60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics.
A 2D platformer where you play as a magical unicorn battling through a world of alpha characters, symbols, and emojis! See if you can survive through all 26 levels of absolute unicorn madness! 🦄✨🌈
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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.
RYZY NYIL
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 9.1%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.9%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 7.7%
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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Old School 12.2%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 11%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 9.4%
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.5%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Old School 11%, Arcade 11%
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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 14%, Old School 10.3%, Action 9.6%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.2%
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: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 9.8%
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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 13%, Old School 9%, Retro 6.2%
This is a horizontal retro arcade-style STG shooting game. Players need to control fighters to defeat the ultimate villain FightFox and rescue EAU and the Southern Cross Union headquarters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11%
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 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 6.4%
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Old School 16.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 10.7%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.6%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Shooter 8.3%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 7%
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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 5.1%
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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Retro 11.7%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 10.7%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%
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 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
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 24%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.4%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Old School 10.2%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 13.2%, Retro 11%, Arcade 9.2%
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Old School 10.8%, Action 9.9%
Play as a bunny with a gun in this fast-paced side-scrolling shooter. Your job? To destroy as many helicopters as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 9.8%
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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 14%, Retro 12.7%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 7%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 6.5%
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: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 13.5%, Old School 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
A thunderous concert appears...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 9.3%
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: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.6%
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: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Old School 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 10%
Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 7.4%
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: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 9.9%
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Retro 7.8%
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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Old School 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Old School 11.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
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 34%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 7.8%
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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.9%
Play as fierce feline heroes and battle villainous gangs to reclaim Feral City in this chaotic arcade adventure. Scratch, claw, and unleash your fury as adrenaline propels you through destructible environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Precision Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.4%
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: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 9.3%
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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 8.3%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Old School 15.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
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: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12%, Action 7.3%
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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 7.5%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Take a 5 minute break to de-stress with this high-intensity, ultra simple, retro arcade shooter! Take down airplanes. Dig tunnels. Hide and seek shelter. Try and beat the highscore. That's all. Afterwards, you will go back to your life with renewed energy of body and mind.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%
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: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Precision Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 11%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Retro 15.7%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 9%
