60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up.
An EXTREMELY HARDCORE vertical bullet hell game that only features boss fights. Preview and select between three randomly generated options to choose the boss and every add-on you're going to face, then start a time-based survival trial. Difficulty can be scaled infinitely here.
Quad Blaster
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.
Tri-Ger
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 38.9%, Arcade 18.2%, Minimalist 1.8%, Action 1.2%
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Minimalist 12.5%, Action 9.3%
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: Bullet Hell 48.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 4.1%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Minimalist 11.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.3%
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 44.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 3.3%
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 44.1%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Arcade 14%, Action 6.6%
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 45.7%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 7.1%
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 42.3%, Bullet Hell 36.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 8.2%
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 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 3.2%
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 43.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 6.2%
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.1%, Minimalist 24.3%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 9.5%
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 43.8%, Bullet Hell 42.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 2.1%
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 42%, Bullet Hell 38%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 4.5%
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 53.9%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 4.7%
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 47.1%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 13.5%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 10.6%
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 42.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 4.1%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8.1%
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 49.9%, Bullet Hell 36.1%, Arcade 10%, Action 3.9%
YOU have to show what you’re made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 37.7%, Action 14.4%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 7.1%
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 6.4%
Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Action 15.1%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 11%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 6%
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 46.9%, Bullet Hell 42.9%, Action 10.2%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Minimalist 13.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 5.6%
A Brutal, Roguelite Arcade Blaster. Similar in style and gameplay to arcade classics like Asteroids and Defender.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Minimalist 16.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 8.7%
NOTHING BUT BULLET HELL. Solid Aether is a bullet hell shoot'em up game that is extremely simple designed. It is a classic 2D shooter game featuring a variety of bullet patterns that are generated continuously in a stylish black and white world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Minimalist 23.3%, Action 10.9%
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.9%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 5.4%
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 51.5%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.1%
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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 37.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 7.3%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Action 7.6%
A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 9.1%
Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Action 11.7%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 6.3%
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 41.7%, Bullet Hell 40.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 6.2%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.4%
A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Minimalist 12.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 3.7%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 11.8%
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 5.9%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 7.4%
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: Bullet Hell 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 19%, Action 7.8%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 9.8%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Bullet Hell 37.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6%
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 41.6%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 7.2%
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 13%
You are the PsycoCat, an ultimate cat hooked to a balloon with an alien weapon After an apprenticeship against floating rocks you will be ready to fight the most terrible creatures of the world. Bull, rabbit, flying chicken and more await you for a terrible confrontation in the heavens. Good luck
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Action 9.8%
Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Minimalist 18.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 4.1%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 5%
