
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.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter.

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.

Psyvariar 3
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.

Endline
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, 2.5D 9.8%, Shooter 8.9%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 2.5D 9.9%, Shooter 8.6%
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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 10.3%, 2.5D 9.2%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6.1%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 5.7%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, 2.5D 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 6.3%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Shooter 5.9%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.2%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.9%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 7.2%
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 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Arcade 7.4%
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Score Attack 7.3%
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: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 9%, Score Attack 8.6%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 5.7%
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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%
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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 7%, 2.5D 6%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 5.7%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Score Attack 6.6%
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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%
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: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 7.2%, Score Attack 6.7%
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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 6.8%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, 2.5D 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%
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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 6.8%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 6.4%
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 5.3%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 8.7%
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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Aliens 9.6%, Arcade 7.1%
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 6.7%
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.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%
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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 6.1%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Score Attack 7.5%
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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 9%, Score Attack 8.2%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, 2.5D 14.7%, Shooter 9%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 5.8%
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 4.2%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 5.4%
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: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.8%
a mysterious virus is inhabiting planets around the cosmos.. Together with your dragon Ringo, you voyage through space, dodging projectiles and eliminating the spreading virus.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Score Attack 9.3%
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: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Score Attack 7.6%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 6.5%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, 2.5D 10.1%, Score Attack 9.5%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.6%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%
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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Aliens 7.6%
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 7.5%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 6.5%
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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 9.4%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, 2.5D 14%, Arcade 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Score Attack 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.4%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 2.5D 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Score Attack 12.4%
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Score Attack 12.3%, Arcade 8.8%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, 2.5D 14.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.6%