60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Space Elite Force II
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Bit Blaster XL
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!
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Jet 18% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Gun Customization 9.6% ★, Bullet Hell 9.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Aliens 9.2%, Score Attack 8.9%, Space 8.1%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 11.2%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
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: Jet 23.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Space 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 10.9%
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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 8%
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 21%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11.2%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Space 9%, Arcade 8.2%, Score Attack 7.8%
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 26%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 9.3%, Retro 7.4%
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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 9.4%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 6.8%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Score Attack 9.5%, Space 9%, Arcade 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 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 12.8%, Space 8.5%
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 22%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Linear 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%
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 36.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 8.1%
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 20%, Bullet Hell 18%, Aliens 9%, Score Attack 8.2%, Space 8.2%
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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Space Gray X is a side-scrolling bullet-hell action game where you battle alien invaders, starting from Earth and advancing into space, unlocking advanced aircraft to aid your mission.
Why similar: Jet 23.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Gun Customization 16.4% ★, Space 7.7%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Gun Customization 14.4% ★, Retro 7.1%
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 53.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 9%, 2D 2.8%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Aliens 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 10%
ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Old School 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%
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 35.3%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 17%, Retro 12.1%, Action 8.7%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Aliens 15.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 42.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 11.6%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action 6.6%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 6.2%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 10.4%, Aliens 8.5%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Space 11.2%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Score Attack 14%, Local Co-Op 13%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Score Attack 10.7%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 5.2%
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Why similar: Gun Customization 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Score Attack 8.5%
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 23.7%, Score Attack 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Space 11.1%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Arcade 9%
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Gun Customization 20.8% ★, Arcade 11.3%, 2D 4.8%
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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Linear 8.9%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%
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 82.1%, Action 17.9%
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 41.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Space 15.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 8.7%
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Space 10.8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 10.2%, Action 8.5%
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Space 15.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 9.8%, Score Attack 9.7%
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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 8.8%, Old School 7%
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 25.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 8.4%
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Retro 9.8%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 15.7%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 12.4%, Aliens 11.7%, Side Scroller 8.9%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Space 17.5%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Score Attack 9.3%
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 15.6%, Space 11%, Arcade 10.1%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Gun Customization 17.1% ★, Linear 8.1%
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 9.7%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 7.4%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, Space 10.9%, Aliens 10.4%
