- #1 Return of the USSR
77% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: RBPub: Gulder Games
Windows
Help revive the Soviet Union!
Why similar: Politics 34.6% ★, Memes 30.1%, Satire 20.5% ★, Comedy 7.6%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #2 Alex Jones: NWO Wars
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,817 reviews2024
Dev: NWO Wars Team
Windows
Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! A classic arcade shooter in which you play as Alex Jones and save the world from the evil globalist plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! Stay tuned for future bonus levels and characters...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Memes 15.1%, Politics 14.8% ★, Side Scroller 14.2%, Satire 9.6% ★
- #3 Meme Christmas
74% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Lohsoft
Windows
An incredible New Year's roguelike in the genre of Survival! Immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere and hold out as long as possible from the hordes of Memes and defeat all the Bosses...
Why similar: Memes 31.4%, Comedy 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Roguelike 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #4 Super Intergalactic Gang
75% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Martin Cerdeira
Windows
Super Intergalactic Gang is a classic arcade shoot-em-up with a new twist. Slow time to dodge waves of bullets, charge up shots into super attacks, and even punch your enemies to death! The game is a fresh new take on a genre that is an oldie but a goodie.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Psychedelic 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Roguelike 12.1%, Bullet Hell 12%
- #5 Crazy Voyage
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Imperiarte Games
Windows
Enter this journey and help your pilot to destroy all kinds of opponents that will stand in his way in 6 different worlds. A vertical shooting game with the aim of destroying obstacles and reaching the defined distance to detonate the boss of each level. Travel in this universe of oddities!!!
Why similar: Memes 19.3%, Psychedelic 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 8.2%
- #6 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
74% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Ultimate Walrus
Windows
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Surreal 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #7 Sisyphus Paradox
70% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Roguelike 16.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #8 Doot-Type
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SolidFrogLLC
Windows
2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Memes 16.5%, Shooter 9.9%
- #9 Impeachment Survivors
69% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Robo-Human Studios
Windows
Survive the Impeachment! Impeachment Survivors is a political parody action roguelike with many waves of enemies, upgrades, and comedy. Be hypocrite, be corrupt, be a politician!
Why similar: Politics 30.8% ★, Memes 23.9%, Satire 16.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Comedy 7.9%
- #10 Bad Chicken
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Comedy 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #11 R-Type Final 2
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 8.8%
- #12 Escape 2 Space
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 9.1%
- #13 The Rush
68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
- #14 Chromacell
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 7.9%
- #15 Herodes
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 11%
- #16 Flappy Shooter
69% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Vadd Games, Cow GamePub: Cow Game
Windows
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelike 12%, Surreal 10.4%
- #17 Someone Cloned The President
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Julian Henley
Windows
The President has been cloned (along with some other world leaders)! The clones are running amok and threatening to prevent the President getting to his golf game with Vlad. They must be stopped before they can wall-in the President and escape in his helicopter!
Why similar: Politics 31.4% ★, Satire 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 8.2%, Memes 7.3%
- #18 Brocat: the B Game
69% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Fresh Red Minsche Experimental
Windows
Experimental side-scroller with nostalgic memes. Dynamic strong B game, with Brocat as the main character and bugs that were carefully preserved by Developer.
Why similar: Memes 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action 7.9%
- #19 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
66% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
Windows
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Politics 22.6% ★, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 9%
- #20 Bionic Crusade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Satire 20.4% ★, Memes 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #21 Rainbows, toilets & unicorns!
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Rainbows, Toilets and Unicorns is a fast-paced shoot 'em up / bullet hell where the only option to avoid pooping yourself is to face your greatest fears in a fight to the last splash.
Why similar: Satire 28.6% ★, Psychedelic 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action 9.9%
- #22 Attack of the Karens
66% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Primitive
Windows
Attack of the Karens is a roguelite bullet hell shoot 'em up that focuses on difficult multi-phased boss fights, all against the backdrop of the "Karen" meme. Piloting the Manager X-15, embark on a mission to rid the world of evil cyborg Karens and save your city from entitlement forever!
Why similar: Memes 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #23 STURMWIND EX
68% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #24 Apidya' Special
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team ApidyaPub: ININ
Windows
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Surreal 10.4%
- #25 Celestia
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 7.7%
- #26 Kaiju Kite Attack
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: PWCA
Windows
OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Psychedelic 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8.8%
- #27 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ocasocreations
Windows
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 9.2%
- #28 TENGAI
63% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.4%
- #29 tz mini stg collection
63% 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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%
- #30 Neckbeards: Silly Squadron
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows
Silly Squadron is a retro-futuristic take on Space Invaders, the arcade classic from 1978. It has all the Soiree ingredients you're craving for: fast action, addictive gameplay, strange boss fights (including a mighty middle-aged man) and a seriously sumptuous soundtrack.
Why similar: Memes 26.3%, Psychedelic 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #31 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
65% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Psychedelic 26.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7%
- #32 Tri-Star
65% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Space 10.3%
- #33 Cosmic Destroyer
65% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #34 Desktop Agents - Cov1d-999
65% matchPositive94% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Consider wearing a mask to play. A virtual alien virus COV1D-999 uses dramatic scenes from movies and series in order to conquer your PC. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! Wash your hands after playing.
Why similar: Memes 41.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Comedy 18%, Action 3.7%, Shooter 3.3%
- #35 Absolute Blue
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
Windows
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Psychedelic 15.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #36 Karous
62% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, 2D 6%
- #37 Breakout Epilepsia
62% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Psychedelic 14%, Shooter 10.1%, Funny 8.1%
- #38 Sine Mora
65% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 5.7%
- #39 Return Home
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Verran
Windows
Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.
Why similar: Psychedelic 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #40 Escape Space
63% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Space 13.2%, Shooter 9.8%
- #41 Giant Enemy Robot Crabs
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raging Slime
Windows
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Space 17%, Roguelike 16.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #42 Calm Down, Stalin
64% matchVery Positive91% of 1,131 reviews2016
Dev: Cartboard Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Calm Down, Stalin is a game where you directly control your hands to threaten your enemies with nuclear weapons by moving your finger closer to The Button while signing important state papers, answering phone, dealing with your subordinates and fighting the stress of your job by smoking your pipe!
Why similar: Memes 40.9%, Politics 38.4% ★, Comedy 10.7%, Funny 10.1%
- #43 AstroRage2049
61% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Psychedelic 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #44 Astro Attack
62% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #45 GOOOOOOAL!
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,652 reviews2024
Dev: Lohsoft
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Have you ever tried playing cards with a bear? But bears don't know how to play cards... That in this incredible game you will feel yourself in the role of a bear who is trying to play cards, but he does not succeed. All he can do is smash everything around and scream GOOOOOL!
Why similar: Satire 30.3% ★, Memes 29.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Comedy 11.1%, Funny 8.1%
- #46 Polandball: Can into Space!
63% matchVery Positive94% of 508 reviews2016
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Crazy fun rocket simulator game with countryballs theme. Can Polandball into Space? Try to find out!
Why similar: Memes 50.7%, Politics 22.3% ★, Space 7.5%, Comedy 5.8%, RPG 5.7%
- #47 Power-Up
65% matchMixed58% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%
- #48 Syder Arcade
63% 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 40.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #49 PyroKite
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Zamudio One
Windows
Devour the swarm. In this vivid arcade torch 'em up, you play as a dragon growing its tail to expand its firepower. Dodge bullet-hell patterns, wield elemental magic, and slay massive mythic bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Psychedelic 16.4%, Surreal 8.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #50 Creepy Road
63% matchMixed69% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Groovy Milk
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Comedy 15.5%, Action 6.6%
- #51 Bloody and cruel story of toys
64% matchMostly Negative21% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: WTFOMGames
Windows
A game about bloody and cruel story of toys.
Why similar: Satire 26.7% ★, Psychedelic 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Comedy 9.4%, Shooter 7.9%
- #52 Dizzys
62% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Cryptie!!
Windows
A surreal bullet hell shmup about a face fighting a wheel! Dodge bullets and shoot down an onslaught of 6 difficult hand-animated bosses with carefully curated bullet patterns. battle to hectic music and aim to get hit as little as you can manage in...DIZZYS!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Psychedelic 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Surreal 15%, Shooter 9.5%
- #53 Arthas - The Game
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 599 reviews2023
Dev: stre1itzia
Windows
A great game about a Great man!
Why similar: Satire 37% ★, Memes 34.7%, Psychedelic 10.3%, Comedy 8.1%, Funny 7.1%
- #54 420BLAZEIT 2: GAME OF THE YEAR -=Dank Dreams and Goated Memes=- [#wow/11 Like and Subscribe] Poggerz Edition
58% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,565 reviews2024
Dev: Normal Wholesome Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 87.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Prepare yourself for the long awaited sequel. You will 360. You will noscope. You will see some weird af s*** on your quest to destroy the Illuminati and rescue the memes. Are you ready for 420BLAZEIT 2????!!1
Why similar: Satire 23.9% ★, Memes 21%, Psychedelic 19.1%, Surreal 11.5%, Comedy 9.1%
- #55 The X-Type
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 7.7%
- #56 Syder Reloaded
60% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 10.1%
- #57 Evelone Wrath
61% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: EveloneWrathGames
Windows
You are Evelone192, the founder of the Freak Squad. Your friends are captured and held hostage by your sworn enemies - members of an "Anti-Freak Squad". Can you save Buster and Lixxx?
Why similar: Satire 36.3% ★, Memes 32.5%, Psychedelic 12.8%, Comedy 8.5%, Funny 7.2%
- #58 Shooting Stars!
62% matchVery Positive81% of 964 reviews2016
Dev: BloodironyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This game is the answer to one of the most important questions in life: “I can haz lazer kitty?“ Yes you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Memes 29.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Space 8.5%, Action 6.9%
- #59 Brainrot Survivors
59% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Ribba Games
Windows
Fight your way through the endless waves of newer-gen memes by using older memes as your weapons. How long can you keep defeating them until your own brain turns to mush?
Why similar: Memes 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Comedy 6.1%
- #60 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 6.1%