
Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Arcade.

Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!

BLASTER MAYHEM
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

Space Moth: Lunar Edition
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.
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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.1%
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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Psychedelic 12.9%, Score Attack 12%, Arcade 10.2%
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 43.8%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.4%, 2D 3.6%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Score Attack 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down 11.9%, Arcade 10%
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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8.8%, Top-Down 8.1%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Score Attack 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 8.1%
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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 8.4%, Score Attack 7.9%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Score Attack 16%, Arcade 10%, Action 6.8%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Score Attack 10.2%, Top-Down 9.7%, Psychedelic 9.4%
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 32.5%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action 6.7%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 7.9%
"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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Score Attack 7.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
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 34.5%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 9.7%, Action 8.6%
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 1.8%
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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9.2%, Score Attack 7.5%
How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Score Attack 16.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.5%
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Score Attack 13.7%, Psychedelic 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%
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 43.2%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 6%, 2D 4.2%
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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 11.4%, Action 8.8%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Score Attack 19.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.5%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 12.3%, Score Attack 9.5%
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 48.8%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Space 7.8%, Action 6.3%, Arcade 5.6%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Action 9.9%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Psychedelic 9.4%
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 33%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Score Attack 16.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.7%
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.2%, Top-Down 7.8%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 12%, Top-Down 8.6%
Upgrade your warriors and shoot through waves of enemies in this challenging bullet hell gauntlet. Features a fast-paced campaign, boss rush mode, and a level creator for you to build, upload, and play custom stages. Master the skill trees to gain power and dominate the kingdom!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Dragons 19.3% ★, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 7.9%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 10%, Psychedelic 9.5%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 8.5%
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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.2%, Top-Down 7.9%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 10.9%, Action 6%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Score Attack 18.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 6.3%
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Psychedelic 13.3%, Action 12%, Bullet Hell 11.5%
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 9.6%, Action 5.6%
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Top-Down 10.3%, Space 10.1%
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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Score Attack 9.2%, Action 6.1%, Arcade 5.8%
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Score Attack 15.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 7.7%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 7.4%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 12.5%, Action 7.1%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 22%, Score Attack 17%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 9.6%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.1%, Score Attack 8%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 41.7%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 5.7%, Indie 1.6%
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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 6.5%
Dodge through colorful bullet patterns as you shoot down hordes of enemies in this arcade-style scrolling shooter bullet hell about magic dragon girls! Uncover a tragic story about acceptance as you overcome intense challenges that test both your skills and memory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Dragons 24.6% ★, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.9%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 14%, Top-Down 9.2%, Action 7.5%
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 44.1%, Bullet Hell 39%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 4.7%, 2D 1%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Score Attack 16.5%, Arcade 12%, Space 9.6%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.9%, Indie 2.6%
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 47.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 12.7%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Top-Down 11.4%, Score Attack 9.5%, Action 7%
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 10.4%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 8.2%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 10.4%, Casual 3.2%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down 10.6%, Score Attack 9.5%
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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action 8.2%
Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 7%
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6%