- #1 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
97% matchPositive95% of 21 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #2 No Space For All
96% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, Vehicular Combat 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
- #3 Super Highway Rampage
96% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Lasso Games
Windows
Highway Rampage is a high speed, action packed SHMUP with tons of variety and replayability. Choose your vehicle, equip and upgrade new weapons and choose your path in this arcade style roguelite shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Vehicular Combat 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 8.2%
- #4 BotNet
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: syffin
Windows
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Retro 7.5%
- #5 Steel Alcimus
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #6 Astrochibbi
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XGAME
Windows
Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
- #7 Storm Mined
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #8 Warcat Parade
91% 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 19%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #9 Mechanophagia
90% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Apamate Studio
Windows
Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
- #10 Starfighter Neon
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Retro 8.3%
- #11 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
89% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
- #12 Berzerk: Recharged
89% matchMixed65% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%
- #13 Undercroft Warriors
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #14 Neon Fighter
88% 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: Score Attack 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #15 GUN KING
86% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows · Mac · Linux
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%
- #16 Rogue Space Convoy
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Delti LLC
Windows
Rogue Space Convoy is a roguelite space action shooter where you pilot a fighter, build a convoy, and choose branching encounters across five hostile passages. Disable enemy cruisers, salvage upgrades, and keep the Ark alive long enough to reach the gate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
- #17 Plasma Sky
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Spikepit Games
Windows
Plasma Sky is a neon arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Ease in and power up early, you'll need a strong ship as the intensity ramps up. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and race the world in a fresh challenge every week - the same seeded run for every pilot on Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Score Attack 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Retro 10.4%
- #18 SSS222: HyperSpace
85% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: HyperGamesDevPub: HaipaStudios
Windows
A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #19 Enfora Star
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #20 HYPERWIRED
82% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #21 Move Dodge and Kill
83% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: DjokaGames
Windows · Linux
Dodge the enemies shot and kill them with different weapons. Move, Dodge and Kill is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler in a neon environment.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #22 Project Vanguard
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: MrBastionPub: Bastion Studios
Windows
Project Vanguard is a neon bullet-hell roguelike where you pilot experimental ships, draft wild upgrades, build screen-melting synergies, and survive endless waves of Void bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
- #23 BroodStar
82% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Score Attack 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #24 Nebula Cleanup Crew
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.5%
- #25 Witchcraft Survivors
80% matchVery Positive81% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Score Attack 14.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #26 Orchid Glitter
79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 6.1%
- #27 Blastroid
78% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Bedirhan CakirPub: Cher Chop Games
Windows · Mac
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #28 Bullet Bunny
78% matchVery Positive84% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #29 Astro Fighters 3
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #30 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Top-Down 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%
- #31 Bat Blitz
76% matchPositive83% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Beef Dust Studios
Windows
Bat Blitz is a fast paced, top down shooter, roguelike where you have to kill bats to stay alive as long as possible.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #32 Astral Blitz
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
Windows
Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #33 Earl vs. the Mutants
75% matchVery Positive97% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: Falling State Inc.
Windows
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action Roguelike 9%
- #34 ULTRA CORE DIVE
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #35 Escape the Kreegan
75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Vehicular Combat 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #36 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
73% matchPositive92% of 13 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Score Attack 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12%
- #37 HOUSE OF GOD
74% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #38 Slime Mayhem
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 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 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #39 Hyperlight Survivor
73% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #40 Starship Architect
71% 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 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelite 11%, Arcade 7.4%
- #41 Nova Strike
72% matchMixed64% of 25 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #42 STARR RINGER
72% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.4%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #43 Level Tank
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.6%
- #44 Slay To The End
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maxim
Windows · Linux
"Slay To The End" is an intense and thrilling survival roguelite game that plunges you into the edge of the apocalypse. Faced with hordes of terrifying creatures, your only option is to wield your weapon and embark on a brutal journey of slaughter, battling until the very last moment.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%
- #45 Entomophobia
69% matchPositive83% of 42 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 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #46 Hyper Sentinel Fusion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac
Pilot an agile starfighter to tear down alien megastructures under fire, then pull off a high-stakes heist from within before everything explodes. When you die time rewinds, sending you back to Moonbase Alpha - your hub for reinvention. Spend your bounty on epic upgrades, ready for the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #47 Solaroids
71% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%
- #48 Fast Food Wars
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 1FPS Games
Windows · Linux
Fast Food Wars is a bullet-hell shoot'em up rogue-lite game in a procedural generated restaurant with random power ups, weapons. You play as a burger fighting to claim back all the invaded burger restaurant from other fast foods
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #49 Monsters 'til Midnight
68% matchVery Positive84% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%
- #50 Cosmos Survivors
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #51 Andromeda Survivors
68% 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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Score Attack 11.3%, Roguelite 10%
- #52 Rysen
70% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9.3%
- #53 Cosmos Survivors: Prologue
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #54 Marimoth
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 13.1%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 10.8%
- #55 Dead End City
67% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
Windows
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Vehicular Combat 14.1%, Score Attack 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
- #56 The Last Roll
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aspiro Games
Windows
Fast-paced 3D roguelike where you shoot through massive cube hordes. Unlock weapons and abilities, create powerful builds, and roll through a neon cyber-arena as the last sphere rising against the Cube regime to restore freedom.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #57 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
66% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 13%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%