
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
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A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!

TAILS GEAR HD
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.

Zannon
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Military 12.5%, Arcade 9.7%
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 8%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 8.7%
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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 9.7%, War 7%
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Military 12.1%, Arcade 11.6%, War 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.5%
cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, World War II 20.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Military 10.9%, War 8.5%
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Military 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 8%
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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 8%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14.8%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.9%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 10.9%
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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7.7%
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, World War II 13.5% ★, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%
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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.5%
Dive into ‘Ace Pilot Pacific,’ an arcade-style air combat game set in the WW2 Pacific theater. Pilot one of six distinct aircrafts through combat-intensive maps, engaging enemy fighters in high-speed dogfights. With your wingmen, rise as an Ace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, World War II 17.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, War 11.1%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9%
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 28%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 7.1%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Action 9.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action 9.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.9%
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Military 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%, War 8.9%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12.5%
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Action 9%, Top-Down 8.7%
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, World War II 12.7% ★, Co-op Campaign 10.9% ★, Local Co-Op 10.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 14.7%
Gensokyo suddenly plunged into a huge miasma of toxic fog, and the lands are now gloomy and lifeless. The source of these strange phenomena is the Nameless Hill, a forgotten land of sin. It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 29%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 6.5%
"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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 7.1%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 8.9%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 8.3%
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.5%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 7.9%
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Military 15.7%, War 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 12.5%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, World War II 14.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
Arcade style World War 2 aircraft game. Control multiple fighters in dogfights. Fly bombing run with B25 and B17. Hunt submarines with a B24. Drop paratroopers in a C47. Attack trains. 10 different missions over Europe. This is my second indie game and it's a lot of fun.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Military 12.2%, World War II 10.5% ★, Arcade 10.5%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 10%, Action 8.1%
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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.4%
Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 10.5%
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 14.5%
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Military 11.1%, War 8.9%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 14.2%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 15.8%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 18.1%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.2%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Co-op 7.7%
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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 8.3%
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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 9%, Co-op 7.7%
DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Action 13.8%, Top-Down 7.6%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.1%
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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 6.8%