilante fighting against reality-breaking anomalies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Comic Book 9.2%
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Futuristic 6.4%
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Cyberpunk 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 11.2%, Futuristic 5.7%
Classic arcade shooting meets Survivor-style progression in this side-scrolling action roguelite. Draft powerful cards, discover game-breaking synergies, and unleash bullet hell upon hordes of enemies. Die, upgrade your stats, and return to the arena to become the ultimate weapon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Dystopian 12.1%
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 1.9%
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 47.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action 5.2%
