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Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.

Featuring gameplay inspired by the "Vampire Survivors" genre, these projects typically involve controlling a character who automatically attacks while facing waves of enemies. Players focus on movement, survival, and strategic ability upgrades as they progress through increasingly difficult encounters.