60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Singleplayer.
Blast through enemy defenses in this intense 16-bit shoot ‘em up (or shmup), dismantling interplanetary shields to bring humanity’s last hope back from Mars and save Earth from ecological collapse.
Feeble Light
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
UFO No!
Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.1%
Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.
Why similar: Mars 28.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Multiple Endings 6.1%
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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 6.1%
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%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 4.8%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.8%, 2D 4.8%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.1%
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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Casual 5.7%
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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 8.4%, Space 4.7%
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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Action 6.5%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 7%
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 42%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 5.4%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 5.5%
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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 7%
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 4.7%
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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 8.6%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 5.4%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7.5%, 1990's 5.5%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 4.2%
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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 5.3%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 6.8%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 5.7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 7.2%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 6%
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 7.1%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 4.7%
A fast-paced space shooter where you blast through waves of Martian invaders, upgrade your ship, dodge bullet hell, and wipe them out with devastating firepower.
Why similar: Mars 29.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 8%, Action 3.6%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 5.8%
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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 18%, Action 10.8%, 2D 4.8%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.8%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.1%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Shooter 14%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.3%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 6.1%, 2D 4.6%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 8.8%
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 5%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.1%
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 5.8%, 2D 4.1%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Casual 5.1%, Arcade 5%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.7%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 10%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.1%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 5.2%
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Mars 26.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 4.5%
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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 7.4%
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 35.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 5.5%
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 5.8%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9.4%
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 47.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Space 6.2%, Arcade 5.1%, Action 4.9%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.3%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Mars 30.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 4.2%
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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.3%
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 6.6%
"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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 5.1%
