
Battle cyborgs, mechanical titans, and grotesque abominations in this retro-inspired run-n-gun game, use your extremely powerful arsenal against various enemies and get in the fight to win the war for humanity.
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Battle cyborgs, mechanical titans, and grotesque abominations in this retro-inspired run-n-gun game, use your extremely powerful arsenal against various enemies and get in the fight to win the war for humanity.

ASSAULT SHELL 2
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!

Void Gore
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 13.5%, Dark 8.3%
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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Linear 13.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Combat 11.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Linear 11%, Arcade 8%
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 47.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 8.4%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Linear 9.1%, Arcade 8.3%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Destruction 8.8%
RAILGUN 500 is a pick up and play arcade shooter featuring floods of alien freaks. Master the railgun's systems, manage the enemy horde, and you might just live through it all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 13.6%, Aliens 11.3%, Dark 10.1%, Score Attack 10%
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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Futuristic 6.9%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Shooter 21.5%, Aliens 17%, Combat 10.5%, Action 8.7%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 5.3%
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 47.3%, Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 10.3%, Linear 9.3%
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Linear 12.6%, Futuristic 8.5%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Destruction 13.4%, Aliens 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 8.3%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.3%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Linear 10.1%, Arcade 7.6%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8.2%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Linear 8.2%
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Destruction 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8%, Bullet Hell 3.4%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 8.9%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Linear 13%, Arcade 8.5%
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 42.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 6.6%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Aliens 11.5%, Linear 8.5%
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 12%, Shooter 9%, Linear 8.5%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 9%, Aliens 7%
Maneuver your scout corvette through a wonderous but hostile domain. Abuse its superior agility to grind enemies for gear and XP, empowering you to venture further. Empyrean Scout is a space combat Action-RPG, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Linear 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 8.9%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 10.7%, Combat 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 19.4%, Linear 12%, Arcade 12%, Action 11.8%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Score Attack 6.7%, Action 5.6%
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 9.6%, Combat 7.5%
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 49%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.2%
Fight for your freedom in space arena!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 20.4%, Destruction 18.5%, Action 12%, Combat 9.9%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Shooter 19.9%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 18.1%, Score Attack 7%, Arcade 6%
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 59.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.8%
KLITTER fuses the precision of arena combat with the chaos of glitchcore and the flow of a movement-driven brawler. Every dash, every shot, every kill defines your rhythm - stop moving and you die, flow perfectly and the system collapses. PURE FLOW. ZERO MERCY.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Combat 8.4%
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 35.5%, Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Linear 10.1%, Arcade 10%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Shooter 20.6%, Aliens 12%, Action 9.8%, Combat 7.7%
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Linear 14.2%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.8%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 13%, Linear 12.8%, Aliens 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Linear 9.4%, Action 9%, Arcade 6.6%
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 38.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action 7.5%, Linear 7.4%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 7.8%, Futuristic 6.7%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 3%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Aliens 10%, Arcade 9.8%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Linear 13.1%, Arcade 8.7%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Aliens 14.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 7.2%
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.8%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 15%, Aliens 8.2%, Arcade 8%
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 49.8%, Shooter 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.8%
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Dark 11.1%, Linear 11.1%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 4.6%
A VR exclusive shoot 'em up, Warp Out projects you in four different worlds full of enemies to destroy. Only your skill can bring you to the top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Linear 11.1%, Score Attack 9.9%, Shooter 8.9%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Power-up your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Survive the onslaught and emerge victorious!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Linear 11.9%, Destruction 8.6%