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Games Like AWA

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

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A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 115 reviews
Released: 2016-06-16
Developer: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

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    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 11%, Indie 7.5%

  2. #2 Solar Shifter EX
    96% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76.4%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10%

  3. #3 Sky Mercenaries
    96% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.3%, Indie 9%

  4. #4 Incandescent
    95% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
    Dev: Stephen Crabb
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.3%, Action 14.9%, Indie 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%

  5. #5 Hyper Sentinel
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9.6%

  6. #6 Zenodyne R
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.7%, Action 18.3%, Indie 13%

  7. #7 Close Order
    93% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2016
    Dev: Raconteur Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.8%, Action 17.1%, Indie 13.1%

  8. #8 Reign of Bullets
    92% matchVery Positive81% of 100 reviews2015
    Dev: Critical Bit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.2%, Action 12.2%, Indie 9.6%

  9. #9 LUFTRAUSERS
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.8%, Arcade 19%, Action 9.3%, Indie 7.9%

  10. #10 Power-Up
    91% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.9%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Indie 8.9%

  11. #11 Aircraft Evolution
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 251 reviews2018
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 6.3%

  12. #12 Aces of the Luftwaffe
    89% matchMixed63% of 161 reviews2015
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    YOU have to show what you’re made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 80.2%, Action 19.8%

  13. #13 Rocking Pilot
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.1%, Arcade 16%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.4%

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    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8.8%

  15. #15 Wish Project
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Action 14.9%, Indie 11.1%, Arcade 10.4%

  16. #16 Sine Mora
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 80.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.8%, Indie 4.9%

  17. #17 Gigantes Ex Machina
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: AcrylByte
    Windows

    Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.2%

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    85% matchMostly Positive77% of 225 reviews2017
    Dev: Project ICKXPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76.1%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 7%

  19. #19 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 78.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 6.9%

  20. #20 Starship Annihilator
    84% matchMixed64% of 354 reviews2016
    Dev: IR Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.8%, Indie 20.9%, Action 12.3%

  21. #21 A Clumsy Flight
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 67 reviews2022
    Dev: Rdev group
    Windows

    Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 88.1%, Action 11.9%

  22. #22 DogFighter
    84% matchMixed61% of 433 reviews2010
    Dev: Dark Water Studios LtdPub: Instinct Software Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Take to the skies in this fast paced, arcade aerial combat game featuring arena style gameplay. Fly solo in single player or compete against other players in online multiplayer modes.

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  23. #23 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Shoot 'Em Up 70%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 10.9%, Indie 2.4%

  24. #24 Sophstar
    79% 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 74.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.2%

  25. #25 XIIZEAL
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.6%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 11.3%

  26. #26 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 80.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 6.6%, Indie 5.3%

  27. #27 Burning Skies Arcade
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 86.8%, Action 13.2%

  28. #28 Revolution Ace
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 7.1%, Indie 5.5%

  29. #29 Roto Force
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.2%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 8.8%, Indie 6.5%

  30. #30 Wing of Darkness
    79% matchMixed41% of 237 reviews2021
    Dev: Production ExabilitiesPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
    Windows

    This high-speed 3D shooting game allows players to experience exhilarating battles in the sky, as well as a series of cutscenes depicting the growth of the main characters throughout the story.

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  31. #31 Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron
    78% matchMixed70% of 149 reviews2018
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 8.7%

  32. #32 Nowhere Patrol
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
    Dev: Slugsoft
    Windows

    Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

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  33. #33 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
    77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 74.5%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 6.4%, Indie 3.6%

  34. #34 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 9.5%

  35. #35 Waves
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.7%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 7.8%

  36. #36 Horizon Shift
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 14%, Indie 12.8%

  37. #37 Assault Android Cactus+
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 7.9%

  38. #38 Space War: Infinity
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.1%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 8.4%

  39. #39 Air Brawl
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,713 reviews2015
    Dev: Landfall
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    Why similar: Action 63.8%, Indie 36.2%

  40. #40 Phoenix 2
    69% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.1%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6.3%

  41. #41 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrade GamesPub: OtakuMaker.com
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.7%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%, Indie 7.4%

  42. #42 Hyperspace Dogfights
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows · Linux

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 6.1%, Indie 3.6%

  43. #43 Jetboard Joust
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.5%

  44. #44 Furious Angels
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2017
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 5.5%

  45. #45 RefRain - prism memories -
    70% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

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  46. #46 Lilac 0
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 9.5%, Indie 1%

  47. #47 Brother Wings
    71% matchMixed64% of 187 reviews2017
    Dev: BrogamesPub: HandMade Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face.

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    66% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
    Dev: Oligarchomp
    Windows

    A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.7%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 10.2%, Indie 3.8%

  49. #49 AFTERBURN
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 325 reviews2019
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 6.4%

  50. #50 The Blue Flamingo
    71% matchMixed45% of 635 reviews2014
    Dev: Might and Delight
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.5%, Action 18%, Indie 13.5%

  51. #51 BLUE REVOLVER
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 81%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.2%, Indie 4.6%

  52. #52 Fire Arrow Plus
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.1%, Action 18.4%, Indie 12.6%

  53. #53 Cloud Cutter
    66% 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 69.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 11%, Indie 1%

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    64% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.4%, Indie 4.4%

  55. #55 Gunvein
    63% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.4%

  56. #56 Ruzh Delta Z
    69% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
    Dev: Pribuni
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.4%, Action 21.3%, Indie 14.3%

  57. #57 Heavy Weapon Deluxe
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 422 reviews2006
    Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.4%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 9.9%

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    67% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.8%

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