Games Like Planes, Bullets and Vodka

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar high-speed, arcade-style dogfighting experience with deep customization and intense, fast-paced action.

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Shooter 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, retro-styled arcade shooter that perfectly matches the addictive, high-score-chasing nature of the seed game.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Score Attack 13.2%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Difficult 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A one-button arcade shooter that demands the same level of precision and quick reflexes as the seed game.

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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 10.9%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded, more feature-rich version of the original that maintains the same fast-paced, bullet-hell arcade intensity.

Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, fast-paced roguelite dogfighter that emphasizes movement and dodging through intense bullet patterns.

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, procedurally generated space shooter that captures the same sense of danger and replayability.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Difficult 17.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, it shares the same fast-paced, retro-pixel aesthetic and high-intensity arcade gameplay loop.

Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Fast-Paced 10.3%, Score Attack 9.2%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based arcade shooter that focuses on survival and high-score chasing in a 2D environment.

Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 10.8%, Retro 9.3%, Difficult 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced arcade shooter that requires quick reactions to survive incoming waves of enemies.

A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 13.7%, Top-Down 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style score-attack shooter with pixel graphics that mirrors the core loop of the seed game.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, high-octane bullet-hell shooter that rewards players for mastering complex patterns and fast movement.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 39.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A premier bullet-hell experience that focuses on the same dodging and shooting mechanics found in the seed game.

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

Why similar: Retro 17.7%, 1980s 15.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade shooter that captures the spirit of early 80s gaming with modern accessibility.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful retro-style shoot-em-up that delivers a polished and challenging arcade experience.

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, 1980s 13.1%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed, retro-styled arcade shooter that focuses on quick-twitch gameplay and high scores.

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Retro 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, short-burst arcade action game that shares the same retro-pixel aesthetic and chaotic feel.

QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Retro 20%, Top-Down 17.4%, Stylized 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, old-school arcade shooter that captures the same sense of urgency found in the seed game.

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Fast-Paced 19%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style flight action game that emphasizes simple, fun mechanics and retro visuals.

Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter that tests player reflexes in a 2D environment.

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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.2%, Score Attack 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic arcade shooter that provides a polished and visually satisfying experience.

Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Destruction 12.6%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9%, Score Attack 8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled arcade game that blends shooting mechanics with quick-thinking challenges.

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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Retro 12%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro side-scrolling shooter that stays true to its arcade roots with simple, effective gameplay.

Complete tasks and survive the oncoming enemy waves for as long as possible! Are you good enough? Are you a frequent flyer?

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 14.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style 2D flight game that focuses on basic, accessible mechanics.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Difficult 7.4%, Retro 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shoot-em-up with modern polish that offers a similar feel to retro side-scrolling shooters.

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 9.5%, Arcade 6.7%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, side-scrolling arcade shooter known for its intense action and heavy metal aesthetic.

Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Retro 20.1%, Casual 15.7%, Arcade 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, casual arcade shooter that provides a straightforward and nostalgic experience.

Take a 5 minute break to de-stress with this high-intensity, ultra simple, retro arcade shooter! Take down airplanes. Dig tunnels. Hide and seek shelter. Try and beat the highscore. That's all. Afterwards, you will go back to your life with renewed energy of body and mind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style survival shooter that emphasizes simple controls and retro pixel graphics.

Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Destruction 14.6%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 9.1%

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 27.4%, 1980s 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%

Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Score Attack 9%, Shooter 8.1%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Soundtrack 14.2% ★, 1980s 13%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter that delivers a pure arcade experience.

Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, 1980s 9.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Retro 9.6%

The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Retro 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%

KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.

Why similar: Destruction 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%

QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.9%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

Why similar: Destruction 15.2%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.2%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 10.3%, Arcade 7.5%

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Retro 8.3%

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 1980s 17.3%, Retro 10.9%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%

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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 10%, Arcade 10%

Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Destruction 18.7%, Top-Down 16.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.1%

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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 9.7%

The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Top-Down 10.3%, Retro 6.9%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Fast-Paced 11%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.2%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Retro 13.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Arcade 7.8%

The creators of Crossy Road present Shooty Skies! Shoot, dodge, duck, goose and weave. Take to the skies!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 8.6%

Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 15.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 10%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 10.2%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 8.4%

Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Score Attack 10%, Retro 7.3%

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Why similar: Soundtrack 21.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

"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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Difficult 11.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Score Attack 7.8%

Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Destruction 18.5%, Score Attack 15.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 9%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Difficult 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Soundtrack 21.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%

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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 8.7%

Representative of the genre Shoot 'em up, performed in the style of retro games. In the game you have to take control of the crew of the KV-2. On the battlefield you will fight with tanks E-100, Tiger II, PzKpfw IV.

Why similar: Casual 52.7%, Action 47.3%

SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures.

Why similar: Casual 67.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 5.3%, 2D 1.9%

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 7.4%