Games Like Reign of Bullets

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.8%, Action 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep weapon customization and loot system that perfectly mirrors the progression style of the seed game.

You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Action 9.9%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that emphasizes building and customizing your own ship with various lootable parts.

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 62.3%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines chaotic side-scrolling shmup action with roguelike elements and a wide variety of weapon upgrades.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.3%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly polished upgrade system where you collect loot and cards to enhance your ship's capabilities.

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.9%, Action 16.4%, Indie 10.4%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality side-scrolling shooter that features a unique energy absorption system for upgrading your ship's abilities.

It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Side Scroller 28.8%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic side-scrolling shooter mechanics with RPG-style progression and ship customization.

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 78.6%, Action 13.5%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a satisfying progression loop where you constantly upgrade your weaponry and armor to tackle increasingly difficult stages.

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Side Scroller 33.4%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite side-scroller that rewards players with weapon upgrades and tactical gear.

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 51%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Action 12.8%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that focuses on weapon evolution and environmental hazards similar to the seed game.

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Action 19.6%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that features a robust upgrade tree allowing you to tailor your ship's performance.

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.6%, Action 20.2%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that allows for real-time ship shifting to adapt to different combat scenarios.

The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 82.8%, Action 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based combat with individual upgrade paths for each pilot and their respective aircraft.

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 56.3%, Side Scroller 32.7%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic side-scroller that includes a power-up system that allows for tactical weapon switching.

Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Action 15.7%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique mechanic where you can transform into the enemies you defeat, providing a dynamic way to upgrade your arsenal.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Side Scroller 35.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes time-manipulation mechanics and deep character-based upgrades.

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 78%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D side-scrolling shooter that provides a cinematic experience with various weapon loadout options.

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Side Scroller 34.1%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that includes a shop system for purchasing upgrades and new weapons with collected currency.

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.1%, Action 16%, Indie 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging non-linear side-scroller that allows players to select their loadout and upgrade their ship between missions.

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.6%, Action 24.3%, Indie 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique bullet-hell shooter where you control a swarm of ships, allowing for interesting tactical customization.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76.8%, Action 12%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed side-scrolling shooter that focuses on evolving your weapon loadout throughout the campaign.

Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Action 29.4%, Indie 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and intense boss encounters.

Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.4%, Action 20.5%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based shooter that allows for open-area movement and constant upgrades to your primary weapons.

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 82.2%, Action 9.4%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that features a unique 'lock-on' mechanic and deep scoring systems.

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Action 30.4%, Indie 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that blends side-scrolling and vertical movement with high-speed action.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 71%, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes precision and high-speed combat maneuvers.

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 83.9%, Indie 8.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative-focused side-scrolling shooter with a variety of ships that offer distinct playstyles and upgrade paths.

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 89.4%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell title that provides the intense, high-difficulty action that fans of the genre crave.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 89.5%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell game known for its incredible visual density and precise movement requirements.

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 67.9%, Action 18.9%, Indie 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that emphasizes high-score chasing and rapid-fire combat mechanics.

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 82.3%, Action 17.7%

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 33.8%, Indie 23.4%

Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.1%, Action 24.8%, Indie 20.1%

A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Indie 29.9%, Action 17.1%

Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.7%, Action 13.1%, Indie 7.1%

Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.7%, Action 23.9%, Indie 18.3%

Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Action 23.1%, Indie 18.2%

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 69.6%, Action 17%, Indie 13.4%

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.1%, Side Scroller 30.3%, Action 10.3%, Indie 4.3%

A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.2%, Action 12.2%, Indie 9.6%

Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Indie 23.8%, Action 23.7%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Action 42.5%, Indie 7.2%

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 74.8%, Action 20.5%, Indie 4.7%

Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Action 31.8%, Indie 25%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 13.3%, Side Scroller 10%

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 82.8%, Action 17.2%

Shoot in all directions to destroy legions of hostile robots. Upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate robot hunter. Challenge yourself with Hard and Arcade modes, both new to Robot Legions Reborn.

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.2%, Side Scroller 32.1%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.8%

Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

Why similar: Side Scroller 77%, Action 20.9%, Indie 2.1%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Action 25.9%, Indie 18.8%

Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.

Why similar: Action 63%, Indie 37%

in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!

Why similar: Action 57%, Indie 43%

Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!

Why similar: Action 56%, Indie 44%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 84.8%, Action 15.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 67.6%, Action 17.4%, Indie 15%

Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.4%, Action 19.6%, Indie 16%

Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 87.8%, Action 12.2%

Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Side Scroller 36.1%, Action 7.9%

Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Indie 26%, Action 21.1%