- #1 Return Ace
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #2 Golgalian
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #3 The Battle of Aurinoxia
70% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #4 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 7.5%
- #5 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 9.3%, Space 8.2%
- #6 Star Jet Alpha
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10%, Space 9.5%
- #7 Asteroidia
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, PvE 12.6%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.2%
- #8 Vectoraid
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, PvE 11.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #9 SOLSTORM
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jerry Zhu
Windows · Linux
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%, PvE 7.7%
- #10 The Rush
66% 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Linear 7.9%
- #11 Feeble Light
66% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #12 BLASTER MAYHEM
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #13 Astar Solis
66% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 7.2%
- #14 Lilac 0
64% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #15 Karous
63% 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 34%, Bullet Hell 29%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.8%, 2D 5.1%
- #16 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, PvE 13.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #17 WOLFLAME
66% matchVery Positive85% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #18 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #19 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: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #20 Battle AirForce
63% 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 27.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #21 Nevultra
64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 5.4%
- #22 River Rush
64% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: 2nd Best Games
Windows
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8%
- #23 < STRECT >
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%, PvE 9.5%
- #24 Gunvein
62% 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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 5%
- #25 Z-Warp
63% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Space 5.9%
- #26 Chromacell
62% 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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 8.1%
- #27 ASSAULT SHELL
64% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8%
- #28 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
62% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Linear 5.3%
- #29 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 7%
- #30 BANAN'EM UP!
62% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #31 Umbra Galaxy
63% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, PvE 12.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.9%
- #32 Fiery Rivaz
62% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 8.9%, Space 7.1%
- #33 Laser Droplets
64% 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: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #34 Orbital Siege
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 6.5%
- #35 Distant Space
62% matchVery Positive86% of 2,965 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 10.5%, 1980s 7.6%
- #36 Psyvariar 3
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%, PvE 7.6%
- #37 Viral Reload EX
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 7.7%
- #38 STARR RINGER
62% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Sci-fi 8%
- #39 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
61% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 7.9%
- #40 Unknown Hero
61% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Linear 8.2%
- #41 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
60% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%
- #42 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
61% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action 7.8%
- #43 Arrow Hell
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Afzal Ansari
Windows
Slash. Dodge. Shoot. Survive. A fast-paced arcade shooter packed with relentless enemy waves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #44 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.8%
- #45 Exorush
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #46 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
60% 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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #47 Space & Pixels
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15%, Top-Down 9.7%, Action 8%
- #48 1x! Space Adventure
62% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #49 Asteroid 69
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Linear 8.2%
- #50 Lobstar: Arcade Version
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down 8.4%, Shooter 6.3%
- #51 Nova Strike
60% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #52 Escape 2 Space
60% 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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 7.4%
- #53 Colorfire Redux
58% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: AntikoreDev
Windows
Well, the physpace is being destroyed, glitching by numerous hordes of malicious duplicating codes from the bitspace. People are panicking, we must send our final attempt to fix the issue, you must be trained to fix the bitspace and survive in it during the process, in its current, decaying status.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, PvE 16.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #54 Andro Dunos II
59% matchVery Positive93% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Linear 6.6%
- #55 Stranded in the Abyss
60% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: studio cyber turtle
Windows
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 7%, Sci-fi 5%
- #56 misaligned
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 6.5%
- #57 Astro Fighters
58% 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #58 Draco Space X
62% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.6%, PvE 8.8%
- #59 Magical Blaster
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #60 Empyreus
57% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5%