Games Like Scoregasm

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action 9.6%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern twin-stick shooter that captures the same high-speed, arcade-focused intensity as Scoregasm.

Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 66.6%, Indie 18.2%, Action 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers high-speed, arcade-style shooting that focuses on pure, unadulterated action.

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 12.7%, Score Attack 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that provides the same addictive, colorful, and frantic twin-stick action.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 63.5%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, twin-stick combat and a heavy emphasis on maintaining high scores through aggressive play.

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.5%, Indie 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the branching path design and chaotic, screen-filling action that makes Scoregasm so replayable.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.3%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Score Attack 16.9%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, distilled twin-stick arcade experience that prioritizes movement and score-chasing above all else.

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.7%, Score Attack 19.6%, Action 11.4%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful, retro-inspired aesthetic and twin-stick mechanics align perfectly with the feel of the seed game.

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: Bullet Hell 67.1%, Indie 17.8%, Action 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Scoregasm, it offers a branching path structure and a highly accessible yet challenging arcade experience.

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: Bullet Hell 56.9%, Action 24.6%, Indie 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet deep bullet-hell shooter that captures the rhythmic intensity of Scoregasm's combat.

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: Bullet Hell 61.8%, Action 20.3%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, score-focused shoot-em-up that rewards aggressive playstyles with intense bullet-hell patterns.

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: Bullet Hell 43.9%, Action 31.3%, Indie 24.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, arcade-style shoot-em-up that focuses on precision and high-score mastery.

Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 76.8%, Indie 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic twin-stick shooter that emphasizes arcade-style scoring and simple, addictive mechanics.

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: Bullet Hell 47.3%, Score Attack 29.4%, Action 23.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell shooter with excellent mechanics and a focus on high-score performance.

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: Bullet Hell 55.4%, Action 25.2%, Indie 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, retro-inspired shoot-em-up experience that is both accessible and challenging.

Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 59.6%, Action 22.6%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish twin-stick shooter that uses unique power-ups and enemy types to keep the action fresh and engaging.

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: Bullet Hell 82.7%, Action 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for bullet-hell games, offering the same level of screen-filling intensity and precision required in Scoregasm.

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Action 34.1%, Indie 26.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced, retro arcade action that feels right at home for fans of Scoregasm.

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Action 23%, Score Attack 18.8%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, bullet-hell shooter that prioritizes score-attack gameplay and flashy visual effects.

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: Action 41.5%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Indie 29%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-octane, side-scrolling action with a massive variety of weapons and upgrades.

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: Bullet Hell 42.2%, Score Attack 29.9%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible, high-production shoot-em-up that is perfect for players who enjoy arcade-style progression.

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: Bullet Hell 59.7%, Action 40.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shoot-em-up that emphasizes high-score chasing and intense bullet patterns.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 77.1%, Action 13.3%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements that offers a similar sense of progression and combat intensity.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.8%, Action 23.2%, Indie 21%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional shoot-em-up that features deep mechanics and a rewarding progression system.

This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.3%, Score Attack 18.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 9.7%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick platformer that blends intense combat with creative movement mechanics for a unique arcade feel.

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 66.9%, Action 18.2%, Indie 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the bullet-hell genre that focuses on building your ship through combat.

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: Bullet Hell 42%, Score Attack 40.7%, Action 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike shooter that provides intense, unpredictable action and high replayability.

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: Score Attack 40%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 18.6%, Indie 7.1%

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.6%, Action 30.3%, Indie 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, fast-paced shoot-em-up that captures the chaotic energy of the genre perfectly.

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Score Attack 10.9%, Action 6.6%

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Action 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

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: Bullet Hell 84.1%, Action 12.4%, Indie 3.5%

Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.7%, Action 17.5%, Indie 14.1%, Bullet Hell 5.7%

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: Bullet Hell 46.8%, Action 31.6%, Indie 21.5%

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: Bullet Hell 68.6%, Action 17.5%, Indie 14%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5.5%

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: Bullet Hell 57.9%, Action 24%, Indie 18.1%

A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Score Attack 24.3%, Action 12.1%, Indie 4.1%

Rack up huge scores by shooting enemies, detonating chain reactions, and discovering secret power-ups and point multipliers

Why similar: Action 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Action 35%, Indie 23%

Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Action 7.6%, Indie 2.8%

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: Bullet Hell 42%, Action 33.8%, Indie 24.2%

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: Bullet Hell 56.5%, Action 26.1%, Indie 17.4%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.9%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action 9.6%

ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.7%, Action 27.6%, Score Attack 23.7%

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8.2%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.9%, Action 30.9%, Indie 23.1%

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.1%, Action 46.9%

Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47%, Score Attack 19.3%, Action 17.7%, Indie 16%

Winner of the 2011 Eurogamer Indie Arcade award, Pineapple Smash Crew is a fast-paced, tactical blast-em-up with a unique modern-retro feel!

Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%

Space Giraffe is an abstract action arcade style game that takes place in a succession of beautiful environments generated by an advanced graphics synthesizer. It presents itself as a shooter but the more you play the more you discover the hidden depths and strategies that make the gameplay satisfyingly rich and rewarding.

Why similar: Score Attack 57.8%, Indie 42.2%

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.6%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Score Attack 21.5%, Action 19.6%, Indie 15.1%

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Score Attack 43.5%, Bullet Hell 40.7%, Indie 8.3%, Action 7.5%

Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 72.3%, Action 27.7%

Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.

Why similar: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%