
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer, Bullet Hell.

Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

Nevultra
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.
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Score Attack 16.4%, Space 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%
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 16.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 8.3%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 19.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Space 6.9%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Score Attack 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.3%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Score Attack 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Retro 7.2%
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 25.9%, Score Attack 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 8.5%, Arcade 7.1%
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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 11.7%, Retro 10%, Fast-Paced 8.7%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Score Attack 20.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 9.4%, Space 8.6%, Fast-Paced 7.4%
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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 15%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 10%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Score Attack 21.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Score Attack 19.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Space 16.6%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Space 6.2%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Score Attack 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 10%, Space 10%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Score Attack 22.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 8%
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Score Attack 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Retro 9.1%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Space 14.5%, Retro 9.8%, Score Attack 8%
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 30%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Fast-Paced 9.1%
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 17.1%, Space 14.9%, Retro 7.9%
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Score Attack 10.1%, Retro 9%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 16.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 7.9%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Score Attack 25%, Shooter 11.7%, Retro 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Score Attack 20.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%
"Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Score Attack 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 7.2%, Retro 6.6%
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Space 10.6%, Fast-Paced 9%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 9.1%
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 30%, Space 18.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 6%
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Score Attack 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Space 10.1%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 10%, Retro 9.5%, Space 8.1%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.8%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Score Attack 23.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Retro 11.8%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 10%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 10.7%, Retro 9.7%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.9%, Score Attack 11.8%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Score Attack 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.7%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Score Attack 15.5%, Space 7%, Arcade 6.9%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Score Attack 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Score Attack 10.1%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Retro 13.6%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Score Attack 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 15.3%, Retro 7.8%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9%
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 8.5%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Space 7.7%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 16.9%, Space 13.7%, Shooter 8.9%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 14.8%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 7.8%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Score Attack 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 4.6%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 14.7%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 15.3%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 8.4%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 15.7%, Space 12.9%, Retro 8.9%
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 15.1%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 8%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Score Attack 14%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 13.6%, Space 12%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Space 12.9%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 7.8%
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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 7%