Games like Space Codex
by takk
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
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$4.99Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Dec 13 · NukGames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · Bullet Hell
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 · Retro
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
-50%$4.99Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
Jan 23 · Synset
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Retro
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieRetroArcadePixel GraphicsDifficult2DGreat Soundtrack👍 412
$4.99Super Star Path
Jun 22 · DYA Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Arcade
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
$0.99Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
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
-60%$1.99Furious Angels
Feb 27 · MorfeoDev
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Retro
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
$4.99Neptunia Shooter
May 21 · Idea Factory International
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Retro
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Bullet HellActionShoot 'Em UpAnimePixel GraphicsCuteRetroFemale Protagonist2DArcade👍 580
$3.99Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Jun 18 · Bizarre Creations
Both: Arcade · Retro · Bullet Hell
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
ArcadeTwin Stick ShooterCasualRetroBullet HellSingleplayer2DShoot 'Em UpShooterIndie👍 1,017
-50%$2.99Shoot 1UP DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Arcade
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
-85%$2.99Ginga Force
Sep 24 · Qute
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · 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
$4.99Heavy Weapon Deluxe
Aug 30 · PopCap Games, Inc.
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!
CasualArcadeActionShoot 'Em UpBullet HellSingleplayer2DSide Scroller👍 425
$1.99Star Saviors
May 6 · Sharpened Edge Studios
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Arcade
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
$4.99Revolution Ace
Mar 19 · Laser Guided Games, LLC
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Arcade
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
$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 · Arcade · 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
$0.99Distant Space 2
Nov 2 · PixelMouse
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
ActionIndieAdventureCasualArcadeShoot 'Em UpBullet HellRetroShooterSports👍 315
-50%$1.49STELLATUM
Sep 15 · Satur Entertainment
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Arcade
Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellCasualSpaceRobotsPvPReal-TimeCharacter CustomizationShooterArcade👍 142

