60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
Arm yourself with a variety of tactical weapons and take to the cosmos in a boss-rush shoot-em-up inspired by SNES shooters. You are a pilot fresh from the academy, thrust into a battle to defend humanity from the darkest abominations of the Infinitum. What lurks among the stars has a plan for you…
The Rush
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!
Cosmic Destroyer
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Space 9%, Shooter 7.9%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, PvE 9.9%, Shooter 7.7%
"Everlasting night. Shadowed crescent, red moon runs. Watch the sleeping sun." -The White Crown Traverse throughout Mondreich, Learn its secrets, and free yourself from the chains of power and madness.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.9%, Souls-like 23.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.4%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 8.2%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Military 10.9%, Shooter 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 8.8%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Space 8%, PvE 8%
"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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, PvE 10.9%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Military 12.8%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Space 7.3%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Space 17.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Sci-fi 8%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Space 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 8.7%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 29%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 7.3%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Space 7.5%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Military 11.5%, Space 11.3%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Space 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 8%
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 33.3%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.2%
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: Souls-like 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Space 7.7%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 7.3%
Enjoy boss battles in a cartoon world! "ShootStar" is a 2D shooting action boss battle game.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Shooter 6.7%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 7.8%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Linear 5.6%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Space 15%, Shooter 8.5%
One weapon. One health. One ███.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Lovecraftian 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Space 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Space 26.8%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Sci-fi 9%, Linear 5.3%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Shooter 6.7%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%
A story-driven 2D bullet hell shooter set in the afterlife. An emotional journey of young heroines as they confront the science worshippers known as "Chemistians" Vibrant pixel art vividly portrays the world and narrative. "Welcome to 'The Crystal Palace'..."
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Shooter 7.4%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Linear 7%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 7.5%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Space 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Space 22.5%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Sci-fi 10.1%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.5%, Space 8.3%, PvE 7.8%
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Space 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Sci-fi 9%
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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 18.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.2%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Space 18.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Sci-fi survival horror, an unstoppable disease is killing the only alien alive, you will travel to a black hole stretching its last moments into centuries. Manage your resources and movements until a cure is developed.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Space 16.6%, Shooter 8.5%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 8.9%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Space 10%, Shooter 7.7%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 6.9%
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 8.9%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 13%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 4.8%, Action 4.7%
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 32.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Space 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Military 13.2%, Shooter 9.6%
