
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
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Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Zero Wing
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

Graze Counter
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Space 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Arcade 8.2%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Anime 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Arcade 8.6%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Anime 10%, Co-op Campaign 9.2% ★
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 64.2%, Anime 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Arcade 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Action 6.4%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Co-op Campaign 9.5% ★
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Space 8.8%, Arcade 5.9%
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Anime 14.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Arcade 9.2%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, Anime 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Cute 11.8%, Action 9.2%
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 50.3%, Co-op Campaign 13.6% ★, Arcade 12%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Space 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Anime 8.3%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Anime 13.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Anime 13%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Arcade 7.1%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 6.8%, Space 5.7%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Space 17.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 6.2%
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Anime 12.8%, Space 12.3%, Old School 11.9%, Sci-fi 11%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Action 23.5%, Anime 16.5%, Arcade 11.3%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Anime 16.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.1%, Cute 8.1%
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 72.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Sci-fi 5%, Action 3.4%, Local Co-Op 2.9%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
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 63.2%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 6.9%, Anime 5.1%
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
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 48.7%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Old School 11.9%, Action 5.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Cute 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Cute 11.7%, Arcade 11.6%
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 68.4%, Action 11.7%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 4.4%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
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 47.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Old School 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9%, 2D 2.6%
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 10.7%, Action 8.8%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.2%, Local Co-Op 32.2%, Action 25.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Anime 17.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 9.9%, Cute 6%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Anime 15.7%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 9.9%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Space 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Anime 31.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Cute 11.9%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Cute 22.7%, 2D 8.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.6%
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Anime 10.3%, Space 10%
StarCrossed is an action arcade game with a magical girl aesthetic and a cooperative twist. Join our cast of 5 space-faring heroes as they travel across the stars, working together to strengthen their bond and defeat a looming evil that threatens the galaxy!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.3%, Cute 17.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Anime 12%
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Arcade 12.8%, Cute 12.8%, Old School 10.2%, Action 7.7%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Anime 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Cute 17%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Character Customization 8.3%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Space 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Anime 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Cute 11%, Action 6.6%
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 38.7%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Local Co-Op 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 31.8%, Local Co-Op 28.6%, Anime 21.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 6.3%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Anime 17.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.3%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Anime 27.6%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Cute 16%, 2D 6.8%
Sky Racket is a game that mixes two classic genres from the Arcade era: Shoot’em up and Brick Breakers. In a world where you are unable to attack, using your racket to strike enemy bullets back at them is your only option! Bounce bullets back at your foes and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 5.1%
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 66.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Anime 12.1%, Action 5.4%, 2D 2%
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 34.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Space 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%
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 37.2%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Space 13.4%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%
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 36.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Space 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Arcade 9.1%
A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.
Why similar: Anime 37.2%, Arcade 34.6%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Anime 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Space 18.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Cute 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.4%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space 11.3%, Old School 10.2%
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.5%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.4%, Anime 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Action 5.8%