Games Like Jet Lancer

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: Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Addictive 9.8% ★, Fast-Paced 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the high-speed, customizable aerial combat and arcade intensity found in Jet Lancer.

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: Fast-Paced 17.4%, Flight 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Difficult 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite flight shooter that mirrors the fast-paced, bullet-hell dogfighting mechanics of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Arcade 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional shoot-em-up that shares the same high-quality pixel art and challenging, rhythmic bullet-hell gameplay.

A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.

Why similar: Flight 54.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 8.5%, Anime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style flight game that emphasizes high-speed combat and intense aerial maneuvers against massive threats.

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-octane side-scrolling shooter that features fluid movement and intense boss encounters similar to Jet Lancer.

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Flight 52.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the 'ACE pilot' fantasy, this game offers a more realistic but equally high-intensity flight combat experience.

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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Arcade 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, stylish shoot-em-up that focuses on intense patterns and satisfying, fast-paced combat.

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush game that captures the intense, pattern-heavy bullet-hell combat found in the tougher sections of Jet Lancer.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers the same frantic, boss-focused bullet-hell action but shifts the perspective to a twin-stick format.

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8%, Arcade 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern shmup that rewards aggressive play and grazing bullets, mirroring the high-risk, high-reward feel of Jet Lancer.

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 28%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell experience that matches the visual flair and difficulty curve of Jet Lancer's combat.

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 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Difficult 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that provides the ultimate test of dodging skills for fans of the genre.

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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Fast-Paced 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique color-coded combat system that adds a layer of strategy to the standard bullet-hell formula.

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 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that captures the classic arcade feel while offering modern, challenging level design.

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Flight 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter that captures the retro arcade aesthetic and fast-paced movement of classic flight games.

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 33.5%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Arcade 9%, Addictive 4.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that requires intense focus and pattern recognition, much like the boss duels in Jet Lancer.

A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex shoot-em-up that rewards mastery of mechanics and offers a unique, lore-rich atmosphere.

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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that defines the high-speed, screen-filling bullet patterns seen in many modern shmups.

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 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 13.7%, Indie 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, visually intense shooter that focuses on aggressive playstyles and complex bullet patterns.

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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the bullet-hell genre with roguelite progression, offering a similar sense of growth and power-up management.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes time-based mechanics and challenging boss fights.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Difficult 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While a side-scroller, it captures the same high-difficulty, pixel-art action and retro-modern feel as Jet Lancer.

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired bullet-hell game that focuses on high-speed movement and intense, close-quarters boss battles.

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Bullet Hell 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, minimalist action game that shares the same 'don't stop moving' intensity as Jet Lancer.

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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Retro 7.8%, Difficult 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A solid, retro-style shooter that provides a classic experience with plenty of screen-filling action.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Difficult 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though a platformer, its focus on high-speed, vertical movement and precise combat mirrors the intensity of Jet Lancer.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Difficult 20%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult action game that rewards quick reflexes and aggressive play in a chaotic environment.

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 32%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Addictive 11.2% ★, Arcade 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, polished flight shooter that offers a more accessible but still challenging aerial combat experience.

「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Flight 9.8%, Anime 8.3%

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: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 11%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes high scores and quick, reflex-based gameplay.

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%

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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Difficult 11.7%

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Addictive 14% ★, Pixel Graphics 7%, Anime 6.8%

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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Action 9.6%, Anime 8.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Arcade 5.6%, Action 5.3%

【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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Fast-Paced 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

Why similar: Addictive 20.3% ★, Fast-Paced 11%, Twin Stick Shooter 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 13.6%, Anime 9.6%, Action 8.6%

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Difficult 9.8%, Shooter 7.2%

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.8%, Action 17.2%, Flight 12.8%, Anime 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%

A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.

Why similar: Flight 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Shooter 9.2%

Complete tasks and survive the oncoming enemy waves for as long as possible! Are you good enough? Are you a frequent flyer?

Why similar: Flight 21.4%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action 6.6%

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: Fast-Paced 23%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Arcade 7%

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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 11.6%, Shooter 6.8%

Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 14.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%

Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser set in the Strike Suit Zero universe. Your skill is the only thing that matters and whatever combat experience you've had so far is irrelevant. There is no end to the enemies you'll face. There is no winning. There is only the fight for survival.

Why similar: Flight 17.5%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Action 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%

A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Fast-Paced 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Action 6.3%

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

Why similar: Action 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%

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 42.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 11.9%, Indie 7.9%

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: Fast-Paced 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%, Action 10.6%

Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 10.9%

From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Flight 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%