60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
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!
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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.
EXZEAL
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 8.8%, Shooter 7.6%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 11.6%, Arcade 6.2%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 11.8%, Shooter 6.7%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 11.1%, Shooter 7%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6%
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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Difficult 7%, Arcade 5.5%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 13.3%, Shooter 8.5%
Rival Megagun is a competitive split-screen shoot 'em up where you transform into a giant boss ship and battle your rival head-to-head in local or online PVP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, PvP 12.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.7%
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 34.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 16%, Arcade 8.6%, Score Attack 5.9%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.7%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 4.1%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Arcade 7%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 7.1%
【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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 6%, Shooter 5.8%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Score Attack 10.1%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
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 32.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 5.6%
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 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Difficult 8.4%, Anime 3.5%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, PvP 8.2%, Arcade 6.3%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 6.1%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 9%, Old School 4.1%
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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 8.4%, Difficult 5.6%, Anime 4.2%
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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 5.3%
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Score Attack 5.6%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 12.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 6.8%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 7%, Score Attack 6.8%
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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.9%
“You will die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. See with your own eyes the most deadly barrage ever spread across your palms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%, Action 6.1%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 6%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10%, Space 8.7%
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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 5.3%
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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Difficult 4.7%, Shooter 4.3%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Local Co-Op 6.8%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 8.1%
The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Anime 6.8%, Action 5.8%
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, PvP 10.3%, Shooter 7.5%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action 6.5%, Arcade 4.8%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Anime 4.8%
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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Old School 6%
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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 5.5%
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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 5.1%
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 22%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Local Co-Op 6.9%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.3%
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Shooter 8.6%
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Score Attack 8.3%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 11.6%, Arcade 7.8%
"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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Shooter 6.8%
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 7.3%
