Games Like Revolution Ace

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 50.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Arcade 6%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of modern 3D visuals, top-down arcade action, and a deep ship upgrade system.

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 41%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the upgrade-heavy gameplay and polished presentation of its predecessor, making it a perfect match for fans of Revolution Ace.

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 44%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense shoot-'em-up action with rogue-like elements and tactical weapon variety that mirrors the tactical feel of the seed game.

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 53.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 7%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern bullet-hell design that balances accessibility with the intense, screen-filling action found in Revolution Ace.

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action 5.2%, Arcade 4%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an extensive ship customization and upgrade system that rewards players with increasingly powerful weaponry as they progress.

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 51.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Arcade 4.3%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished top-down shooter that supports local co-op and features a distinct upgrade system for different ships.

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 61.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 5.6%, Action 4%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the frantic energy of bullet-hell shooters while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 4.9%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern indie masterpiece that evolves the shoot-'em-up formula with clever mechanics and a deep, rewarding progression structure.

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 47.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique time-based mechanic and high-fidelity graphics that elevate the standard shoot-'em-up experience into something more tactical.

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 65.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Local Co-Op 7%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of action and a wide variety of ships to master, catering to players who enjoy tactical variety.

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 58.1%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 3.1%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical shooter that forces players to manage polarity, offering a cerebral challenge alongside the bullet-hell action.

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 54.7%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 3.7%, Anime 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that offers the ultimate challenge for players looking to test their reflexes and pattern recognition.

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, cinematic shooter experience with multiple paths and weapon systems that keep gameplay fresh.

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique 360-degree rotation mechanic that changes how players approach bullet patterns and enemy positioning.

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 55%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 3.8%, Shooter 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: One of the most influential bullet-hell games ever made, perfect for those who enjoy the intense, high-stakes action of Revolution Ace.

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that introduces unique transformation mechanics, adding a layer of depth to the standard shoot-'em-up formula.

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Indie 11.6%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a chaotic, ever-changing environment that keeps the gameplay unpredictable and exciting.

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 61.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 7.9%, Bullet Hell 7.2%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic shooters that combines retro aesthetics with modern design sensibilities and branching paths.

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 55.8%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 4.5%, Anime 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique side-scrolling perspective and gothic aesthetic while maintaining the high-intensity bullet-dodging gameplay.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and arena-based combat, perfect for fans of arcade-style intensity.

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 45%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a risk-reward mechanic where grazing bullets builds power, rewarding aggressive playstyles similar to the seed game.

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade shooter that emphasizes teleportation mechanics and fast-paced action for a fresh take on the genre.

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and fast-paced shooter that captures the pure joy of arcade-style bullet-hell gameplay.

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 55.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique visual style and fast-paced mechanics to create a distinct and challenging arcade experience.

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 62.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action 9.5%, Anime 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-scoring mechanics and aggressive play, making it a great choice for those who enjoy the competitive side of shooters.

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to possess enemies to use their weapons, providing a unique tactical twist on the standard shooter formula.

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 12.9%, Indie 10.3%, Anime 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning shooter that offers deep mechanics and intense boss battles for experienced players.

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 48.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Action 5.1%

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 5.1%, Indie 3.9%, Arcade 3.5%

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 50.7%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 6.2%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that delivers a polished and accessible experience for fans of the genre.

Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.8%

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Action 4.5%, Arcade 4.1%, Shooter 3.7%

Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 8%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 6.2%

Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.9%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 6.1%, Indie 6%

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action 5.9%, Retro 4.9%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 11.5%, Indie 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%

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 46.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.3%

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.3%

A space game about swinging trash into things and dying.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Indie 13%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 12.3%

Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.5%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.5%, Adventure 4.5%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 7%

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.2%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, Action 5.1%

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!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.2%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 6.9%, Anime 5.1%

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 70.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action 9.9%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 0.8%

Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.1%

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8%

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 43%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.4%

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 47.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.2%, Top-Down 6.2%

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 43.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 7.2%

Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 62%, Indie 14.5%, Action 10.4%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Adventure 4.6%

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Action 8.3%, Indie 6.4%, Arcade 5.8%

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 44.5%, Action 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 3.6%

"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 51.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 5.6%, Action 4.9%

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 49.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 5.8%, Retro 4.8%

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 50.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 7.3%, Indie 6.4%