
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Great Soundtrack.

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

Danmaku Unlimited 2
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!

BULLET SOUL
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.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Anime 7.3%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Action 5.9%
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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Action 3.2%
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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.1%
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: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.7%
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: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Anime 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Action 8.4%
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 43%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.9%
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 41.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.5%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.3%, Action 16%, Anime 11.6%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 2.5%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 8.4%, Anime 6.5%, Arcade 4.7%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 30%, Action 15.6%, Indie 10%, Arcade 8%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Anime 9%, Indie 4.5%
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 49.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 4.8%
Fierce battles between loin cloth clad girls! The one and only maebari themed Yuri side scrolling shooting game is finally here!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 10.3%, Casual 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
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 46%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 8.3%, Indie 4.7%
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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7.3%, Anime 6.8%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Indie 6.2%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 6.2%, Arcade 6%
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 34.7%, Action 25.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Arcade 9%
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 52.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 6.2%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.1%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 13%, Action 11.6%, Indie 2.5%
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 50.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Indie 8.8%
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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Indie 8%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Action 16.6%, Indie 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Arcade 6%
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%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 9.4%
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Anime 5.4%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Indie 4.7%
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: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 7.2%
This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9%
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 37%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Indie 10.3%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.9%
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 54.6%, Action 26.9%, Indie 18.5%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Anime 6.9%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Anime 7.1%, Action 7%
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!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 11%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.5%, Action 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 8.4%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Action 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 3.9%
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 43.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Action 10.4%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
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 35.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10%
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%
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%
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%