60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shooter, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.
A dimensional rift has swallowed the city, and its pulse wave killed every machine. Only the new nano armor still moves. Push forward, switch weapons, raise your shield, cut down the invaders. Cores from the dead permanently upgrade your armor — until you can seal the rift and save the city.
StarMech
Transform your mech to fight, upgrade, and survive long enough to jump to safety in this bullet hell roguelite.
Hellfish
Hellfish is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up set deep in a corrupted ocean. Battle demonic sea creatures as The Pope using his holy submarine, and customize your righteous weapons in unique ways every time you play.
Transform your mech to fight, upgrade, and survive long enough to jump to safety in this bullet hell roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Mechs 18.6% ★, Shooter 15.9%, Roguelike 9.5%
Hellfish is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up set deep in a corrupted ocean. Battle demonic sea creatures as The Pope using his holy submarine, and customize your righteous weapons in unique ways every time you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 10.2%
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Mechs 17.9% ★, Side Scroller 15.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%
Drive an armed snowplow through a possessed toy apocalypse. Shred enemy fire, crush corrupted Christmas toys, overheat outrageous weapons, and upgrade your machine across five escalating winter regions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 12.7%
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 9.6%
Simplistic roguelike shooter, Blast your way through countless enemies while earning powerful upgrades which turn you into a shape obliterating machine! 50+ upgrades with countless synergies and stacking effects!, Unique enemies which have unique abilities
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Roguelike 9.8%
Take control of a heavily armed squid and blast through destructible worlds in Freedom Squid Fighter. Soar through the air, tunnel through dirt and rock with powerful weaponry, and outmaneuver enemies across fully destructible landscapes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 15%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Mechs 12.7% ★
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Mechs 20.3% ★, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 12.3%
One input. Two arenas. One gun. Your clones move in perfect lockstep across a split screen, so a wall on either side stops you both and only the clone holding the gun can shoot. Throw it across the divider and keep the swarm off you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action Roguelike 30.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Roguelike 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Roguelike 9.5%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGの最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる！ シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 11.9%
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action 8.9%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 5.2%
Brabee is a rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the Forest of Evolution. Choose one of five bee-like heroes with unique abilities, equip your weapon of choice, pick new upgrades with every run and overcome swarms of dangerous insects to uncover the mysteries of the forest.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 14.7%, Roguelike 8.2%
Fight pests and insects to protect your garden!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 6.9%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Mechs 21% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 9.2%
An auto-2D side-scroller shoot'em up game that aims to be beginner-friendly for someone who has never experienced a shoot'em up bullet hell game before.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 17.8%, Fantasy 2.9%
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 16%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 6.4%
ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 13%
Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 13.5%
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 12.6%
Rust & Dust is A fast-paced 2D roguelike Shooter about two twin mice fighting through a ruined world. Instantly switch between them, combine their powers, and turn positioning into a weapon. Master the chaos or be overrun!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Mechs 13.7% ★
Abyssal Tides is a fast-paced naval bullet-hell roguelite—pilot a sloop, stack upgrades mid-battle, and fend off 30 handcrafted enemy waves to save the world from the Void. Leap over rolling swells and crush your foes with arrows and cannon fire to rekindle humanity’s hope.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 7.9%
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 14.3%
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, Action 5.5%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 4.4%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 4.3%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action 8.7%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 4.7%
Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Mechs 15.7% ★, Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%
Iron Skys is a top down bullet hell shooter with rouge like elements. As a lone pilot in an untested prototype vessel, you must defend the empire against a seemingly endless fleet of rebel ships.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Action 9.1%
Freddy Hardest returns as a lethal weapon to face the zombie apocalypse in New York.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 8.4%
You play as Dante recently released from a prison in Hell. You have a choice: stay in Hell or try to go back on the Hellevator.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%
A side-scrolling survival roguelite — until you trigger Reality Shift and the arena unfolds into free 3D. Your weapon fires itself; you move, dash and decide. Every run rolls its own archetype, mutator and contract, and the threat scales to your level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Roguelike 10.6%
Go on an exciting journey through space in this lovingly designed indie rogue-lite space shooter. Gather ressources, craft new equipment and level up your pilot to set against the hordes of alien enemies. Party up with companions that will make your journey less lonely and help you on your path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 12.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 19%, Action 10.6%
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: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Shooter 8.6%
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 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 7.6%
An incremental shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 7.8%
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Shooter 19.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Action 7.3%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 6.3%
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: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Action 12.5%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Knight Survivor is a fast-paced, top-down roguelite arena shooter where medieval fantasy meets explosive modern firepower. Face down endless waves of relentless slimes and monsters, collect gold, and visit the shop to build an unstoppable arsenal. How many waves can you survive before you fall?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 18.2%, Roguelike 11.2%, Action 6%
Don't dodge. Break through. PNR: Point of No Return is a space opera roguelite where you charge into a storm of enemy fire, intercepting every shot while assembling a different build each sortie. Unlock battleships, equip devastating weapons, and wipe out the enemy fleet. Do you have what it takes?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Roguelike 9.1%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 ブレイクによって敵弾を消すことができ、 レベルと装備で強くなるので、STGが苦手な人でも凶悪弾幕ボスを間違いなく倒せるようになります!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 3.5%
Luminight Mirage is a Top-down action roguelike. Light is vision, defense and power in darkness. Strategically place 9 dual-mode machines. Survive endless waves, explore procedural realms, combine upgrades to forge your survival build.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 「ルギッタ編」と比べシューティング寄りで、すべて束ねた火力はまさに一撃必殺。 大量の敵を次々に破壊していく爽快感をお楽しみ下さい!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 3.5%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. 7 complete levels with its own epic boss and weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 5.1%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 4.4%
Enter world rifts and fight chaos-corrupted dungeons. Ancient chaos threatens all worlds. As a Dimension Bureau warrior, explore unknown realms and stop its spread. Choose classes, use guns, blades, and magic. Build powerful combos, defeat monsters and Bosses in endless bullet storms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelike 16.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 9.8%
Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Mechs 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 12.4%
A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Sci-fi 4.6%
Deploy, adapt, and upgrade your mech in Project Lazarus 2—the next evolution of survival and rogue-lite action! Battle relentless enemies, unlock powerful upgrades, and forge your own path. Gear up and push your limits as every run brings new strategies and intense challenges.
Why similar: Mechs 34.6% ★, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Action 6.5%
