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
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.
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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 7.9%
"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 28%, Souls-like 23.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Side Scroller 19%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Military 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 8.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 8%, PvE 7.5%
"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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, PvE 10.3%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%
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 29%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed 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 20%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 17%, Space 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
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 30%, Bullet Hell 24%, Military 12.8%, Space 12.2%, 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 22.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 8%, 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 17.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Shooter 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 7.7%
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action 7.6%
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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 17%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 8.8%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Space 7.4%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 7.4%
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 33.8%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Space 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Shooter 9.2%
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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Military 11.4%, Space 11.2%
A bullet hell shmup with a secret. 100 waves, 20 bosses, and the slow realization that the sector you're purging isn't a sector. You are not crossing the void. You are inside it. Now with local co-op: two pilots, one screen.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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: Souls-like 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Space 7.6%
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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 8%
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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 17.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%
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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 7.4%
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 29.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 7.8%
Enjoy boss battles in a cartoon world! "ShootStar" is a 2D shooting action boss battle game.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Shooter 6.8%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Climbers who die on the mountain always wake up and try again. Your father didn't. Ascend a mountain that's older and stranger than any legend told you. Slay its guardians. Devour their remains to take their power — or hold onto your humanity. The choice is yours. What it costs you isn't.
Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Lovecraftian 12.7%, PvE 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 20%, Space 14.8%, Shooter 8.6%
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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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 26.4%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Linear 5.4%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 18%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 7.8%
One weapon. One health. One ███.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 18%, Lovecraftian 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Shooter 8%
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 31.9%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Shooter 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 28%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
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 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Space 15%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 7.8%, Linear 6.5%
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 30.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%
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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Linear 5.2%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Shooter 7.6%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Linear 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 10.6%
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: Side Scroller 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Space 14.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%
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 34.2%, Space 17.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 8.3%, PvE 7.4%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Space 16.3%, Shooter 8.6%
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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%
A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 9%
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 29.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9%
Dive into a relentless roguelike boss-rush gauntlet where every run challenges your skill and strategy. Defeat ancient, myth-inspired deities in a bullet hell environment to collect and craft unique artifacts, and customize your abilities.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, PvE 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
