- #1 Astra Quest
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: COMETMIX
Windows
Astra Quest is a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter. Design modular starships with unique cores, bases, and devices. Survive intense battles, earn Evolution Points, and unlock upgrades in Adventure and Evolution modes to dominate the neon-lit cosmos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Action Roguelike 27.9%, 1980s 22.1%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Action 6.9%
- #2 Survivors Last Stand
96% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Fortcullis Games
Windows
Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Futuristic 7.7%, Action 6.1%
- #3 Life Saver
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, 1980s 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #4 Geometrical
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KartonPub: GameRoom3 Studio
Windows
Geometrical is an addictive hybrid of a survivors-like and an incremental endless progression. Face waves of enemies, improve your stats after each round, and get ready to battle a final boss every 7 days. Will you be able to defeat the 5 great bosses?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23%, 1980s 7.6%, Arcade 7.2%
- #5 Gunlocked
94% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%
- #6 R-Lyke: Reverse
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Harlequynne Games
Windows
Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, 1980s 15.7%, Arcade 7.9%
- #7 ComboChain Pulse
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 7.3%
- #8 Abyssal Tides
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunken Monkey
Windows
Abyssal Tides is a fast-paced naval bullet-hell roguelite—pilot a sloop, stack upgrades mid-battle, and fend off 30 handcrafted enemy waves to save the world from the Void. Leap over rolling swells and crush your foes with arrows and cannon fire to rekindle humanity’s hope.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, 1980s 7.5%, Arcade 7.3%
- #9 Stellar Space
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 1980s 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
- #10 Shape Shipter
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Jorge T. Vargas
Windows
Embark on an retro adventure of ever-changing challenges. Adapt to unique ships, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and shape-shift your way to victory. Get ready for non-stop excitement and pure arcade fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, 1980s 13.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #11 Bullet Priest
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: infatuation.supply
Windows
Control your enemy's bullets in this fiendish reverse bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.4%
- #12 Outnumbered
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 7.3%
- #13 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
89% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8%
- #14 Crush The Rebellion!
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GameBeast Productions
Windows · Linux
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%
- #15 Destruction of Heavenly Bliss
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AISA
Windows · Linux
A roguelite shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 7.6%
- #16 Rocky Mayhem
86% matchPositive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 6 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
- #17 Space Blade
86% 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 33.6%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.6%
- #18 La Furia de las Trenzas
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Action Roguelike 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 5.5%
- #19 Space Maxwell: Arcade
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 9.5%
- #20 Entomophobia
84% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #21 Hook Line & Sinker
83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Denshin (伝心)
Windows
Catch fish, earn gold and defeat the Sea Lords to escape the Island! A top down shooter with a fishing twist. With your trusty hook you will dash and swing in the ocean, throw bombs and fight your way out to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #22 4D:XD
82% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Futuristic 6.9%
- #23 Touhou Library Survivors
82% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action 5.3%
- #24 Captain Puff MacFly
81% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: MVCAO Studios
Windows
Epic farewell to the shmup genre that brought so much joy to gamers in the 80
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 10.4%
- #25 Strelitzia
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 6.9%
- #26 Battle AirForce
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 7.9%
- #27 Slimes Arena
79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Monorun Studio
Windows
Outlast wave after wave to grow unstoppable. Slimes Arena is a fast-paced arena shooter roguelite where each slime’s unique abilities combine with a wide variety of power-ups. No two runs are ever the same as you bounce to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Action 6.4%
- #28 Andromeda Survivors
79% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Dumb
Windows
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 9.6%, Combat 4.7%
- #29 Strikers 1945
77% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Nationwide shooting fans, the wait is over! Following Sengoku Ace and Gunbird, the third installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooter series!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #30 80s Horror Survivors
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alligator Virtual
Windows
Battle endless hordes in an 80s horror nightmare. Stack insane upgrades, break the game, and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, 1980s 10.7%
- #31 The Last Crypt
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.5%
- #32 Careful Gardeners
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlooNabs
Windows
Fight pests and insects to protect your garden!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.3%
- #33 Twilight Survivors
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Combat 7.3%
- #34 A Clumsy Flight
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Rdev group
Windows
Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, 1980s 12.4%, Action 5.1%
- #35 Dungeon Man
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action 6.8%, Action Roguelike 6.5%
- #36 Moon Tower
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: BBGAME
Windows
Play as a mechanical being, defeat all enemies, and retrieve the crucial item. Moon Tower is a fast-paced game where you must constantly dodge enemies and eliminate them within each room. Gain different abilities to strengthen yourself and enhance your power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Futuristic 7.5%
- #37 Space Miner
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Julio Maass
Windows
Space Miner is a shmup with roguelike elements and weapon customization. Destroy asteroids, collect different minerals to improve your ship, and discover new places on the galaxy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, 1980s 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #38 Anxiety Bot in Space!
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Anxiety Bot Studios
Windows
Oh no! Anxiety Bot has found himself in a meteor field! Try to help him survive as long as possible in this cozy, laid back arcade shooter. How long can you keep him safe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, 1980s 10.9%, Combat 10.9%, Action 9.8%
- #39 Slime Mayhem
74% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 3.9%
- #40 The Way of Ping-Pong
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
A roguelike bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
- #41 Dogyuun
73% 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 24%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Futuristic 12.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #42 Asteroidia
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #43 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
70% matchMixed70% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 8.5%
- #44 Nevultra
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 12.4%, 1980s 11.1%, Action 8%
- #45 Deflect Boy
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Reima Project
Windows
Deflect Boy is a top-down arena shooter, that instead of guns, you only have a shield. Deflect the bullets and combine new skills to create unique deflection powers and survive until the nightmare ends.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, 1980s 12.2%, Action 10.5%
- #46 DIVINE PEARL™: Survivors
71% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Power Up to Maximum
Windows
DIVINE PEARL™: Survivors is a bullet heaven survival game set in a shonen anime world, unleash energy wave attacks and increase your power level on each new planet visited!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 15.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #47 Endless Space Scrap
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Futuristic 11.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%
- #48 Laser Droplets
72% 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 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Action 8.5%
- #49 ASSAULT SHELL 2
69% 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: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Futuristic 8.8%, Score Attack 6.2%
- #50 Gun Runners
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
Windows
Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action 6%
- #51 SpinWave Survivors
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Pir8Pete
Windows
Spinwave Survivors is a fast-paced survival shooter with roguelike elements. Scoot, shoot and boost your way through hordes of drones as you upgrade your weapons and unlock new abilities, all while attempting to survive the chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%
- #52 Cat Watch
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Decimate SoftwarePub: Minicactus Games
Windows
A 2D arcade shooter minigame with roguelike progression where you control a cat defending an apartment against enemies that seek cover and strike at the right moment. Jump, attack, and eliminate waves of mosquitoes, rats, and bats as you advance toward the source of the infestation.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 8.1%, 1980s 7.4%
- #53 The Outer Space Bugs
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #54 Royal Odyssey
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, 1980s 17.5%, Futuristic 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%
- #55 Space Slinger
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7%
- #56 Gunlocked 2
66% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #57 Lilac 0
66% matchVery Positive95% of 75 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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Futuristic 12.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 6.4%
- #58 Super Dash
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Gustavo Passos
Windows · Linux
Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Combat 5.9%
- #59 Nova Strike
67% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.4%
- #60 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
68% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 12%, Action 6.4%