Games Like Sine Mora

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 65%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action 7.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern horizontal shooter with high production values and a unique energy-absorption mechanic that rewards aggressive play.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, expanded version of the seed game, featuring enhanced visuals and refined gameplay mechanics.

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 58.5%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 2%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for mechanical depth in the genre, requiring players to master color-switching to survive complex patterns.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 4.2%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of modern shmup design that evolves from a classic shooter into a complex, multi-layered experience.

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 62.6%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 6%, Action 3.3%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes precision and high-octane arcade action.

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 6.5%, Side Scroller 3.6%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling bullet-hell game that shares the dark, gothic aesthetic and cinematic feel of Sine Mora.

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 54.7%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 3%, Shooter 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential bullet-hell experience, known for its beautiful patterns and challenging, high-stakes gameplay.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Bullet Hell 33%, Arcade 4.3%, Action 3.5%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet deeply challenging bullet-hell shooter that excels at providing a smooth, modern gameplay loop.

R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 7%, Bullet Hell 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity horizontal shooter that offers deep ship customization and a modern take on a classic franchise.

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic horizontal shooters that provides a polished, challenging, and retro-inspired experience.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Action 4.4%, Shooter 4.2%, Arcade 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses dynamic camera angles and high-octane horizontal action to create a visually striking shooter experience.

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 48.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 5.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a risk-reward 'grazing' mechanic that mirrors the tension and strategic depth of Sine Mora's time system.

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 55.4%, Bullet Hell 32%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 3%, Shooter 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary title that defines the bullet-hell subgenre with its overwhelming screen-filling projectiles and intense difficulty.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a twin-stick shooter, it captures the high-intensity, arcade-perfect feel and visual flair of top-tier shmups.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 66.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features heavy customization, a unique art style, and chaotic side-scrolling action that feels very cinematic.

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 72.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 3.7%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based bullet-hell game that emphasizes tactical positioning and modern, polished visuals.

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 51.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Arcade 6.1%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features innovative perspective-shifting mechanics that force players to think about spatial awareness in a new way.

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 57.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 7.6%, Side Scroller 5.8%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style side-scrolling shooter that focuses on intense combat and varied mission objectives.

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 57.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique cinematic presentation and a wide-screen format that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Action 8.2%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, modern take on the classic arcade bullet-hell with a focus on tight controls and visual clarity.

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 81%, Action 14.5%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed side-scrolling shooter that matches the atmospheric, narrative-driven tone of Sine Mora.

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 48.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates roguelike elements into the side-scrolling format, ensuring that every run feels fresh and unpredictable.

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines historical Japanese themes with intense, modern bullet-hell action for a unique aesthetic experience.

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.2%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 13%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes unique lane-based mechanics that keep the action fast, unpredictable, and highly challenging.

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 57.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 4.1%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, retro-inspired action that emphasizes speed and high-score competition in a vibrant, modern package.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 61.6%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 5.5%, Indie 3.2%, Action 2.5%

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 56.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-area shooter that focuses on massive destruction and cinematic pacing across diverse environments.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.3%, Indie 4.9%

'Things will explode, things will die, you will dodge, you will do maths...Yes maths!' Super Killer Hornet Resurrection is an intense vertical shooter with a brain train twist. Through the chaos and explosion try to answer the falling math problems to increase your multiplier and power up your ship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Indie 13.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A solid arcade-style bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes singleplayer progression and score-chasing.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but highly challenging bullet-hell game that focuses on pure mechanical skill and reaction time.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 63%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 4.1%, Arcade 3.8%, Indie 3.4%

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 4.2%

"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 54.9%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 6.4%, Shooter 4.8%, Action 4.2%

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 49.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.4%

Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.2%, Arcade 6.6%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 3.3%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 6.5%, Indie 3.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 6%, Action 5.7%

Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 5.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.2%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Action 4.3%

Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 61.4%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 10.6%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 7.1%, Indie 6.8%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Indie 6.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 6.4%, Indie 2.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7.3%, Action 4.1%

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.1%

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.2%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 58.8%, Action 20%, Indie 11.6%, Arcade 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 5.5%

TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7%, Action 3%

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 52%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 3.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 5.5%, Shooter 3.8%

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 70.1%, Action 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Indie 6.2%, Arcade 5.8%

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.4%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.2%

TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 8.9%