60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action.
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Crisis Wing
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 7%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 8.3%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 6.3%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 8.8%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Co-op 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, PvE 8.6%, Shooter 7.1%
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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 5.7%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Co-op 7.1%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 6.1%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 5.9%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Local Co-Op 12%, Shooter 7.4%
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, PvE 8.4%, Shooter 7%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.4%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Arcade 6.4%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 5.1%
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Co-op 8%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Co-op 14.4%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Co-op 7.8%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 10.9%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 5.2%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 8%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Co-op 9.6%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, PvE 10.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.6%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%
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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.8%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, PvE 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action 8.3%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, PvE 10.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.6%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 5.3%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 6.6%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 7.2%
A retro twin-stick bullet-hell where you fight hordes of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and go head to head with menacing mechanical bosses. Take on the hordes solo or with a friend in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, PvE 6.8%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Co-op 5.9%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Shooter 7.5%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.5%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.4%
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, PvE 8.8%, Shooter 7.4%
"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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, PvE 10.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 7.8%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 5.8%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 5.6%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Local Co-Op 15%, Arcade 9.1%, Co-op 7.1%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Shooter 9%, Co-op 8.5%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Co-op 12.9%, Shooter 7.1%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Co-op 18%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.6%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 5.4%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 5.4%, Arcade 5.2%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 5.7%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.8%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Co-op 6.1%
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 7.8%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, PvE 8.9%, Shooter 7.4%
