60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Bullet Hell.
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!
PAWARUMI
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
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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!
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Score Attack 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 8.9%
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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 14.6%, 2.5D 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Mechs 21.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, 2.5D 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Robots 8.9%
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 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, Space 8.5%
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 22.3%, Side Scroller 17%, Score Attack 9.9%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 8.4%
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Mechs 20.3% ★, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Robots 10.6%, Space 9.4%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 12.4%, Retro 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 8.4%
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 21%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 13.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.2%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shooter 24.5%
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 45.9%, Retro 17.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Action 7.3%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 9%, Space 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: Bullet Time 20.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 9.9%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 2.5D 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 10.4%
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Shooter 26.3%, Retro 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 8.6%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 9%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.2%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Space 15.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%
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: Mechs 22% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Shooter 8.5%
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: Mechs 19.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Score Attack 15%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, 2.5D 9.3%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 9.7%
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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Action 6.5%
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Score Attack 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Space 8.8%
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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 15%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 8.5%
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 24.6%, Score Attack 19%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%
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 52.6%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.2%, Shooter 3.4%
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 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10.5%
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 7.3%
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 34.4%, Space 17%, Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Action 8.4%
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 46.5%, Action 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 15.4%
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 54.1%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action 9.5%, Colorful 4%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Shooter 16.3%, Mechs 15% ★, Action 8%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 7.6%
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 31.3%, Shooter 22.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 10%
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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%, 2.5D 8.6%
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 13.8%, Robots 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Score Attack 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Time 9.8% ★
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 49.3%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Casual 2.9%
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 49.9%, Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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 50.1%, Action 28%, Casual 21.9%
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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 9.9%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 16.7%, Action 9%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.8%
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 81.8%, Action 18.2%
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 45.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Space 5%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 7.8%, Action 7.1%
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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Mechs 10.1% ★, 2.5D 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2.5D 11.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Colorful 6.1%
Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 11.5%
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 23.7%, Score Attack 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 10.1%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 11.1%, Score Attack 10.7%
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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 9.1%
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 9.1%, Space 8.3%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Score Attack 20%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 10.6%, Space 6.9%
