60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Score Attack.
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Raging Blasters 2
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
Vimana
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 10.1%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Score Attack 9%, Action 8.4%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Retro 6.5%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 10.6%, Action 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.5%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 7.9%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action 10.3%, Retro 10.1%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Score Attack 9.3%
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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Local Co-Op 10%, Action 6%
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%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Score Attack 14.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%
A Brutal, Roguelite Arcade Blaster. Similar in style and gameplay to arcade classics like Asteroids and Defender.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Roguelike 17.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 10.3%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Score Attack 8.2%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Score Attack 17.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.1%
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: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Score Attack 14.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 6.3%
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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 10.8%, Retro 10.3%
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 14.5%, Score Attack 7.9%, Action 6.3%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9.8%
Blast through the swarm in a fast vertical shoot ’em up with 30 ships to master. Defeat bosses, choose upgrades that transform your run, and chase higher scores. Learn the patterns, discover powerful builds, and dive straight back in for one more attempt.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Score Attack 15.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 8.5%
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Roguelike 10.3%, Retro 8.7%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 7.6%, Retro 6.9%
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: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Score Attack 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Score Attack 9.4%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 7.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%
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 32.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 7.3%
Nationwide shooting fans, the wait is over! Following Sengoku Ace and Gunbird, the third installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooter series!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 8.5%, Score Attack 7.3%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 10.4%, Action 8.7%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Score Attack 13.1%, Retro 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Score Attack 16.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.9%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 32.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.4%
A breakout roguelike where the balls fight for you. Draft a party of bouncing heroes, aim them into descending swarms, and chain ricochets to climb a combo meter that speeds your heroes up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action 9.8%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 26%, Retro 13.1%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Score Attack 17.3%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 17.7%, Score Attack 11.4%, Retro 7.4%, Action 7.3%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.9%
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 41.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 7.1%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 14%, Score Attack 13.1%, Retro 12.5%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 13.8%, Retro 12.7%, Score Attack 12.4%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 9.8%, Score Attack 8.5%
Embark on an retro adventure of ever-changing challenges. Adapt to unique ships, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and shape-shift your way to victory. Get ready for non-stop excitement and pure arcade fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 9.1%
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 11.4%, Roguelike 11%, Arcade 9.9%
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Arcade 7.1%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action 13.7%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 11.9%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 12.2%, Score Attack 12.2%, Retro 8%
The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.3%
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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 13.7%
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 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Score Attack 9.5%, Action 9.1%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.7%, Retro 7.5%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Score Attack 11%
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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Score Attack 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 10.4%, Retro 8.9%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 9.4%
