- #1 Ikaruga
96% matchVery Positive95% of 2,344 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 4.3%, Action 2.8%
- #2 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
96% matchVery Positive82% of 820 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 61.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 5.5%, Shooter 4.2%
- #3 Sky Force Anniversary
95% matchVery Positive92% of 2,157 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 51.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.1%, Shooter 7.1%
- #4 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
94% matchMixed56% of 360 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Arcade 17.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action 9.8%
- #5 Danmaku Unlimited 2
93% matchVery Positive92% of 489 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 47.9%, Bullet Hell 34.5%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 5.3%
- #6 Danmaku Unlimited 3
92% matchVery Positive87% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Arcade 12%, Action 8.8%
- #7 Mushihimesama
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,553 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.5%, Shooter 1.9%
- #8 DoDonPachi Resurrection
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,065 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 40%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 6.7%
- #9 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,592 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 20%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 4.4%
- #10 Sky Force Reloaded
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,723 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 5.8%
- #11 Ginga Force
88% matchVery Positive81% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Action 26.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 13.1%
- #12 R-Type Final 2
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 822 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 51.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 9.2%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
- #13 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
86% matchVery Positive91% of 404 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 48.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 6.9%
- #14 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
86% matchVery Positive84% of 615 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 4.6%
- #15 BULLET SOUL
85% matchVery Positive84% of 74 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 58.1%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 12.7%
- #16 R-Type Dimensions EX
84% matchVery Positive87% of 331 reviews2018
Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 6.6%
- #17 BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action 15.3%
- #18 BLUE REVOLVER
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 888 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 56.3%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 5.1%, Shooter 2.7%
- #19 XIIZEAL
83% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 6%
- #20 Sine Mora
82% matchVery Positive82% of 941 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 6%
- #21 Deathsmiles
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 624 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 5.7%, Shooter 3.9%
- #22 Revolution Ace
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 56.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 7.4%
- #23 Steel Vampire
79% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 11.6%
- #24 Nex Machina
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,180 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%
- #25 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 318 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 7%, Arcade 6.1%
- #26 ZeroRanger
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,191 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 5.2%
- #27 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,638 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14%, Action 6.1%
- #28 Radiant Silvergun
73% matchVery Positive93% of 219 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 42.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 4.9%
- #29 Super Hydorah
77% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 61.2%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
- #30 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 829 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 46.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 6.1%
- #31 Raiden NOVA | 雷電NOVA | 雷電新星
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
"Raiden" unites! Get ready to blast into a thrilling new dimension like never before!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Shooter 24.3%, Action 14.4%, Bullet Hell 3%, Arcade 1.7%
- #32 Blazing Chrome
75% matchVery Positive87% of 1,954 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 55.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 11.7%
- #33 Star Saviors
76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,685 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 57.6%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 6.1%, Shooter 4.2%
- #34 Space Invaders Extreme
76% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7%
- #35 AngerForce: Reloaded
75% matchVery Positive91% of 384 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 20.4%
- #36 Ghost Blade HD
74% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Action 14.1%
- #37 Rez Infinite
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,259 reviews2017
Dev: Monstars Inc.Pub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.
Why similar: Shooter 40.6%, Arcade 38%, Action 21.4%
- #38 ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
73% matchVery Positive91% of 942 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 26%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.7%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 4.9%
- #39 DELTAZEAL
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 6.7%
- #40 G-Darius HD
69% matchVery Positive94% of 162 reviews2022
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.7%, Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 7.6%
- #41 Batsugun
67% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 47%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 6.9%
- #42 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
68% matchVery Positive97% of 376 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.6%
- #43 KAMUI
72% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #44 GRADIUS ORIGINS
64% matchVery Positive93% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 26.9%, Shooter 21.5%, Action 12.2%
- #45 Wild Guns Reloaded
70% matchVery Positive87% of 489 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 44.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 14.7%
- #46 Ray’z Arcade Chronology
66% matchVery Positive90% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.2%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 4.5%
- #47 Project Wingman
66% matchVery Positive94% of 21,846 reviews2020
Dev: Sector D2
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
Why similar: Arcade 41.7%, Action 30.1%, Shooter 28.2%
- #48 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 214 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #49 Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
67% matchVery Positive95% of 154 reviews2021
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.2%, Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 8.2%
- #50 LUFTRAUSERS
69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,517 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 8%
- #51 Xenoraid: The First Space War
70% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 43.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.9%
- #52 Vector Strain
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 49.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 11.3%
- #53 Nova Drift
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,511 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 6.7%