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Games like Normal SHMUP

  • 16 games
  • Updated May 5, 2026

Players who liked Normal SHMUP also play

The closest matches to Normal SHMUP: Waves, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, Everhood, Darwinia, and DRAINUS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Normal SHMUP.

    • Free
    • 2011
  2. Rank 03

    Why this

    Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Normal SHMUP.

    • $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • 2021
  1. Rank 04

    Darwinia

    Why this: Also Abstract and Shoot 'Em Up, like Normal SHMUP.

    • $11.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • 2005
  2. Rank 05

    DRAINUS

    Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Normal SHMUP.

    • $7.49 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2022
  3. Rank 06

    Earthion

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2025
  4. Rank 08

    Syder Arcade

    • $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2013

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Normal SHMUP

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Waves

    Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 96% of 884 reviews
  2. 2
    Astebreed: Definitive Edition

    Also Shoot 'Em Up and Surreal, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 88% of 549 reviews
  3. 3
    Everhood

    Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 96% of 8,159 reviews
  4. 4
    Darwinia

    Also Abstract and Shoot 'Em Up, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 83% of 584 reviews
  5. 5
    DRAINUS

    Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 96% of 563 reviews
  6. 6
    Earthion

    Genres: Action

    • 97% of 295 reviews
  7. 7
    Picayune Dreams

    Genres: Action

    • 99% of 3,300 reviews
  8. 8
    Syder Arcade

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 85% of 268 reviews
  9. 9
    Beat Hazard

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 95% of 3,477 reviews
  10. 10
    Project X: Light Years

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 95% of 78 reviews
  11. 11
    Nebulock

    Genres: Action

    • 87% of 430 reviews
  12. 12
    Hotline Miami

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 97% of 40,733 reviews
  13. 13
    Ikaruga

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 95% of 1,193 reviews
  14. 14
    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

    Genres: Action

    • 81% of 322 reviews
  15. 15
    Super Time Force Ultra

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 90% of 446 reviews
  16. 16
    Nex Machina

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 91% of 885 reviews
  17. 17
    Space Invaders Extreme

    Genres: Action

    • 83% of 154 reviews
  18. 18
    MirrorMoon EP

    Also Abstract and Surreal, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 63% of 259 reviews
  19. 19
    HYPER DEMON

    Also Psychedelic and Bullet Hell, like Normal SHMUP.

    • 95% of 2,623 reviews
  20. 20
    Assault Android Cactus+

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 95% of 982 reviews
  21. 21
    Elite Dangerous

    Genres: Action, Strategy, Adventure

    • 77% of 52,491 reviews
  22. 22
    The Bug Butcher

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 90% of 333 reviews
  23. 23
    Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 87% of 69 reviews
  24. 24
    Cuphead

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 96% of 62,740 reviews
Normal SHMUP — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2022
  • Developer: HyperBitGore
  • Price: $1.99checked Nov 2
  • 75% of 4 reviews
  • Genres: Action
  • Platforms: Windows

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About Normal SHMUP

The closest matches to Normal SHMUP: Waves, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, Everhood, Darwinia, and DRAINUS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Normal SHMUP is your kind of game, the closest matches are Waves, Astebreed: Definitive Edition and Everhood — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

About Normal SHMUP: Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.

Is Normal SHMUP worth buying?

Too few reviews to call

A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.

  • Only 4 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
  • Price: $1.99 (checked Nov 2).

People who play it also play: Waves, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, Everhood

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Frequently asked about Normal SHMUP

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How much does Normal SHMUP cost?

Normal SHMUP is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Normal SHMUP?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Normal SHMUP are Waves, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, Everhood.

Who developed Normal SHMUP?

Normal SHMUP was developed by HyperBitGore.