60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Score Attack, Action, Shooter.
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
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BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
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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.
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 14.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
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 24.3%, Score Attack 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 7.7%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Hand-drawn 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 9.6%
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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 9.2%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Robots 11.4%, Score Attack 9.4%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Score Attack 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arcade 8.2%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 10.7%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Score Attack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Old School 11.1%
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 25.4%, Score Attack 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 10.1%
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%
Tank And Roll is an Action-Shooter game that challenges players achieve the highest score! There are features such as unlocking new vehicles, drawing your own vehicle, and importing custom avatars for your character! It offers both fun and a rewarding challenge for those who dare to master it!
Why similar: Score Attack 18.1%, Old School 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 10.3%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 10.4%
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 29.3%, Score Attack 21%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 6.5%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Bullet Time 10.3% ★, Shooter 9%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Score Attack 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 8.7%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Shooter 10.1%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 9.3%
Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Score Attack 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Old School 10.9%
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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 9.8%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Old School 10.9%, Score Attack 10.5%
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 29%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 7.4%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8%
In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Robots 10.5%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Score Attack 16.5%, Old School 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 10%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Score Attack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12%, Arcade 9.3%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Score Attack 10.3%
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 19%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Old School 9.7%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Score Attack 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Old School 10.2%
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Score Attack 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
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 27.3%, Score Attack 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.6%
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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 15%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 9.6%
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 36.1%, Score Attack 23.4%, Shooter 16%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Bullet Hell 6.2%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Old School 8.1%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.5%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Score Attack 15.9%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%
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 33.8%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 5.8%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 11.7%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 10%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Old School 16.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Score Attack 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Old School 10%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%
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 29.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Score Attack 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%
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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 12.6%, Old School 10.7%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 23%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.3%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.5%, Old School 9.2%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Score Attack 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%
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 18.2%, Score Attack 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Bullet Time 9% ★
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 11.3%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Old School 10.1%
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 13.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.8%
