Games Like Star Saviors

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 45.9%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Arcade 4.2%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet hell title that perfectly matches the intense, pattern-heavy gameplay found in Star Saviors.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Arcade 4.4%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique polarity-switching mechanic that adds a layer of strategy similar to the tactical requirements of Star Saviors.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Space 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Arcade 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of the genre, offering the same level of tactical depth and high-speed action.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 5.3%, Arcade 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern indie masterpiece that excels at blending accessible controls with overwhelming, beautiful bullet patterns.

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 59.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Arcade 5.2%, Space 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, cinematic arcade experience with deep tactical options and a wide variety of stages.

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 52.9%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Arcade 3.4%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, high-energy arcade experience with tight controls and a fantastic soundtrack.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 3.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, innovative shooter that constantly evolves its mechanics, providing a fresh challenge throughout the campaign.

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Arcade 4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed bullet hell that offers a unique side-scrolling perspective while maintaining intense, screen-filling action.

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 48.8%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex scoring mechanics and distinct ship styles that reward players who master the game's systems.

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 44.5%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Action 4.9%, Arcade 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic arcade shooters that balances intense action with a retro aesthetic.

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 55.1%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action 4.9%, Arcade 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly polished, visually impressive experience with a satisfying progression system.

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 5.1%, Difficult 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a high-risk, high-reward mechanic where grazing bullets is essential for building power and scoring.

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 57.5%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 6.1%, Shooter 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized classic that maintains the series' signature difficulty while introducing new tactical elements.

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 5.2%, Indie 3.8%, Arcade 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-packed shooter that delivers a classic arcade experience without unnecessary complexity.

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 4.2%, Arcade 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique perspective-shifting mechanic that forces you to think about bullet patterns in three dimensions.

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Bullet Hell 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet challenging entry that captures the pure joy of navigating dense bullet patterns.

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 47.3%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Action 3.5%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the third entry, offering a similarly polished and intense bullet hell experience.

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.5%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern bullet hell that emphasizes speed and aggressive playstyles.

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive shooter that focuses on pure arcade mechanics and high-score chasing.

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 54.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Action 6.4%, Arcade 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic retro shooters that provides a long, challenging campaign with varied level design.

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 5.8%, Action 5.1%, Shooter 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique melee-focused combat system that forces players to engage with enemies in close quarters.

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 60.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action 7.8%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep ship customization and a chaotic, high-energy soundtrack that keeps the action moving.

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 43.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 7.3%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that focuses on screen-clearing action and reflex-based gameplay.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Difficult 6.2%, Arcade 5.3%, Shooter 4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique time-based health system that adds a layer of urgency to every encounter.

A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you.

Why similar: Action 54%, Indie 46%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that emphasizes defensive maneuvers and precise timing to overcome difficult bosses.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Arcade 3.5%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique twist on the genre where you must protect your core by building a ship out of defeated enemies.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 9.4%, Space 7.8%, Indie 5.9%

Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.4%, Space 10%, Action 8.5%, Indie 5.2%, Arcade 5.1%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Action 7%, Indie 5%

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 2.8%

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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Difficult 5%, Action 4.3%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 5%, Indie 4.8%

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Space 15%, Indie 14.3%, Arcade 6.3%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Arcade 5%

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action 4.2%, Arcade 3.8%, Indie 3.3%

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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Action 7.2%, Indie 5.2%

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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 16.4%, Space 9.2%, Difficult 4%

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Space 11.5%, Indie 9.1%, Action 6.7%

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 53.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 4.8%, Action 3.6%

Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.

Why similar: Indie 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Action 20.4%, Strategy 14.5%, Sci-fi 11%

The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 4.6%, Arcade 3.5%

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 49.9%, Space 13.9%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.4%

Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Arcade 5%, Shooter 4.2%

Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 9.2%, Indie 6.6%, Difficult 4.4%

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 10%, Indie 7.6%

"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 49.7%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Difficult 5.3%, Action 4.3%, Arcade 3.8%

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 50.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Action 4.4%

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 48%, Action 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Arcade 5.1%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Indie 5.8%

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 39.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 5.2%

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Action 5.4%, Indie 3.4%

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 3.4%

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 53.1%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 5%, 2D 2.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Action 6%, Difficult 5.2%

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 36%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Arcade 6%, Action 4.8%

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 49.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Action 5.2%, Shooter 4.9%