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Games Like Steel Vampire

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Great Soundtrack.

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

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 97 reviews
Released: 2018-11-16
Developer: Akiragoya
Publisher: Henteko Doujin
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 48 min
Mean playtime: 3.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 44%

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Action 6%, Arcade 5%

  2. #2 BULLET SOUL
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Anime 6.9%

  3. #3 RefRain - prism memories -
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 15.4%, Indie 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

  4. #4 BLUE REVOLVER
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.1%

  5. #5 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 5%

  6. #6 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Action 8.7%, Arcade 7.9%

  7. #7 Mushihimesama
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 35.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 4.7%

  8. #8 BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 92 reviews2017
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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.

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  9. #9 Graze Counter
    90% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.8%, Anime 6.8%

  10. #10 Steel Empire
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 107 reviews2018
    Dev: mebius.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Action 20%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, 2D 5.8%, Casual 5.1%

  11. #11 Hellsinker.
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 267 reviews2019
    Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.9%, Anime 6%

  12. #12 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 41.4%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

  13. #13 Deathsmiles
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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!

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  14. #14 Ikaruga
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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!

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  15. #15 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
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    81% matchVery Positive94% of 326 reviews2015
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
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    Windows
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  22. #22 Echoes+
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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  24. #24 Jets'n'Guns Gold
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 1,517 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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  25. #25 Maidens of a Hollow Dream
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
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    Windows

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  26. #26 Sky Force Anniversary
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

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  28. #28 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  29. #29 ZeroRanger
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive80% of 222 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  33. #33 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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  34. #34 Jets'n'Guns 2
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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  35. #35 Vector Strain
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Indie 8%

  36. #36 Infinos Gaiden
    75% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: Picorinne Soft
    Windows

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  37. #37 Gunvein
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 10.1%, 2D 4%

  38. #38 KAMUI
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 9.4%

  39. #39 Strania - The Stella Machina -
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: G.rev Ltd.
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

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  41. #41 LUFTRAUSERS
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2017
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows
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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    69% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2019
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 246.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    66% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
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  48. #48 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
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  49. #49 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
    Dev: Oligarchomp
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    A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

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  50. #50 Angel at Dusk
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,638 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 12.8%, Indie 8.6%, Arcade 8.6%

  55. #55 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 758 reviews2020
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Action 11.9%, Indie 10.7%

  56. #56 Vampire Survivors
    59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 56%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Indie 6.7%, Action 5.8%

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