60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
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.
Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
GIGANTIC ARMY
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Indie 8.1%, Retro 5.5%
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 43.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 6.6%, Action 5.4%
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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 9.5%, Retro 6.2%
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 34.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 5%
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Action 18.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Indie 10.3%
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 57.4%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Indie 8.3%, Arcade 7.7%
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 49.5%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 21.8%
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 45.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 9%, Action 7.4%, Bullet Hell 7%
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 46.6%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 5.1%, Action 4%
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 46.1%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 7%, Shooter 5.5%, Action 4.8%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Shooter 6.9%
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 48.6%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 4.5%, Action 2.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 7%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 7.7%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Retro 8.4%
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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 28%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 6.1%
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 51%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Action 4.2%
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 54.5%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Casual 2.2%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 9.6%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 10%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.8%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 7.8%, Bullet Hell 6.6%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Score Attack 9.4%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Indie 7.7%
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Sci-fi 5.7%
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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 7.1%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 4.8%
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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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 36.9%, Arcade 19.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 10.8%, Retro 6.6%
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 44.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 4.8%
【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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 6%
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 27%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 6.8%
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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 51.1%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Score Attack 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, Action 15.9%, Retro 11.5%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 3.6%
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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 5.4%
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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 11.8%, Retro 9.5%
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 54.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.9%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 19.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 9.2%
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 49.1%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.2%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.3%, Action 20.4%, Indie 14.2%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 7.4%, Retro 7.3%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Shooter 21%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 9%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 22.9%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 6%, Retro 5.5%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Score Attack 8.8%
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 48.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 5.6%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 7.7%
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 50.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10%, Action 9.1%, Indie 5.3%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 7.4%, Action 5.8%
