Games Like Sol Divide

From shooting game freaks to office workers, the latest installment in that series that captivated so many users!! Strikers 1999

Why similar: Sports 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Action 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%

Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked buzz, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.

Why similar: Sports 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10%

Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%

Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%

Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 9.4%

Fire the Cannon Shot! It's the evolution of eccentric Japanese-style shooter! With online rankings!

Why similar: Sports 21.6%, Action 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Simulation 8.7%

Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 10%

The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%

This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 16%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.1%

Who are you fighting for? My usual job turns into a big mission. An easy-to-understand system reminiscent of the old barrage STG. Pave the way with powerful PowerShots!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Sports 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Action 7%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.6%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.5%

Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 15%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 12.1%

The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 13%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%

Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.4%

PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 7.5%

Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.7%

High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 7.6%

The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.7%

Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.9%

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 11.7%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.4%

Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 13.1%

90 seconds to hunt as many chickens and collect as many points as possible. Beat your personal record and compete with players around the world.

Why similar: Sports 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10.8%

In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%

Take control of a hyper radical super-powered gunboat, and battle enemy drones through intense naval warfare! With stunning retro graphics, and chaotic enemy AI, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for waves of enemies, and unleash your thunder!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11%, Simulation 10.4%

You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 9.6%

Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Arcade 13%

A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 14.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.2%

Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 15.6%, 1990's 8.9%

Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 9.9%

Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 11.8%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Side Scroller 11.3%

Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%

Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Score Attack 8.5%, Action 7.5%

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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action 16%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.9%

Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.5%

A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 9%

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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 10.2%

War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 13.4%

A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.9%

Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.6%

Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.

Why similar: Sports 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.8%

OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Sports 11%, Shooter 10.3%

Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 15.5%, 1990's 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action 11.3%

Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%

Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 9.7%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 7.4%

Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%

The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 9.9%

Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.8%

Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Action 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10%

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 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 11%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 11%

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 35%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 13.9%

Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 16.1%, 1990's 9.8%

Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%

Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%