Games Like Super Bit Blaster XL

Super Bit Blaster XL

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

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Danmaku Unlimited 3

87% 👍 OF 247
About This Game

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

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Bit Blaster XL

96% 👍 OF 6.2K
About This Game

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!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …run out of ammo mid-fight, then have to hunt green drops from destroyed enemies just to shoot again.
  • …grab weapons like heat-seekers, lasers, spread shots, shields, flamethrowers, and a lightsaber-like beam that extends from your ship.
  • …unlock new ships with banked coins, and have each ship change your stats, loadout, and even its own soundtrack.
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Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo

85% 👍 OF 620
About This Game

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.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Choose 17 Starfighters
  • …Dodge Bullet Waves
  • …Slow Time Midfight
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Mushihimesama

97% 👍 OF 1.6K
About This Game

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Ride a Golden Beetle
  • …Dodge Koju Bullet Storms
  • …Switch Shot Types
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Ikaruga

95% 👍 OF 2.4K
About This Game

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Absorb Matching Bullets
  • …Switch Ship Polarity
  • …Charge Homing Lasers
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Gundemonium Recollection

91% 👍 OF 160
About This Game

First of the three titles in the Gundemonium Collection, this pixel-style side-scroller brings the intensity of the 'bullet hell' shooter genre to Steam. Choose one of two playable characters, including an unlockable third character! Modify character weaponry to your liking!

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Space Invaders Extreme

87% 👍 OF 275
About This Game

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

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Jamestown

94% 👍 OF 2.4K
About This Game

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …fight a 17th-century colonial war on Mars against Spanish forces and native Martians.
  • …keep that powered-up shield going by collecting more gold, then let it expire for a huge score payout or cancel it for a brief invincibility burst.
  • …revive the whole team in local co-op as long as one player stays alive long enough to bring everyone back.