60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
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The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Battle AirForce
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 10%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.6%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9%
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 8.3%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 6.7%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.4%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.8%
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.4%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 6.8%
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.7%
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.3%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Co-op 8.8%, Arcade 7%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.5%
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 6.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.6%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 3.6%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, 1980s 9.8%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.1%, 1980s 8%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 10.4%, Multiple Endings 4.4%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 8%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.2%
Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Thunderbird is a classic arcade-style STG. You will be the pilot of the space fighter, stepping onto the space stage, engaged in a war between many forces. Fly a fighter jet, experience the speed of a shot under fire, or learn the truth behind war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiple Endings 6.4%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 3.9%
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 8.7%, 1980s 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 6.8%
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Co-op 12.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.5%
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.5%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 13%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 9.2%
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 5.4%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.7%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.5%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.2%
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 8%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11.4%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 10.6%, 2D 4.1%
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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Old School 7%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Co-op 6.2%
