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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 56.8%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 14%, Bullet Hell 3%, Arcade 1.6%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.2%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 10.9%, 2D 4.1%, Arcade 1.7%

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 9.7%

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 30.6%, Shooter 17.6%, Aliens 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Top-Down 9.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Shooter 24.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 9.4%, Space 7.4%

Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.5%

Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 8.3%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 16.8%, Action 6.5%

Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelike 9.3%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Shooter 13.4%

Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 6.4%

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 65.6%, Action 19.6%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Bullet Hell 4.1%

R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Shooter 24.1%, Action 11.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Space 5.7%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 5.1%, Action 5.1%

Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 11.3%

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 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 10.6%

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 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%

Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

Why similar: Roguelite 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Shooter 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 9.3%

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Shooter 14%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action 9.1%

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Aliens 15.8%, Flight 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 7.8%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Shooter 10%, Action 9%, Top-Down 4.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 10.6%, Top-Down 7.2%

Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%

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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 6.6%

Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 9.1%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%

Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 9.8%

Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Roguelite 9.3%

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11.7%, Space 7%

Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Roguelite 24%, Roguelike 19.7%, Action 12.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 2.6%

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.2%, Action 26.1%, Bullet Hell 4.1%, Arcade 2.7%

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 69.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 11%, Bullet Hell 6%, Arcade 1%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 24.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Action 9.6%, Top-Down 4.6%

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74%, Action 26%

The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Aliens 11.2%, Top-Down 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Embark on an action-packed adventure in this on-rails space shooter. As a pilot in training, you’ll battle in strange virtual worlds. Master your ship, upgrade your skills, and protect the federation from an imminent threat. Are you ready for the challenge?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Roguelike 19.6%, Shooter 17.6%, Flight 14.6%, Roguelite 9.3%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.6%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 3.6%, Bullet Hell 2.1%

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.4%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 14.5%, Aliens 11.5%

Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Roguelite 8.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 10%

Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space 7.1%

In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 11%

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 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 12%, Flight 9.7%, Top-Down 9.7%

Spaceflight action for the new age! Push your piloting skills to the ultimate test, blast and burn your way through swarms of starfighters, merciless armadas and colossal behemoths in an epic roguelike campaign that spans the cosmos. Easy to learn, tricky to master, and impossible to put down.

Why similar: Jet 31% ★, Shooter 14.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Flight 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 14.6%, 2D 8%, Bullet Hell 3.3%

ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Shooter 21.9%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 11.3%, 2D 7.6%

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelike 11%, Shooter 9.2%

Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 18.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Action 5.6%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Flight 13.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 8.4%

Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.5%

Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Top-Down 7.4%

It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 11.9%, Space 7.4%, 2D 6.2%

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 68.5%, Action 13.8%, 2D 9.5%, Bullet Hell 5.3%, Arcade 2.4%

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Shooter 19.3%, Aliens 18.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Action 12%, Top-Down 10.8%

Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Aliens 16.5%, Top-Down 10.2%, Action 7.6%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 8.6%