Games Like Space Moth DX

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 10.8%, Retro 8.6%

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Action 9.9%

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Action 31.6%, Indie 24.5%

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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 6.5%

A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action 10.5%, Indie 7%

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 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 9%, Difficult 7.6%

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 10.7%

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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 13.4%, Indie 10.1%

Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Action 21.1%, Indie 15.9%, Arcade 14.7%, 2D 3.8%

Gal-X-E aims to revive the old-school shoot em up genre, and adds modern elements to it! Fight your way through endless waves of randomly generated madness! Collect spaceships and show the enemy who's boss!

Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%

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 34.4%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Retro 6.8%

Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 19.1%, Indie 14%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Difficult 4.9%

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 38.5%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 6.4%, Arcade 5.6%

Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Indie 10.8%

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 35.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.6%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Action 28.3%, Indie 19.6%

This game is the answer to one of the most important questions in life: “I can haz lazer kitty?“ Yes you can!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 17%, Indie 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7%

Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action 6.4%, Difficult 5.7%

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 41.6%, Difficult 22.2%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 9.6%

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Action 36.3%, Indie 24.1%

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 43%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action 16.1%, Indie 10.4%, Arcade 8.7%

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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 5.2%

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 61.2%, Indie 38.8%

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 62.8%, Action 14.9%, Indie 12.7%, Arcade 9.5%

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 8.9%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Action 20.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Indie 5%

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 61.5%, Action 22.3%, Indie 16.2%

"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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.4%

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 47.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Indie 9.4%

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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Difficult 10.2%, Action 6.9%

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 32.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.9%

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Action 10.4%, Indie 8.4%

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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 7.7%

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 14.1%

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 6.9%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 12.1%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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 41.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%

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 35.7%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 4.9%

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 40.3%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 10.3%, Action 9.1%

A retro arcade style Top down shooting game. Shooting them with a machine gun, blasting them with missiles, dashing them with a vehicle, whipping them with an energy chain, or burning them with a napalm...No matter how you get it done, “ALIEN BUGS MUST DIE!”

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 16.6%, Difficult 14.2%, Indie 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action 11.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Arcade 11.6%

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Difficult 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Action 14.5%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%

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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.5%, Retro 7.9%

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 5.7%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action 8.6%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

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 43.8%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8.5%

YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Retro 4.9%

Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 14.5%, Retro 8.4%, Indie 4.5%

Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 30.3%, Arcade 29.6%

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 30.9%, Action 30.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 9.3%, Indie 4.9%

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 14.8%, Difficult 11.6%, Indie 11.2%

Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 4.3%

1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Action 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Indie 9.1%, Arcade 7.8%