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Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Surreal 18.5%, Abstract 18.4%, Psychedelic 15.3%, Bullet Hell 6.6%

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 21.7%, Psychedelic 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Score Attack 7.3%

Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!

Why similar: Space Sim 26.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Space 11.6%, Arcade 6.9%

Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Psychedelic 12.1%, Abstract 11.7%, Space 8.1%

Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Psychedelic 13.3%, Surreal 9.3%, Arcade 9%

Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

Why similar: Psychedelic 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Abstract 15.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 6.5%

Jeff Minter is back with another unique take on a 1980s Atari arcade game: I, Robot. Reimagined in Minter’s signature assault of colors, shapes and sounds, this new take on the eclectic arcade title is built from the ground up with new challenges, new twists, and a whole lot of llamas.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Surreal 18.3%, Abstract 16.9%, Psychedelic 14.8%, Arcade 9.2%

Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Surreal 13%, PvE 11.3%, Psychedelic 11.2%

Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!

Why similar: Space Sim 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Psychedelic 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Psychedelic 17.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.1%

Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.3%, Abstract 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 8.8%

BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Psychedelic 22.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action 7.9%

A surreal bullet hell shmup about a face fighting a wheel! Dodge bullets and shoot down an onslaught of 6 difficult hand-animated bosses with carefully curated bullet patterns. battle to hectic music and aim to get hit as little as you can manage in...DIZZYS!!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Surreal 17.2%, Psychedelic 17.1%, Abstract 12.1%

My Nuclear Octopus is a psychedelic retro arcade game for fans of pure out-and-out arcade blasters that takes two minutes to learn and hours to master! It's an overload of sight and sound for you to lose yourself in. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?

Why similar: Psychedelic 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 6.2%

An acid trip back to classic vector arcade action games with the unique bullet magnet mechanic. Dodge ruthless attacks, bend your projectile trajectory, destroy waves of enemies with the massive explosion chains. Die a lot! Then try again and get yourself to top of the leaderboards

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Psychedelic 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Abstract 15.7%, Arcade 7.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Abstract 15.4%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Arcade 8.6%

42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Surreal 13.9%, Abstract 13.9%, Arcade 9.4%

You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, PvE 11.6%, Space 8.3%

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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Abstract 14.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Psychedelic 16.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 7.8%

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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Psychedelic 16.5%, Abstract 14.4%, Arcade 8.3%

"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, PvE 14.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 6.6%

Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Bullet hell with the mouse.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Psychedelic 29%, Abstract 26.4%, Action 9%, 2D 5.6%

Bullet hell with the mouse.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Psychedelic 22.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 8.6%, Score Attack 7.6%

Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Abstract 15.7%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 7.7%

I always wanted to play an action game where I could take direct control of a capital ship in 3D space. One day, I decided to make that game. As a solo developer I spent two years crafting Galactic Warship - letting you pilot massive capital warships in full 3D with complete 6-axis freedom.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Surreal 12.1%, Space 10.6%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 9%, Space 7.7%, Score Attack 6.9%

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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Abstract 13.2%, Psychedelic 11.8%, Arcade 7.8%

GAZAR is an intense vertical arcade space shooter where you fight against an alien fleet destroying the galaxy. Battle through Story Mode or test your skills in Infinity Mode with 5 difficulty levels and leaderboards. GAZAR delivers non-stop action, stunning visual effects, and dynamic combat.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Score Attack 9.9%

Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 9.8%, PvE 9.3%

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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 12%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 5.9%

An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!

Why similar: Space Sim 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, PvE 15.7%, Space 5.5%, Action 4.6%

This is bullet hell , bullet curtain and manic shooter 2D Game! Destroy enemies coming from all directions. It is a personal production game of high-vision visuals and music.

Why similar: Psychedelic 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Abstract 12.4%, Score Attack 7%

Battle through color soaked and mayhem paced arcade shooting action! Defend the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the invading alien onslaught. Choose between charging the PDS and buying power ups to stay alive. You are the galaxy's final hope. Recharge, shoot, win! Will you save the galaxy?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, PvE 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Score Attack 8.2%

In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.

Why similar: Space Sim 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.3%, Space 5.8%

In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival

Why similar: Space Sim 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Abstract 16.6%, Space 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%

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: Psychedelic 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Score Attack 9.5%

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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 7.8%, Space 6.7%

Single player on rails shooter featuring aerial combat, nostalgic nods to classic arcade shmups, synthwave inspired aesthetics and a vibe to take you straight to the 1980s.

Why similar: Space Sim 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Psychedelic 11.7%, Abstract 10.4%

Shoot psychic orbs, collect useful thoughts, upgrade your Probe with speed, maneuverability, satellites, resistance and suppress negative thoughts in this Brain centric, procedurally generated bullet hell shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Surreal 17.2%, Score Attack 8%, Sci-fi 7.7%

RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 7.9%, Action 7.5%

Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 7%, PvE 6.5%

Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Space 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Space 12.5%, Score Attack 9.3%, PvE 9%

Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.

Why similar: Space Sim 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 9.8%, PvE 8.9%

a fractal-trance bullet-trip from the creators of DEAD PETALS and satryn 🌸

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Surreal 11.1%, Score Attack 8.2%

The loneliest journey in a universe destroyed by a virus. Go where you can go to find what you can find. Solve puzzles, navigate mazes, and prepare for the final battle with the last functioning bio-ship in the universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.8%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Surreal 13.4%, Space 8%

Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Score Attack 8%, Arcade 8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, PvE 14.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 5.8%

YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Abstract 16.4%, Space 9.8%, Score Attack 9.6%

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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 7.9%, PvE 7.6%

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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 8.1%, Space 7.1%

Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Surreal 15.9%, PvE 12%, Abstract 11.1%

Non-Euclidean snake where you can go forever deeper and deeper into the void... ...and if you're good enough, into the daily leaderboards

Why similar: Psychedelic 30.8%, Surreal 14%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Score Attack 9.1%

Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Abstract 14.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.3%

Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.3%

"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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Psychedelic 12.3%, Abstract 10.6%, Arcade 7.4%