60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Local Co-Op, Arcade, Action.
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Until the Last Plane 1942
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Score Attack 11.5%
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Score Attack 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Co-op 10.6%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 13%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
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 15%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Co-op 10%
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 a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Co-op 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Co-op 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 8%
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 13.3%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
A fast-paced 2D top-down shoot 'em up with single-player and split-screen co-op. Pilot a drone, fight alien hordes, plant and grow bio-weapons, and survive procedurally generated battlefields in a fusion of action and strategy.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Aliens 11.1%, Co-op 10%
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 7.4%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%
The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Local Co-Op 13%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Co-op 11.9%
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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Score Attack 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
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: Local Co-Op 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%
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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Co-op 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Score Attack 8.3%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Co-op 14.6%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%
To Your Stations! is a couch co-op spaceship management game where up to four players work together to crew a spaceship. Coordinate the torpedoes, lasers, and shields of your ship to fight off asteroids, aliens, and other deep space entities.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Local Multiplayer 21.1%, Co-op 15.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Aliens 8.4%
A fast-paced action roguelike where skill beats firepower. Outmaneuver swarms, harness Poison/Inflame/Traumatize, and expand the game with mods & co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Aliens 12.7%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Score Attack 6.6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Score Attack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 10.8%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Aliens 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Space 9%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Local Multiplayer 14%
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 21.5%, Score Attack 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Aliens 8.3%
Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Arcade 7.1%
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 8.9%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Co-op 16.8%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Space 9.9%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Co-op 12%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%
It's a shooting game with a space background. Destroy a certain number of enemies and clear the level until you clear it. Enemies appear randomly, and each time you play it has a different experience. Welcome to discover more secrets in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Score Attack 12%, Local Multiplayer 11%
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 12%
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Score Attack 11.4%, Space 9%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Anime 8.1%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Aliens 12.5%, Score Attack 7.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Co-op 10.7%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Co-op 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 10.4%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Futuristic 10%, Space 8.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 9.8%, Aliens 8.8%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.7%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 10.7%
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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Space 9.2%
Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Procedural Generation 12%, Space 7.1%
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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
Two robobunnies team up to transport a magic crystal safely through 50 action-packed levels, protecting it from danger lurking in the shadows. With hours of gameplay that is perfect to binge alone, with a friend, or 5 minutes at a time. How deep into space can you go?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Co-op 11.6%, Space 9.6%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Aliens 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Co-op 8.6%
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Aliens 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
