- #1 Cosmo Blaster
97% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SecretPanda
Windows
Simple yet fun top-down blaster with power-ups
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Score Attack 16.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 11.7%, Retro 11.7%
- #2 Arcadia
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.7%, Retro 14.1%, Score Attack 10.8%, Top-Down 8.4%, Shooter 6.7%
- #3 Castle of Shikigami 3
96% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia Inc.
Windows
・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 12.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Retro 9.9%
- #4 TCSTRIKERS1
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
The first game in the TCSTRIKERS series. The simple controls make it fun for everyone.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Action 9.4%
- #5 School ! Love ☆ Reflex
94% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: SLR Production CommitteePub: 楊 志庄
Windows
主人公は好きな女の子がいる。ある日、彼は彼女に、告ってしまった。「ごめんなさい。あたしには好きな人がいるの」と断られた彼は、どうしても彼女を「まもり」たくなった。
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down 13%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.1%
- #6 Orchid Glitter
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Score Attack 16.5%, Top-Down 7.4%, Retro 7.3%
- #7 Warcat Parade
93% 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 23.8%, Score Attack 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down 7.7%, Retro 7.6%
- #8 Gun Up
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Horsepower Interactive
Windows
Kill the undead, get new weapons, combine weapons, kill even more undead! Over 20 weapons, INFINITE combinations. Featuring different locations to play and survive. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.8%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Top-Down 13.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 6.7%
- #9 Crucible
91% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.4%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Score Attack 12.3%, Top-Down 12.1%, Shooter 9.4%
- #10 Red Lightning
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ryan McQuiston
Windows · Mac
A 2D Top-Down Action/Adventure in the vein of retro-gaming archetypes. Strategically maneuver your way through Grounds and Mesosphere and upgrade your Red Lightning to take down The SpaceLord!! Go Solo or Couch Co-Op Mayhem
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Score Attack 16.3%, Retro 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #11 Shooting Game KARI
90% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Score Attack 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #12 TCSTRIKERS2
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 13.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 5.9%
- #13 SUPER FLAIL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 14.8%, Top-Down 10.4%, Retro 9.2%
- #14 AREA WARS™
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down 10.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 5.3%
- #15 CosmoDreamer
88% matchVery Positive100% of 146 reviews2020
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Score Attack 11.2%, Top-Down 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #16 STARR RINGER
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Retro 12.6%, Score Attack 12%, Shooter 9.6%
- #17 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 10.3%
- #18 Blast Rush LS
84% matchPositive100% of 15 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Score Attack 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down 10.5%, Shooter 6.3%
- #19 BulletGarden
85% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: StudioTwilight
Windows
BulletGarden is a 2D vertical shooting gamewhere you explore a planet where the seeds you sow blossom into weapons.You can handle about 300 different types of weapons,each with its own unique characteristics.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Score Attack 15.7%, Retro 13.3%, Casual 8.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #20 ShapeNeon Chaos
84% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Score Attack 19%, Bullet Hell 17%, Retro 10.2%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #21 StormBonk
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Edenvind
Windows
A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down 11.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Retro 9.5%
- #22 Pretty Girls Breakout! PLUS
82% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
"Pretty Girls Breakout!", A batting action-type breakout game that hits, hits, and hits back, is powered up! New game modes and new gimmicks have been added to make "Pretty Girls Breakout! PLUS"!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Score Attack 17%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Retro 11.5%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #23 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 17%, Top-Down 9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #24 Terminal Breach
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: AcidRain
Windows
Terminal Breach is an action rogue-lite twin stick shooter where you gun down countless waves of creatures, choose upgrades to create powerful and unique synergies and unlock a variety of characters, weapons and levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 14.8%, Top-Down 12.1%, Retro 7.5%
- #25 I AM KILT
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Servohead
Windows · Linux
I AM KILT is a twin-stick shooter roguelite where you fend off endless hordes of enemies. Combine upgrades to overwhelm the opposition and dominate the field. Do you have the forethought and skill to survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Score Attack 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down 10.9%, Retro 10.4%
- #26 Always Surrender
79% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Score Attack 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #27 Impulsive Force
81% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: BleatBleat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down arcade game requiring awareness of the rotation of all controllable guns. The guns may help or hinder the progression of the puck to the target zone. Although one gun may be the player's primary focus consideration should be given to upcoming behaviour caused by items in their periphery.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 11.1%, Retro 8.6%
- #28 BEAR SHOOTER くまっとシューティング
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: STUDIO COTORI
Windows
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 16.1%, Retro 14.1%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #29 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
78% 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: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Score Attack 10.1%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #30 Heliocide
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 13.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Shooter 9.2%
- #31 Rysen
78% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.2%, Score Attack 16.7%, Top-Down 13%, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 10.1%
- #32 Eagles of World War 2
76% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 10.7%, Retro 10.3%
- #33 Infinity Lancer
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Score Attack 21.7%, Retro 9.1%, Action 7.3%
- #34 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down 12.1%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #35 Bio-Breaker
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claire the Game Dev
Windows
Fight against over 25+ different types of enemies in my super epic top-down retro wave shooter; Bio-Breaker! Buy weapons to upgrade, active abilities and passive perks to survive against the hordes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 14.5%, Retro 11.2%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #36 Planets Ambrosia
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down 10.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8%
- #37 VCTR
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enter Grip
Windows
Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Score Attack 10.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #38 GyroBlade
75% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.2%, Score Attack 17.8%, Top-Down 13.2%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 10.1%
- #39 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
73% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 34.7%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Score Attack 12.8%, Top-Down 10.1%, Shooter 9.5%
- #40 ESCHATOS
73% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 14.4%, Top-Down 10.9%, Retro 8.7%
- #41 Artificial Dawn
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Biryeong
Windows
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 12.2%, Action 10.2%
- #42 Bullet Hell Monday
72% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.6%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Score Attack 15%, Top-Down 11.9%, Shooter 9.8%
- #43 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
71% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 13.5%, Top-Down 11.8%, Shooter 8.9%
- #44 Karakia Shooter
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: John Caruso
Windows
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 6.6%
- #45 Sophstar
70% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 13.2%, Retro 11.5%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #46 L30-P4RD
71% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: 김정표Pub: L30-P4RD
Windows
L30-P4RD is Sci-Fi Top-down shooter. You explore planets as a member of the L30-P4RD, a special force that pioneered planets for civilization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.5%, Top-Down 19.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 14.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #47 Glow Storm
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ludus Phaedra
Windows · Linux
Wield a powerful shield in this neon-lit 2D bullet hell where timing is everything. Destroy enemies with strategic shield activations and harvest their sparks as allies. Master the balance between offense and defense in vibrant arenas, then challenge yourself in Hard Mode for the ultimate test.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.5%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Top-Down 11%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 5.7%
- #48 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Score Attack 8.1%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #49 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 怒首領蜂大往生DX
70% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
“You will die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. See with your own eyes the most deadly barrage ever spread across your palms.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.9%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #50 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
69% 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: Score Attack 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Shooter 11.2%
- #51 StellarFighter: Galactica
69% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Hanoi Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your starfighter as a bounty hunter, complete contracts and fight your way to free your home system from a criminal empire full of conspiracies and underworld secrets, in this hard boiled action old school arcade shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 13.6%, Dystopian 10%, Retro 9.1%
- #52 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
68% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 13.8%, Top-Down 10.7%, Retro 8.8%
- #53 Bountiful Hunters
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverSkill Games
Windows
Fight by yourself or with friends to survive a gauntlet of enemies in set stages. Collect items to empower your character and take down enemies quicker. Play as multiple different characters with varying play styles. Fight strong bosses that reward you handsomely with more money than normal enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.7%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down 14%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 7%
- #54 Operation : Escape
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: ICT@SUPub: ZDKHub
Windows
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down 13.7%, Action 12.6%, 2D 4.9%
- #55 Steel Alcimus
69% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Score Attack 15.5%, Top-Down 11.2%, Retro 9.9%
- #56 Frame Machina - OcularZero
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Demigrz
Windows
Hardcore arcade survival shooter where you pilot a mech completely blind to the battlefield. Your only sight? The minimap. With relentless waves of enemies closing in, precise movement, and total awareness are your only chances at survival. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down 15.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #57 Parsec
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Retro 13.8%, Top-Down 13.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.6%
- #58 Pangaroids
67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 15.1%, Top-Down 10.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #59 Dark Gravity: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive85% of 101 reviews2023
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: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 14.1%, Top-Down 11.3%, Retro 10.1%
- #60 DELTAZEAL
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 40.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Retro 10.3%, Score Attack 10.1%, Action 5.6%