
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Singleplayer.

A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.8%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 20.1%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 16.1%, Space 12.3%, 2D 8.1%
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 20.2%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 17.8%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.2%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 18.3%, Space 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.5%, Arcade 22%, Action 15.9%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46%, Arcade 24%, Action 19.9%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A minimalist arcade space shooter with roguelite elements. Left-click to shoot, right-click to Blink through enemies, and survive increasingly difficult waves while building your ship with random upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.9%, Arcade 24%, Action 20.1%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Retromodern hi-speed shmup
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44%, Arcade 25.2%, Action 21.1%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Take down the evil carnivorous orcas while you fight your way to their big boss! Galactic Seals Survivors is an arcade game with rogue-like elements and upgrades to give you the power to take on the entire Galactic Orcas empire.
Why similar: Arcade 28%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Space 19.9%, Action 13.4%, 2D 10.1%
WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.6%, Arcade 24.4%, Action 19.7%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 19.9%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.8%, Space 24.1%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 9.8%, 2D 6.5%
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.9%, Arcade 24%, Action 20.1%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Arcade 25.9%, Action 21.2%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.1%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 11.4%, Space 9.9%, 2D 8.1%
Absorb mass. Bend gravity. Detonate everything. A fast-paced hardcore bullet hell where every explosion is your choice.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 15.8%, Space 14.8%, 2D 7.4%
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.1%, Action 14.6%, Space 14.2%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D 8.2%
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.3%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 13.6%, Space 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.8%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 19.9%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
You’re a mediator trying to prevent an interplanetary conflict. How will you do it? By destroying infrastructure, overthrowing a monarchy, wiping out a hive, and eradicating half of a nebula… All this and more in ITZO, an 8-bit bullet hell game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.2%, Space 19.9%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 9.6%, 2D 4.8%
Built natively in Unreal Engine 5, Armeda is a visually stunning, multidimensional sci-fi action experience. Seamlessly warp between breathtaking alien worlds, engage in brutal, fast-paced combat, and wield devastating weaponry to save a fractured universe. Fully VR compatible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.3%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 21.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 19.5%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Jump over a line that goes down with a random speed Drag left button of mouse to Jump hold down the right mouse button to move down When the player touches the line, the screen goes white, and when it becomes completely white, it's game over Survive as long as possible
Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.5%, Arcade 30.9%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.1%, Arcade 26.2%, Action 21.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 13.9%, Space 9.5%, 2D 5.8%
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 42%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 17.1%, Space 10.2%, 2D 7.4%
Discover Odyssey Moon, the charming ARCADE game filled with shooting, upgrades, and adorable characters. Explore the moon in space, enhance your character with unique combinations, and immerse yourself in this cute adventure. Get ready to fall in love!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.6%, Arcade 19.9%, Space 18.1%, Action 10.8%, 2D 5.8%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.3%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 19.4%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
"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 50.2%, Arcade 25%, Action 13.1%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 2%
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.3%, Arcade 26.5%, Action 14.3%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 11.1%, Space 10.4%, 2D 5.8%
The official game of the hugely popular “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” manga comes to Steam as a director’s cut that reflects the passion of the development team! Fly, shoot, and punch... send enemies flying right before your eyes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.1%, Arcade 25.5%, Action 19.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
"Survive the crushing gravity and conquer the void! Alpha Star is a fast-paced 2D space shooter where you must navigate through evolving bullet hells and dynamic black holes. Upgrade your ship, survive 10 intense mission phases, and reach the heart of the Singularity."
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Arcade 21.1%, Space 18.1%, Action 16.2%, 2D 5.9%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 62%, Action 38%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 59%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 10.9%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.2%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 19.5%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 17.5%, Space 11.4%, 2D 7.4%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Arcade 23.7%, Action 18.5%, Space 10.8%, 2D 5.6%
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 18.8%, 2D 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
November 3rd, 1957, Laika was launched into space… never meant to return. But what if that isn't the whole story? What if she was secretly sent to protect Earth from evil space aliens? Blast your way through endless waves of enemies as the best girl to ever go to space!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Space 18.5%, Action 10.1%, 2D 4.4%
XingHaiDeLiuYan is a bullet-screen shooting game that features random enemy ships and bullet-screens, but also has a focus on strengthening the player's game content. Players can acquire three types of aircraft and 18 types of weapons to challenge increasingly powerful enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 60.9%, Space 22.5%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
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 59.1%, Arcade 21%, Action 11.7%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%
In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.2%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 14.6%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
NYAN DESTROYER is a military squad of special purpose, whose main goal is to cleanse the universe of cute creatures. These creatures have already enslaved most of the human population that is why people prefer to play carelessly with them, and not to destroy them... Fight back against them!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.2%, Space 20.4%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 17.2%
Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.3%, Action 24%, Space 17.9%, Arcade 16.8%
Bullet hell, but kill the bullets instead of dodging them ;)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.1%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 14.3%, Space 9%, 2D 5.5%
Echoes of Eternity is a linear action RPG set after civilization’s fall to AI. With bullet-hell elements, you will fight and uncover a human story of loss and resilience—built with AI-assisted art, code, and design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.1%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 20.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 17%, Space 12.1%, 2D 7.2%
Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.
Why similar: Arcade 31.3%, Space 28.1%, Action 25.5%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 3%
Binarystar Infinity is a 1-Bit Shoot ‘Em Up with a challenging experience reminding of the traditional Arcade Shmup classics, that can be experienced alone or with a friend, and with the particularity of being playable in vertical or horizontal scrolling mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.5%, Arcade 20.1%, Space 14.9%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 17%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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Why similar: Bullet Hell 65.6%, Arcade 18.9%, 2D 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%
TryAngle: Shapes Warfare is a fast-paced, addictive shoot 'em up with a twist...You can't shoot! Easy to pick up, hard to put down, dodge, survive, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.1%, Arcade 21.8%, Action 8.9%, 2D 8.7%, Space 7.4%
A true bullet-hell game. Dodge an onslaught of bullets as a variety of ships while surviving until the boss is whittled down enough. Fight the 24 main bosses in a linear order or play special game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.5%, Arcade 22%, Action 10.3%, Space 8.8%, 2D 8.4%
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Arcade 21.8%, Action 16.4%, Space 14.3%, 2D 6.3%
Dodge 'N' Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade styled game in which you have to dodge blocks, collect coins, and grab powerups all while attempting to get the highest score possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.3%, Arcade 29.9%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Arcade 42.9%, Bullet Hell 33.8%, Action 17.5%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 1%
Experience a bullet hell set in a cursed village. Survive waves of enemies using your guns, abilities, and reflexes. Purchase upgrades or take them from your enemies. Survive if you can. Explore if you dare!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.9%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 19.1%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 1%