Games Like Shmandala

Heart-pounding arcade shooter.

Why similar: Perma Death 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 11.7%, 2.5D 11.2%

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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Abstract 12.1%, Difficult 8.2%

Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Abstract 17.6%, Surreal 16.4%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Difficult 9.2%

Jeff Minter is back with another unique take on a 1980s Atari arcade game: I, Robot. Reimagined in Minter’s signature assault of colors, shapes and sounds, this new take on the eclectic arcade title is built from the ground up with new challenges, new twists, and a whole lot of llamas.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Surreal 14.7%, Abstract 14.6%, Psychedelic 11%, Shooter 10%

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

Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 13.4%, Difficult 11.5%

"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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Abstract 8%, Psychedelic 8%

Hypnorain is a vertical bullet hell shooter. The player guides a character through handcrafted levels, shooting and dodging their way through an army of enemies and their mesmerizing bullet patterns.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Surreal 8.1%

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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Difficult 14%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%

A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.6%

Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, 2.5D 16.9%, Abstract 13.6%, Shooter 9%

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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Psychedelic 11.7%, Score Attack 9.9%

A surreal bullet hell shmup about a face fighting a wheel! Dodge bullets and shoot down an onslaught of 6 difficult hand-animated bosses with carefully curated bullet patterns. battle to hectic music and aim to get hit as little as you can manage in...DIZZYS!!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Surreal 13.4%, Psychedelic 12.4%, Difficult 11.7%

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 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 12.7%, Difficult 11.1%

Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Score Attack 14.4%, Difficult 11.4%

You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 13%, Difficult 11.8%

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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Abstract 12.5%, Psychedelic 12.4%, Score Attack 10.1%

1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Psychedelic 17.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%

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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 9.6%

This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Abstract 11.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 8.7%

Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 2.5D 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Abstract 12%, Score Attack 11.6%

Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Abstract 13.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Psychedelic 8.9%

Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Score Attack 11.2%, Difficult 10.5%

Blast it all to hell.

Why similar: Perma Death 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Psychedelic 12.7%, Abstract 11.5%

Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.

Why similar: Psychedelic 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Abstract 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 8.7%

This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 15.2%, Perma Death 13%, Difficult 12.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 2.5D 14%, Score Attack 13.3%, Difficult 12.5%

Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Score Attack 11.9%, Psychedelic 11.1%, Arcade 9.1%

A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Abstract 13.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Psychedelic 9.6%

Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Score Attack 12%, Arcade 10.4%, Surreal 9.6%

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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Difficult 15.4%, Perma Death 12.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Surreal 11.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Psychedelic 8.9%

Tear up your enemies using various power-ups and weapons in this old-school space shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 16%, Difficult 13.1%, Old School 12.2%

A 2.5D Abstract Sci-Fi top-down shooter about decimating germs on a petri dish. Fill the screen with lasers to decimate hundreds of duplicating germs. Upgrade your cannon, manipulate the germ's characteristics, uncover the mystery of this bacteria, and fight the ultimate supergerm.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Abstract 18.8%, 2.5D 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Psychedelic 10.1%

Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Perma Death 20%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 2.5D 12%, Difficult 10.1%

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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Score Attack 17.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 7.4%

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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, 2.5D 12.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Score Attack 8.4%

One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Perma Death 19.5%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 8.1%

Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.

Why similar: Abstract 18.7%, Soundtrack 17.5% ★, Difficult 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12%

Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, 2.5D 14.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.8%

Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Difficult 10.8%

Bang bang! Shoot raining asteroids, dodge attacks of flying insects and battle against huge weird monsters! Gain exp, level up, pick perk and then rinse & repeat. Story? Nobody cares. If you are looking for a difficult and punishing game, don't leave without playing this one.

Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, 2.5D 14.4%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 8.4%

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: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 16.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%

Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 20.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.9%

Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Psychedelic 25.3%, Abstract 15.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 11.2%

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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, 2.5D 15.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Shooter 9.7%

Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Abstract 11.7%, Score Attack 11.6%, Psychedelic 10.4%

Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Abstract 14.9%, Surreal 14.8%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Score Attack 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%

Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 10.7%

Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Score Attack 17.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%

Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.

Why similar: Perma Death 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 2.5D 13.3%, Shooter 8.5%

A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Psychedelic 12.2%, Abstract 12%, Shooter 8.8%

Join Gensokyo's strongest line of defense to protect the realms against a sudden incredible swarm of human souls! Inexplicable in origin, play as Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, and Ichirin Kumoi to search for the source of this skirmish, putting an end to it before time runs out for good...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 9.9%, Score Attack 9.6%

In the dark depths of space, an unknown threat called Purgatory has begun to consume colonies throughout the cosmos. Now it’s up to Crome, the Consul’s best star pilot, to travel into the unknown and put an end to Purgatory before it overcomes the entire galaxy.

Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Surreal 11.7%

The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Old School 10.1%

Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.

Why similar: Perma Death 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%

A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Difficult 18.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.2%

A Bullet hell game about a man trying to escape from a strange world. Fight through increasingly difficult stages and try to find your way home.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Perma Death 14.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Linear 6.8%

Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 2.5D 14.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%

A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, 2.5D 21.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 9.8%