60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
STROIDZ!
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1990's 12.1%, Flight 10.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Flight 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 6.8%
ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Flight 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, 1990's 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1980s 11.4%, Flight 8.5%
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Flight 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, 1990's 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, 1990's 10.3%, 1980s 9.2%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Flight 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, 1990's 12.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.4%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 10.4%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 7.8%
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Flight 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 6.7%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Flight 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 8.9%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.6%
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Space 8.7%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 8.6%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Flight 16.1%, 1980s 14.2%, Arcade 8.2%
"FIGHT PLANE 機戰" is a hard-core clear-cut shooting air combat game. Players control the fighter plane to shuttle through the sky full of bullets. While improving the fighter plane's ability, challenge powerful enemies at the same time!!!
Why similar: Flight 19%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, War 8.6%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 1990's 7.4%, Shooter 7.2%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 10%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 1990's 12.8%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, 1990's 14.4%, Shooter 8.1%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Space 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 9%, Shooter 9%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 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: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 7.4%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, 1980s 10%, Arcade 9.3%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, 1990's 13.6%, Arcade 11.2%, 1980s 11.1%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, 1990's 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
A hardcore challenging Shoot 'Em Up set during WWII - battle, shoot, bomb and weave your way accross the European Theatre.
Why similar: Flight 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, 1990's 10.5%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.9%
Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might.
Why similar: Flight 28%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%
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: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, 1990's 10.2%, 1980s 9.1%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.5%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1990's 8.4%, Space 8.1%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 9.6%, War 7.7%
Blast off into an energetic 2D space shooter and face a diverse roster of captivating bosses. Engage in high-energy battles with powerful weapons, set to a fun anime-inspired visual style. Waifu Force is a silly & spicy narrative with completely original art & music!
Why similar: Flight 20%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, 1990's 13%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 8.6%
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Flight 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1990's 7.1%
Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.
Why similar: Flight 18.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, 1980s 7.5%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, 1980s 9.8%, War 7.8%
The best shooting game with various perspectives
Why similar: Flight 22.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 1980s 9.5%, Shooter 7.6%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1980s 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 1990's 12.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, 1990's 8.7%, Arcade 7.1%
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Top-Down 5.7%
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Flight 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1980s 11.8%, Space 7.8%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, 1990's 8.7%, Shooter 8.1%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.7%
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: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1990's 14%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 6.7%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 7.7%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 1990's 14.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%
