60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action, Arcade.
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
BULLET SOUL
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Ikaruga
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!
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Anime 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action 8%
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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 35.9%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 4.4%, Sci-fi 3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 9.8%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 7.7%
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 19.8%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Old School 11.5%, Arcade 9.8%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 6.2%
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 40.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Anime 9%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 3.8%
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%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Arcade 9%, Retro 7.5%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Anime 16.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 9.7%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 14.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 7%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
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%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.2%
Sky Racket is a game that mixes two classic genres from the Arcade era: Shoot’em up and Brick Breakers. In a world where you are unable to attack, using your racket to strike enemy bullets back at them is your only option! Bounce bullets back at your foes and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Space 9.1%, 1990's 8.8%
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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, 1990's 10.6%, Anime 9.2%
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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 5.4%
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Anime 10.8%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 8.6%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Space 6.6%
【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 25%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Anime 9.2%, Space 8.2%, Arcade 6.3%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Retro 7.1%, Shooter 4.5%
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 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 11%, Anime 8%, Action 3.3%
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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7%
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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Anime 12.8%, Space 12.3%, Old School 11.9%, Sci-fi 11%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 16.5%, Indie 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Old School 12.3%, Space 9.9%, 1990's 9.9%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Anime 10.1%, Shooter 10%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 4.4%
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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 6.9%
A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.
Why similar: Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 18.8%, Anime 16.2%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, 1990's 11.2%
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: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 5.6%, Action 4.3%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, 1990's 12.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 9.6%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Anime 11.6%, 1990's 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%
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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.4%
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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 10.1%
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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 16%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.1%, Action 21.8%, Indie 16.1%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Action 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Anime 15.4%, Arcade 13.1%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Sci-fi 9%
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Bullet Hell 38.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 8.6%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Retro 12.8%, Action 5.4%
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Space 14.7%, 1990's 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 7.8%
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.6%, 1990's 11.1%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Space 10.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Old School 17.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%
StarCrossed is an action arcade game with a magical girl aesthetic and a cooperative twist. Join our cast of 5 space-faring heroes as they travel across the stars, working together to strengthen their bond and defeat a looming evil that threatens the galaxy!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Anime 8.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.6%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Space 11.6%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 9%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Anime 7.3%, Action 5.7%
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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Anime 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 7.4%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59%, Action 14%, Indie 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%, 2D 7.5%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 12.6%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Space 13.1%, Old School 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 10.1%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 18.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Retro 10.3%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Old School 11.2%, Space 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Anime 8.1%
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Old School 8.9%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Retro 18.9%, Anime 16.4%, Shooter 9%, Action 7%
