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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Retro, Shoot 'Em Up.

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How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 104 reviews
Released: 2021-12-14
Developer: Adamvision Studios
Publisher: Atari
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 8.3%

  2. #2 Black Widow: Recharged
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 11.8%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 8.3%

  3. #3 Yars: Recharged
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  4. #4 Sky Force Reloaded
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 9.7%, Local Co-Op 7.5%

  5. #5 Breakout: Recharged
    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 122 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

    Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Arcade 17.4%, Score Attack 13.9%, Colorful 10.3%, Retro 8.5%

  6. #6 Gravitar: Recharged
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Arcade 23.1%, Space 16.3%, Action 13.5%, Combat 6%

  7. #7 Missile Command: Recharged
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your cities from an assault of missiles, planes, tanks, and more! Play solo or with a friend in co-op in this modern reimagining of the arcade classic.

    Why similar: Shooter 18%, 1980s 17.9%, Arcade 16%, Score Attack 11%, Colorful 9.1%

  8. #8 Zero Wing
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, 1980s 9.9%, Score Attack 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 9.5%

  9. #9 Sky Force Anniversary
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 35.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 7.9%, Shooter 6.9%

  10. #10 Solaroids
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 9%

  11. #11 Space Invaders Extreme
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 10.5%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%

  12. #12 Berzerk: Recharged
    89% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%

  13. #13 Truxton
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 8.4%

  14. #14 Bit Blaster XL
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%

  15. #15 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.6%

  16. #16 Super Bit Blaster XL
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, 1980s 9.2%, Space 8.9%

  17. #17 Caverns of Mars: Recharged
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

    Why similar: Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Score Attack 13%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 9%

  18. #18 Out Zone
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Score Attack 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%

  19. #19 Super Hydorah
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 10.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 5.7%

  20. #20 Crisis Wing
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Score Attack 7.6%

  21. #21 Sophstar
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Score Attack 8.1%, Space 8.1%

  22. #22 RagingBlasters
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 7%, Local Co-Op 7%

  23. #23 Super Destronaut
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
    Dev: Petite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Space 12.7%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%

  24. #24 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Local Co-Op 7.6%

  25. #25 Akka Arrh
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 7.7%

  26. #26 Enemy Mind
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  27. #27 FullBlast
    80% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
    Dev: UFO Crash Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  28. #28 1993 Space Machine
    79% matchMostly Positive70% of 377 reviews2016
    Dev: ExceedPub: Aurora Punks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%

  29. #29 Space Elite Force
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 25.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 8.4%

  30. #30 Polygoneer
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 10.1%, Space 8.6%

  31. #31 Grand Brix Shooter
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Space 14.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12%, Sci-fi 10.1%

  32. #32 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Arcade 24.5%, Action 9.9%, Score Attack 6.3%, Local Co-Op 6.2%

  33. #33 Revolgear Zero
    71% matchVery Positive99% of 105 reviews2026
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

  34. #34 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    72% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Old School 9%

  35. #35 Pixel Star
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
    Dev: Soul Forge
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Space 47.9%, Arcade 32.8%, Action 19.3%

  36. #36 Cloud Cutter
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  37. #37 Pewt 'em Up!
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  38. #38 Schildmaid MX
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 8.4%

  39. #39 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 9.6%

  40. #40 Jamestown+
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
    Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  41. #41 Eigengrau
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Score Attack 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%

  42. #42 Vectorium
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Space 10.7%

  43. #43 Rocky Mayhem
    69% matchVery Positive88% 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 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%

  44. #44 Grav Blazer Squared
    75% matchMixed40% of 85 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10.1%

  45. #45 Grav Blazer
    74% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%

  46. #46 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Arcade 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 13%, Score Attack 8.7%

  47. #47 Void Resurgence
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%

  48. #48 Super Retro Fighter
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
    Windows

    Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Old School 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.1%

  49. #49 Batsugun
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 10.4%, Old School 7.9%, 2D 5.8%

  50. #50 Super Space Club
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Space 15.3%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11.3%

  51. #51 Wild Guns Reloaded
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017
    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%

  52. #52 BroodStar
    67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Score Attack 10%, Space 9.6%, Shooter 7.9%

  53. #53 Platypus Reclayed
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 633 reviews2025
    Dev: Claymatic Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Old School 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.8%

  54. #54 Nova Drift
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Space 15.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 8%

  55. #55 Astervoid 2000
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2016
    Dev: Mad Capacity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Astervoid 2000 is a 1 to 4 player local-multiplayer​ space brawler, combining classic arcade action with modern gameplay. Explosive, indestructible, and icy asteroids will slam against your ship, or can be weaponized against your opponents. Perfect support for gamepads & keyboard and mouse.

    Why similar: Arcade 27.5%, Action 22.3%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Retro 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%

  56. #56 Contra: Operation Galuga
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 909 reviews2024
    Dev: WayForwardPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, 1980s 16.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Sci-fi 9%

  57. #57 Astral Gunners
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9%, Old School 8%

  58. #58 Pixel Galaxy
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 189 reviews2015
    Dev: Serenity Forge
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Co-op 17.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%

  59. #59 Dimension Drive
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2017
    Dev: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.7%

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