- #1 ARMED SEVEN
97% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Mechs 22.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Robots 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%
- #2 Space Strider
96% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Roguelite 7%
- #3 Silicon War:Blitz
96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Initial F Studio
Windows
A Roguelite VR Mech bullethell Shooter, you will pilot your mech through an onslaught of endless bullets and enemies! Each battle is a crucial test of your reaction skills and strategic planning. Continuously upgrade and enhance your mech until all adversaries are vanquished!
Why similar: Mechs 26.3% ★, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Robots 10.4%, Roguelite 8%
- #4 Deathroids
95% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Mechs 28.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Robots 11.2%, Shooter 8.4%
- #5 Rigid Force Alpha
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Mechs 19.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Robots 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
- #6 R-TYPE DX: Music Encore
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Mechs 20.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Robots 10.8%
- #7 Space Warpster
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AMAMiZU games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, On-Rails Shooter 20.2% ★, Side Scroller 15.3%, Robots 8.7%, Retro 8%
- #8 Scrap Warden
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Calcoa MaraPub: Top Turtle Games
Windows
Bring order to space in your own way in Scrap Warden! An epic action strategy through junk filled space missions and enemies. Explore various worlds, battle AI driven pirates and collect material to cobble together advanced weaponry and upgrades, all in a beautiful, and dangerous universe.
Why similar: Mechs 20.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Robots 11%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #9 Victory Saber 2D
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Zephyr Studio Limited
Windows · Linux
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Mechs 28.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Space 7.5%
- #10 Twin Cores
89% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Starskeeper
Windows
Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.7% ★, Mechs 23.2% ★, Robots 17.6%, Sci-fi 7%, Shooter 6.7%
- #11 SATAZIUS
90% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Robots 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 7.3%
- #12 Eternal Circus: Dancing with Missiles
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Team Eternal Circus
Windows
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Mechs 23.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Robots 13.6%, Shooter 11.1%
- #13 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
88% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: HyperDevboxPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Ultra high-tech fighting robots are humanity’s last defense to repel alien forces who will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence! Blast those aliens back to where they came from in these two action-focused high-flying 3D arcade style rail shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.4% ★, Mechs 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Robots 8.5%, Shooter 7.8%
- #14 Steel Carnelian
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catbird Soft
Windows · Mac
Steel Carnelian is a 3D anime-influenced shoot-em-up where you play as Cass, a mercenary with a mech suit and a loyal crew at her side. Dodge bullets and wreck robots as your ragtag team takes on the most dangerous job of your lives!
Why similar: Mechs 30.4% ★, Robots 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #15 Assault Suit Leynos
87% matchMixed62% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Dracue SoftwarePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
Why similar: Mechs 49.7% ★, Robots 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Anime 6.2%, Action 3.9%
- #16 I, AI
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 7.7%
- #17 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER – The Feast of the Wolves
84% matchVery Positive85% of 593 reviews2023
Dev: EndroadPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
For the first time in video game history, climb aboard Grendizer the Legendary Robot and fight against the forces of evil to defend our planet Earth!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.8% ★, Mechs 20.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #18 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
85% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamloop Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Mechs 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Robots 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #19 Drone Break
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelite 11.3%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #20 Space Yugoslav 2D
83% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Affordable Care Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Robots 9.5%
- #21 RAGINGSTRIKE
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Team Grant
Windows
Master the three weapons that change according to the humanoid robot form and fighter form, destroy the scattered enemy attack targets, and finally defeat the boss standing in your way!
Why similar: Mechs 35.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Robots 16.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #22 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
82% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Mechs 16.1% ★, Side Scroller 11%, Robots 9.6%
- #23 VARYZNEX
79% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: zakichi
Windows
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Mechs 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 7.7%
- #24 B.A.D Battle Armor Division
81% matchMixed50% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Mechs 38% ★, Robots 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Shooter 8.6%
- #25 Run and Gun
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Inspiring Games
Windows
Run and Gun is an action roguelike shooting game where you mow down thousands of enemies while unlocking newer and deadlier weapons. The enemies won't stop spawning, and your guns won't stop firing. Earn gold each run to unlock permanent upgrades to make your next run deadlier.
Why similar: Mechs 30.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Robots 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Roguelike 11%
- #26 ZANGEKI WARP
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Mechs 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #27 Escape from Terror City
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
3D Run'n'Gun Arcade-Style Action! Fight the Mechanized Forces of the Argus Empire and Escape from Terror City!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.1% ★, Mechs 23% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 7%
- #28 StarMech
78% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Wizard Labs
Windows
Transform your mech to fight, upgrade, and survive long enough to jump to safety in this bullet hell roguelite.
Why similar: Mechs 29.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Shooter 11%, Space 8%
- #29 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
78% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Mechs 25.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Robots 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 8.8%
- #30 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
76% matchVery Positive89% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: M2 Co., Ltd.
Windows
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Mechs 19% ★, On-Rails Shooter 13.6% ★, Robots 11.3%, Shooter 10.5%
- #31 Escape 2 Space
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 9.2%
- #32 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Mechs 28.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Robots 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 7.4%
- #33 Steel Knight's ARMIS
75% matchMixed57% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Izanami Game Lab, Inc.
Windows
"Steel Knight's ARMIS" is a roguelike robot game. Lead the rebellion through five chapters, fighting against the Imperial Army and Earth Federation. Customize and upgrade your robot to survive the intense battles ahead.
Why similar: Mechs 29.2% ★, Robots 17.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Roguelike 7.8%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #34 Enyla X
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Robots 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Futuristic 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
- #35 Sisyphus Paradox
73% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 10.2%
- #36 Final Formation
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happymeal Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 11.8%
- #37 STURMWIND EX
74% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #38 GIGANTIC ARMY
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 365 reviews2014
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
Why similar: Mechs 33.9% ★, Robots 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Retro 6%
- #39 Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES
73% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Robots 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%
- #40 FZ: Formation Z
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Ready yourself for an intense robot shooting raid battle like never before.
Why similar: Mechs 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Robots 16.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 7.8%
- #41 Mechawaii LEGENDS
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Monster GamesPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 10%, Robots 7.1%
- #42 Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
72% matchVery Positive94% of 326 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Mechs 43.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Anime 9.1%, Shooter 6.7%, Retro 4.8%
- #43 Void Source
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 6.8%
- #44 Gearbits: Gear Angels
70% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: Quackpond Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Robots 16%, Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #45 Strike VR
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Zeinaru
Windows
A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!
Why similar: Mechs 22.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Robots 13%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 8.4%
- #46 Katalyst
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dabuggy Games
Windows
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 6.2%
- #47 Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers
69% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Join the race for Ether! Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers is a fast-paced, roguelite, bullet heaven game in a sci-fi setting. Choose your pilots, customize and upgrade your Mecha Robots, and survive against endless swarms of Xeni. Will you survive long enough?
Why similar: Mechs 27% ★, Robots 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #48 Planet Nine
71% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Jötunn Games
Windows
Control a customizable mech while exploring an alien world in a top down view. Your mission, set by an A.I. is to save the Ninth planet from an alien invasion. Gain levels, find loot and discover the history behind the Ninth Planet.
Why similar: Mechs 26.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Robots 18.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.7%
- #49 XOL: Space Mech Wars
67% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Michigames
Windows
Mech FPS game in all directions of space; follow the story and contribute to the fight for your homeland! Survive the space wars as an up-and-coming soldier with the toughest warriors around!
Why similar: Mechs 46.7% ★, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #50 Huge Enemy - Worldbreakers
70% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Huge Enemy Production
Windows · Mac · Linux
Huge Enemy is a horizontal Shoot ‘em up that takes place in a dark sci-fi universe with Japanese influences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Mechs 18.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Robots 11.5%
- #51 Aerial Battle Frame: Vernion
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Nexith Lab
Windows
Control a robot with the mouse and challenge yourself to find the way out of a dark, twisting cave!
Why similar: Mechs 42.7% ★, Robots 25.1%, Sci-fi 10%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Anime 5.1%
- #52 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Mechs 25.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Time 7.5% ★
- #53 Tri-Star
69% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Roguelike 11.8%, Space 10.3%
- #54 Relic Delivery
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
(VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT, WISHLIST AND FOLLOW TO GET UPDATED). Shoot your way out of a relentless pursuit in the middle of a desert in your armed truck to deliver a stolen Time Relic. Harness the relic's power to aid your escape, but brace yourself for the unimaginable consequences.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #55 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
69% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 10.4%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #56 Railgunners
67% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Retro 8.3%, Shooter 7.7%
- #57 The Rush
67% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 7.4%
- #58 Mechanophagia
66% matchPositive92% of 26 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: Mechs 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #59 SPACEMAN
65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 5.9%