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Games Like Super XYX

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade.

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Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 120 reviews
Released: 2020-08-10
Developer: Team Grybanser Fox
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,050 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 37%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8%

  2. #2 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Indie 9.1%

  3. #3 Mushihimesama
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,522 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 38.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.7%

  4. #4 Ikaruga
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.9%, Retro 1.4%

  5. #5 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    91% 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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Retro 13.8%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%

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    91% 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 50.6%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Indie 7.7%

  7. #7 ZeroRanger
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,121 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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 9.8%, Retro 9.5%, Indie 8.2%

  8. #8 Deathsmiles
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 608 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.3%, Indie 4.2%

  9. #9 RefRain - prism memories -
    90% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Action 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Indie 17.3%

  10. #10 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.7%, Arcade 6.4%

  11. #11 BLUE REVOLVER
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 855 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7%

  12. #12 XIIZEAL
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Action 29.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 11.5%

  13. #13 Sky Force Anniversary
    86% 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.

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  14. #14 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 217 reviews2016
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.

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  15. #15 Hangeki
    86% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
    Dev: Pentavera
    Windows

    Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.

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  16. #16 Ghost Blade HD
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    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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  19. #19 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    84% matchMixed56% of 526 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

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  20. #20 KAMUI
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 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 46.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.9%

  21. #21 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    83% 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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Action 12.7%, Indie 8.8%, Retro 8.8%

  22. #22 Devil Engine
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2019
    Dev: Protoculture GamesPub: Poppy Works
    Windows

    A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 13.2%

  23. #23 Super Hydorah
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Retro 16.2%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Indie 10%

  24. #24 Ellipsis
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Retro 16.4%, Indie 14%

  25. #25 DRAINUS
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,098 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Action 20.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Indie 11.9%

  26. #26 WOLFLAME
    79% 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 38%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 11.8%, Retro 9.5%

  27. #27 Castle of Shikigami
    80% matchMixed61% of 119 reviews2017
    Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Action 30%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 9.1%

  28. #28 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
    Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
    Windows · Linux

    Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.

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  29. #29 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 10%

  30. #30 Psyvariar Delta
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

    Why similar: Action 48.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 20%

  31. #31 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

    Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 14.1%, Indie 10.3%, Arcade 6.3%

  32. #32 VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION
    76% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2018
    Dev: Neotro Inc.
    Windows

    A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 19.8%, Indie 13.2%, Arcade 10.4%

  33. #33 Infinos Gaiden
    76% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: Picorinne Soft
    Windows

    The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Action 23.9%, Indie 16.1%, Arcade 7.3%

  34. #34 Syder Arcade
    77% 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 42.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 11.1%, Retro 8.7%

  35. #35 Steel Vampire
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 16.5%, Indie 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%

  36. #36 Ginga Force
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 222 reviews2020
    Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.

    Why similar: Action 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 11.8%

  37. #37 RefleX
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 230 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Indie 8.8%

  38. #38 Echoes+
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 19.1%, Indie 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%

  39. #39 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 178,648 reviews2025
    Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 41.3 hrsMean: 88.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  40. #40 ALLTYNEX Second
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 160 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 15.6 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 46.7%, Action 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Indie 15.1%

  41. #41 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
    75% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
    Windows

    Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Indie 14.6%, Retro 12.5%

  42. #42 ∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake-
    73% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

    It is a 2D Sci-Fi Action Shoot 'em up that can use command deadly techniques like fighting games. In this title, you can destroy enemies by using 10 distinctive special moves, "Methods", in addition to normal shooting attacks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Action 24.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Indie 17.6%

  43. #43 STURMWIND EX
    74% 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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 14.8%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%

  44. #44 Astro Tripper
    77% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
    Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Action 32.9%, Indie 23.3%

  45. #45 Jamestown
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,360 reviews2011
    Dev: Final Form Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Indie 6.6%, Retro 6.2%

  46. #46 Jet Buster
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Action 31.6%, Indie 21.5%

  47. #47 Really Big Sky
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Indie 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 16.1%, Arcade 6.6%

  48. #48 Battle Crust
    74% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2016
    Dev: Picorinne Soft
    Windows

    "Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Action 30.6%, Indie 20.5%

  49. #49 ARC Raiders
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 370,194 reviews2025
    Dev: Embark Studios
    Windows
    Median: 40.1 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  50. #50 Caladrius Blaze
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 418 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 20.3%, Arcade 8.7%

  51. #51 Lilac 0
    66% 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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 12.7%, Retro 11.3%

  52. #52 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 6%, Indie 3.8%

  53. #53 LUFTRAUSERS
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,485 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.2 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.4%, Retro 9.2%

  54. #54 Hyper Sentinel
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action 15.4%, Retro 14.3%, Arcade 12.6%

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