Games Like Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo

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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Retro 6.7%, Arcade 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of modern design that captures the same sense of discovery and escalating challenge found in Super Galaxy Squadron.

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 44.2%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-octane, arcade-perfect experience with a fantastic soundtrack and tight, responsive controls.

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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished and highly accessible bullet-hell shooter that balances intense action with a forgiving health system.

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 38.8%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 80s shooters that features excellent level design and a retro-inspired aesthetic.

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 40.5%, Bullet Hell 34.5%, Arcade 7.5%, Classic 5.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-shooter hybrid that requires tactical thinking and color-switching to survive its iconic bullet patterns.

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%, Bullet Hell 37.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Difficult 4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for fans of the genre, offering incredible depth and the classic Cave-style bullet-hell intensity.

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: Bullet Hell 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Difficult 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that provides a masterclass in pattern design and arcade-style progression.

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 46.1%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Sci-fi 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, energetic shooter that prioritizes fun and accessibility while maintaining a great soundtrack.

Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that brings a refined, high-quality experience with a legendary soundtrack.

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 7.6%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that focuses on accessible bullet-hell mechanics and a distinct, moody atmosphere.

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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Difficult 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique perspective-shifting mechanic that forces players to think differently about bullet patterns.

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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D shooter that captures the spirit of classic arcade titles with high-octane action and smooth gameplay.

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, character-driven bullet-hell that emphasizes fast-paced action and high-scoring potential.

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique twist on the genre where you build your ship as you play, creating a chaotic and rewarding bullet-hell experience.

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 40.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Highly accessible with a focus on ship upgrades and mission-based progression, perfect for casual and veteran players.

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 55.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on heavy customization and chaotic, destructive action that feels both rewarding and intense.

桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Arcade 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic entry in the bullet-hell genre known for its intricate patterns and deep, rewarding gameplay.

Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Retro 6.6%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that focuses on side-scrolling action and classic arcade-style difficulty.

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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and a great, driving soundtrack.

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 44.2%, Bullet Hell 28%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Action 4.9%, Arcade 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid indie space shooter that provides a classic arcade experience with modern visual flair.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Retro 10%, Arcade 8.5%, Difficult 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity score-attack game that distills the shmup experience down to its most addictive core.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Action 10.8%, Retro 7.2%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play arcade shooter that offers a simple, addictive loop perfect for short sessions.

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 20.3%, Difficult 6.6%, Space 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D shooter that blends traditional mechanics with intense bullet-hell segments and a dark, atmospheric tone.

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 41.4%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie arcade shooter that features clean visuals and tight, challenging gameplay mechanics.

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41%, Difficult 13.7%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 6.5%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Indie 11.8%, Action 8.4%, Space 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful indie shooter that emphasizes replayability and varied, unpredictable gameplay scenarios.

Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Retro 16.1%, Action 12.7%, Indie 9.4%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 8.5%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 8%

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 40.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Difficult 5.2%

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!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%, Arcade 4.6%, Action 4.4%

Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 30%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Difficult 7.7%, Retro 7.4%

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.4%, Action 17%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy indie shooter that allows for quick shifts in gameplay style to handle incoming threats.

Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 9.2%

The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Action 5.9%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 6.5%

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 47.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Action 4.8%, Difficult 4.5%

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 6.2%, Indie 4.8%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 6.9%, Action 4.9%

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 37.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Retro 12.4%, Action 7.2%, Indie 6.3%

GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Retro 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 4.8%

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Retro 8.9%, Difficult 8.7%, Arcade 7.8%

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 59.2%, Action 13.4%, Indie 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Arcade 6%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 8.7%, Space 4.7%

【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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Retro 6.6%, Action 6%, Arcade 5.4%

ROCKETS fire ROCKETS at ROCKETS in this action-arcade, arena-combat, gorgeous festival-of-fireworks! It's dogfighting meets figure-skating in space with local multiplayer and single-player fast-paced action modes plus a ZEN MODE where ROCKETS learn to LOVE.

Why similar: Action 24.9%, Arcade 22.1%, Indie 21.7%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Space 12.1%

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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action 5.3%

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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Retro 7.8%, Difficult 7.2%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 5.5%

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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Retro 6.5%

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 44.6%, Bullet Hell 36%, Action 10.8%, Indie 8.6%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Space 6.6%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Difficult 8%, Retro 7.5%

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 33.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Retro 13.8%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%

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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 8%, Difficult 6.1%, Action 5.9%