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Games Like The Core Message

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action, Retro.

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Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2020-04-21
Developer: Freedom Software
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 30%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 5.5%

  2. #2 Echoes+
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 9.1%

  3. #3 Syder Arcade
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 10.1%, Retro 7.5%

  4. #4 Cosmo Chaser
    95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Choi Jaewook
    Windows

    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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23%, Space 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 8.6%

  5. #5 Syder Reloaded
    94% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 13.9%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.2%

  6. #6 STURMWIND EX
    94% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
    Dev: b-alive
    Windows

    STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Space 13.8%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10.2%

  7. #7 Super XYX
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2020
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Retro 16.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.9%

  8. #8 Z-Warp
    92% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    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: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Retro 12.2%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 5.5%

  9. #9 Star Saviors
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 41.1%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 4.5%

  10. #10 Kalzor: 2000
    91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Space 15.2%, Retro 12%, Arcade 10.3%

  11. #11 Vektor Z
    89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    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: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Space 9.6%, Retro 8.9%

  12. #12 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    88% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    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: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 9.4%, Retro 5.5%

  13. #13 Space Blade
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 7.5%

  14. #14 Laser Droplets
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 9%, Action 6.6%

  15. #15 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Space 9.4%, Retro 7.5%, Arcade 7.4%

  16. #16 Crome: Before Purgatory
    86% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Retro 14.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.7%

  17. #17 Distant Space
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 18.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Retro 8.4%

  18. #18 Orbital Siege
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 11.3%

  19. #19 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
    86% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Ninetales Studios
    Windows

    Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 15.9%, Retro 15%, Arcade 12.8%

  20. #20 Suicide Runners
    83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.3%

  21. #21 Hyper Sentinel
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.6%

  22. #22 Stranded in the Abyss
    84% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: studio cyber turtle
    Windows

    Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 11.9%, Retro 6.9%

  23. #23 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
    81% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
    Windows

    Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Retro 13.8%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%

  24. #24 Power-Up
    82% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 13.1%, Retro 13%, Arcade 7.1%

  25. #25 Kromaia
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
    Dev: Kraken Empire
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 34.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 12.4%, Action 6.4%

  26. #26 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Retro 15.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 11.7%

  27. #27 Space Fuel
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Space 16.6%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%

  28. #28 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10%, Retro 8.9%

  29. #29 1x! Space Adventure
    78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Space 10.2%, Action 8.8%

  30. #30 Star Jet Alpha
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Space 18.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 8.4%

  31. #31 Enemy Mind
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 16.9%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%

  32. #32 BULLETnico
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 7.6%

  33. #33 Ellipsis
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Retro 19.3%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.4%

  34. #34 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows

    Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Space 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%

  35. #35 Astar Solis
    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10%, Shooter 5.5%

  36. #36 Feeble Light
    72% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 12%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 5.8%

  37. #37 Marimoth
    73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Difficult 5.3%

  38. #38 Space Moth DX
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 9.2%, Action 7.9%

  39. #39 Invaliens
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

    Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6%

  40. #40 Nevultra
    71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 9.8%, Retro 8.9%

  41. #41 Gunvein
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    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 40.6%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 6.6%, Shooter 3.9%

  42. #42 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 9.7%, Retro 8.9%

  43. #43 WOLFLAME
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9%, Shooter 5.5%

  44. #44 Quad Blaster
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Juritobi
    Windows

    A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 1.5%, Action 1.4%

  45. #45 Escape Space
    69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Space 18.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 8.3%

  46. #46 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 6.1%

  47. #47 Karous
    67% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 4.5%

  48. #48 Astro Fighters
    67% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 11%, Retro 8.1%

  49. #49 Red Ruin
    75% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: David Seifers
    Windows

    Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Space 20.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 8.6%

  50. #50 Never Not Shooting
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Hand Cannon Games
    Windows

    Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 9.4%, Space 7.2%

  51. #51 REMOTE LIFE
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2019
    Dev: Next Game Level
    Windows

    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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23%, Space 17%, Arcade 9%, Retro 8.9%

  52. #52 Vector Strain
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.1%

  53. #53 Vulture Strike
    70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Action 8.5%

  54. #54 PULSOR
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
    Dev: robotragePub: RR Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 9.1%

  55. #55 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Space 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.8%

  56. #56 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Difficult 4.3%, Action 3.5%

  57. #57 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 8.8%, Shooter 5.6%

  58. #58 Solar War
    71% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Andrew M.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 10.1%, Action 6.5%

  59. #59 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    65% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 10.2%

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