- #1 Crisis Wing
72% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #2 Eigengrau
69% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Difficult 10%, Arcade 8.8%
- #3 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
70% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 6.9%
- #4 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
69% matchVery Positive97% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 7.8%
- #5 Astro Fighters
69% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
- #6 Sky Force Reloaded
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,656 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 8.9%
- #7 Sky Force Anniversary
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,135 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #8 Proto Trigger
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 6.3%
- #9 Metis One
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
Windows
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 10.8%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #10 SynthEscape
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Difficult 10.6%
- #11 Wish Project
69% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #12 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #13 Spinner Invaders
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #14 Arcade Forever
65% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 6.6%
- #15 Space Drift Squad
68% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Difficult 6.7%
- #16 Unexpected Sequence
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Breach Studio
Windows
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #17 Laser Droplets
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 5.4%
- #18 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #19 1x! Space Adventure
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 10.5%
- #20 4D:XD
64% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #21 IDF-ASD
70% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Initial Node
Windows
Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
- #22 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
64% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.3%
- #23 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
63% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8%
- #24 Exo-Calibre
62% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 3.9%
- #25 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Arcade 10.5%
- #26 Asteroidia
61% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%
- #27 SUPER FLAIL
62% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #28 Never Not Shooting
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Difficult 7.6%
- #29 Dental Strike
62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 11.8%, Flight 8.3%
- #30 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
61% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #31 Crucible
61% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 4.4%
- #32 Polygon Attack
61% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 9%
- #33 Phoenix 2
60% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: Firi Games
Windows
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #34 Akka Arrh
60% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #35 Warding Witches
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Local Co-Op 14%, Arcade 13%, Difficult 7.5%
- #36 Dininho Space Adventure
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 10.7%
- #37 Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
61% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 10.2%
- #38 Radiant Silvergun
58% matchVery Positive93% of 212 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Arcade 9.3%
- #39 Space Waves
61% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.2%
- #40 HYPER METEOR
59% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 8.3%
- #41 GunBird
58% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%
- #42 Revolution Ace
62% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 6.9%
- #43 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
60% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #44 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
59% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 10.7%
- #45 Zannon
60% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 4.1%
- #46 Bullet Hell Monday
58% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #47 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
58% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Moebius One Games
Windows · Linux
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
- #48 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
59% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.1%
- #49 The Bug Butcher
59% matchVery Positive90% of 1,200 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 11%, Difficult 8.4%
- #50 Gunvein
57% matchVery Positive97% of 211 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 5.2%
- #51 TCSTRIKERS2
60% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Score Attack 5%
- #52 Always Surrender
58% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #53 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
60% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.2%
- #54 INSPACE 2980
61% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Difficult 8.2%, Flight 7.8%
- #55 Battle AirForce
57% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.3%
- #56 Orchid Glitter
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Score Attack 5.8%
- #57 Two by One
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Javier Ortega
Windows
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Difficult 11.9%
- #58 tz mini stg collection
57% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 11.3%
- #59 Undercroft Warriors
57% matchMostly Positive79% of 448 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%