Games like Planes, Bullets and Vodka

This is a fast-paced arcade shooter with procedurally generated tunnels and a score multiplier mechanic. It offers quick, replayable action for leaderboard competition.

85% positive from 3,013 · 2016 · 3% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $0.16 (2026-02-11)

CasualActionShoot 'Em Up Retro Bullet Hell Arcade

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Bit Blaster XL

96% positive from 3,032 reviews2016Deck Verified

This is a retro arcade shoot 'em up where players dodge endless waves of enemies while automatically firing. They collect power-ups and earn coins to unlock new ships for high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers praise its balanced challenge and progression, reminiscent of classic arcade shoot 'em ups.

The catchShips only turn left or right, so steering stays clunky and hard to control.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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Sky Force Reloaded

93% positive from 2,718 reviews20172% finish itDeck Verified

This is a modern arcade shoot 'em up with a core loop of blasting enemies, upgrading your plane, and completing missions. It offers intense action with beautiful environments and a deep progression system.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a modern, replayable arcade classic with balanced difficulty, rewarding weapon upgrades after initial grinding.

The catchProgress demands replaying the same stages endlessly to farm currency for upgrades.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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Jamestown

94% positive from 2,362 reviews201119% finish itDeck Verified

A 4-player co-op top-down shooter with a steampunk Mars setting. Its core loop features reviving teammates to ensure collective survival.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, excellent bullet-hell shooter for its art, music, and writing.

The catchOften fails to run on modern systems and has gone years without any fix.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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Sky Force Anniversary

92% positive from 2,155 reviews201516% finish itDeck Verified

This is a scrolling shooter game with a core loop of upgrading your ship and battling enemies. It offers intense arcade action with modern visuals and competitive weekly tournaments.

What players likedPlayers praise this simple, classic shooter for its relaxing, repetitive fun and well-designed difficulty curve across multiple platforms.

The catchProgress is gated behind replaying the same levels for hours to grind upgrades.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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Astebreed: Definitive Edition

88% positive from 1,638 reviews20142% finish itDeck Verified

Astebreed: Definitive Edition is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with a bipedal mech combat core loop, featuring intense, fast-paced action.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a multi-dimensional shmup, praised for its fun gameplay and elegant scoring system.

The catchThe plot plays out in Japanese subtitles mid fight, so reading it means taking hits.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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Waves

95% positive from 1,561 reviews20113% finish itDeck Verified

Twin-stick shooter with combo-based combat and time-slowing mechanics. Fast-paced arena survival against digital threats.

What players likedPlayers praise Waves as an addictive, simple, and fun twin-stick shooter, often comparing it favorably to Crimsonland.

The catchEnemies spawn on top of you, causing unavoidable deaths

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Arcade.

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More about Planes, Bullets and Vodka

What players liked

Players praise this retro arcade-style game for its addictive achievement hunting and high score challenges.

The catch

The whole thing is over in minutes and loops one music track throughout.

Reviews: 85% positive from 3,013
Released: 2016
Finish it: 3% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $0.16 (2026-02-11)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 3,013 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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