60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Retro.
Meteorite Defense Command is a fun, color-full and fast game, inspired by the classical coin-operated arcade games of the golden era.
Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Space Toads Mayhem
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Destruction 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Retro 8.1%
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Score Attack 9.9%
Wirehawk is a neon vector shmup in the spirit of 80s arcade classics. Play it your way: razor-sharp mouse control, or a dedicated controller mode rebalanced for the stick. Blast asteroids and alien waves, dodge bullet storms, slow time with stasis. Autofire always on.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Fast-Paced 14%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Aliens 9.7%, Score Attack 8.8%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Difficult 10.1%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Destruction 15.1%, Classic 14% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Aliens 12.6%, Bullet Hell 10%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Old School 10.5%, Classic 8.5% ★
Beyond Solar is an intense pixel art bullet hell shooter that captures the feel of retro arcade classics while introducing modern systems. Master tight controls, dodge relentless enemy patterns, and survive increasingly chaotic encounters through skill and smart decision-making.
Why similar: Destruction 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Aliens 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Old School 10.1%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Retro 12.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 9.3%
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Old School 9.2%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Old School 9.3%
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Destruction 17.3%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Difficult 8.2%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 11%, Aliens 10.7%, Old School 9%
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Destruction 23.3%, Aliens 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Retro 11.2%, Old School 9.2%
Fuel is life. Survive relentless alien swarms in this fast-paced arcade shooter featuring auto-targeting weapons, deadly terrain navigation, and score-chasing chaos.
Why similar: Classic 19.5% ★, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Difficult 8.9%
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Fast-Paced 13%, Arcade 10.6%, Difficult 8.5%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Old School 9.9%, Retro 9.9%
Super Captain 3D is a shoot-em-up game where you become a Super Hero ready to fight the Pixel Invaders. It features an art style that combines 3D pre-renders with 2D pixel art. Use your Superpowers to protect the Universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Aliens 14.5%, Retro 10.6%, Fast-Paced 7.9%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Score Attack 12.8%, Retro 10.5%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Retro 12.2%, Classic 8.6% ★, Arcade 7.5%
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Classic 19.3% ★, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Old School 9.8%, Difficult 8.1%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Aliens 16.2%, Destruction 12.4%, Arcade 7.3%
A BAFTA Cymru-nominated arcade space shooter about momentum. There is no brake. You learn to fly with what you've got, die, and get a little better each time. No random builds, no unfair deaths. Every run you lose, you lost. Just one more cycle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Fast-Paced 17%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Score Attack 11.7%, Difficult 10.8%
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 23%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 9.6%
Slab is an arcade game in which the main task is destroy slabs and bricks. The player controls a horizontally moving paddle to ricochet the ball against the slabs and destroy them. Slab has a very precision paddle! If you like classic childhood games, check it out!
Why similar: Destruction 18.5%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Old School 13.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Retro 10.6%
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Classic 18.3% ★, Destruction 14.9%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 8.5%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Aliens 18%, Score Attack 12.6%, Old School 11.4%, Arcade 11.4%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Aliens 14.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 9.3%
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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Classic 21.4% ★, Arcade 8.9%, Difficult 3.7%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Destruction 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Aliens 19.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 6.7%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Aliens 15%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 7.9%
Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.
Why similar: Classic 14.8% ★, Retro 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 11%
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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Destruction 13.3%, Aliens 12.6%, Score Attack 11.4%
Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Destruction 16.7%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 8.4%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 7.9%
Blasting is everything in this infinite-bomb shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Destruction 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Retro 8.9%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Classic 39.1% ★, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 15.7%, Fast-Paced 9.6%, Score Attack 8.8%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Old School 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Retro 11.6%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Classic 36.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Retro 14%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Aliens 14.8%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Arcade 8.4%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Destruction 15.9%, Aliens 14.4%, Arcade 8%
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Retro 11.7%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%
Take a scout helicopter over a city at war. Blast armored vehicles and drone swarms, chain explosions into huge score multipliers, and see how long you can stay in the air. Quick to pick up, tough to master, and the next run is only seconds away.
Why similar: Destruction 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Fast-Paced 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Score Attack 11.2%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Destruction 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Aliens 16.3%, Old School 11%, Score Attack 9.3%
Inspired by classic arcade shooters, Space Mayhem is a fast-paced score chaser with a retro style. Collect powerups, manage your ammo, obtain massive score multipliers, and blast your way through infinite, chaotic waves of enemies!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Old School 13.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Difficult 10.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 12.1%
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Aliens 12.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Fast-Paced 9.9%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Aliens 18.9%, Old School 14.5%, Arcade 7.8%
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Classic 24.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Score Attack 9.3%, Retro 8.5%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 14.8%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%
Relive the thrill of classic vertical shoot ’em ups in River Rush. Dodge or destroy enemies, manage your fuel, and master lasers and rockets in a fast-paced, pixel-art challenge inspired by '80s arcade games
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Old School 12.7%, Classic 11.9% ★, Retro 9.2%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Destruction 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 6.6%
HOT PINK is your fluorescent score attack nightmare. Take on your friends in endlessly rewarding block smashing challenges!
Why similar: Classic 28.2% ★, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Score Attack 11.8%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 8.4%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 7%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 7.7%
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Retro 10.3%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Score Attack 9.1%, Retro 7.7%
Help defend Felinearth by sending the bravest cats (and a dog?) to fight evil aliens. You will compete against the clock to defeat as many enemies as you can in a set time. Casual players love the pickup and play controls! Advanced players will love how unforgiving space can be!
Why similar: Classic 33.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Casual 7.9%
A fast, addictive side‑scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Defender, with modern effects, tight controls, and intense score‑chasing action.
Why similar: Aliens 25.1%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Old School 16.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 10%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! Battle corrupted amps, demonic guitars and epic metalheads as you chug beer in a hellish concert of bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven and enter the moshpit!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 7.9%
