60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Bullet Hell.
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!
Dark Old Sun
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.
Echoes+
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
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: Action 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action 21.6%, Indie 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Mouse Only 22.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Indie 9.8%
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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Indie 8.4%
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 34%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, Action 15.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%
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 43.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Sci-fi 7%
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 46.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.4%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Action 25.5%, Indie 19.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Indie 19.8%, Action 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 7.5%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%
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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Indie 11.8%
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action 13.7%, Sci-fi 10.8%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Action 8.1%, Indie 7.2%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Action 23.9%, Indie 17.3%
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Fast-Paced 17%, Action 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Indie 10.8%
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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 9.7%, Fast-Paced 8.1%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Action 11.3%
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 48%, Action 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Indie 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10%
Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Action 27.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Indie 17.9%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action 9.4%
Rediscover MSI Electric City as you pilot a fighter ship with the mission to defend the city. Maneuver and blast away the enemy swarm in this VR bullet hell arcade shoot ’em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Indie 10.3%
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 47.1%, Action 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 10.7%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 6.1%
STARNAUT is an easy-to-learn survival auto-shooter! Equip 8 weapons and survive intense 15-30 minute runs as you fight endless waves of enemies to restore Earth. Supports mouse/keyboard and controllers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Sci-fi 23.2%, Action 19.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 12%, Shooter 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%
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 48.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%
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 43.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action 15.7%, Indie 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Action 18.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Indie 12.9%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Action 26.3%, Indie 16.8%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.1%
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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Action 9%, Shooter 8.1%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 28.2%, Indie 20.5%, 2D 5%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Indie 11.4%, Fast-Paced 10.7%
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 18.2%, Indie 14.1%
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 45.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 10%, Shooter 8.1%, Indie 7.7%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 11.1%, Indie 5.6%
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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 10.4%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.7%, Action 26.7%, Indie 25.3%, Colorful 11.4%
Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!
Why similar: Action 20.9%, Family Friendly 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Colorful 16.9%, Indie 12.9%
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Shooter 7.9%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Action 29.5%, Indie 12.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%
Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Action 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 5.7%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Shooter 17%, Action 17%, Sci-fi 10.8%, 2D 5.9%
A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Fast-Paced 16%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 12.6%, Colorful 7.1%, Indie 7%
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Action 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Stylized 12.4%, 2D 8.9%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 5.8%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Indie 8.1%
A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6.2%
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
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 49.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Action 19.3%, Indie 12%
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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action 11.3%, Indie 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 7.6%
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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Indie 10.5%
