Games Like ProtoCorgi

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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Retro 14.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent homage to classic arcade shooters that captures the retro feel and challenging progression of the genre.

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Anime 9.3%, Side Scroller 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horizontal bullet-hell shooter that features a distinct, gothic-cute art style and accessible yet deep mechanics.

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: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished bullet-hell shooter that features a fantastic soundtrack and intuitive controls for both newcomers and veterans.

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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 8.8%, Anime 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-intensity bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes precise movement and rewarding scoring mechanics.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Anime 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a masterpiece of the bullet-hell genre, it offers the intense, screen-filling patterns that fans of the genre crave.

QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!

Why similar: Dog 19.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Anime 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the cute, anime-inspired aesthetic and arcade-style bullet-hell gameplay that defines ProtoCorgi.

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: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Anime 8.2%, Shooter 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for arcade-style bullet-hell shooters, providing a high-octane experience similar to the intensity of ProtoCorgi.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Arcade 7.8%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, modern take on the shoot 'em up genre that features incredible pixel art and surprising gameplay depth.

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Anime 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style shoot 'em up that prioritizes fast movement and satisfying destruction.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Dog 17.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and satisfying, repetitive gameplay loops.

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Anime 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled bullet-hell shooter that focuses on high-speed movement and intense boss encounters.

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 7.9%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished indie shoot 'em up that balances challenging bullet patterns with a distinct, retro arcade atmosphere.

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.5%, Arcade 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 2D 7.1%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and cute bullet-hell shooter that focuses on character-based action and fast-paced arcade combat.

Astrodogs is an on-rails arcade action game featuring a cast of space dogs that have to save the galaxy from WOOFER, a corporation that controls everything. Also ran by dogs.

Why similar: Bullet Time 33.9% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter featuring dog protagonists that shares the canine-themed charm of the seed game.

Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

Why similar: Bullet Time 27.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Retro 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling shooter that delivers a polished, modern arcade experience with great visual effects.

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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Anime 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Cute 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-themed shoot 'em up that provides a lighthearted experience similar to the tone of ProtoCorgi.

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique shoot 'em up with a color-coded mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the traditional arcade formula.

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 2D 10.6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful pixel art and complex bullet patterns that will appeal to players who enjoy the technical side of ProtoCorgi.

Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.

Why similar: Dog 42% ★, Family Friendly 10%, Arcade 8.6%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, dog-themed platformer that shares the vibrant, family-friendly aesthetic of ProtoCorgi.

The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.

Why similar: Dog 32.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed side-scroller featuring a dog protagonist that captures the retro, arcade-inspired spirit.

A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?

Why similar: Dog 48.5% ★, Cute 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a different sub-genre, it shares the dog-centric theme and arcade-style score-chasing gameplay.

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.5%, Action 25%, Indie 9.6%

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

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?

Why similar: Dog 33.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Cute 12%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-oriented adventure that features high-quality pixel art and engaging combat mechanics.

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: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style shooter that focuses on pure, high-speed bullet-hell survival.

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 12.2%, Anime 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished and visually striking bullet-hell shooter that offers a deep combat system and challenging stages.

Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter: blast your way through spooky stages and macabre mini games as Van Helsing, to rescue your pet puppies who were dognapped by Reggie the Vampire!

Why similar: Bullet Time 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Anime 7.3%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, action-packed bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fun and accessible gameplay.

Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Anime 12%, Shooter 8.8%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and cute bullet-hell shooter that matches the lighthearted and arcade-focused vibe of the seed game.

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Time 18.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 10%, Arcade 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique bullet-hell experience where you grow your ship by absorbing enemies, offering a fresh take on the genre.

Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy.

Why similar: Dog 49.3% ★, 2D 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action 9.6%, Side Scroller 9%

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Dog 36.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Retro 7.3%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 4%

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 19.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Retro 10.9%, Action 9.1%

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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%

Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Cute 20.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Difficult 14.8%, 2D 12.1%

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: Dog 18.6% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Side Scroller 11%, Arcade 7.7%

It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Side Scroller 22%, Indie 21.9%, Difficult 13%, 2D 11.9%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Dog 44.8% ★, Cute 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 6.8%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%

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: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

Why similar: Dog 31.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 7.6%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Retro 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 9.8%

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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Dog 41.4% ★, Family Friendly 14%, Anime 12.7%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Retro 7.1%, Side Scroller 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 12.7%, Retro 12.6%

Woof Blaster is an action packed shooter featuring a dog with a gun and jet boots in search of a magical pizza which holds the key to becoming King of the Dog Planet. Destroy waves of enemies with an array of weapons, power-ups and the ability to transform into different monsters such as a T-Rex!

Why similar: Action 72.3%, Indie 27.7%

The universe's greatest cat burglar? The ultimate phantom thief across dimensions? Nah... Time Snatcher Handy, that's me! A time-stop bullet-hell action roguelike starring "Handy" the stylish cat burglar! Stop the time to dodge bullets, gather items to get stronger, and escape the Time Museum!

Why similar: Dog 30.4% ★, Bullet Time 27.6% ★, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Cute 6.6%

One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Cute 14.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Cute 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Anime 11.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Space 9%, Arcade 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Cute 13.3%, Space 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Anime 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Space 10.2%

Turbo Pug is back! and this time, he's airborne! Fly through deserts, green fields and more stunning environments. Dodge an onslaught of enemies and go head to head with giant bosses! Unlock new costumes for Turbo Pug and new creatures to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.6%, Difficult 23.5%, Action 18.9%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%