- #1 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Indie 7.1%, Arcade 5.8%
- #2 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
- #3 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2019
Dev: DRM GMZ
Windows
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Action 11.6%, Soundtrack 10.1% ★, Indie 8.7%
- #4 LUFTRAUSERS
95% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Arcade 10%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #5 Steel Empire
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: mebius.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Action 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Retro 9.7%, 2D 4.5%
- #6 ZeroRanger
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Action 6.7%, Indie 5.9%, Retro 5.5%
- #7 ALLTYNEX Second
94% matchVery Positive85% of 160 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.4%, Action 15%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Indie 10.6%, Shooter 4.9%
- #8 ESCHATOS
92% matchVery Positive97% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 5.7%
- #9 Bullshot
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 282 reviews2016
Dev: GATO STUDIO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help Frank F. Franky fight the evil cardesians, zombies & robots while setting your arrested friends free. Bullshot is a run 'n gun game that tries to recover the essence of the 90s classics, such as Abuse, Contra or the Metal Slug sagas.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Retro 10.8%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #10 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
91% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action 12.7%, Indie 9.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #11 Shoot 1UP DX
90% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Soundtrack 12.6% ★, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 6.7%
- #12 Space Moth DX
89% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Indie 9.4%, Arcade 8%
- #13 Schildmaid MX
86% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 7.4%
- #14 Defendoooooor!!
89% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.
Why similar: Action 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Indie 15.5%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.8%
- #15 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
87% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.2%, Retro 9.8%, Action 9.2%, Indie 6.9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #16 Railgunners
84% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Action 10.8%, Retro 9.2%, Indie 7.7%, Arcade 7.5%
- #17 Super Hydorah
86% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Retro 9.2%, Action 9.1%, Arcade 8.3%
- #18 KAMUI
85% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 13.2%, Indie 9.9%, Shooter 4.6%
- #19 Alien Death Mob
82% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 7.1%
- #20 Straimium Immortaly
83% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #21 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
82% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 7.6%
- #22 Pewt 'em Up!
79% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.1%
- #23 Chicken Invaders 1
77% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 5.8%
- #24 Solar Shifter EX
84% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.9%, Action 18.1%, Indie 13%
- #25 Aster
81% matchMixed66% of 283 reviews2020
Dev: KSPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 54 min≥1hr: 16%
Aster is a classic arcade style shooter, with fast action, aliens, (and sex). Earth is fighting a losing battle against aliens from another galaxy, and things are looking bleak. In a desperate gambit, Earth's military calls upon a hired gun to turn the tide.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Indie 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #26 Kromaia
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.4%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Indie 9.3%, Shooter 5.1%
- #27 Dark Old Sun
80% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 28.5%, Soundtrack 14.8% ★, Shooter 6.9%, Indie 4.6%
- #28 GUNFIELD
73% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: Shiv
Windows
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Retro 9.7%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #29 Star Saviors
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.8%, Arcade 4%
- #30 Rogue Invader
77% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Action 18%, Shooter 17.2%, Retro 16.3%, Stylized 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%
- #31 Amaranthine
78% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Roman Kozhukhov
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 15%, Indie 9.2%
- #32 Jets'n'Guns 2
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.7%, Action 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Indie 8.6%, War 4.8%
- #33 Syder Arcade
78% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 8%, Indie 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #34 Space Gray X
73% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Space Gray X is a side-scrolling bullet-hell action game where you battle alien invaders, starting from Earth and advancing into space, unlocking advanced aircraft to aid your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7.3%, Survival 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 Galaxy Highways
71% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Shooter 22%, Retro 21.8%, Action 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, 2D 10.1%
- #36 Xenoraid: The First Space War
75% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%, War 8.2%
- #37 Space Invaders Extreme
74% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 8.5%, Retro 7.3%
- #38 Galactic Battles
76% matchMostly Negative37% of 125 reviews2018
Dev: IndieLipPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.
Why similar: Action 47.5%, Indie 32.4%, Retro 20.1%
- #39 Beat Da Beat
73% matchVery Positive93% of 484 reviews2016
Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!
Why similar: Indie 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Arcade 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
- #40 DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space!
67% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: DOSMan Games
Windows
Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Retro 7%
- #41 Destructivator 2
71% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 14.5%, Retro 14.1%, Shooter 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #42 Gunslugs
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10%, War 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%
- #43 Rigid Force Alpha
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 8.9%
- #44 DRAINUS
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.9%, Action 13%, Shooter 9%, Indie 7.8%, 2D 3.4%
- #45 Exophobia
65% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Zarc AttackPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Retro 17.7%, Stylized 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%
- #46 AWA
72% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.7%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%, Indie 7.4%
- #47 Sky Force Anniversary
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 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 59.8%, Action 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Retro 7.1%, Indie 4.8%
- #48 One Gun: Cat
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Erow.Dev
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Protect the world of One Gun from evil invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 14.2%, Survival 8.5%, Shooter 7.6%
- #49 PAWARUMI
70% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Manufacture 43
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
- #50 Super Destronaut DX
70% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.
Why similar: Action 61.4%, Indie 38.6%
- #51 SAMOLIOTIK
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,932 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 16.9%, Indie 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 3%
- #52 Subdivision Infinity DX
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Indie 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%
- #53 Beach Invasion 1915-Gallipoli
62% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Defend the shores of Gallipoli against landing forces in this WWI FPS game, as the enemy attacks you with troops, armored cars, planes, battleships and more! Use the iconic WWI weapons, prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses!
Why similar: World War I 39.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Wargame 11.6%, Arcade 6.1%, Shooter 6.1%
- #54 Viscerafest
61% matchVery Positive85% of 687 reviews2025
Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.
Why similar: Retro 20.4%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 16%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%
- #55 Captain Starshot
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Double Door Games
Windows
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.8%, Funny 7.7%
- #56 X-17
68% matchMixed50% of 129 reviews2021
Dev: Panzer GamingPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
FPS/3rd Person Genre Shooter. Fight your way through an Alien Invasion not only on earth but on other planets.
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Indie 25.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #57 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
63% matchVery Positive88% of 428 reviews2023
Dev: Refinery Games
Windows
Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Survival 23.9%, Action 19.9%, Strategy 15.6%, Stylized 12.4%, Retro 12.4%
- #58 Distant Space
66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Indie 6.8%, Retro 6.7%