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Games Like Beat Invaders

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

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Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 201 reviews
Released: 2022-03-10
Developer: Raffaele Picca
Genres: Action, Casual
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Space 12.1%, Roguelite 11.8%

  2. #2 Rogue Invader
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

    Why similar: Roguelite 22.1%, Space 17.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Arcade 10%

  3. #3 Nova Drift
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Space 13%, Roguelite 11.7%

  4. #4 Gunlocked
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  5. #5 Time Wasters
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 14%, Space 8%

  6. #6 Space Invaders Extreme
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  7. #7 Beat Hazard 3
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 646 reviews2024
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%

  8. #8 GUNFIELD
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiv
    Windows

    GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Space 15.6%, Roguelite 13.6%

  9. #9 Void Resurgence
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Space 10.8%

  10. #10 Geometry Survivor
    90% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows

    Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 7.4%

  11. #11 Grav Blazer
    91% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Space 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%

  12. #12 Super Space Club
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Space 20.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 9.9%

  13. #13 Polygon Attack
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Space 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%

  14. #14 Operation STEEL
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Soundtrack 16.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelite 10%

  15. #15 Grav Blazer Squared
    89% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%

  16. #16 Outnumbered
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 12%, Shooter 7.4%

  17. #17 Rocket Rats
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 reviews2024
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16%, Space 9.2%, Shooter 9%

  18. #18 Neon Striker
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 81 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: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%

  19. #19 Symmodance
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
    Windows

    Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Space 11.8%, Roguelite 11.2%

  20. #20 Vostok 2061
    86% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Futuristic 8.8%

  21. #21 Cozy Space Survivors
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.4%

  22. #22 Beat Hazard
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 7,422 reviews2010
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 17.6%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 6%

  23. #23 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.1%

  24. #24 Pewt 'em Up!
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%

  25. #25 Run Build Pew!
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Space 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Shooter 8.7%

  26. #26 Galaxy Highways
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Space 14.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Colorful 7.6%

  27. #27 Rhythm Storm
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Roguelite 13%, Futuristic 8.6%

  28. #28 BYTEPATH
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 312 reviews2018
    Dev: a327ex
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 32.9%, Retro 21.9%, Action 18.7%, Top-Down 15.3%, Casual 11.2%

  29. #29 PAWARUMI
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 9.9%

  30. #30 Gunlocked 2
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 8.6%

  31. #31 Waves
    78% 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 8.5%

  32. #32 Genome Guardian
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Sci-fi 8%

  33. #33 Sophstar
    76% 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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%

  34. #34 Spartan Survivors
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Arcade 6.3%

  35. #35 BroodStar
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 14%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 7.7%

  36. #36 GalaxIverse
    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.3%, Futuristic 8.5%

  37. #37 Hyperspace Dogfights
    75% 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelite 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  38. #38 Beat Hazard 2
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 21.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%

  39. #39 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 14%, Space 13.3%

  40. #40 Grand Brix Shooter
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Soundtrack 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 11.9%, Roguelite 9.4%

  41. #41 Echoes+
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Space 15%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.8%

  42. #42 Antipaint
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 274 reviews2024
    Dev: Vilius Prakapas
    Windows

    An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 18.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 5.8%

  43. #43 Swordship
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 231 reviews2022
    Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Futuristic 10.4%, Arcade 9.8%

  44. #44 Beats Of Fury
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
    Windows

    Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 14.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Top-Down 7.1%

  45. #45 Void Invaders
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 406 reviews2015
    Dev: VoidDevPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Arcade 24.7%, Retro 13.3%, Action 11%

  46. #46 SHOOPER NOVA
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%

  47. #47 Razerwire:Nanowars
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
    Dev: Hammer & Ravens
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 10.3%

  48. #48 Beat Da Beat
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 484 reviews2016
    Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 73.6%, Arcade 26.4%

  49. #49 LUFTRAUSERS
    69% 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: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 5.6%

  50. #50 Sektori
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.2%

  51. #51 Rigid Force Alpha
    70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%

  52. #52 Space Scavenger
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Space 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.6%

  53. #53 Temp Zero
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexandre Kadri
    Windows

    Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Roguelite 10.4%, Colorful 5.2%

  54. #54 Captain Starshot
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

    Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Space 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Roguelite 18.6%, Sci-fi 9.9%

  55. #55 Space War: Infinity
    69% 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.9%

  56. #56 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  57. #57 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Shooter 8.5%

  58. #58 BEAT 'EM DOWN
    69% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Ambitious Games
    Windows

    Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

    Why similar: Shooter 28.2%, Arcade 23.5%, Futuristic 14.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 9.7%

  59. #59 Retro/Grade
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
    Dev: 24 Caret Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Action 25.3%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Retro 10.8%

  60. #60 Switch 'N' Shoot
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%

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