- #1 Galaxy Kingdoms
97% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Pretoriano_devPub: Coliseum Studio
Windows
Galaxy Kingdoms is an action/adventure shooter. Feel the journey of a bounty hunter as he explores the galaxy in search of quests and treasure. Strengthen yourself by buying new weapons and armor and then take on more powerful enemies.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.8% ★, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Futuristic 10.5%, Shooter 9.8%
- #2 Cosmic Corps
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ViseGrip Studio
Windows · Mac
Dimension hop to freedom across hostile planets. Blast, slash, and laser alien hordes while crafting powerful synergies by combining unlockable skills with infinitely stacking items and perks. Become unstoppable in this action roguelike—and confront the Entity beyond the Rift.
Why similar: Class-Based 21.7%, Looter Shooter 20% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Combat 6.1%
- #3 Atomanta
96% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Futuristic 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #4 All Systems Operational
95% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Seatoad LLCPub: Reign of Gaming
Windows · Mac
A chaotic bullet-hell ARPG from competitive gamers who hate easy modes. Bosses roast you, enemies swarm you, and only skill gets you through. Build insane ships, break the rules, and climb global leaderboards solo or with 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Class-Based 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Futuristic 11.8%, Space 11%
- #5 Invaders 360
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Holo Games GbR
Windows
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Futuristic 11.5%, Space 8.6%
- #6 Escape 2 Space
94% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 12.7%, Futuristic 11.7%
- #7 GalaxIverse
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 13.4%, Futuristic 8.6%
- #8 Star Hunter DX
92% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Futuristic 10.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Space 7.1%
- #9 Praedatum
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gold Sheep Games
Windows
Praedatum is a fast-paced top-down Extraction Shooter set in the dystopian world of tomorrow. Our future has been stolen by evil robotic overlords. As a legendary Warrior from the distant past, your job is to steal it right back!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 44.3% ★, Class-Based 11.6%, PvE 11.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Futuristic 5.6%
- #10 Ship of Theseus
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris Lucian
Windows
"Ship of Theseus" is an intense Sci-Fi shooter with a deep, immersive storyline. Experience an atmospheric single-player campaign and a fully featured co-op multiplayer mode where teamwork and individual skills are equally crucial. Explore dynamic levels and unravel reconfiguring gameplay.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.3% ★, Class-Based 17%, Shooter 13.8%, Space 11.9%, Sci-fi 8%
- #11 Atomic Guardians
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Futuristic 14.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 11.4%
- #12 Xenture
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Xenture Games
Windows
Xenture is a short looter shooter game. Players need to destroy six hives located on the map then return to the spaceship to complete the game. We support multiple achievements for you to challenge.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 42.2% ★, Futuristic 13.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Open World 8.8%
- #13 Ilíada Espacial 2
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Daniel Pareja de la Flor
Windows
Destroy hordes of enemies and save Sivinina in this RPG-Space Shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 4.6%
- #14 Ascended Survivor
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Janet's Cool Games
Windows
Ascend to the Earth's surface in this vertical shmup! Punch, shoot, and grab enemies both mechanical and natural in your unique ship in this brutally hard vertical shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Futuristic 15.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #15 Prism Drift
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: fogeL Games
Windows · Linux
Take control of a lone pilot in a hostile galaxy. In this incremental roguelike, every death is a lesson and every scrap of loot is progress. Battle through relentless waves of enemies, level up your skills, and return to base to turn your scavenged parts into ship upgrades.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Futuristic 8.5%, Space 6.7%
- #16 Z-Warp
86% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #17 Draco Space X
86% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 10.2%, Action 7.8%
- #18 Fiery Rivaz
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #19 GALXAGAR
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 13.3%, PvE 12.8%, Space 10.1%
- #20 Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: リンクス螺旋機関
Windows
LynxHelixEngine's first shoot'em up game."Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -"The aim is to create a game that even inexperienced players can enjoy with simple controls and auto-bomb equivalent Drive.Please look forward to a science fiction story with fascinating characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Futuristic 14.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #21 Scramble All Fighters
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ihobo gamesPub: Grindstone
Windows
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Space 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 14.4%, Choices Matter 9.9%, PvE 9.2%
- #22 Cosmocommandos
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
Cosmocommandos are coming to alien planet. In this roguelike third person shooter, explore open-world and shoot aliens, shoot lots of aliens. Collect resources and return to base for upgrades. If you get KIA, upgrades are lost but not your stored resources and base research. Co-op available.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.4% ★, Bullet Hell 18.8%, PvE 10.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Futuristic 6.6%
- #23 No Way Home: BLAMMO!
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SMG Studio
Windows
No Way Home: BLAMMO! is a tactical arcade roguelite that's all about fast-paced twin stick space combat. Every run is a new adventure!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Space 10.7%, Futuristic 10%, Shooter 9.8%
- #24 Escape Space
81% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Futuristic 10%
- #25 PinCOL
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Gianni Laschi
Windows
PinCOL is an addictive Action 2D Space Shooter, a fast tactical Bullet Hell with Upgrade elements and Special abilities to obtain, the Color Damage Mechanics will drive you Crazy !!!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 12%, Space 9.1%
- #26 AlphaBlue
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 11.3%, Futuristic 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #27 The Battle of Aurinoxia
78% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #28 Deathtide
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Luiz Pascoto
Windows · Linux
Conquer an apocalyptic world and wage war against legions of the undead, demons, and titanic bosses. Combine the powers of unique items and heroes to bring down entire armies to their knees.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 31.2% ★, Class-Based 23.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, PvE 8.4%
- #29 PowBall Renaissance
79% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: POW Games
Windows
A demanding, run‑based precision brick‑breaker with permadeath, resource management, and 330+ handcrafted levels. Harvest Alchemite and trade strategically between levels. No saves, no retries - just pure skull. Play solo or up to 3‑player local co‑op.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Futuristic 9.5%
- #30 Silver Waffle
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steve Yrjänä
Windows · Linux
A shoot'em'up with spaceships and evil aliens with some RPG elements and first person activities, taking place in the Solar System.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Futuristic 16.5%, Space 15.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Crafting 8.8%
- #31 Cosmic Destroyer
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 13%, PvE 12.6%, Space 8.6%
- #32 Bionic Crusade
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.1% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 4.7%
- #33 Psyvariar 3
74% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 8.7%, Futuristic 7.6%
- #34 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Space 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, PvE 7.9%
- #35 Project AionIX
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Futuristic 8.7%
- #36 Space Ship Infinity
76% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 17.5%, Space 12.7%, Futuristic 10.8%
- #37 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #38 Emerald Blue
73% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Xtrasoft Development Team
Windows
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Futuristic 18.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Space 9.1%
- #39 Radirgy Swag
72% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 7.2%, 2D 5.9%
- #40 Against All Odds
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: 25 Crimson
Windows
Against All Odds is an immersive story based top-down shooter, where you follow the tragic story of Maxwell Philben. Fight your way out, tearing anything that comes in your way and find out the madness behind your abduction.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 42.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 7.3%, PvE 5.5%
- #41 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
Windows
hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action 5.5%
- #42 Lone Signal
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaming Goose Entertainment
Windows
A solo PvE extraction shooter set inside a droid factory that never stopped running. Loot the Myrmidons, escape with your gear — or lose it all.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.3% ★, Futuristic 11.2%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Inventory Management 8.8%
- #43 Dreadnought
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Futuristic 14%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Space 8.8%
- #44 CORA
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Empty House Games
Windows · Linux
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 11.5%, Futuristic 11.4%
- #45 Star Jet Alpha
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 19.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #46 Ashes of the Belt
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Xell
Windows
Blast through alien-infested space in a modern top-down shooter built for quick runs and big upgrades. Mine planets for resources, unlock talents, and team up with voiced companions—no inventory management, just pure action between the shop and the fight.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 41.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Space 15.7%, Futuristic 12.3%, Action 3.7%
- #47 Zone of Lacryma
71% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: oophok
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Zone of Lacryma is a story driven vertical shmup with 11 levels, highscores, speedrunning, upgrades and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Futuristic 13.4%, Space 12%, Shooter 10.9%
- #48 Gamma Bros
70% matchVery Positive92% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Futuristic 14.8%, Space 14%, Shooter 12.6%
- #49 Kilemol
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Fialho's
Windows
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Futuristic 16.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Action 9%
- #50 Astar Solis
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 10.9%, Action 5.8%
- #51 Lilac 0
67% matchVery Positive95% of 75 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 29%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Futuristic 15.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Combat 5.9%
- #52 Toi 2 Attack
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: time 1
Windows
Emperor Zaroc's forces invaded the planet Toi destroy the boss and regain control of the planet
Why similar: Space 26.1%, Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Combat 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
- #53 Astro Combat
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Bladestorm Games
Windows
Astro Combat is a Pixel Space Shooter, with Action-RPG elements.
Why similar: Inventory Management 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Crafting 14.1%, Combat 10.2%, Futuristic 9.6%
- #54 ASTRO AQUA KITTY
68% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids and watch out for marauding pirate rabbits!
Why similar: Class-Based 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Inventory Management 11.8%, Futuristic 10.5%, Space 9.8%
- #55 Star Saviors
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,684 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Space 13.4%, Action 5%, Shooter 4.6%
- #56 Asteroidia
67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 8.1%
- #57 Anthea's Justice
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Shooter 15%, Sci-fi 12%, Space 10.2%, Action 7.5%
- #58 Numina: Construct
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ScoutSpark
Windows
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 19%, Futuristic 14%, Shooter 10.9%
- #59 Neon Striker
65% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Class-Based 14.6%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.9%
- #60 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Space 14.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%