60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
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.
Castle of Shikigami
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”.
SHOCK TROOPERS
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
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 40.6%, Action 32.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 10.2%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Action 29.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Retro 18.4%
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%, Action 23.4%, Retro 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 12%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.2%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 10.3%
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 39.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%
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 44%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 13%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Action 24.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Shooter 15.8%
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 47%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 11.2%
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 41.7%, Action 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Retro 17.3%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Action 41.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 12%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
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 31.8%, Action 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 13.9%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Action 29.3%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 10%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Action 21%, Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Arcade 3.4%
A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Action 26%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 13.2%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Arcade 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 4.1%
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 51.8%, Arcade 21%, Action 16.3%, Retro 10.9%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 11%, Shooter 3.8%
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 47.5%, Action 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 14.1%
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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 10.8%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.7%, Action 46.3%
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
Why similar: Action 53.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 8.6%, Shooter 5.4%
New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Why similar: Action 54.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Bullet Hell 8%
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 50.2%, Action 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 12.9%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Action 23.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 25.9%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 15.7%
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 33.6%, Action 22%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 9.2%
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 42.3%, Action 35.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 5.5%
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 31.6%, Action 27.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.8%, Action 25.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 9.8%
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Action 34.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%
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 34.3%, Action 19.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Retro 14.9%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 23.7%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Retro 10.4%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Action 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 12.1%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.5%, Action 43.5%
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 42.9%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 11.7%
Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Action 33.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%
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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 10.4%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Action 41.3%
The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Action 26.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 8.9%
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 43.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 11%, Retro 9.8%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Action 23.1%, Retro 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%
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 44.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 8%
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 50.2%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 4.3%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 12.7%
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 25.6%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.1%
