60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, 2D.
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Battle AirForce
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
STARR RINGER
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Score Attack 6.4%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 9.1%, Score Attack 9.1%, Shooter 8.6%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 9.2%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.8%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, 1980s 11.1%, Retro 10.8%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 1980s 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Score Attack 7.7%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 10.3%
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 6.4%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 5.7%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 6.1%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 10.3%, Score Attack 9.5%
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, 1980s 10.3%, Score Attack 7.7%
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Score Attack 8.3%, 1980s 8.1%
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%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 6.7%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 1980s 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 6.7%, Retro 6.6%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.8%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 6.9%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 9.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 9.1%, 1980s 8.7%, Score Attack 8.6%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Shooter 9%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.7%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.2%
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.1%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, 1980s 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9%
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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 7.8%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, 1990's 9%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 8.2%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 9%, Arcade 7.7%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 11.6%, 1990's 6.6%
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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Score Attack 8.2%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 9.5%, 1990's 8.7%
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%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 11%, Retro 7%
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 26%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 9.2%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Retro 11.7%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 9.3%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 8.3%, Action 7.6%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 16.8%, 1980s 14.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 1980s 12.2%, 1990's 9.7%, Arcade 8.4%
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
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 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Retro 8.1%, Score Attack 7.6%
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1980s 9.3%, Score Attack 9.3%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.6%
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 8%, Shooter 7.9%
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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 7.6%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 15.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 7.9%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%
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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, 1980s 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, 1980s 8.7%, Arcade 7.8%
