- #1 Strike VR
97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Zeinaru
Windows
A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!
Why similar: VR 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Flight 10.4%, Aliens 9.5%
- #2 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
96% 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 18.3%, Space 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Retro 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #3 Invaliens
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Flight 11.7%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.9%
- #4 AlphaBlue
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Gun Customization 11.7%, Space 10.1%, Aliens 8.7%
- #5 Space Dragon
94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: 3lb Games
Windows
Take control of a pair of hatchling space dragons and blast your way through the cosmos with our innovative move-and-warp system. Fight the robotic armadas that have enslaved the massive beasts of the galaxy! Destroy suns, battle epic bosses, and leap to new systems through mind-bending wormholes!
Why similar: VR 22%, Flight 16.9%, Space 15.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
- #6 Galactic Patrol
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
A lost 1998 arcade-style shooter returns! Fight through 25 levels and 300+ waves of alien attacks inspired by classic shoot-'em-ups like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring top-down, side-scrolling, and rear-view gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 19.2%, Space 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, PvE 8%
- #7 Cosmic Swarm
92% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: ZM5J
Windows · Mac
A modern space shooter where you guard the galaxy from collapsing into astropolitical war. Traverse the stars, hold the line between empires, and prevent cosmic conflict — one swarm at a time.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Space 11.7%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%
- #8 Escape Space
91% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Gun Customization 14.6%, Shooter 9.9%
- #9 Asteroid Blaster VR
91% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: A-Blast Games
Windows
Grab your laser guns and strap on your jet pack. Asteroid Blaster VR lets you jump into virtual reality space and start blowing up rocks and UFOs. Enjoy a quick gaming break or a marathon high score competition with the casual feel of a video arcade classic. Fly around, shoot stuff and have fun!
Why similar: VR 22.7%, Space 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Flight 12%, Shooter 8.5%
- #10 B.U.G. Force
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: B.U.G. IT
Windows
B.U.G. Force is a TPS (third-person-shooter) VR Shoot ’Em Up, inspired by old space dog fight games from the early 90's. The game value navigational skills in combination with shooting accuracy and tactics in the same way as the original games.
Why similar: VR 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Flight 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 9.2%
- #11 Star Jet Alpha
89% 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: Space 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.4%
- #12 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Flight 19.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 10.3%
- #13 The Battle of Aurinoxia
88% matchPositive71% of 14 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 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #14 Anceder
87% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Cédric Andreu
Windows
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: VR 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 11.4%, Aliens 9%
- #15 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
86% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 14.2%, Gun Customization 12.3%, Shooter 10%
- #16 Magnus
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Flight 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.7%
- #17 Void Wars
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Skyburn Games
Windows
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Space 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Flight 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #18 iO Inner Self - The Lava Planet VR
84% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Spaceboy
Windows
Help iO defend the dangerous Lava Planet in this first-person VR shooter as hordes of enemies are unleashed in increasingly difficult waves! Use your gun and shield to get to the end and then beat your high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, VR 17.3%, PvE 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 9.2%
- #19 Syder Reloaded
82% 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 14.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Flight 8%
- #20 Space Elite Force II
83% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Gun Customization 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Flight 12.4%, Space 11.4%
- #21 Gemini Chase
84% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Xyonon
Windows
Pew Pew, begone pirate scum! Gemini Chase is a VR arcade shooter, inspired by games of the 80s. You are being chased by space pirates and their cohorts. Can you use your weapons effectively to make your escape?
Why similar: VR 32.5%, Gun Customization 13.2%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10%, Space 7.9%
- #22 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
82% 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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 10.3%, Aliens 9.9%
- #23 Starway: BaRaider
81% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: 广州雷氪沉浸技术有限公司
Windows
This is a sci-fi VR action shooting game. Mechanical frenzy is coming! Players have to teleport to survive from thousands of bullets.
Why similar: VR 36.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 6.5%
- #24 Galaxar
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Space 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Flight 12.4%, Shooter 8.9%
- #25 Frontiers Reach
80% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Alien ProductionsPub: TheGamePublisher.com
Windows · Linux
Strap into the cockpit of a retro-futuristic starfighter as you fight through the ravages of an interstellar war across more than 35 story missions, 15 side missions, and a dynamic warmap with over 2000 possible scenario variations.
Why similar: Pirates 25% ★, Flight 14.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 9.1%
- #26 VR Blasteroids
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IGA Flux LLC
Windows
Classic arcade action reimagined for virtual reality! Dodge, blast, and survive as you pilot your ship through swarms of asteroids and enemy drones in fully immersive 360° space battles.
Why similar: VR 30.6%, Space 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Aliens 7.7%
- #27 Grav Blazer Squared
79% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 9.7%
- #28 Riders 2491
78% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 10.6%, Flight 10.3%
- #29 Starway: BaRaider VR - Free Trial
77% match7 user reviews75% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: 广州雷氪沉浸技术有限公司
Windows
This is a VR action shooting game themed in science fiction. Mechanical frenzy is coming! Players have to teleport to survive from thousands of bullets.
Why similar: VR 31.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Aliens 10%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Space 9%
- #30 Silicon War:Blitz
76% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Initial F Studio
Windows
A Roguelite VR Mech bullethell Shooter, you will pilot your mech through an onslaught of endless bullets and enemies! Each battle is a crucial test of your reaction skills and strategic planning. Continuously upgrade and enhance your mech until all adversaries are vanquished!
Why similar: VR 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Gun Customization 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Space 11.5%
- #31 Cosmo Chaser
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Choi Jaewook
Windows
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 16.6%, Retro 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #32 Space Elite Force
77% matchVery Positive89% of 186 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Gun Customization 15%, Flight 12.4%, Space 11.4%
- #33 Invaders from the Third Dimension
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Space 16.4%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.7%
- #34 Space Pirate Trainer
75% matchVery Positive94% of 2,848 reviews2017
Dev: I-Illusions
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.
Why similar: VR 50%, Pirates 17.6% ★, Space 14.9%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 5.3%
- #35 Dead In Your TrackZ
73% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Keyes Bros. Inc.
Windows
Dead In Your TrackZ is a VR Zombie Shooter where you defend your train from hordes of zombies while you fuel up. Shoot up zombies, get cool upgrades, and above all, survive. Featuring a classic progression mode and an unforgiving roguelike mode!
Why similar: VR 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Gun Customization 16.2%, PvE 11.4%, Shooter 8.5%
- #36 GALXAGAR
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 12.3%, PvE 12%, Space 10.6%
- #37 Z-Warp
72% matchPositive100% of 26 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 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Space 11.6%, Retro 9.1%
- #38 The Core Message
75% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Space 19.5%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 9.6%
- #39 Space Blade
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #40 AstroWings: Space War
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Toward Inc.
Windows · Mac
"Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Flight 12.7%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #41 Draco Space X
74% 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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #42 Ultra Imposer
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Nest Egg Games, LLC
Windows
Pilot the Ultra Imposer drone and eradicate the enemy army with your blasters or lock-on to multiple enemy targets and unleash a barrage of seeker missile destruction. Ultra Imposer is a third-person VR-only shooter action game on rails with unique gameplay and boss battles!
Why similar: VR 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Flight 16.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #43 REMOTE LIFE
71% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2019
Dev: Next Game Level
Windows
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 17.5%, Aliens 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%
- #44 Bugs From Space
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Earthlover Games
Windows
A fast-paced VR arcade shooter, where you fire guns, shoot energy bows, and toss explosive spears to defend your base from an alien infestation. The bugs shoot back, so don't forget to duck!
Why similar: VR 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 9.5%
- #45 Empyrean Scout
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NymSe
Windows
Maneuver your scout corvette through a wonderous but hostile domain. Abuse its superior agility to grind enemies for gear and XP, empowering you to venture further. Empyrean Scout is a space combat Action-RPG, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: VR 23.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 7.4%, PvE 6.2%
- #46 ITZO
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: GRRRVERSE
Windows · Mac
You’re a mediator trying to prevent an interplanetary conflict. How will you do it? By destroying infrastructure, overthrowing a monarchy, wiping out a hive, and eradicating half of a nebula… All this and more in ITZO, an 8-bit bullet hell game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Space 21.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #47 VERZEUS
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Flight 14.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.5%
- #48 Locust Hunter
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: 花蕊游戏工作室
Windows
Though faraway, they shall be vanquished! "Locust Hunter" is a third-person, level-based space shooter game. Pilot WHEEL fights through Locust defenses with lasers, missiles, and more. Her ally, NIGHT, gathers parts for weapon upgrades. Enjoy unlimited ammo and regenerating armor—just push forward!
Why similar: Space 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Flight 18.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #49 STURMWIND EX
70% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #50 It's time to get out from the solar system
71% matchMostly Negative55% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: WTFOMGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.
Why similar: Gun Customization 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Flight 12.9%, Space 11.7%
- #51 Starship Architect
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Gun Customization 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10.6%
- #52 Syder Arcade
69% 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 32.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.8%
- #53 Escape 2 Space
68% 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.5%
- #54 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
68% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Flight 16.1%, Shooter 11%, Aliens 9.2%
- #55 Orbital Siege
66% 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 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 12.8%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #56 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Gun Customization 16.1%, Space 14.8%, Shooter 10.7%
- #57 RIFTINVADERS
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: hennakinPub: Binärwerkstatt
Windows · Linux
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR with tracked controller and head-steering support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Space 21.9%, VR 20.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 10.8%
- #58 Viral Reload EX
67% matchNo user reviews2026
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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 10.9%, Aliens 10.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #59 Last Space Guardian
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Space 18.7%, Aliens 14.8%, Bullet Hell 6.7%, Action 6.4%