Games Like SATAZIUS

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 44.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 7.8%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern horizontal shooter that features a unique weapon absorption mechanic reminiscent of classic genre staples.

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality modern bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes precise movement and strategic score-attack gameplay.

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Robots 12.3%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer DNA as Satazius, offering a classic mech-themed horizontal shooting experience.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Retro 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant horizontal shooter that evolves from a simple arcade experience into a complex, meta-narrative masterpiece.

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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary title that features a deep weapon-switching system, perfect for fans of Satazius's tactical loadouts.

Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.1%, Action 20%, Indie 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish arcade shooter with a distinct visual flair and intense bullet-hell patterns.

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 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Robots 10.8%, Score Attack 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished modern take on the classic horizontal shooter that feels like a spiritual successor to 90s arcade hits.

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 43.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Anime 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-energy bullet-hell action with a focus on tight controls and rewarding risk-reward mechanics.

The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-octane horizontal action game known for its great soundtrack and intense boss encounters.

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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 13%, Score Attack 8.4%, Arcade 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic roguelike shmup that uses beautiful pixel art to deliver a fresh experience every run.

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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Anime 7.1%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique 'grazing' mechanic that encourages players to fly dangerously close to bullets to build power.

70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Anime 14.1%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style horizontal shooter featuring giant mechs and a nostalgic 80s/90s anime aesthetic.

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 37.1%, Bullet Hell 35%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished and accessible bullet-hell shooter that captures the frantic energy of the genre perfectly.

【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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 5.9%, Anime 5.7%, Space 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense horizontal shmup that offers a variety of weapon types and challenging stage layouts.

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 42.3%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 10.4%, Anime 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense horizontal shooter with deep systems and a high skill ceiling for dedicated fans of the genre.

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 22.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 7.5%, 1980s 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade horizontal shooter that remains a foundational piece of the genre's history.

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 19.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid indie horizontal shooter that captures the retro feel of 90s arcade classics.

Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style bullet-hell shooter that focuses on pure skill and high-score chasing.

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 54.5%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that features unique perspective shifts and a classic, arcade-focused design.

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 41.3%, Action 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A horizontal shooter that places a heavy emphasis on weapon customization and stage-based progression.

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Action 28.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Anime 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the Ginga Force team, this title offers a modern horizontal experience with excellent production values.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 10.4%, Score Attack 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that focuses on pure, unadulterated horizontal action.

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 24%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%, Space 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled horizontal action game that delivers a straightforward and satisfying arcade experience.

Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for arcade shooters, offering a definitive experience for anyone who enjoys classic shmups.

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 6.4%, Space 6%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic horizontal shooter that blends retro pixel art with a gritty, futuristic atmosphere.

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 43%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 3.9%, Sci-fi 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that introduces a color-polarity mechanic, turning the screen into a tactical puzzle.

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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 38.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Anime 5%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential bullet-hell experience, offering massive waves of projectiles and incredible boss designs.

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 39.2%, Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Anime 5.5%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in intense bullet patterns and high-speed arcade action from the masters of the genre.

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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Space 8.8%, 1990's 7.6%

Your ship has crash-landed on a stray rogue planet, and you're out of fuel... It's up to you to delve beneath the frozen surface and find a way to get your ship back into space while fighting strange sea creatures and uncovering the mysteries of the world beneath the ice!

Why similar: Shooter 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Space 15.3%, Retro 14.2%, Action 10.9%

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 31.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Space 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 5.1%

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 30%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Arcade 19.6%, Score Attack 18.6%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 6.9%, Shooter 6.1%

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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.2%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 7.5%, 1980s 7.3%

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 23%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Space 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%

C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 7.7%

Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.

Why similar: 1980s 14.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 10.6%, 1990's 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Score Attack 8.3%, Shooter 8%

Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 7.9%, 2D 5.7%

Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Score Attack 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Space 9.3%, 1990's 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Anime 7.8%, Arcade 5%

Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 7.4%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%

Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 6.6%

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Why similar: Action 53.2%, Indie 46.8%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9%, 1980s 7.9%

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Indie 11.6%, Retro 11.4%

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Space 9.3%

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Why similar: Space 42.1%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Indie 7.6%

Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

Why similar: Action 57.9%, Indie 42.1%

Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.2%

You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens. Persist them as long as you can.

Why similar: Action 36.1%, Indie 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Casual 16%

Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Robots 18.3%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8%

Welcome to the ancient North, once the cradle of culture and peace, but is now corrupted by magic and inhabited by nasty bandits sowing destruction in airships.Choose to be a vicious Buccaneer or an infamous Viking and take a glider to the skies. Your goal is to drop enemy vessels and secure dominance of the ancient North.

Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Action 49.7%