- #1 Asteroids Millennium
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Classic 13.9% ★, Action 11.2%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
- #2 PULSOR
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: robotragePub: RR Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !
Why similar: Addictive 19.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Space 9.2%, Score Attack 8.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
- #3 Hyperbolic Ignition
76% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Kevin Nguyen
Windows
Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.
Why similar: Classic 10.7% ★, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #4 Retro Wing Prime
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Light Studios
Windows · Mac
Retro Wing Prime is a minimal, polished, retro-inspired, one button arcade game. Easy to learn and hard to master, it's a classic concept with modern gameplay elements and a unique control scheme. Unlock 5 unique ships and many helpful power-ups as you try for a high score!
Why similar: Classic 15.7% ★, Action 13.4%, Indie 10.4%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #5 Warp Glider
71% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Mole Eyes Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot a gravity-defying craft at blazing speeds. Pull off aerial acrobats using stackable weapons to survive the swarming Bandits. Retro arcade action and out of this world flight control! Now with Co-op!
Why similar: Addictive 18.6% ★, Classic 14% ★, Action 12%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
- #6 Space Toads Mayhem
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LimeVibe Games
Windows · Mac
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Fast-Paced 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Score Attack 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Action 11.6%
- #7 TERROR SQUID
69% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Rubarb
Windows · Mac
Create your own bullet hell in this escalating symphony of destruction. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Addictive 20.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action 13.2%, Difficult 12.9%
- #8 Dark Gravity
67% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
Windows
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Classic 13% ★, Action 11.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Score Attack 9.4%
- #9 Sky Force Anniversary
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,135 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Classic 10.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Addictive 9.1% ★
- #10 Gunkid 99
67% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Addictive 23.1% ★, Action 12.6%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Indie 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #11 Bladestar
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action 11.4%, Space 10%, Classic 9.5% ★
- #12 Grand Brix Shooter
66% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Addictive 21.6% ★, Classic 14.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Difficult 7.6%
- #13 Kalzor: 2000
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Difficult 8.9%
- #14 Space Fuel
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Score Attack 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Space 10.9%
- #15 Marimoth
65% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #16 Jet Lancer
63% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Addictive 20.5% ★, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Difficult 8.6%
- #17 P.3
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: DevJgame
Windows
P.3 is a vertical classic arcade shooter with two button controls. Save the space by defeating 5 stages and bosses with variety of weapons and upgrade.
Why similar: Addictive 21.7% ★, Classic 15% ★, Action 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Difficult 7.3%
- #18 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
63% 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 17.1%, Score Attack 13.3%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.8%
- #19 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
67% 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 9.4%, Fast-Paced 7.7%, Indie 7.1%
- #20 Beyond The Heavens
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 18.4%, Indie 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%
- #21 SUPER FLAIL
64% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #22 Breakpoint
62% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 13.9%, Score Attack 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Difficult 8.7%
- #23 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
62% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #24 Polygon Attack
63% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Space 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Indie 10.3%
- #25 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
59% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Difficult 11.6%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #26 Thunder Chase
63% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Gigafun Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Thunder Chase pits you against never ending missiles. Protected by a time slowing Armor and with various Boosts, survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19%, Score Attack 16.8%, Action 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 12.4%
- #27 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
63% 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action 10.1%, Retro 8.7%, Indie 7.8%
- #28 Overrun
64% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Action 13.5%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Indie 10.1%, Score Attack 9.5%
- #29 LUFTRAUSERS
61% 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: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Addictive 13.7% ★, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%
- #30 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
60% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Action 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 10.4%
- #31 Switch 'N' Shoot
61% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Difficult 10%
- #32 Pyro Fighters
62% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Action 17.7%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Indie 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%
- #33 Space God
62% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Jellypig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.8%
- #34 Dextram
61% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Lingon Studios
Windows
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Score Attack 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Difficult 9.9%
- #35 Space Wars
64% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Action 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Indie 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #36 Viper Attack
63% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Action 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Indie 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%
- #37 Bounce your Bullets!
61% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Score Attack 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Space 12.9%, Action 9.8%
- #38 Senshi Tank 2: Space Bots
62% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Raven About Games
Windows
An exciting, fast-paced, top down shooter -- play til you die in a bullet-hell arena OR choose to race against time in a randomized search and destroy mode set in SPACE! Either way, you'll have fun with this challenging arcade shooter.
Why similar: Action 15.6%, Fast-Paced 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Indie 12%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #39 Grav Blazer
66% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 8.6%, Space 8.5%
- #40 SynthEscape
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Shooter 7.4%
- #41 Hyper Simon X
63% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Action 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Indie 9.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
- #42 Suicide Runners
60% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #43 Syder Reloaded
57% 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 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Space 10.7%, Difficult 9.8%, Action 8.4%
- #44 Laser Droplets
61% 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Action 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%
- #45 Warcat Parade
58% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Score Attack 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Action 10.2%
- #46 Solar Wind
62% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Blast your way through a galaxy of planets in this fast paced, side scrolling shoot 'em up. Fight in deep space, fly through asteroid belts, and battle across moons as you take on the alien menace.
Why similar: Classic 21.1% ★, Action 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Indie 13.9%, Space 9.8%
- #47 Protect Your Fool
61% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: MODIV games
Windows
In the role of a guardian protector of the fool, practice and enhance your mouse skills, use your reflexes and quick thinking and make your way through the leaderboard in this brain-melting and unique arcade game.
Why similar: Addictive 27.5% ★, Action 15.7%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Indie 12.1%, Score Attack 11.5%
- #48 Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race
61% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Myke WillsPub: Enfenyx Games
Windows
Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race, is a 2D, dual stick shoot em' up, bullet hell, arcade game. Tear up hordes of aliens with skill based game play, bombs & upgrades to obliterate everything!. Gun down 11 massive bosses, bank insane score on the leaderboards & overcome clouds of enemy fire.
Why similar: Action 21.5%, Indie 16.5%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #49 STURMWIND EX
60% 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 12.3%, Space 10.3%, Indie 9.3%
- #50 PAWARUMI
60% 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 14%, Score Attack 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%
- #51 RYZY NYIL
56% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action 17.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11%
- #52 1x! Space Adventure
60% 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 17.1%, Action 17%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 10.9%
- #53 Enfora Star
56% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 11.1%, Difficult 10.6%
- #54 Invasion
60% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: brutalsoft
Windows
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.6%, Action 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Indie 11.8%
- #55 STARR RINGER
59% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 9.3%
- #56 Spinner Invaders
60% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Score Attack 11%, Space 9.1%
- #57 The Art Of Flight
56% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Difficult 11%, Arcade 8.2%
- #58 Hyper Sentinel
60% 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 19.4%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 15%, Indie 11.6%
- #59 Vulture Strike
61% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Fast-Paced 11.2%