
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action.

Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

Phoenix 2
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Grav Blazer Squared
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.
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Score Attack 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Flight 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Space 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 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 9.6%, Space 7.9%
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 14.1%, Flight 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 12%, Space 9.1%, 1990's 8.5%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Old School 7.3%
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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 14%, Score Attack 10.4%, Space 8.3%
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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.8%, Score Attack 9%
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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 11.2%, Score Attack 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%
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 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Retro 16.8%, Casual 14%, Arcade 10.3%
"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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 7.2%
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 17%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 12.5%, Space 9.5%, Old School 8.4%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Space 9.7%
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Procedural Generation 13%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.3%
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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 11.7%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8.6%
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!
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 23%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down 9.8%, Space 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 8.7%
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Procedural Generation 25.5%, Action 13.6%, Casual 13%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 12.2%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 12.3%, Retro 10%, Score Attack 9.3%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.8%
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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 9.9%, Space 7.3%
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!
Why similar: Action 100%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Procedural Generation 16%, Top-Down 10%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 8.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Flight 18.2%, Space 12%, Shooter 6.8%
Endless Waves Survival is an adrenaline-fueled endless survival game. Fight a continuous onslaught of enemies and claim upgrades and new abilities as you level up. How long will you survive the next run?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Top-Down 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Colorful 9.8%, Casual 7.2%
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Space 11%, Old School 8.8%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 11.4%, Old School 10.7%, Arcade 8.7%
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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 9.6%, Space 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 31.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Shooter 9.3%
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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Space 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Old School 8.6%
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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Top-Down 9.3%
Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Flight 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
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 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.8%, Score Attack 9.8%
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Score Attack 23.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Colorful 8.7%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.2%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Score Attack 15%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 8.8%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Space 17.6%, Procedural Generation 17%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.4%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 19.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
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 21.8%, Score Attack 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Space 11%
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Flight 15.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Space 21.5%, Old School 11.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Arcade 11.7%
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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Old School 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 32.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 16.5%, 2D 6%, Casual 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 22.8%, Score Attack 19.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 9.1%
Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.
Why similar: Space 33.1%, Arcade 21%, Family Friendly 17%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 7.5%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Score Attack 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Shooter 7.3%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
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!