60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
"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.
Akka Arrh
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!
"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: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10%, Action 7.8%
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: Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 9.2%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 13.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Action 8.6%
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 10.1%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
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 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 8.4%
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: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 16%, Action 11.5%, Old School 11%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 17.7%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 10.9%
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: Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
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 65.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%
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: Bullet Hell 59.4%, Shooter 40.6%
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Score Attack 13.9%, Action 9.7%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8.5%
A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Score Attack 9.8%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.6%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down 8.6%
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: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 19%, 1990's 15.6%, Score Attack 14.7%, Action 10%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
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: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Shooter 16%, Action 12.8%, 2D 3.9%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Action 100%
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: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 19.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 9.2%
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 9.6%
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 7.2%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Action 93.6%, Singleplayer 6.4%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 17.6%, Score Attack 16%, Shooter 15.9%, Old School 10.6%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Arcade 19.6%, 1990's 10.7%, Action 9.9%, Old School 9.7%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Arcade 17.6%, 1990's 15.2%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 11.1%
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shooter 11.8%
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: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 18%, 1990's 16.6%, Action 11.6%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.9%, Action 29.9%, Arcade 18.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down 9%, Action 7.3%
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Arcade 21.8%, Score Attack 18.1%, Action 10%, Top-Down 9.8%
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.1%
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 10.6%
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: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 17.3%, Old School 14.6%, Action 9.3%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down 11.3%, Score Attack 9.2%
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 16%, Action 11%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Arcade 29.5%, Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 17.2%, 2D 6.4%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 10%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 12.8%
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Old School 9.1%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Old School 12.4%, Score Attack 9.5%
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 33.5%, Arcade 17.5%, 1990's 16.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 11.1%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shooter 26%, Score Attack 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.7%
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: Bullet Hell 60%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%, 2D 1.8%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Old School 10.2%, Score Attack 10%
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, 1990's 14.6%, Top-Down 13.7%, Old School 10.8%, Action 9.7%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.4%, Shooter 24.8%, Action 15.5%, Score Attack 8.7%, 2D 6.8%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 16.9%, 1990's 14.4%, Old School 13.3%, Action 10.1%
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: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Old School 12%, Score Attack 11.6%
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 61.4%, Arcade 22.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.5%, 2D 0.8%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 52.5%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 8.1%, 2D 6.3%
