60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Eden's Eclipse
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.
Laser Droplets
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.
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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 10.2%
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: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action 12%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 6%
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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, 1990's 8.3%, Top-Down 6.8%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 7.9%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.7%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.4%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action 11%, Arcade 10.9%
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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 1990's 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 6.4%
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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.1%, Bullet Time 7% ★
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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 12%, Space 6.5%
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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 10.4%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.9%, 1990's 7.6%
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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.3%, 1990's 8.1%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.2%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 12.3%
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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Action 7.2%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 13.1%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.6%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action 7.6%, 1990's 5.9%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Bullet Time 8.3% ★
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.7%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action 13%
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.6%
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 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 6.5%
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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Action 7%, Top-Down 6.1%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11%, Action 7.9%
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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.5%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.6%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 11.1%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 7.9%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.6%
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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.2%
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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 9.5%
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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.6%
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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.8%, Top-Down 6.4%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.2%
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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.2%, 1990's 6.8%
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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.6%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 6.1%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 9.3%, Action 7.6%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 6.9%
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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 6.7%
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: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 7.4%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 8.1%, 1990's 8%
A precision bullet-hell boss rush. Dodge 15 escalating attack types, chain perfect grazes into devastating combos, and strike during vulnerability windows across 28 handcrafted boss fights. Three difficulty modes, risk contracts, and deep upgrade progression keep every run fresh.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Time 10.1% ★, Arcade 9.7%
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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 8.3%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
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 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.1%, Top-Down 7.1%
Ore & Ordnance is a Retro styled, Sci-fi, Bullet Hell. Survive endless waves of Pirates, Asteroids and Firestorms. Collect upgrades, complete missions and survive your shift! How long will you last?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.7%
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: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12%, Action 7.3%
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 8.3%
