- #1 Shoot 1UP DX
97% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Score Attack 10.7%, Aliens 8.9%
- #2 SynthEscape
96% 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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #3 Crisis Wing
96% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #4 Eigengrau
94% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Score Attack 11%, Difficult 9.5%, Shooter 7.9%
- #5 Metis One
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
Windows
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #6 Grind Stormer
94% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 1990's 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 11.5%, Arcade 8.6%
- #7 Super Nano Blaster
93% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #8 Rutabaga Desert Storm
92% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Indomitable Interactive
Windows
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 11.4%
- #9 The Art Of Flight
91% 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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 10.2%
- #10 Starexcess
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Super16bits
Windows
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
- #11 Blast Rush LS
89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 12.1%, Aliens 8.4%
- #12 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 10%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Difficult 8.5%
- #13 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #14 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
86% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1990's 10.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #15 ZPF
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Aliens 11.7%, 1990's 10.7%
- #16 Exorush
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Aliens 9.8%
- #17 TENGAI
84% matchPositive100% of 17 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 18.3%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%
- #18 Suicide Runners
85% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%, 1990's 8.5%
- #19 Steredenn: Binary Stars
84% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Side Scroller 10%, Score Attack 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #20 Astro Fighters
80% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.1%
- #21 Thunder Tiger
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 9%
- #22 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #23 Spinner Invaders
82% 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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Score Attack 9.9%, Shooter 9%
- #24 Proto Trigger
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Co-op 9.1%
- #25 Space Invaders Extreme
81% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Difficult 10.6%, Score Attack 9.3%, Shooter 8.6%
- #26 Topspace
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Topspace Crew
Windows
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Aliens 9%
- #27 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
79% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #28 Sophstar
78% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 9%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #29 Space Dragons
77% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Aliens 12.3%, 1990's 9.2%
- #30 4D:XD
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
- #31 Dogyuun
76% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Futuristic 11%, 1990's 9.2%
- #32 tz mini stg collection
75% 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 22%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%
- #33 The Battle of Aurinoxia
74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Aliens 7.5%
- #34 Never Not Shooting
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #35 Star Hunter DX
76% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Score Attack 10.5%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #36 Truxton
74% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 8.5%
- #37 Burst Fighter
75% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Lion CorePub: indie.io
Windows
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%
- #38 Out Zone
73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, 1990's 10.1%, Aliens 9.9%
- #39 GunBird
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
- #40 SUPER FLAIL
73% 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Difficult 12%, Score Attack 9.9%
- #41 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
71% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 7.7%
- #42 Gamma Zero
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Aliens 13.2%, Arcade 7.4%
- #43 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #44 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #45 Xenoraid: The First Space War
71% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Shooter 9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #46 Project AionIX
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Aliens 9.1%
- #47 Oddinary Highway
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dash & dot game studio
Windows · Mac
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Futuristic 7.4%
- #48 Meteor Storm
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #49 G-Darius HD
68% matchVery Positive95% of 156 reviews2022
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Score Attack 8.3%, Aliens 8.2%
- #50 Sky Force Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Score Attack 9.2%
- #51 Enemy Mind
69% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #52 Marimoth
69% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #53 Warcat Parade
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #54 Batsugun
66% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 9.6%, 1990's 8.1%
- #55 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
67% 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 10%
- #56 ASSAULT SHELL 2
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.4%
- #57 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 13%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%
- #58 Space Drift Squad
69% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Local Co-Op 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 8.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%
- #59 Neon Fighter
66% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 8.9%