
Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.
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Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

Space Moth: Lunar Edition
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.

Bullet Hell Monday
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
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: Psychedelic 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 7.5%
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Abstract 13.9%, Arcade 8.7%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Abstract 15.1%, Psychedelic 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Abstract 12.2%, Psychedelic 11.9%, Arcade 8.2%
An acid trip back to classic vector arcade action games with the unique bullet magnet mechanic. Dodge ruthless attacks, bend your projectile trajectory, destroy waves of enemies with the massive explosion chains. Die a lot! Then try again and get yourself to top of the leaderboards
Why similar: Psychedelic 16.5%, Abstract 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 8.7%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Abstract 12.9%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Shooter 8.6%
Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.
Why similar: Psychedelic 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Abstract 16.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Score Attack 6.7%
Po-Go-No! is a colorful and psychedelic arcade game where, on a pogo stick, you have to bounce between different floor tiles - each with different effects on your run and score points!
Why similar: Psychedelic 26.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Old School 6.2%
Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Abstract 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Abstract 16%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Psychedelic 11.1%, Arcade 9.7%
"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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Minimalist 12.1%, Abstract 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Abstract 22.9%, Psychedelic 18%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Shooter 5.6%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Psychedelic 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Psychedelic 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.5%
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 21.4%, Minimalist 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
"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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Psychedelic 11.5%, Abstract 10.6%, Arcade 8.1%
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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 6.1%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 7.4%
42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.
Why similar: Psychedelic 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Abstract 15.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.1%
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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 8.6%
Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.
Why similar: Abstract 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10%, Minimalist 9.3%
Blorks: The Quest for Magnesium is an intense bullet-hell shooter with psychedelic aesthetics reminiscent of late 90s console titles.
Why similar: Psychedelic 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 7.9%
My Nuclear Octopus is a psychedelic retro arcade game for fans of pure out-and-out arcade blasters that takes two minutes to learn and hours to master! It's an overload of sight and sound for you to lose yourself in. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Psychedelic 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 5.4%
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Abstract 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.1%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 7.3%
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Psychedelic 24.5%, Arcade 16%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Top-Down 7%
A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Psychedelic 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Abstract 13.9%, Arcade 8.2%
Jeff Minter is back with another unique take on a 1980s Atari arcade game: I, Robot. Reimagined in Minter’s signature assault of colors, shapes and sounds, this new take on the eclectic arcade title is built from the ground up with new challenges, new twists, and a whole lot of llamas.
Why similar: Abstract 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Psychedelic 17%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 10.9%
Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.
Why similar: Psychedelic 22.3%, Abstract 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 8.8%
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Psychedelic 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 9.9%
tranceWave NEO is a classic arcade twin-stick shmup, inspired by others in the "trance shooter" genre. Move, shoot, survive, and aim for a high score!
Why similar: Psychedelic 20.6%, Abstract 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Minimalist 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Psychedelic 15.4%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 8.5%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Old School 6.3%
A game of camouflage where you can’t see yourself. Change colors to hide, dodge predators, and survive intense bosses in the abstract wilderness of stealth non-bullet hell. Lose the ability to see where you are, and learn to feel and know where you’re going.
Why similar: Psychedelic 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Abstract 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Psychedelic 15.4%, Abstract 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 8.5%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Old School 5.4%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 7%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 11.8%, Minimalist 9.2%, Score Attack 5.5%
OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.2%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Score Attack 10.2%
a fractal-trance bullet-trip from the creators of DEAD PETALS and satryn 🌸
Why similar: Psychedelic 23.2%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 8.4%
Non-Euclidean snake where you can go forever deeper and deeper into the void... ...and if you're good enough, into the daily leaderboards
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Score Attack 9.5%, Abstract 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Take on the Evil General Goo as he sends waves of Retro Space Invaders your way in this Action-Packed Retro Styled Arcade Shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Psychedelic 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.1%, Abstract 30.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 5.5%, 2D 5.5%
A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 8.9%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11%
We made this entirely deterministic highscore arcade game and then added a virtual pet to it and if you feed the pet enough pancakes it explodes like the bunny in Wreck It Ralph and I just think that's a funny joke but I guess it's up to you to decide but honestly I think it's a pretty decent game.
Why similar: Psychedelic 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Abstract 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Arcade 10.2%
Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 11.8%
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Abstract 17.2%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Abstract 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 10.1%, Minimalist 9.8%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Psychedelic 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 7.2%
Jump Up, Jerry! is an arcade platformer where you have to jump your way through different types of cable cars and enemies in order to reach for your highest score.
Why similar: Psychedelic 24.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Abstract 12.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 9.7%
A Faustian descent into madness and frustration inside a universe with only a single shape and no regard for safety.
Why similar: Abstract 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.2%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 9.2%
Play three* tiny BolHut games developed for April Fools! *There might be a fourth game inside.
Why similar: Arcade 20.5%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Minimalist 15.4%, Retro 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Retro 7.7%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Retro 8.3%