Dodge, shoot, survive: games where you fight through waves of enemies and bullets, from classic space shooters to bullet hell.
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Select up to 5 games you have played and enjoyed. Playalike compares 36 traits such as combat, story and atmosphere and suggests games that hit exactly the same spot, even across genres.
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
A brutally tough boss-rush shooter animated like a 1930s cartoon, where precise dodging, parrying and shooting decide every fight. A swinging big-band jazz score and local co-op round it out.
A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
A brutally tough boss-rush shooter animated like a 1930s cartoon, where precise dodging, parrying and shooting decide every fight. A swinging big-band jazz score and local co-op round it out.
A brutally tough boss-rush shooter animated like a 1930s cartoon, where precise dodging, parrying and shooting decide every fight. A swinging big-band jazz score and local co-op round it out.
A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.
A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.
A classic top-down arcade shooter where you blast alone through swarms of aliens in an infested research base. Light RPG elements like weapon purchases and stat upgrades add some long-term motivation.
2003PCPlayStation5.19 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 4,285 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
A classic top-down arcade shooter where you blast alone through swarms of aliens in an infested research base. Light RPG elements like weapon purchases and stat upgrades add some long-term motivation.
A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.
2017PCPlayStation87 % positive
Very positive, 2,123 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.
A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter with a roster of quirky pilots from different nations whose home countries serve as stages. Fast action, bullet dodging and two-player fun are the focus.
A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter with a roster of quirky pilots from different nations whose home countries serve as stages. Fast action, bullet dodging and two-player fun are the focus.
A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.
A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.
A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.
A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.
Cygni is a twin-stick vertical shoot-em-up with a cinematic flair. You fight through a relentless flood of enemies while bold visuals and loud soundscapes keep the pressure high.
Cygni is a twin-stick vertical shoot-em-up with a cinematic flair. You fight through a relentless flood of enemies while bold visuals and loud soundscapes keep the pressure high.
A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.
A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.
A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.
A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.
A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.
A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.
An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.
An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.
A frantic Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you fly through insect-filled forests, weaving through dense bullet patterns. Precise dodging and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.
2004PlayStationSteam Deck playable−50 %19.50 € 9.75 € 6 days left97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 1,417 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Challenging difficulty
A frantic Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you fly through insect-filled forests, weaving through dense bullet patterns. Precise dodging and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.
A frantic top-down roguelike shooter where Isaac fires tears through randomly generated basements. Hundreds of items stack into wild combinations, making every run different and grotesquely strange.
A frantic top-down roguelike shooter where Isaac fires tears through randomly generated basements. Hundreds of items stack into wild combinations, making every run different and grotesquely strange.
Earthion is an upcoming shoot-'em-up built in the spirit of classic Mega Drive arcade shooters, with physical retro releases planned. You get old-school arcade action with retro charm and a 16:9 version for modern platforms.
2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified17.99 €95 % positive
Very positive, 485 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style
Earthion is an upcoming shoot-'em-up built in the spirit of classic Mega Drive arcade shooters, with physical retro releases planned. You get old-school arcade action with retro charm and a 16:9 version for modern platforms.
A frantic arcade plane shooter from Vlambeer where you mix and match weapons, bodies and engines to take down aircraft and ships. Punchy feel, a stylish sepia look and relentless high-score chasing keep you coming back.
2014PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable9.75 €91 % positive
Very positive, 4,426 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
A frantic arcade plane shooter from Vlambeer where you mix and match weapons, bodies and engines to take down aircraft and ships. Punchy feel, a stylish sepia look and relentless high-score chasing keep you coming back.
Habroxia is an arcade-style scrolling shooter where you fight through fifteen levels of alien incursions, boss battles and rescue missions. Customizing your ship and unlocking endless side modes gives the classic shoot-em-up loop some extra variety.
Habroxia is an arcade-style scrolling shooter where you fight through fifteen levels of alien incursions, boss battles and rescue missions. Customizing your ship and unlocking endless side modes gives the classic shoot-em-up loop some extra variety.
A frantic pixel-art space shmup blending roguelike elements: randomized stages, a large weapon arsenal and punishing boss fights make every run feel different.
2015PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable12.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 619 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A frantic pixel-art space shmup blending roguelike elements: randomized stages, a large weapon arsenal and punishing boss fights make every run feel different.
A fast isometric arcade shooter where you blast through swarms of eldritch horrors with a hefty arsenal. Quick reflexes and constant movement are key, wrapped in a grim dark-fantasy look.
2024PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified14.79 €94 % positive
Very positive, 1,576 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Dark, serious atmosphere
A fast isometric arcade shooter where you blast through swarms of eldritch horrors with a hefty arsenal. Quick reflexes and constant movement are key, wrapped in a grim dark-fantasy look.
A top-down zombie shooter from Housemarque where you fight through hordes using guns, traps and exploding cars. Score multipliers and weapon upgrades drive the arcade-style chase for high scores, including in co-op.
A top-down zombie shooter from Housemarque where you fight through hordes using guns, traps and exploding cars. Score multipliers and weapon upgrades drive the arcade-style chase for high scores, including in co-op.
A frantic twin-stick arena shooter where you play police android Cactus, blasting hordes of malfunctioning robots and chaining combos. Features a bright, stylish look, a roster of androids with distinct weapons, and up to four-player co-op.
2015PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified16.79 €94 % positive
Very positive, 1,958 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A frantic twin-stick arena shooter where you play police android Cactus, blasting hordes of malfunctioning robots and chaining combos. Features a bright, stylish look, a roster of androids with distinct weapons, and up to four-player co-op.
A humorous, extremely bloody run-and-gun platformer in which mobster Vinnie Cannoli blasts his way through World War 2 battlefields. Fast arcade action with over-the-top dark humor, playable in co-op.
2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified12.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 4,952 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Lots of humour
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A humorous, extremely bloody run-and-gun platformer in which mobster Vinnie Cannoli blasts his way through World War 2 battlefields. Fast arcade action with over-the-top dark humor, playable in co-op.
A gorgeous side-scrolling shmup from Grasshopper and Digital Reality where time is your health and a tool you can slow down. It features huge bosses, a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and a surprisingly dark, fragmented story about anthropomorphic animal pilots.
2012PCPlayStationXbox9.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 941 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
A gorgeous side-scrolling shmup from Grasshopper and Digital Reality where time is your health and a tool you can slow down. It features huge bosses, a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and a surprisingly dark, fragmented story about anthropomorphic animal pilots.
A punchy 2D space shooter with physics-driven flight, roguelike structure and a look inspired by 80s mecha anime. Intense dogfights demand quick reflexes and smart resource management.
A punchy 2D space shooter with physics-driven flight, roguelike structure and a look inspired by 80s mecha anime. Intense dogfights demand quick reflexes and smart resource management.
A brutal top-down shooter for the PlayStation featuring six deformed, bizarre characters such as a psychotic clown and a giant baby. You blast through hordes of enemies in grim prison-style missions, solo or with a second player.
A brutal top-down shooter for the PlayStation featuring six deformed, bizarre characters such as a psychotic clown and a giant baby. You blast through hordes of enemies in grim prison-style missions, solo or with a second player.
A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.
A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.
A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.
2012PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable9.75 €91 % positive
Very positive, 968 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.
You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.
You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.
A vertical arcade shoot 'em up with frantic bullet-dodging action, where you upgrade your plane between missions and replay stages to hit every objective and earn all the stars.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified9.75 €93 % positive
Very positive, 2,457 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A vertical arcade shoot 'em up with frantic bullet-dodging action, where you upgrade your plane between missions and replay stages to hit every objective and earn all the stars.
A fast-paced 2D twin-stick shooter with platforming elements where you pilot a spider-tank through hordes of robots. Hacks let you alter enemy behavior, and a tongue-in-cheek tone keeps things light.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable10.75 €84 % positive
Very positive, 999 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast-paced 2D twin-stick shooter with platforming elements where you pilot a spider-tank through hordes of robots. Hacks let you alter enemy behavior, and a tongue-in-cheek tone keeps things light.
A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable7.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 1,194 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.
A modern arcade shooter that revamps the classic Space Invaders formula with bonus stages, combo chains and power-ups. Gameplay and music blend into a flashy, pulsing electronic presentation.
2008PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified−75 %19.50 € 4.87 € 6 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 236 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style
A modern arcade shooter that revamps the classic Space Invaders formula with bonus stages, combo chains and power-ups. Gameplay and music blend into a flashy, pulsing electronic presentation.
A chaotic arcade shoot'em up where a muscle-bound fish with a terrible memory picks new upgrades every 10 seconds. The frantic randomized pace and goofy humor make every run different.
A chaotic arcade shoot'em up where a muscle-bound fish with a terrible memory picks new upgrades every 10 seconds. The frantic randomized pace and goofy humor make every run different.
A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter in the vein of Xevious, where separate weapons for air and ground targets are used against waves of enemies. Short, demanding action with power-ups.
A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter in the vein of Xevious, where separate weapons for air and ground targets are used against waves of enemies. Short, demanding action with power-ups.
A bright, cartoonish vertical shoot 'em up from Konami where you shoot clouds to reveal bells that power up your ship, with two-player co-op. A charming arcade classic built around short, reflex-driven runs.
A bright, cartoonish vertical shoot 'em up from Konami where you shoot clouds to reveal bells that power up your ship, with two-player co-op. A charming arcade classic built around short, reflex-driven runs.
A 2D run-and-gun platformer in the vein of classic Mega Man: as the robot Beck you jump through twelve stages, blast enemies and absorb their powers with a dash attack. It is widely regarded as an uneven execution of its promising concept.
A 2D run-and-gun platformer in the vein of classic Mega Man: as the robot Beck you jump through twelve stages, blast enemies and absorb their powers with a dash attack. It is widely regarded as an uneven execution of its promising concept.
2002PCPlayStationXbox−50 %4.99 € 2.49 € 4 days left91 % positive
A fast, frantic arcade shoot-'em-up with a tongue-in-cheek premise about an overcrowded city invading its neighbour. You pilot a ship through waves of enemies in classic score-chasing style.
2002PCPlayStationXbox−50 %4.99 € 2.49 € 4 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 552 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
A fast, frantic arcade shoot-'em-up with a tongue-in-cheek premise about an overcrowded city invading its neighbour. You pilot a ship through waves of enemies in classic score-chasing style.
BroodStar is an arcade shoot-em-up with roguelike twists, where you fight through swarms of alien creatures gathering upgrades along the way. Each run builds your ship up against towering bosses on the way to destroying the living planet at the heart of the story.
2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable8.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 82 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
BroodStar is an arcade shoot-em-up with roguelike twists, where you fight through swarms of alien creatures gathering upgrades along the way. Each run builds your ship up against towering bosses on the way to destroying the living planet at the heart of the story.
You pilot a nimble fighter through jewel-colored alien worlds, blasting swarms of crystal enemies with dashes and combo chains. Its appeal is the fast, rhythmic shoot-'em-up flow, where precise timing and evasion keep you in control.
You pilot a nimble fighter through jewel-colored alien worlds, blasting swarms of crystal enemies with dashes and combo chains. Its appeal is the fast, rhythmic shoot-'em-up flow, where precise timing and evasion keep you in control.
A fast-paced anime-style mecha shooter that blends on-rails shooting sections with close-range hack-and-slash combat. You pilot a giant war machine in a war against a mechanical alien race.
2013PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified19.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 1,570 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast-paced anime-style mecha shooter that blends on-rails shooting sections with close-range hack-and-slash combat. You pilot a giant war machine in a war against a mechanical alien race.
You play a friendly but deadly mech searching for your missing pilot, tearing through hordes of hostile AI in fast roguelite runs. Between missions you upgrade weapons, plugins and skills, and even customize your look.
2023PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable−90 %9.99 € 0.99 € 12 days left68 % positive
Mixed, 215 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
You play a friendly but deadly mech searching for your missing pilot, tearing through hordes of hostile AI in fast roguelite runs. Between missions you upgrade weapons, plugins and skills, and even customize your look.
A fast twin-stick shooter where you play as a brain piloting robot bodies, constantly scavenging weapons and parts from fallen enemies to craft new builds. Features permadeath and co-op for up to four players.
A fast twin-stick shooter where you play as a brain piloting robot bodies, constantly scavenging weapons and parts from fallen enemies to craft new builds. Features permadeath and co-op for up to four players.
You fight your way through hordes of grotesque flesh beasts in this bullet hell dungeon crawler, switching between a wide arsenal of guns, giant mechs and adorable kittens. Its charm lies in the clash between chaotic carnage and absurd cuteness.
2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch14.99 €65 % positive
Mixed, 82 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
You fight your way through hordes of grotesque flesh beasts in this bullet hell dungeon crawler, switching between a wide arsenal of guns, giant mechs and adorable kittens. Its charm lies in the clash between chaotic carnage and absurd cuteness.
A frantic pixel-art arcade shooter where you fend off wave after wave of alien creatures. Quick reflexes and smart positioning decide whether you survive.
2017PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable7.79 €84 % positive
Very positive, 1,089 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A frantic pixel-art arcade shooter where you fend off wave after wave of alien creatures. Quick reflexes and smart positioning decide whether you survive.
You pilot a space ship through side-scrolling levels packed with chaotic firefights and explosions. The arsenal of wild weapons and gadgets is the main attraction, wrapped in a playful, comedic tone.
2020PCPlayStationNintendo Switch15.79 €90 % positive
Very positive, 1,169 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
You pilot a space ship through side-scrolling levels packed with chaotic firefights and explosions. The arsenal of wild weapons and gadgets is the main attraction, wrapped in a playful, comedic tone.
A survivor-like set in the Deep Rock universe where a lone dwarf auto-shoots through alien swarms while carving through destructible rock for minerals. Synergizing weapon upgrades and persistent unlocks deliver that one-more-run pull.
2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified12.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 36,558 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Action-packed real-time combat
Strong character progression
A survivor-like set in the Deep Rock universe where a lone dwarf auto-shoots through alien swarms while carving through destructible rock for minerals. Synergizing weapon upgrades and persistent unlocks deliver that one-more-run pull.
A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up where you swap between four fighters mid-battle, upgrade your squadron between missions and take down huge alien capital ships in hectic boss fights.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch9.75 €89 % positive
Very positive, 98 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up where you swap between four fighters mid-battle, upgrade your squadron between missions and take down huge alien capital ships in hectic boss fights.
A retro arcade shooter inspired by the 8-bit era, mixing classic blasting with modern upgrades and mechanics. Fast reflexes and pixel visuals take center stage.
2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch84 % positive
Very positive, 64 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
A retro arcade shooter inspired by the 8-bit era, mixing classic blasting with modern upgrades and mechanics. Fast reflexes and pixel visuals take center stage.
2018PCPlayStationNintendo Switch−30 %15.99 € 11.19 € until tomorrow92 % positive
You play as the ominous Black Bird, a calamity born from a girl's death, and fight through fast-paced shooting action in a fantastical world bent on bringing down a kingdom. Expect a dark, stylized take on fantasy with a demanding challenge.
2018PCPlayStationNintendo Switch−30 %15.99 € 11.19 € until tomorrow92 % positive
Very positive, 97 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Distinctive, stylised art style
You play as the ominous Black Bird, a calamity born from a girl's death, and fight through fast-paced shooting action in a fantastical world bent on bringing down a kingdom. Expect a dark, stylized take on fantasy with a demanding challenge.
A cute-yet-brutal top-down roguelike shooter where you play a gun-toting axolotl, blast through animal-themed levels, collect power-ups and raise a squad of baby axolotls.
A cute-yet-brutal top-down roguelike shooter where you play a gun-toting axolotl, blast through animal-themed levels, collect power-ups and raise a squad of baby axolotls.
A fast-paced run'n'gun platformer with roguelike elements, playable solo or with up to four players locally and online. Permanent perks make you stronger after each death, letting you push deeper with every run.
2015PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable−75 %19.99 € 4.99 € 2 days left65 % positive
Mixed, 650 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Co-op or multiplayer
Playing together in co-op
A fast-paced run'n'gun platformer with roguelike elements, playable solo or with up to four players locally and online. Permanent perks make you stronger after each death, letting you push deeper with every run.
You pick either the Grim Reaper or a girl and hunt escaped yokai from limbo to free the souls they have absorbed, then reseal them. It is an intense bullet-hell shooter steeped in Japanese myth and demanding reflexes.
2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch84 % positive
Very positive, 213 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style
You pick either the Grim Reaper or a girl and hunt escaped yokai from limbo to free the souls they have absorbed, then reseal them. It is an intense bullet-hell shooter steeped in Japanese myth and demanding reflexes.
An arcade shooter where you fight to survive as the Blue Rider in a valley flooded with bullets. It nods to classic console heroes and leans on fast reflexes.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch88 % positive
Very positive, 100 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Challenging difficulty
An arcade shooter where you fight to survive as the Blue Rider in a valley flooded with bullets. It nods to classic console heroes and leans on fast reflexes.
A twin-stick shooter in the spirit of classic shoot-'em-ups, featuring many enemy types, weapons and power-ups. Fast arcade space action with a solid challenge.
A twin-stick shooter in the spirit of classic shoot-'em-ups, featuring many enemy types, weapons and power-ups. Fast arcade space action with a solid challenge.
You defend humanity as its last pilot against overwhelming odds in a bullet hell shooter. It blends the strengths of classic danmaku games with an approachable design that welcomes newcomers as well as veterans.
2017PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable9.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 232 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Sci-fi setting
You defend humanity as its last pilot against overwhelming odds in a bullet hell shooter. It blends the strengths of classic danmaku games with an approachable design that welcomes newcomers as well as veterans.
Zotrix brings the classic arcade space shooter into the modern era. You fight off alien attacks and between missions trade resources and upgrade a network of space stations.
2015PCPlayStation60 % positive
Mixed, 198 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Zotrix brings the classic arcade space shooter into the modern era. You fight off alien attacks and between missions trade resources and upgrade a network of space stations.
A frantic arcade shooter roguelike where you run backwards through waves of enemies and bosses while blasting everything in sight. Destructible environments, wacky weapons and co-op with friends make for chaotic fun.
A frantic arcade shooter roguelike where you run backwards through waves of enemies and bosses while blasting everything in sight. Destructible environments, wacky weapons and co-op with friends make for chaotic fun.
A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you fight through randomly generated labyrinths inside a star, weaving through waves of projectiles while collecting weapons and upgrades. Each run feels different thanks to varied item combinations.
2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable11.79 €89 % positive
Very positive, 286 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Runs that play out differently every time
A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you fight through randomly generated labyrinths inside a star, weaving through waves of projectiles while collecting weapons and upgrades. Each run feels different thanks to varied item combinations.
A heavy 2.5D side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot the mecha Therion through grim, metal-soaked sci-fi worlds. Fast, demanding action meets dark aesthetics and a driving metal soundtrack.
2023PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified24.50 €94 % positive
Very positive, 308 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A heavy 2.5D side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot the mecha Therion through grim, metal-soaked sci-fi worlds. Fast, demanding action meets dark aesthetics and a driving metal soundtrack.
