Games Like Sky Force Reloaded

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Arcade 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same core mechanics, upgrade systems, and polished arcade feel.

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 35.3%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Arcade 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features excellent local co-op and a high-production, mission-based structure that mirrors the accessibility of the seed game.

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 41.8%, Bullet Hell 36.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 5.6%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a highly polished, modern bullet-hell experience that feels smooth and responsive for both casual and hardcore players.

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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%, 2.5D 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly high-fidelity visual experience with a unique time-based mechanic that keeps the action intense.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shooter 16%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-octane shooter that captures the flashy, explosive aesthetic of the seed game perfectly.

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 45.8%, Arcade 16%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a retro-inspired but highly polished experience with a deep variety of weapons and upgrades.

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 44.3%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 3.1%, Local Co-Op 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that introduces a unique polarity-switching mechanic, offering a strategic layer to the standard shoot-em-up formula.

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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings a classic arcade pedigree to modern hardware with impressive visual flair and cinematic boss encounters.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While a twin-stick shooter, its high-fidelity arcade action and upgrade-heavy progression will appeal to fans of the seed game.

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 43%, Bullet Hell 39.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 2.9%, Shooter 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Considered a gold standard in the genre, it provides the ultimate bullet-hell challenge with incredible polish.

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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Score Attack 8.2%, Arcade 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible shooter that focuses on smooth gameplay and satisfying power-ups.

The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the local co-op experience and squad-based progression found in the seed game.

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 43.7%, Bullet Hell 37.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 3.6%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a definitive bullet-hell masterpiece that offers the deep, challenging gameplay loop fans of the genre crave.

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces a squad-based mechanic where you can swap ships mid-mission, adding a layer of tactical depth.

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 51.9%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 3.4%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-energy shooter that combines fast-paced action with a vibrant, polished aesthetic.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Arcade 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade shooter that delivers intense, focused action for those who enjoy the difficulty of the seed game.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Score Attack 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational bullet-hell title, it offers a pure, high-speed experience that remains highly influential.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 2.5D 14.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique color-based rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds a fresh layer of strategy to the top-down shooter genre.

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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This collection brings historical arcade action to modern systems with a focus on intense, screen-filling combat.

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 43.1%, Bullet Hell 39.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 3.9%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A solid, well-regarded bullet-hell title that focuses on clean visuals and tight, responsive controls.

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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized take on a classic that utilizes music and visual effects to create a rhythmic, high-energy experience.

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 52.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a massive, cinematic scale and a wide variety of ships to master, perfect for fans of deep progression.

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 24.8%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike shoot-em-up that provides high replayability through randomized stages and weapon drops.

Become the Black Bird in this dark-fantasy shooting game with an operatic twist! This is the tale of a young girl who dies a pitiful death, but is reborn as the calamitous Black Bird whose destiny is to destroy the kingdom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Score Attack 18%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique art style and unconventional gameplay mechanics offer a refreshing twist on the standard shoot-em-up formula.

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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, Local Co-Op 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Flight 7.7%

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Retro 5.8%

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 41%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 5.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 7.6%

Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 10%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 9.3%, Top-Down 9.2%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 11.3%

Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 8.8%, 2.5D 8.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Score Attack 8.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 9.7%, Local Co-Op 7.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Local Co-Op 18%, Score Attack 13.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

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 44.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 7%, Old School 4.5%

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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 15.2%, Flight 8.4%, Shooter 5.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 6.9%, Action 4.9%

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.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.9%

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Local Multiplayer 20.1%, Arcade 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%

"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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 7%, Score Attack 6.4%

Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 8.2%

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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 8.5%

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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 8.6%, Arcade 8.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9%

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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 15%, 2.5D 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%

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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Local Co-Op 15%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Action 8.6%

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 51.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Action 6.8%