Games Like MINUS ZERO

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%

Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Action 29%

War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 11.2%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Action 23.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.7%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 8.9%

Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 9.4%

Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 9.2%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 10.5%, 2D 3.9%

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 7.2%

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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action 16.8%, Retro 7.2%, 2D 5.5%

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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, 1990's 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Old School 6.7%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, 1990's 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.3%

This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 20%, 1990's 9.8%, Old School 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%

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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.9%

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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 9.2%

Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 11.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 6.5%

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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 10.1%

You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 7.8%

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 33%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 9.6%

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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 3.9%

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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 8.4%, 1990's 7.1%

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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 7.9%

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 45.1%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 20.6%

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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 10.5%

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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 6.8%

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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 7.9%

Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Abstract 11.7%, Arcade 8%, 1990's 7.8%

METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, 1990's 12.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.2%

Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 9%

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 26%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Score Attack 6.8%

Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 8%

Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.4%

Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 8.6%, 1990's 7.9%

Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11.4%

Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action 23.2%

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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.5%

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%

Aim for the stars in Splendor The Great, a 2D vertically scrolling shoot'em up that challenges you to plan your shots creatively and execute them with grace. Discover your own path through waves of enemies. Demonstrate your mastery by chaining each wave to reveal more of the night sky.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 11%, Abstract 10.7%

Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 11.7%, Old School 7.7%, 2D 6.6%

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: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%, 1990's 7.4%

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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 7.5%

Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 6.9%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 9.7%, Minimalist 6%

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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 5.7%

Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 19.7%, Shooter 13.7%, 2D 4.6%

Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Action 13%, Shooter 10.6%, 2D 5.1%

Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Abstract 11.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%

Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.2%, Score Attack 7.4%

A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%

A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10%

Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%

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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8.8%

A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%

Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 7.1%

Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%