60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shooter, Bullet Hell.
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.
Neon Invaders
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Exorush
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.
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 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
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 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%
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 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 9%
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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 10%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.1%, 1980s 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%
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 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.7%
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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.4%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, 1980s 10.9%, Shooter 7.5%
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%
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 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.4%
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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.8%
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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 7.6%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%
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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action 10%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.3%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12.4%, 1980s 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10%
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 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.3%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11.7%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%
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 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, 1980s 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 10.2%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.3%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.9%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.7%
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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 9.1%
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 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10%, 1980s 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Aliens 9.4%, Shooter 9.2%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.2%
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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.3%
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 21%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 12.3%
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%
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 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 8%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11%
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 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.9%
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 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 9.6%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 14%, Action 8.5%
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.6%
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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 7.7%
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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Aliens 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
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 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 12%, 1980s 10.6%
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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 9%, 1980s 7.5%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%
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%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.7%
