Games Like Super Killer Hornet: Resurrection

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 50.9%, Bullet Hell 34%, Indie 11.9%, Arcade 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the intense bullet-hell patterns and high-energy arcade feel that define the core experience of the seed game.

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 59%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Indie 12.1%, Arcade 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished indie bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes precise movement and complex scoring mechanics similar to the seed game.

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 53.8%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an incredibly intense arcade experience with a focus on high-stakes scoring and screen-filling bullet patterns.

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 61.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Indie 13.3%, Arcade 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: The time-based mechanics in this shooter provide a similar pressure-filled experience to the math-based challenges in the seed game.

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 59%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Arcade 6.1%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: Much like the seed game's math mechanic, this game requires constant cognitive engagement through its unique color-switching polarity system.

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 48%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Indie 15%, Arcade 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game rewards players for taking risks by grazing bullets, creating a high-tension gameplay loop similar to the seed game's multiplier system.

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 54.3%, Bullet Hell 25%, Indie 14.8%, Arcade 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: The unique rotation mechanic forces players to think strategically while dodging, mirroring the cognitive load of the seed game.

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 45.8%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Indie 23.9%, Arcade 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic indie bullet-hell shooter that balances accessibility with the high-speed action expected by fans of the seed game.

AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65%, Bullet Hell 35%

Why You'll Like It: This modern indie shooter features fast-paced, top-down action and distinct character abilities that keep the gameplay fresh.

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 56%, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Arcade 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell experience that provides the same level of intense, rhythmic dodging required in the seed game.

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 57.7%, Bullet Hell 36.2%, Arcade 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a gold standard for the genre, offering the same high-intensity, top-down bullet-hell action found in the seed game.

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 57.7%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 8%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern top-down shooter that focuses on intense bullet-hell patterns and fluid movement, closely matching the seed game's feel.

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 61%, Indie 22%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the classic arcade spirit while providing a challenging and polished experience for fans of traditional shooters.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.1%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Indie 15.9%, Arcade 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative shooter that introduces evolving mechanics and narrative depth, appealing to players who enjoy unique twists on the genre.

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Indie 41.9%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style shooter focuses on quick reflexes and high-speed action, making it a great companion to the seed game.

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 68%, Indie 32%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed indie shooter that features a unique shift mechanic, adding a layer of strategy to the standard bullet-hell formula.

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 64.5%, Indie 22.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and explosive side-scrolling shooter that features deep weapon customization and high-energy gameplay.

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 55.4%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Indie 7.6%, Arcade 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed side-scrolling bullet-hell that requires precise movement and strategic positioning during intense boss encounters.

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Indie 19.4%, Arcade 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 360-degree arcade shooter that provides a unique spatial perspective while maintaining the intense bullet-hell gameplay of the seed game.

Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Indie 23.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This open-area top-down shooter allows for more freedom of movement while maintaining the intense bullet-hell difficulty of the seed game.

Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68%, Bullet Hell 32%

Why You'll Like It: The 'buzz' system encourages players to get dangerously close to projectiles, rewarding the same high-skill playstyle as the seed game.

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 57.6%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 10%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: The unique sword-based combat mechanic adds a layer of tactical depth to the bullet-hell action, similar to the seed game's math-based multiplier.

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 45%, Indie 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-inspired arcade shooter focuses on speed and high scores, providing a similar addictive loop to the seed game.

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 52.9%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Indie 11%, Arcade 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: The unique movement and weapon mechanics in this game provide a fresh take on the traditional top-down shooter.

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.3%, Indie 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a tactical approach to bullet-hell, requiring players to manage their weapon positioning alongside intense dodging.

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 49.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Indie 16.7%, Arcade 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that emphasizes fast-paced action and challenging boss fights, fitting well with the seed game's arcade roots.

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 72.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-focused shooter that utilizes unique camera angles and rapid-fire action to keep players on their toes.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Indie 14.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and challenging bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and complex patterns.

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 55.5%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter experience that delivers the pure, high-intensity action fans of the genre crave.

Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Indie 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Arcade 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!

Why similar: Indie 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 27.8%

Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Indie 38.6%, Arcade 8.4%

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 64.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%

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 52.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%

"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Indie 10.9%, Arcade 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 52.3%, Indie 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Indie 31.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 6.6%, Singleplayer 1%

TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

Why similar: Indie 58.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Indie 18.3%, Arcade 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Indie 24.5%, Arcade 5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 64.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Indie 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Indie 41.3%

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 61.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Indie 15.3%, Arcade 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Bullet Hell 30%, Indie 8.8%, Arcade 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 74.6%, Arcade 23.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.8%, Indie 27.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Bullet Hell 2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Indie 34.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Indie 30%, Bullet Hell 25.5%

Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Indie 10.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Singleplayer 1%

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 47.3%, Indie 26.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 70%, Indie 25.4%, Arcade 4.6%

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 52.3%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Indie 7.1%, Singleplayer 1%

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Indie 15.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Bullet Hell 41.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

Why similar: Indie 50.5%, Bullet Hell 39.8%, Arcade 9.6%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.4%, Indie 37.9%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Arcade 4.1%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%