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63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Zone of Lacryma is a story driven 2D shooter inspired by the classic shmups but with a couple of twists. Custom built levels, multiple weapons, an upgrade system and a rich story to lead you through the missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zone of Lacryma.

A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Moon.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

游戏类型及难度： 一款中国风东方二次同人stg(弹幕射击)游戏，总体难度低于东方正作。 背景故事： 是幻想乡狂热宗教热潮还没退去吗， 抑或是都市传说还在各处流传呢。 人间之里，正在发生着不为人知的变化。 ——人间之里 这里正举办着热闹的集市，而恶作剧的主谋们正在暗处悄然地注视着人们。 操作方法： 玩家使用键盘的上下左右键控制移动方向 shift键控制高低速,z键射击,x键放符卡(bomb),c键释放天命充能 玩家操纵角色： 令人安心的守护者「金」 不得不加班的玉造巫女 博丽 灵梦 Hakurei Reimu 种族：人类 能力：主要拥有在空中飞翔程度的能力 熟悉的巫女小姐。博丽神社的巫女小姐。 伦纳德般耀眼的进攻者「火」 收集受阻的收集狂 雾雨 魔理沙 Kirisame Maris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏).

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus.

Hypercosmic Rebound (HCR) is a manic arcade-style bullet hell space-shooter set in a flashy cyberpunk world. You play as Plutonia, a spunky runaway girl who needs to blast away hordes of robots and dodge swarms of bullets to escape her city. (This game is currently in a sort of demo phase and only has 1 stage, but I plan to add more soon! Make sure to follow my Itch page if you want to know when … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypercosmic Rebound.

SHMUP SALAD is a 2D shooting action game which runs on Windows, DOS, Amiga, 32X, Saturn, and N64! Shoot your fruits and vegetables with four different weapons that can be swapped at any time: Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Straw. Knife fires rapidly in multiple directions. Fork focuses your firepower straight ahead. Spoon is a slow moving projectile that can mow down small enemies. Straw passes right thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHMUP SALAD.

Omni-directional scrolling twin-stick shooter. The purpose is to control the enemy base by operating a combat helicopter equipped with a Vulcan cannon and lock-on missiles. There is an arcade mode where you clear areas in order from area 1, and a free mode where you can play the cleared areas. There are 7 stages in total. It is recommended to use a controller for operation. Move with the le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GyroGunner.

Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bits That Saved the Galaxy.

About this game: "Rangerdog" is a cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up. Choose one of the three ranger dogs and defeat the boss waiting at the end of 7 different stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rangerdog.

Take control of Dininho's ship and help him cross space, defeating bizarre creatures he has never seen before and all kinds of danger to get to the "brain" of all this disorder, defeat him and prevent the destruction of the earth ! - Upgrade your ship! - Face Bosses! - More than 40 different enemies! - Cartoon and colorful aesthetics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dininho Space Adventure.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Ship Infinity.

The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity calls out for help! Takotan is a retro shoot’em up inspired by 16-bit classics. Save the world from alien invasion by shooting and dodging your way through 8 action-packed levels with sinister bosses! Collect a variety of power-ups including lasers, bowling balls and ninja stars to take down enemies and defend … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Takotan.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

Dodge bullets and click to destroy enemies with your sniper shoot! This is a classic Shoot'em up mixed with Shooter on Rails mechanics! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Ships: Shoot'em Up on Rails.

An adorable retro SHMUP. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrage Fantasia.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shikhondo: Blue Pieta.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot 'em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Asciion.

Ark of Isolation is a point-and-click adventure game with elements of puzzles and shooting. Once humanity's last hope, the space vessel 'PramaArk' now drifts aimlessly, light-years away from Earth. It's up to you to set things right, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the ship. The one left behind, and the one who had to say goodbye... Which one will you relate to more? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Isolation.

8-way water gun blasting horizontal 2D arcade co-op shoot ‘em up, with ducks?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yellow Trouble.

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Gunner: Refueled.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Blastermancer is an absurdly intense platform-arena-shootemup about a cute robot Blastmaxxing his way to victory. As the games difficulty ramps up to ridiculous states, your random incremental upgrades slowly allow you to turn the tide of mayhem in your favour! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blastermancer.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 198 reviews

BIRDCAGE is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot’em up inspired by genre classics, blending gritty pixel art sprites with 2.5D backdrops and a pumping retro soundtrack! Blast through 6 unique stages of bullet hell mayhem, facing off against enemy swarms using multiple shot types and rechargeable specials. Chase high scores by maintaining chains and kill rate. Strategically activate Hyperblade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIRDCAGE.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Dive into interstellar war In Galactic Outlaws, you’re part of an elite squadron tasked with impossible missions: sabotage, high-stakes rescues, and battles against enemy fleets. Choose your ship, customize its loadout, and face dynamic challenges across diverse scenarios—from enemy-infested asteroids to burning space stations. Key Features: Unlock and upgrade a fleet of ships, each wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Outlaws.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface, and machines fight endlessly in the sky above. 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. Key features: 2 playable characters for different pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilac 0.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Rush LS.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Rotschwert is a horizontal bullet-hell set in a faded, unknown world. Descend into a violent dream, Red Blade in hand. With scarlet apparitions at your side - nothing will stop your advance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotschwert.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Burning Skies About the Game Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay! Blast through waves of enemies, improving your jet and equiping it with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Skies Arcade.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

"That game is called Retro Endurance 8bit. It's on Steam... I think you should give it a look. I think it's really neat. It's really neat." - Jeff Gerstmann (former editorial director of Gamespot, co-founder of Giant Bomb) About Retro Endurance 8-bit:Retro Endurance is a really neat one-of-a-kind retro game collection with an exciting and fun shuffler story mode featuring 52 differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Endurance 8bit.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

In Atomanta, you step into the role of Taria Takara, a space pirate on a mission to recover a highly valuable artifact hidden on the planet Azavuraz. Armed with the powerful Atomic Manta warship, Taria finally has a chance to claim the bounty and pay off the debts from her previous handlers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomanta.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Space Dragons is a classic "shoot em up" horizontal shooting game, in which you can choose different ships with unique characteristics and abilities to destroy tons of invading aliens. During the adventure you will run into powerful bosses and explosive enemies. Get upgrades for your ship, weapons and much more to make your way through the meaty and bloody path that awaits you in Space Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dragons.

Cute Shmup video game with some ARPG mechanics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav.

Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action! With the world facing a desperate energy and economic crisis, rogue forces have launched a coordinated assault on a weakened allied order. Unable to respond directly under the fragile political climate, the Joint Security Alliance has turned to a special helicopter squadron known as the Heli-Cats. Their mission is to repel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heli-Cats.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Play as a member of the Order of the Vortex, a Star Knight tasked with defending the human kingdoms from the terrors that lie within the Vortex. This rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up will test your skill as well as your decision making abilities. Unlockable ships and crew members, combined with a variety of ship attachments and powerful relics, allows for tons of unique builds and synergies. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knight: Order of the Vortex.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syder Reloaded.

-------------------------------------- Introduction to the game -------------------------------------- This is a barrage shooting game (SHMUP / STG) that you can easily get started with low technical requirements; All bullets will destroy each other, which means that as long as you press the fire button, you will hardly have to worry about being killed by the enemy; Under this mechanism, you wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Memories - 吸血鬼的回忆.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche is the first taste of an exciting new game franchise. Follow Kebako, a cat-eared intergalactic bounty hunter, as she patrols the galaxies with her faithful companion (Squiddie) in search of ridiculous space criminals. The game combines classic shmup shooting with additional genres like puzzle, sports, arcade, platformer, rhythm, driving, and RPG. Take on the ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche.

Bullet hell meets auto-shooter in this roguelike color-matcher where RGB itself is your weapon! Wield the might of the light spectrum as you alternate between different hues in order to exploit your foes' weaknesses. In a plane of existence beyond our comprehension, the Maiden of Light controls, creates, and regulates the entire visible spectrum as we know it. The diabolical forces of entropy h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromatic::/Resonance.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

98% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Whole Wolfrush.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 10,045 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth of an action RPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Drift.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

PhaigeX is a fast-paced "survivor-style" space shooter that tasks the player to contain a growing incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, use a myriad of upgrades and lay down heavy firepower against the growing menace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Elite Exorcist Miko is a bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring Sakura Miko, the one and only elite shrine maiden of hololive! Evil spirits have possessed your fellow hololive members, causing them to wreak havoc! It's up to you to bring them back to their senses by facing them in direct combat and freeing them from the spirits' influence. Do you have what it takes to challenge and harness the powers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elite Exorcist Miko.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.Story ModeThe Takodachi have gone missing and it is up to Ina and AO-chan to find them! This is a casual mode where players will make their way through three levels unraveling the mystery of the missing Takodachi. This mode has unlimited continues and save… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Retaliate is a retro inspired scrolling shooter with a twist, you start with no ammo! Unlike those in the golden era of space shooters you are not so fortunate as to have infinite ammo. Instead use your shield to both destroy your enemies and absorb their weapons, then use your enemies' weapons to retaliate! Story: Discover who has seized control of all the weapons in the galaxy and bring their re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retaliate.

You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Wing II.

After an exhausting day… You return home with your new shmup in hand. Black out! You wake up in the midst of a space battle! Choose to be one of the four pilots and hold the fate of this world in your hands! Game Features Playable for 1 to 4 players: Invite your friends for an intense cooperative experience! Play Story Mode to experience the game's adventure through dialogue and comic-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Got Isekai'd Into a Shmup.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

99% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Inspired by a certain 1988 cult classic, ASTROLANCER carries the 8-bit mantle into a retro-styled adventure with modern appeal. Alternating between top-down shooting and high-flying shoot 'em up sections, the player will fight to destroy the FORMATROID threat while expanding their arsenal along the way. If you get into a tight spot, use your invincible THRUST ATTACK to break through! ASTROLANCER … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROLANCER.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Udongein X.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

A horizontal scrolling 2D shmup If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VARYZNEX.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 132 reviews

GUNFIELD - A game that combines genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite and bullet heaven. Destroy hordes of alien ships and giant bosses, unlock and upgrade new weapons and abilities. If you liked the game, you can add it to your wishlist on the Steam page The prototype of the game was developed on jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFIELD.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 93 reviews

BroodStar is a classic arcade shoot’em up with heavy roguelike elements. Careful, though... the vastness of space contains many formidable enemies. If you fall along the way, you have to start over — the only thing you’ll bring with you are the upgrade modules you collected in your past runs, in the form of research points that augment your ship. Will they be enough to get you through hordes of un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BroodStar.

#arcade #shmup #shooter #action Hand-drawn bullet-hell!  A frenetic shooter combining the run-and-gun mechanics of Metal Slug with the infinite loops and shmup-ing of Resogun, wrapped up with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZOE Begone!.