Games like Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
by Scott Host
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.
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-60%$1.99Furious Angels
Feb 27 · MorfeoDev
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Flight
Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDestructionTop-Down ShooterScore AttackRetroFlightArcadeTanksMechs👍 345
$2.99Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)
May 5 · Cygnus Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!
ActionShoot 'Em UpClassic2DOld School1990'sBullet HellPixel GraphicsTop-Down Shooter👍 190
$0.99Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Difficult
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!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcade2DControllerActionCasualMinimalist👍 5,495
$14.99Jet Lancer
May 12 · Code Wakers
Both: Flight · Pixel Graphics · Shoot 'Em Up
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
ActionIndieFlightPixel GraphicsShoot 'Em Up2DBullet HellGreat SoundtrackFast-PacedDifficult👍 1,162
$4.99Super Star Path
Jun 22 · DYA Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Difficult
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Shoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterBullet HellMatch 3DifficultArcadeShooterExperimental2DTop-Down👍 340
$0.99Phoenix Force
Nov 13 · Awoker Games
Both: Bullet Hell · Difficult · Shoot 'Em Up
Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.
Bullet HellDifficultFantasyClass-BasedTop-Down ShooterShoot 'Em UpArcadeShooterActionTop-Down👍 659
$9.99Sky Force Reloaded
Nov 29 · Infinite Dreams
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Top-Down
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.
Shoot 'Em UpArcadeBullet HellTop-Down ShooterLocal Co-OpTop-DownActionIndieLocal MultiplayerController👍 2,689
$4.99Revolution Ace
Mar 19 · Laser Guided Games, LLC
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Top-Down
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.
Shoot 'Em UpActionIndieBullet HellShooterLocal Co-OpArcadeMultiplayerTop-DownSingleplayer👍 1,476
$9.99Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
Dec 10 · Dotemu
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Flight
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.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetroShooter1990'sBullet HellFlightFast-PacedDifficult👍 259
Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION
Jun 6 · YOTSUBANE, Adventure Planning Service
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Difficult
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. From Japanese indie developer Yotsubane, this retro top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpIndieActionArcadeShooterDifficultGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op2D👍 1,132
$9.99Titan Attacks!
Feb 3 · Puppygames
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Difficult
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Arena ShooterSide ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterDrivingDifficultShooterArcade👍 654
-80%$1.99REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
Oct 24 · Cross Eaglet
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Difficult
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieShooterArcadeSide Scroller2.5DDifficultSingleplayer👍 294
$9.99LUFTRAUSERS
Mar 18 · Vlambeer
Both: Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics · Shoot 'Em Up
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.
IndieBullet HellArcadeActionPixel Graphics2DShoot 'Em UpGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerRetro👍 3,399
$7.99Jets'n'Guns Gold
Feb 5 · Rake in Grass
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Difficult
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Shoot 'Em UpGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerActionIndieBullet HellDifficult2DArcadeOld School👍 1,246
$9.99Sky Force Anniversary
Apr 29 · Infinite Dreams
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
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.
Shoot 'Em UpActionBullet HellArcadeIndieTop-Down ShooterRetroLocal Co-OpShooterReplay Value👍 2,091
$9.99Hyperspace Dogfights
May 14 · Sleeper Games
Both: Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
RogueliteLootBullet HellSci-fiColorfulPixel GraphicsDifficultFast-PacedRoguelikeShoot 'Em Up👍 116
$4.99Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Dec 13 · NukGames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
CasualActionShoot 'Em UpRetroBullet HellArcadeShooter2DSingleplayerPixel Graphics👍 2,842
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerArcadeShooter2D PlatformerIndie👍 128
$6.99Insect Swarm
Sep 11 · Parallel Portal
Both: Top-Down · Shoot 'Em Up · Mechs
The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!
ShooterTop-DownShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterMechsHack and SlashRPGBeat 'em upExploration👍 2,491
-50%$2.99Shoot 1UP DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpBullet HellShooterArcadeScore Attack2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsSci-fi👍 124
Raiden IV: OverKill
Sep 2 · Moss Co., Ltd.
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
The series that changed the history of arcade shoot’em ups is back with the crazed action of Overkill mode! Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of Master Ace!
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeBullet Hell2DGreat SoundtrackShooterSingleplayerSci-fi👍 441
$15.99Jets'n'Guns 2
Jul 24 · Rake in Grass
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerBullet Hell2DColorfulViolentWar👍 1,165
$1.99Star Saviors
May 6 · Sharpened Edge Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieSpaceGreat SoundtrackArcade2DStrategySingleplayer👍 1,535
-85%$2.99Ginga Force
Sep 24 · Qute
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeAnimeGreat SoundtrackBullet Hell👍 227
$12.99Hexapoda
May 18 · TOMAGameStudio
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellArcade2DActionTop-Down ShooterShooter4 Player LocalPixel GraphicsStylized
$9.99Yars: Recharged
Aug 23 · Adamvision Studios, SneakyBox
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Top-Down
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeTop-DownActionControllerLinear
$29.99Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
Oct 10 · MOSS Co., Ltd.
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
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.
Shoot 'Em UpActionArcadeShooterBullet HellGreat SoundtrackSci-fiLocal Co-OpSingleplayer👍 266
$9.99Space Dragons
Aug 2 · TEAM Black Hat Robot
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
ActionShoot 'Em UpBullet HellPixel GraphicsArcadeShooterSide ScrollerAliens2DAnime
$9.99Uragun
Mar 30 · Kool2Play
Both: Difficult · Bullet Hell · Mechs
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
SingleplayerAction RoguelikeDifficultBullet HellArena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterMechsRogueliteProcedural GenerationShooter👍 213
$7.99A Million Conquests
Jan 19 · Rainbirth SL
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Pixel Graphics
Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets.
Early AccessBullet HellActionShoot 'Em UpPixel Graphics2DShooterSci-fiAdventureAliens
$7.99Broken Sky
May 12 · Addictive 247 Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Broken Sky is a fast paced dogfighting shooter featuring unlockable planes, explosive weapons, special abilities and Shoot 'em up madness. Responsive controls combined with super fast air combat will have you coming back for more in your bullet hell quest to defeat the alien takeover.
Shoot 'Em UpShooterBullet HellPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerFlightPost-apocalyptic2DSteampunkDystopian
$7.99Swarm Grinder
Apr 22 · Last Bite Games
Both: Bullet Hell · Mechs · Pixel Graphics
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
RoguelikeRogueliteAction RoguelikeBullet HellMechsProcedural Generation2DPixel GraphicsControllerAction RPG👍 1,164



