Games Like STURMWIND EX

Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 14.9%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%

Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Side Scroller 7.5%

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action 9%, Space 7.4%

R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 9.1%

A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Indie 10%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%

Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 20.3%, Indie 14.8%

Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Action 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Indie 15.9%

Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 7.4%

Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Action 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 11.9%

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 44.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Indie 7%

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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 8%

It is a 2D Sci-Fi Action Shoot 'em up that can use command deadly techniques like fighting games. In this title, you can destroy enemies by using 10 distinctive special moves, "Methods", in addition to normal shooting attacks.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action 16.2%, Indie 11.7%, Shooter 9.8%

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 42.8%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11.3%

【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 30.1%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 8%, Space 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8%

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 8.5%

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 45.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 5.7%

Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8%, Indie 7.1%

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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 25%, Action 12%, Arcade 9.9%, Indie 8.3%

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 41.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 10.5%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Retro 6.8%

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Space 9.7%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 7.9%

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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Retro 14%, Action 12.9%, Indie 8.4%

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 40.6%, Bullet Hell 36.5%, Action 6.6%, Arcade 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%

The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 7.4%, Space 7.3%

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 44.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.4%

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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 7.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 10.5%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11%, Action 7.4%

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 7.4%

The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 9%

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 47.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Indie 8.8%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Space 13.4%, Indie 12.1%, Action 9.3%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%

Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action 9.7%, Retro 9.6%

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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Action 6.3%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Space 9.3%, Retro 8.9%

Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%

Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 9.2%

Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Space 9.2%

The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.5%

Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Space 10.2%, Action 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%

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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 13.3%, Action 12.6%

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 9%

In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 8.4%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 17%, Indie 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%

Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action 9%, Retro 8.5%

Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 9.2%, Space 8.2%

Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action 8.5%

This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 12%, Shooter 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action 14.1%, Space 9.7%, Indie 8.5%

Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%

A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 7.5%

Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 11.8%, Retro 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%