Games Like SUCCESSOR OF THE KEY

DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Indie 30.3%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 14.4%, 2D 5.8%

A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.

Why similar: Indie 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Action 13.3%, Casual 12.9%

Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Indie 14.5%, Action 8.7%

Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.

Why similar: Indie 57.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action 10.5%, Casual 9.5%

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 60.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action 9.9%, Casual 9.6%, 2D 3.4%

Hooligan Vasja that is a colorful and entertaining time killer.Your goal is to reach the roof, fighting with different opponents. There is a powerful boss just under the roof. Be careful, the obstacles are extremely dangerous but you can knock them down. The first level is easy but the following ones are progressively more difficult.

Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action 14.8%, Casual 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%

Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Indie 25.9%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Action 12%

C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Indie 23.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 9.8%

A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

Why similar: Indie 54.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 11.7%

Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Indie 27.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Action 12.9%

Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)

Why similar: Indie 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Action 16%, Shooter 14.4%, Casual 5.2%

Are you a fan of Casual games that provide simple mechanics and challenging gameplay ? Bubblien Pop offers exactly that, while simultaneously testing player’s reflexes, accuracy and hand-eye coordination.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Indie 31.3%, Action 14.9%, Casual 14%, 2D 6.3%

RADical ROACH is a fast paced shoot em’ up, set minutes after nuclear hell falls from the sky engulfing all but a few tough little bugs.

Why similar: Indie 61.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action 8.2%, Casual 7.1%, Side Scroller 6.1%

Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Indie 24.2%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 11.9%

The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.

Why similar: Indie 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 15%, Shooter 12%

The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Indie 21.9%, Action 10.3%, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D 8.7%

Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 15%, Indie 13.9%, 2D 4.6%

Make it past the blockades of robotic mafia minions and find out who's pulling the strings. Don't forget to ask a friend for help!

Why similar: Indie 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action 14%, Casual 13.1%

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 41.2%, Indie 18.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 11%, Side Scroller 5.7%

Makoto Yonekura, a new waitress, is a bright girl in Noh weather.Contrary to its appearance, it is a survival game girl who uses powerful weapons!She will do her best to crush the rampaging chickens for the beloved chief!

Why similar: Indie 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Action 20.6%, Casual 6.7%

Run, roll and shoot as long as possible through an arena filled with aliens and dangerous obstacles. Be careful, every missed shot becomes a new threat ! Great little game to practice and warm-up.

Why similar: Indie 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Action 18.7%, Score Attack 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

It is your job to save the planet from its decay. Only you can prevent an extraterrestrial species from taking over all of humankind. How? By shooting them back to where they belong - into the depths of hell of course!

Why similar: Indie 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 19.4%, Shooter 15.1%, 2D 4.9%

After an alien arives in Brazil, the brazilian army created the FEB - Brazilian Elite Force, a high tech agency with only the best of the bests. Choose one of three agents: Samanta, Zolrys and Silva, and save Brazil from an alien invasion in this 2D platform/shooter game.

Why similar: Indie 45.1%, Action 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 14.4%

Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Indie 32.1%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 16%

Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!

Why similar: Indie 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 10.2%

Wall Force is a multiplayer sidescroller shooter that combines sidescroller shooting with vehicles and a destructible environment on a single battlefield. It provides a fun gunplay experience along with extensive weapon customization and building fortification.

Why similar: Indie 33.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 15.7%, Casual 14.8%

Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

Why similar: Indie 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Action 17.7%, Casual 15.9%

They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!

Why similar: Indie 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 17.6%, Casual 16.5%

Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Indie 30.5%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.9%

Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 12.1%, Casual 10.4%

Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!

Why similar: Indie 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 19.5%, Casual 16.8%

As the mysterious and powerful "Guardian of Earth" your steely eye and HYPER-POWERED LASER ARM have kept the citizens of Earth safe for generations.

Why similar: Indie 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Action 18.5%, Casual 15%

A blast from Flump Studios past! Pester was released on Xbox live indies back in early 2013 and was Flump Studios first game developed for public release. A remake of one of my early C64 games, Pester is a very fast paced and busy retro vertical shooter.

Why similar: Indie 67.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%

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: Indie 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Action 19.1%

Old school shooter fun. Can you save Pure Metal from the clutches of evil? Kill the hoards of enemies and rain righteous fury on the bosses and save the planet!

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 18%, Shooter 15.3%

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Indie 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Casual 18.8%, Action 17.4%

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

Why similar: Indie 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action 13%, Casual 12.2%

Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.

Why similar: Indie 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Action 17.9%

Postsoviet shoot 'em up borne from and reflective of the listlessness that modern, hyperconnected society injects into our selves

Why similar: Indie 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Action 20.7%

Survirus is a simple side-scrolling shooter with a virus motif.

Why similar: Indie 41.1%, Side Scroller 33.3%, Shooter 25.5%

Iridescence is a Shoot 'Em Up with a color-changing mechanic, where you dodge and absorb many different colored bullets. It features a painted watercolor theme & features an inventive chaining system. Play through 5 main levels and 30 varied challenge levels!

Why similar: Indie 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Action 21.5%

Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

Why similar: Indie 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 12.4%

Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.

Why similar: Indie 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 13.1%, 2D 5.1%

An epic original soundtrack, challenging gameplay, beautiful women and destructible... Clothes - Shmup Love Boom is a modern bullet hell style Shoot-Em-Up with anime influences.

Why similar: Indie 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 19.2%, Casual 17.5%

Endless Wave is wave style stg. 9 kinds of waves and 3 bosses are waiting for you. Manipulate fighter planes to defeat enemies approaching ! ・Endless wave style ・Neon style(Bullet) ・Minimum price

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Indie 39.9%, Action 19%

Not known what year it is, and in which galaxy everything happens. But one thing is known-you must to clear the space of dirty pirates, and their technique. For this, you will have to open the nearest space systems, improve your ship, and of course to shoot a pirate ships.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Indie 39.9%, Action 19%

Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.9%

This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 23%, Indie 13.5%, Action 11.8%, 2D 5.3%

Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Indie 12.3%, Action 7.3%

Crush is an old-school-styled shoot´em up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shoot´em up fans!

Why similar: Indie 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Action 20.8%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Indie 39%, Action 19.3%

天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 18.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Action 12.9%, Indie 11.5%

Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.

Why similar: Indie 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Action 18.9%, 2D 6.6%

Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

Why similar: Indie 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 19.9%

Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Indie 38.4%, Action 18.3%

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Indie 39.7%, Action 18.9%

A mouse controlled vertical scroller/shooter (with bonus mazes)

Why similar: Indie 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 16.6%, Shooter 15.3%, 2D 4.5%

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Indie 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Action 20.5%, Casual 17.4%

Chickens. For centuries we have oppressed them, grilling, roasting, stewing, and stuffing them in buns. The time has come for us to pay. Intergalactic chickens are invading Earth, seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren!

Why similar: Indie 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action 20.7%, Casual 17.4%

Cat vs Mouse! It's kawaii shoot'em up!

Why similar: Indie 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Action 17.3%, Casual 16.3%