- #1 HARDCORE MECHA
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,678 reviews2019
Dev: RocketPunch Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Mechs 50.9% ★, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #2 Strike Suit Zero
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,667 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills decide Earth's fate. Fast, frantic space combat with capital ship destruction, multiple endings, and a universe that's anything but empty. This is space combat reborn.
Why similar: Mechs 51.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.8%, Robots 11.4%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%
- #3 GIGANTIC ARMY
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 367 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 35.4% ★, Robots 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Arcade 7.2%
- #4 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,630 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Robots 15.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8%
- #5 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 813 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Mechs 40.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 7.7%
- #6 Front Mission Evolved
94% matchMixed62% of 1,210 reviews2010
Dev: Double Helix GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!
Why similar: Mechs 71.5% ★, Action 9%, Robots 8.2%, Shooter 7.2%, Sci-fi 3.7%
- #7 Gigantes Ex Machina
91% matchVery Positive84% of 273 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 36.4%, Action 18.8%, Mechs 14.6% ★, Arcade 14.2%, Indie 11%
- #8 Intrusion 2
92% matchVery Positive90% of 2,242 reviews2012
Dev: Aleksei Abramenko
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Action 19.2%, Indie 11.5%, Mechs 11.2% ★, Shooter 10.6%
- #9 Gearbits
91% matchVery Positive96% of 444 reviews2023
Dev: Quackpond Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.
Why similar: Mechs 49.5% ★, Robots 24.9%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 6.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #10 Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
90% 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 46.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 12%, Indie 7.5%, Shooter 6.6%
- #11 Project Nimbus: Complete Edition
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,678 reviews2017
Dev: GameCrafterTeamPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.
Why similar: Mechs 62.5% ★, Robots 19.6%, Action 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%, Indie 4.1%
- #12 Alien Zombie Megadeath
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Action 61.6%, Indie 38.4%
- #13 Droid Assault
88% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Robots 21.9%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Indie 13.1%
- #14 Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut
87% matchVery Positive82% of 387 reviews2014
Dev: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Director's Cut of Strike Suit Zero delivers the definitive version with a graphical overhaul, restructured campaign and more content. Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills will decide Earth's fate.
Why similar: Mechs 59.3% ★, Action 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Indie 5.1%, Shooter 5.1%
- #15 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 820 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become a pilot in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, for the first time available with English localization! Engage in thrilling, action-packed Gundam battles, complete missions, and tune up your newly acquired Mobile Suits!
Why similar: Mechs 59.2% ★, Robots 25.4%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #16 Wing of Darkness
86% matchMixed42% of 245 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.
Why similar: Mechs 40.5% ★, Action 23.9%, Indie 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%
- #17 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
85% matchVery Positive91% of 402 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 27.7%, Mechs 21.3% ★, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 8.2%
- #18 Explosionade DX
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
Why similar: Mechs 38.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #19 Nimbus INFINITY
84% matchMixed52% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: GameCrafterTeamPub: GameTomo Co., Ltd.
Windows
Nimbus INFINITY is a high-speed mech action game, set in the future of a war-torn Earth that has just begun to heal. Equip mechanical Battle Frames with weapons to customize your battle style, and soar through variant battlefields while discovering the story of a new generation.
Why similar: Mechs 49.9% ★, Robots 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 8.5%
- #20 Steel Salvo
82% matchVery Positive95% of 166 reviews2021
Dev: Steel Salvo
Windows
Pilot a hulking mech and protect Triton from robot hordes. With the help of your team, vanquish the robot overlord! Experience super-fast FPS mecha action in this short but challenging single-player game!
Why similar: Mechs 51.8% ★, Robots 25.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #21 ROCKETRON
83% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Mechs 43.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.6%
- #22 Jet Lancer
81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,196 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 29.5%, Action 15.4%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.5%
- #23 BREAK ARTS II
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 733 reviews2018
Dev: MercuryStudioPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Faster than anyone. Stronger than anyone. And more stunning. Customize your robot for “cyber battle racing” in a game that offers all the thrills of racing, battle, and customization. Online, Offline, Time-Attack... which mode will you dominate?!
Why similar: Mechs 43.4% ★, Robots 24.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 7.7%
- #24 Graze Counter GM
79% matchVery Positive97% of 191 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Mechs 37.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Shooter 8.3%
- #25 ASTROLANCER
79% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Robots 31.3%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 9%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #26 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 318 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.4%, Action 13%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #27 Orbital Gear
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,807 reviews2014
Dev: Night Node
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Mechs 57% ★, Action 14.5%, Shooter 9%, Sci-fi 9%, Indie 6.4%
- #28 Disaster Arms - Impact Project B.A.H.N.
76% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows · Linux
- DRY CONTACT - INSTIGATION OF HYBRID SOLDIER LIFELINE - BIO-AFFECTIONATE HYPER NETWORK -
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Platformer 19.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 16%, Action 9.5%
- #29 Gunner-chan!
75% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: kido
Windows
A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.
Why similar: Mechs 43.5% ★, Robots 24.4%, Action 17.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Indie 3.7%
- #30 Garrison: Archangel
78% matchVery Positive83% of 248 reviews2020
Dev: Indigo Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Garrison: Archangel is a fast-paced, customizable, mecha fighting game designed for epic anime style one-on-one and multiplayer team battles. Design, build and pilot your Archangels today!
Why similar: Mechs 61.8% ★, Robots 22.4%, Action 9.9%, Indie 6%
- #31 Rigid Force Alpha
78% 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 31.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Robots 17.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9%
- #32 MULLET MADJACK
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,116 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Robots 35.5%, Arcade 20.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.4%
- #33 Graze Counter
76% matchVery Positive96% of 316 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Mechs 34.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #34 Assault Android Cactus+
75% matchVery Positive94% of 2,002 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: Robots 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%
- #35 DAEMON X MACHINA
74% matchVery Positive85% of 6,789 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!
Why similar: Mechs 61.2% ★, Robots 21.1%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Shooter 1.1%
- #36 XOL: Space Mech Wars
71% matchVery Positive92% of 77 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 59.3% ★, Sci-fi 14%, Shooter 11%, Action 10.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #37 Vektor Wars
77% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Integer Overflow
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Certified 100% pure arcade action, rendered in eye-melting neon vectors, Vektor Wars is classic first-person blasting for the shooter connoisseur.
Why similar: Robots 43.4%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15%, Action 12.8%, Indie 8%
- #38 Booster Trooper
77% matchMixed47% of 199 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Platformer 30.3%, Indie 24.1%
- #39 War Tech Fighters
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 336 reviews2018
Dev: Drakkar DevPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
War Tech Fighters - the space action game that combines the spectacular action of Japanese Anime with Hollywood Blockbusters. Configure, upgrade and customize your War Tech and dive into battle to fight back the Zatronian forces and save your galaxy!
Why similar: Mechs 44.1% ★, Robots 20.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 7.5%
- #40 Uragun
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 245 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Mechs 35.6% ★, Robots 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #41 Armechgeddon
71% matchPositive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Mechs 37.1% ★, Robots 18.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #42 Shogo: Mobile Armor Division
73% matchVery Positive80% of 234 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Shogo is an anime-inspired first-person shooter. Fight on foot or pilot a giant mech in both open and urban levels. You will know the true power of giant robots!
Why similar: Mechs 64.8% ★, Action 18.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Shooter 7.5%
- #43 Devader
72% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Falkenbrew
Windows · Mac · Linux
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Why similar: Mechs 49.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.9%
- #44 Power-Up
73% matchMixed58% of 266 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 40.9%, Action 17.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Indie 12.7%, Arcade 10.8%
- #45 Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
69% matchVery Positive93% of 5,728 reviews2016
Dev: Stellar Jockeys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Why similar: Mechs 47% ★, Robots 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 7.9%
- #46 Gundroid
67% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Kitogoru Games
Windows
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 15.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Indie 8.8%
- #47 Mechstermination Force
71% matchMixed55% of 170 reviews2020
Dev: Hörberg ProductionsPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!
Why similar: Mechs 34.4% ★, Action 28.2%, Robots 19.4%, Indie 18.1%
- #48 Gravity Circuit
65% matchVery Positive94% of 3,556 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Robots 39.8%, Platformer 24.1%, Action 15.5%, Indie 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #49 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
68% matchVery Positive90% of 147 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 31.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Robots 16.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Shooter 8.8%
- #50 Rogue Stormers
70% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Robots 20.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%
- #51 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
62% matchVery Positive94% of 35,192 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Platformer 47.1%, Action 31%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #52 STEEL STRIDER
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
Why similar: Mechs 38.2% ★, Action 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Indie 8.6%
- #53 MECHBLAZE
67% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
An inferno roars over a destroyed secret military base. Then, from the flaming rubble...an invincible super robot is reborn! Mechs born of advanced science and modern weaponry battle in heavy weight Run 'n Gun mech shooter!!
Why similar: Mechs 55.7% ★, Platformer 18.3%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Action 11.6%
- #54 Gare Sapphire Mechs
70% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Prexen Studios
Windows
A polished top down action shooter set in a digital like world with upgradable mechs.
Why similar: Action 60.9%, Indie 39.1%
- #55 Interstellar Sentinel
66% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Uplifting Goat LLC.
Windows
ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 8.5%
- #56 Senko no Ronde 2
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: G.rev Ltd.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Senko no Ronde 2 is a fast-paced one-on-one action game offering an eclectic mix of the shooting and fighting genres in a mech-filled bullet ballet played out in space! And with Zuntata alumnus Yasuhisa Watanabe on board, you can expect a superb soundtrack too.
Why similar: Mechs 55.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action 21.9%
- #57 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
68% matchVery Positive93% of 234 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 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Robots 13.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #58 Laser Disco Defenders
69% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Robots 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Shooter 9.2%