Games Like Project Starship

The Rogue-Lite shooter where you CRASH-KILL comical abominations! ​Pilot your spaceship as Swagthulhu in this original and wacky "Lovecraftian Parody"!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Indie 30.4%, Action 9.4%, 2D 5.9%, Casual 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct, refined sequel that expands on the original's roguelite mechanics and chaotic arcade action.

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 41.8%, Bullet Hell 39.1%, Action 15.4%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art roguelike shoot-'em-up that perfectly mirrors the randomized intensity of the seed game.

BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

Why similar: Indie 54.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action 6.1%, 2D 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelite progression with top-down bullet-hell combat, providing a similar sense of replayability.

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: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Action 19%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D bullet-hell that captures the classic arcade feel with challenging patterns and smooth controls.

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

Why similar: Indie 64.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action 5.2%, 2D 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of pixel-art shmup design that offers deep, evolving gameplay and intense bullet-hell challenges.

Red Death is a vertical shooter, Prologue of the series Project Starship!

Why similar: Indie 65%, Action 22.8%, Bullet Hell 6.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short but incredibly intense pixel-art shoot-'em-up that focuses on pure, high-speed arcade action.

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: Indie 64.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a gold standard for bullet-hell games, offering the high-octane dodging and shooting action fans of the genre crave.

Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Casual 11.7%, Action 11%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite shmup that features randomized elements and space-themed bullet-hell combat.

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: Indie 58.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 4.8%, 2D 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style bullet-hell that emphasizes fast-paced movement and precise shooting mechanics.

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

Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Casual 6.2%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, score-attack arcade game that distills the bullet-hell experience down to its most addictive core mechanics.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Indie 77.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action 6%, 2D 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down roguelite shooter that shares the chaotic energy and arcade-like difficulty of Project Starship.

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Indie 77%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Action 7.8%, Bullet Hell 4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, indie pixel-art shoot-'em-up that captures the same casual yet challenging spirit as the seed game.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, top-down roguelite shooter that focuses on intense bullet-dodging and varied weapon upgrades.

Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

Why similar: Indie 63.7%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, arcade-inspired roguelite that blends twin-stick shooting with intense bullet-hell patterns.

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Casual 13.1%, Action 12%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that blends top-down shmup combat with metroidvania-style exploration.

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Indie 69.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 7%, 2D 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art bullet-hell that emphasizes fast movement and screen-clearing action.

An isometric roguelike third-person shooter about a ruined Earth and the unending chaos engulfing it. Fight hordes of the infected, gather loot, make allies, traverse spacetime, and venture into the depths of what we could've prevented.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 64.3%, Action 29.1%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike action game that features heavy bullet-hell elements and exploration-based progression.

Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite twin-stick shooter that incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and high-stakes combat.

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.9%, Action 21%, Casual 16.4%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down shooter that focuses on intense bullet-hell survival and arcade-style progression.

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

Why similar: Indie 64.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action 6.1%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action game that focuses on quick, casual, and satisfying arcade-style shooting.

Save the universe in this casual arcade game.

Why similar: Indie 85.3%, Action 7.9%, Casual 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, pixel-art arcade shooter that provides quick bursts of casual action.

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Indie 73.4%, Action 7.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.5%, Bullet Hell 6.2%, Casual 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A game that celebrates the history of arcade gaming with varied, fast-paced challenges.

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Indie 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 21.3%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arcade shooter that focuses on simple, satisfying combat loops.

Draw a ship, Fly it. Get creative.

Why similar: Indie 43.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action 7.5%, Casual 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling bullet-hell that features a distinct visual style and classic shmup mechanics.

Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Action 15.7%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that offers a classic arcade experience with modern polish.

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: Indie 85.8%, Action 6.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%, 2D 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art arcade game that shares the 'one more run' addictive quality of the seed game.

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: Indie 39.8%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action 8%, Casual 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D bullet-hell that emphasizes arcade-style difficulty and fast-paced dodging.

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: Indie 58.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action 3.7%, 2D 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, co-op friendly bullet-hell that delivers a classic arcade experience with a unique setting.

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Indie 73.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Action 7%, Bullet Hell 3.9%, 2D 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear, classic-style shmup that provides a deep, challenging experience for fans of the genre.

Gal-X-E aims to revive the old-school shoot em up genre, and adds modern elements to it! Fight your way through endless waves of randomly generated madness! Collect spaceships and show the enemy who's boss!

Why similar: Indie 84.3%, Action 8.5%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, space-themed shoot-'em-up that is easy to pick up and play for short sessions.

Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Action 13%, Casual 10.5%, 2D 3.9%

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Indie 82%, Action 15.9%, 2D 2.1%

Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Indie 91.5%, Action 8.5%

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 91.5%, Action 3%, Casual 2.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 2.5%, 2D 0.3%

Join the enigmatic Starfarers as they traverse the cosmos in this unique dual-character action roguelite, unraveling the mysteries of their galaxy and beyond in pursuit of the Voyager.

Why similar: Indie 92.4%, Action 5.8%, 2D 1.9%

TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Action 7%, 2D 2.5%

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: Indie 73.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action 8.1%, Bullet Hell 6.8%

Super Space Pug is a classic arcade shmup. Take control of 'Demetrius the Third'(Space Pug) to defend your personal space from the evil, fish flinging cats and random rocks because its a space shmup, and without rocks it would be rather non-space-y.

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action 7.7%, Casual 6.3%

ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.

Why similar: Indie 81.8%, Bullet Hell 5.6%, Action 4.8%, Casual 4.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 3.7%

A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.

Why similar: Indie 65.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action 5.8%, Casual 4.9%, 2D 1.6%

Simplistic top-down shooter that will put a smile on your face. Fulfill your inner sociopath as you mow down enemies with guns and cars alike, in a bid to pull off the world's largest heist!

Why similar: Indie 97.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 1.1%, Action 0.7%, Casual 0.5%, 2D 0.1%

Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Indie 18.6%, Action 16.9%, 2D 3%

You are Joseph Walker. After waking up in a strangely deserted science facility with no recollection of how you got there, you hear the voice of an A.I. The A.I. promises to be your guide and to help you out of the facility. However, it is clear right away that it’s not telling you everything.

Why similar: Indie 97.8%, Action 2.2%

The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 20%, 2D 3.7%

Time, Space and Parallel Universes collapse and merge, tethered to threads of reality and sustained by a paradoxical power source. Nothing is impossible - it is time to become a Data Hacker.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

Why similar: Indie 83.4%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Action 7.8%

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Action 16.5%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 2.4%

Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 6 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!

Why similar: Indie 65.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Action 6.6%, Casual 5.3%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Action 13.2%, Casual 10.5%, 2D 3.5%

A darkly-enticing story about unrequited love; Broken Dreams is a casual platforming game featuring full voice-acting, beautiful hand-drawn environments and a twist on the original platforming mechanic!

Why similar: Indie 98.9%, Casual 1.1%

What if there were virtual realms that exist just beyond our reach? What if an online game became the bridge? The worlds are changing rapidly, with each side vying for a position that will secure their realm's future. In the coming war, on which side do you stand?

Why similar: Indie 100%

ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.

Why similar: Indie 75.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 8%, 2D 2.2%

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action 18.3%, 2D 3.9%

Fight against the robots and reclaim the land! Attempt to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it seems like everything wants you dead! Tactical stealth action in a post-apocalyptic settings!

Why similar: Indie 99%, Action 1%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Indie 72.1%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%, Action 7.8%, 2D 0.8%

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 36.3%, Casual 36%, Bullet Hell 27.7%

Burst Hero is a pixel roguelike shooting survival game. You can choose heroes with different abilities and use various weapons to resist a steady stream of enemies. In the battle, you can customize your build by weapons bullets and cards. Each battle will have different experiences and challenges.

Why similar: Indie 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 5.8%, 2D 2.3%

Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

Why similar: Indie 90.2%, Action 9.8%