60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Arcade.
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Psyvariar 3
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
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!
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, 2.5D 14.4%, Shooter 8.7%
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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, 2.5D 14.7%, Shooter 9%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, 2.5D 15.2%, Shooter 8.8%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, 2.5D 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10.7%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, 2.5D 15.8%, Shooter 8.5%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Co-op 14.3%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.4%
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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.9%, 2.5D 8.8%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.6%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, 2.5D 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.2%
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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, 2.5D 10.7%, Arcade 9.6%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, 2.5D 16%, Arcade 9.5%, Co-op 8.4%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.8%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.8%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%
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%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 6.8%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.4%
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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%
Unleash adrenaline-fueled chaos in this fast-paced top-down space shooter. Master the adaptive sountracks to trigger devastating Overdrive attacks and obliterate your enemies. Forge unique ships with deep module synergies, survive the bullet hell, and conquer the Taurus constellation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
Nationwide shooting fans, the wait is over! Following Sengoku Ace and Gunbird, the third installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooter series!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 2.5D 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 8.2%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 2.5D 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 8.4%
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Co-op 14.1%, Arcade 9.8%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%
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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, 2.5D 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Co-op 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.4%
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.1%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 13.2%
"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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.9%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 13.7%
This "snake", but instead of the snake you have mercenaries with weapons in their hands! Gather your own squad of professional mercenaries and defeat enemies who threaten the world with their weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, 2.5D 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 9.1%
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 37.1%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 3.2%
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Co-op 6.6%, Shooter 5.5%
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.5%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.7%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 13.4%
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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Co-op 13.9%, Shooter 8.5%
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, 2.5D 18.1%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 11.1%
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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 6.7%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, 2.5D 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.2%
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Co-op 7.7%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.5%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 10%
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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 6.8%
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Co-op 7.9%
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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 11.9%
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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down 8.8%, Combat 4.8%
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 42.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 5.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%
