60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
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The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
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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.
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%
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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 12.1%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.4%
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Military 12%, Arcade 11.4%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 14.5%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 13.2%
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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.6%
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 12.5%
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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 7.5%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 11%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 14.7%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%
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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14%
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 30.9%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 12.9%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.9%
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.8%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%
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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.3%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 12.4%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 15.9%, Military 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%
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 37.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 11.6%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action 11.9%
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 34.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 7.5%
Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked buzz, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.7%
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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8%
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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%
Plasma Sky is a neon arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Ease in and power up early, you'll need a strong ship as the intensity ramps up. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and race the world in a fresh challenge every week - the same seeded run for every pilot on Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Score Attack 9.7%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%
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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 12.3%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 12.2%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 11.3%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 15.1%
A dark fantasy themed 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8.9%
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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 9%
The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%
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 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%
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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 6.8%
"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 29.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.8%
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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 9.1%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 10%
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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%
Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Action 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 12.6%
