- #1 Crucible
97% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Score Attack 7.8%, Shooter 6.7%
- #2 Zannon
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, War 11.3%, Action 4.8%
- #3 TCSTRIKERS2
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 6.9%
- #4 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 7.4%, Score Attack 6.1%
- #5 Astro Fighters
94% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, War 10.4%, Shooter 6.9%
- #6 Orchid Glitter
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 4.3%
- #7 The War Enders: First Strike
93% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
Windows
The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 12.7%, Character Customization 8.9%
- #8 Chronos Trap in Time
92% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: SCS Ogonvard AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Harness the power of Greek Gods in this intense vertical rogue-like shooter. Command divine Mechas, brew sacred potions, and unlock permanent upgrades at Hephaestos’ Forge. Battle mythical hordes and challenge the Titans in a fast-paced quest for eternal glory!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, War 10.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #9 ShapeNeon Chaos
91% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 12.3%, War 9.4%
- #10 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
91% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 7.9%, Shooter 6.6%
- #11 TAILS GEAR HD
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, War 8.6%, Score Attack 4.8%
- #12 Exo-Calibre
89% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 4.6%
- #13 Arcade Forever
89% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 5.1%
- #14 CosmoDreamer
88% matchVery Positive100% of 147 reviews2020
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Character Customization 8.4%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #15 BroodStar
87% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 9.5%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #16 Asteroidia
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 4.3%
- #17 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 6.7%, Score Attack 5%
- #18 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
84% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.7%
- #19 Infinity Lancer
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action 6%
- #20 Always Surrender
84% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 14.5%, Shooter 6.1%
- #21 Battle AirForce
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 8.3%, Shooter 6.6%
- #22 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
82% matchVery Positive95% of 87 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Score Attack 7.1%, Shooter 5.5%
- #23 Spaced Liberation
82% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, War 11.9%, Roguelike 8%
- #24 Artificial Dawn
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Biryeong
Windows
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 8.5%
- #25 Starship Scarwolf
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, War 11.4%, Character Customization 10%
- #26 Startide
81% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.4%
- #27 Bullet Hell Monday
79% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #28 Neuroma
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 7.1%
- #29 Psyvariar 3
77% matchPositive81% of 27 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: Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 4.4%
- #30 4D:XD
78% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Action 4.6%
- #31 Heliocide
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Shooter 6.9%
- #32 ComboChain Pulse
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, War 8%, Action 5.6%
- #33 Project AionIX
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelike 8.4%, Shooter 6.7%
- #34 argmax Loop
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Siriculo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
die listening to techno bangers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelike 6.4%, Shooter 5.2%
- #35 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 5.3%
- #36 Blast'N Bounty
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Score Attack 8.3%, Shooter 6.6%
- #37 Planets Ambrosia
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 7.1%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #38 Warcat Parade
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Score Attack 15.7%, Shooter 5.6%
- #39 BreakDespair2D
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HappyLuckyRainbowGames
Windows
Enjoy mining, upgrades, and explosive growth in this all-directional scrolling shooter. Auto-upgrades allow idle play, with no time limits or game overs. Defaults work fine, story scenes can be skipped, 20 weapons unlock later, and levels can reach 900 million.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 7%, Action 4.2%
- #40 鈴集無名の丘 ~ Little Doll Queen
73% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: 幸歸鈴園
Windows
Gensokyo suddenly plunged into a huge miasma of toxic fog, and the lands are now gloomy and lifeless. The source of these strange phenomena is the Nameless Hill, a forgotten land of sin. It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action 6.7%, Indie 1%
- #41 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
73% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #42 Dungeon Man
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action 5.8%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #43 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 11.8%, Shooter 7%
- #44 Shin Sophstar
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 8.4%, Space 5.1%
- #45 Alien Space Bastards
71% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of alien enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge danger, chase high scores, and see how long you can withstand the invasion.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, War 10.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #46 Strelitzia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 5.9%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #47 Viroblitz
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GeckospacePub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
a mysterious virus is inhabiting planets around the cosmos.. Together with your dragon Ringo, you voyage through space, dodging projectiles and eliminating the spreading virus.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #48 Room Box
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WexStudio
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 7.1%, Top-Down 5%
- #49 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
71% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 7.1%
- #50 Laser Droplets
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 5.1%
- #51 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
68% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 7.5%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #52 Asterisk
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uberduck, LLC
Windows · Linux
What if Asteroids but roguelike? Destroy space rocks to unlock better weapons, abilities, and equipment so you can ... destroy more space rocks. Choose upgrade paths, select sponsors to match your play style, and compete with friends for the high score in this retro-modern top-down space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Score Attack 15.6%, Cinematic 9.3%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #53 1x! Space Adventure
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 9.4%
- #54 Nova Strike
67% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 6.7%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #55 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
67% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #56 SUPER FLAIL
68% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 6.7%
- #57 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
68% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 7%, Space 5.5%
- #58 Akka Arrh
67% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 7.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #59 Spectron
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 8%, Character Customization 6.7%
- #60 Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Short Warp LLC
Windows
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, War 15.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 6.9%