60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Singleplayer, Action, Indie.
Bullet-hell meets endless runner. LITERALLY ascend the Leaderboard as you play. RANK RUNNER is an intense highscore chaser, wrapped in a neon retro aesthetic. Come run the Leaderboard.
SPLIT BULLET
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Bing Bong XL
Bing Bong XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Abstract 11.1%, Minimalist 11.1%, Fast-Paced 9%
Bing Bong XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Runner 20.9%, Difficult 16.7%, Score Attack 11.7%, Minimalist 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
Pivot XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Pivot, dodge obstacles, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Runner 18.9%, Difficult 16.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Minimalist 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 12.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Fast-Paced 11.2%
Master the difficult art of dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. No guns, no upgrades, no level-ups. Just your reflexes against an endless bullet hell maze of death. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Experimental 23.5% ★, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Score Attack 12.6%, Fast-Paced 10.3%
Are you up for the challenge? Spinning around is an arcade game that will test your reflexes in the simplest form. Guide your spaceship through the gates,be fast!
Why similar: Competitive 29.5% ★, Runner 23.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Minimalist 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
Righty Tighty XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Turn right, collect points, and return them to the goal zone while dodging obstacles. An addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge, perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue!
Why similar: Runner 22.2%, Difficult 17%, Score Attack 12.5%, Minimalist 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Addictive 10.4% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%
EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!
Why similar: Runner 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Fast-Paced 9.5%
Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.
Why similar: Abstract 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Minimalist 11.9%
Blasting is everything in this infinite-bomb shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Experimental 23% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Difficult 9.1%, Retro 5.9%
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Runner 26.2%, Cyberpunk 16%, Difficult 13.2%, Score Attack 10.2%, Minimalist 8.6%
Fly and avoid obstacles. Survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Runner 33.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Score Attack 10%, Casual 6.8%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 13.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Fast-Paced 8.1%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Experimental 14.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Difficult 7.3%
Rival Megagun is a competitive split-screen shoot 'em up where you transform into a giant boss ship and battle your rival head-to-head in local or online PVP.
Why similar: Competitive 29% ★, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Difficult 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.2%
PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Addictive 19.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Score Attack 10.2%, Difficult 10%
Dive into the frantic action of this game featuring a determined little cube dodging ever-faster obstacles! Test your reflexes in an addictive retro-electro atmosphere and climb the leaderboards by beating other players' records. Will you become the best?
Why similar: Runner 26%, Bullet Hell 19%, Abstract 13.1%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 7.5%
Gun your way towards survival in this action arcade adventure! Use your fuel supply to find upgrades to your ship and collect more fuel to keep progressing against harder and harder foes! Classic arcade action with a unique control scheme to pilot your ship.
Why similar: Addictive 18.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 10.4%, Difficult 10.2%
Minimalist ball game with original gameplay, including 90 levels with puzzle elements and endless survival mode. You can also compete with other players live.
Why similar: Competitive 31.4% ★, Experimental 21.9% ★, Score Attack 12.3%, Addictive 11% ★, Minimalist 10.1%
Eightrun is an intense, minimalist game of fast reflexes, in which the player tries to dodge patterns of obstacles while moving down an endless, octagonal tunnel.
Why similar: Runner 39.5%, Abstract 20.8%, Minimalist 14.2%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 8.9%
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Arcade 8.8%
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 14.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Abstract 9.6%
In this action-roguelite endless runner, you will fall through endless cliffs, collect power-ups, craft upgrades and find shiny treasures. Shoot your way through an army of drones and other creatures with a huge arsenal of weapons and gadgets while the Professor puts your skills to the test.
Why similar: Runner 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 7.4%
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: Competitive 28.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Abstract 12.5%, Score Attack 7.7%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8%
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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Retro 9.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%
Blue Snake Adventures is inspired by the classic snake game. Gameplay is simple and addictive: don't hit the wall, don't eat your tail, just eat as many dots as you can to grow as long as possible!
Why similar: Competitive 33% ★, Difficult 14.1%, Minimalist 12.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.7%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Score Attack 16.5%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Arcade 8%
"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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Abstract 9%, Score Attack 7.6%
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Arcade 9%
PentaZorg is an intense arcade bullet hell that is quite difficult to describe in a single sentence.
Why similar: Runner 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 14%, Score Attack 13.3%, Fast-Paced 12.8%
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 15.9%, Abstract 14.4%, Difficult 9.4%
Go! Go! Radio : 8-Bit Edition is here, relive all those great performances with this classic revival of the popular dance arcade game! from easy to nearly impossible.. are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Competitive 25.6% ★, Runner 22.7%, Difficult 10.8%, Minimalist 9.4%, Arcade 7.7%
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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 12.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Difficult 10.6%
Fork it up! Cakefoot is a challenging, single-button dodge ’em up on rails. Pilot a walking cake – hold to accelerate, let go to drift back – and survive against all odds. Featuring 22 epic levels, arcade mode, unlockables, and high scores, Cakefoot is endlessly replayable, and impossible to defeat.
Why similar: Runner 33.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Minimalist 15.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6.6%
Speedgunner Ultra is a dynamic platformer in which you can transform your character into a combat aircraft by pressing a button. Use all sorts of tricks to speed up and try to complete the level faster than anyone else.
Why similar: Runner 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Fast-Paced 12%
This is a runner game but to jump you do a real life squat! The game uses the camera to detect squats. Squat a certain amount of times and get a sword powerup.
Why similar: Experimental 37.3% ★, Runner 28.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.2%
This is a very compact game, but an intuitive game that can be played without having to think too hard. Perfect for when you just want to unwind and have fun. You'll find yourself coming back to play it from time to time. Please give it a try.
Why similar: Runner 34.9%, Bullet Hell 24%, Cyberpunk 16.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 5%
Dive into a thrilling physics-driven, logic-packed 2D arcade experience with Block & Balls. Climb leaderboards in (player-made) levels ranging from lemon squeezy to extreme difficulty. Challenge yourself, unleash your creativity and dig deep in this arcade adventure! Easy to control, hard to master.
Why similar: Competitive 20.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Abstract 13.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%
In this game, the ball chases the mouse cursor, so you'll have to overcome the inertia of movement and a multitude of obstacles without leaving any circle behind. Innovative gameplay, simple controls but difficult to master! This is Kursor.
Why similar: Runner 23%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Difficult 14%, Abstract 13.7%, Minimalist 13.7%
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 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Difficult 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Abstract 17.4%, Minimalist 14.9%, Action 8.1%
A hard, fast-paced, minimalist shooter/bullet hell game. Survive and shoot all black squares (or make them shoot themselves). 200 levels, lots of enemies and even more bullets!
Why similar: Abstract 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Minimalist 12.9%, Difficult 12.3%
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Difficult 17%, Arcade 10.5%, Fast-Paced 8.7%
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: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%
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: Addictive 17.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Fast-Paced 10.7%
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Difficult 15%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
Fast, unforgiving, and endlessly replayable, Nocturne FX™ turns every run into an arcade showdown for your best score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Experimental 17.8% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 8.9%
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Cyberpunk 9.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Fast-Paced 7.7%
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Why similar: Runner 22.7%, Difficult 16%, Score Attack 14.4%, Minimalist 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Experimental 24.9% ★, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Abstract 14%, Difficult 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
"LinearShooter Remixed" is a game that combines vertical scrolling bullet hell shmup with rogue-lite that combine power-ups to build builds. Let's aim to clear the stage by assembling your ship with power-up while getting drunk with minimal and beautiful graphics and trance music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Minimalist 13.4%, Score Attack 12.4%, Abstract 11%
AstroViking is a horde-survival shoot em' up with RPG elements! Forge your own superpowered Viking with 60+ upgrade nodes and take on an endless swarm of aliens!
Why similar: Competitive 21.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Difficult 9.2%
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Score Attack 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Abstract 12%, Score Attack 11.6%, Arcade 8%
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 38%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Arcade 10%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Difficult 4.3%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 10.4%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 8.4%
Trigonometry is a fun casual game, The rotating triangle in Trigonometry is the pivoting center of this exciting action game! Match colors to go further and try to beat your own score!
Why similar: Runner 32.4%, Difficult 17%, Minimalist 15.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Casual 8%
