Games Like Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast

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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.4%

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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.7%

Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 7.3%

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 37.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.4%

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 43%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 6.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 6.2%

A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 5.9%

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 37.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Roguelite 16.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 6.8%

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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 7.8%, Retro 7.1%, Action 5.9%

High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%

Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 7.3%, 2D 3.8%

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 38.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.3%

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 44.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 9.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.5%

Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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 53.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 5%

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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.2%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 32%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.9%

Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 7.2%

A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.6%

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 43%, Bullet Hell 40%, Arcade 5.5%, Shooter 5.1%, Action 4.5%

The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 4.8%

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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.2%

You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.4%

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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.3%

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action 9%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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 50.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 5.9%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%

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 45.6%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Shooter 20.1%

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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.7%

Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.8%

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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Retro 5.9%

This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10%

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 46%, Bullet Hell 35.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 1.5%, Retro 0.8%

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 49.5%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, Action 4.1%

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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Shooter 9%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 5.4%

Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.5%

A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 32%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 5%, Arcade 4.8%

Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 5.2%

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 43.4%, Bullet Hell 38%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 4.8%, Action 3.8%

Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.3%

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 46.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 5.7%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 13%, Action 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.9%

All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 3.6%

Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

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 53.4%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 5.9%

"LinearShooter Remixed" is a game that combines vertical scrolling bullet hell shmup with rogue-lite that combine power-ups to build builds. Let's aim to clear the stage by assembling your ship with power-up while getting drunk with minimal and beautiful graphics and trance music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelite 18.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 5.6%

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 38%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.1%

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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 7.6%

Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9%, Retro 6.4%

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 4.8%

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 51.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 9.4%, 2D 3.1%