60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
Nationwide shooting fans, the wait is over! Following Sengoku Ace and Gunbird, the third installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooter series!
DELTAZEAL
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Sky Force Anniversary
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.
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.8%
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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 6.8%
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action 8.4%
An incremental shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, 2.5D 11.6%, Arcade 10.2%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 7.4%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 6.9%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 10.8%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 11.7%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11%
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 5.3%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Score Attack 8%
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 22%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.5%, Score Attack 7.4%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 8.3%, 1990's 6.7%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 10.6%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 12.3%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 15%, Action 9.1%
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Arcade 9.3%
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 8.2%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 2.5D 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 8.4%, Score Attack 7.9%, 1990's 7.6%
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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 8.1%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 8.4%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 2.5D 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 14%, 1990's 9.7%
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 29.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 14.6%, Score Attack 8.7%, Retro 7.7%
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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 2.5D 12.3%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 8.8%
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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.5%
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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 11.8%, 1990's 7.5%, Score Attack 6.4%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, 2.5D 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 8.5%, Score Attack 8.2%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Destruction 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 7.8%
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 29.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 14.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Retro 7.9%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 8.7%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Arcade 15.9%, 1990's 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 10.3%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 12.3%
Fate and Judgement is a vertical shoot'em up with roguelike elements and procedural stage generation. Fight Through hordes of an empire you once served and relieve your last mission until victory is yours!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12%
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 10.1%
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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 8.2%, Local Co-Op 6.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 9.5%, Score Attack 8.5%
Defeat thousands of monsters and jump to the top! Jump N Shooters is a plataform casual/action game with roguelike elements where your choices can make you grow quickly and destroy the thousands of enemies that appear along the way and will try to stop you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10%, 1990's 7.7%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 12%, Score Attack 7.6%, Local Co-Op 6.7%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.5%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 7.8%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 7.5%
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.4%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 13.1%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 7.1%
Outlast wave after wave to grow unstoppable. Slimes Arena is a fast-paced arena shooter roguelite where each slime’s unique abilities combine with a wide variety of power-ups. No two runs are ever the same as you bounce to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.1%
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Action 12.5%
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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 9.5%, Score Attack 7.2%
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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 9.6%
