- #1 Pure Metal: Feature 1
97% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Limpid LiaisonPub: Limpid
Windows
Old school shooter fun. Can you save Pure Metal from the clutches of evil? Kill the hoards of enemies and rain righteous fury on the bosses and save the planet!
Why similar: Action 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Indie 21.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Shooter 11.5%
- #2 DECONSTRUCTION
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Knight
Windows
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.9%, Shooter 15.8%, 2D 6.9%
- #3 Boiling Bolt
96% matchMixed63% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Persistant StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 26.4%, Indie 18.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Difficult 11.8%
- #4 Infinite Shooter
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 23.2%, Indie 18.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%
- #5 Chronoblast : Maximum Force
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team NortyPub: Norty Games
Windows
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Action 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Indie 21.9%, Arcade 12%, 2D 6.6%
- #6 Firebird - Steam version
94% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Indie 20.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #7 Beast Modon
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Jeshawn Chrite
Windows · Mac
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.9%, Arcade 12.8%, 2D 6.9%
- #8 Voxel Interceptor
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: NewAtlantisGameStudio
Windows
Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Indie 26.1%, Arcade 11.4%
- #9 Horizon Shift
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Indie 23.2%, Arcade 12.5%
- #10 Enceladus
91% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
Windows
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Indie 22.3%, Action 21.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #11 tri.Attack();
90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Demmy Mangusso
Windows
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Action 35.9%, Indie 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 11.7%
- #12 GROOD
89% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: CC ARTS
Windows · Mac
GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Action 27.9%, Indie 19.5%, Difficult 15.7%, Arcade 8%
- #13 IACTURA
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: Merlin Beer
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is your job to save the planet from its decay. Only you can prevent an extraterrestrial species from taking over all of humankind. How? By shooting them back to where they belong - into the depths of hell of course!
Why similar: Action 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Indie 22.8%, Shooter 13%, 2D 5.7%
- #14 Guardian: Planet Defense
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Action 18.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D 6%
- #15 The Real Laser Ball
87% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Holmsario Games
Windows
A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Indie 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Casual 2.8%
- #16 SHOOTING CHICKEN BRUTAL SUCKERS
85% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: KoheiGallery
Windows
Makoto Yonekura, a new waitress, is a bright girl in Noh weather.Contrary to its appearance, it is a survival game girl who uses powerful weapons!She will do her best to crush the rampaging chickens for the beloved chief!
Why similar: Action 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Indie 28.5%, Casual 4.4%
- #17 Project Root
88% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Action 23.6%, Indie 15.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #18 Tiamat X
86% matchMostly Negative60% of 209 reviews2015
Dev: BBQ Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 28.4%, Indie 18%, Arcade 16.4%
- #19 Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Tchagata Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Action 28.6%, Indie 20.1%, Arcade 10.8%, 2D 7.1%
- #20 Takotan - 星のタコ
84% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Joseph CalabroPub: Vampixel Games
Windows
The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity called out for their last hope. Takotan we need your help!
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Indie 21.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.1%
- #21 Echoes III
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 19.8%, Indie 16.2%
- #22 Bubblien Pop
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Filip Kostin
Windows
Are you a fan of Casual games that provide simple mechanics and challenging gameplay ? Bubblien Pop offers exactly that, while simultaneously testing player’s reflexes, accuracy and hand-eye coordination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Action 28.1%, Indie 21%, Casual 9.5%, 2D 7.6%
- #23 Promethium
81% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Xiotex Studios LtdPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Indie 19.2%, Action 19%, Shooter 12%, Difficult 11.5%
- #24 A Shooty Bit
81% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: FROGPub: Gameland Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Postsoviet shoot 'em up borne from and reflective of the listlessness that modern, hyperconnected society injects into our selves
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Indie 27.9%
- #25 cloudphobia
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: MarsboundPub: Rockin' Android
Windows
In this pulse-pounding arcade style shoot 'em up, players control giant armored robots, loaded with hi-tech weaponry. Chose from two types of mechs: the PLG-90, armed with a high-tech laser rifle or the NúllPunktur with the Vibroblade!
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Indie 26.7%
- #26 Crush
79% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: SilentFuture
Windows
Crush is an old-school-styled shoot´em up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shoot´em up fans!
Why similar: Action 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Indie 26.7%
- #27 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
79% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
Windows
Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Indie 20.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 9%
- #28 Iridescence
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Polarity Bear
Windows
Iridescence is a Shoot 'Em Up with a color-changing mechanic, where you dodge and absorb many different colored bullets. It features a painted watercolor theme & features an inventive chaining system. Play through 5 main levels and 30 varied challenge levels!
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Indie 29%
- #29 Crome: Before Purgatory
77% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Action 25.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #30 Gamma Blast
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Action 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Indie 21.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%
- #31 C-RUSH
82% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Action 19.1%, Indie 16.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.6%
- #32 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
75% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Linux
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 34.8%, Indie 26.8%
- #33 Astro Tripper
78% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 36%, Indie 26.9%
- #34 Fire Arrow Plus
74% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 36.7%, Indie 24.3%
- #35 Zenodyne R
75% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Action 36.4%, Indie 25%
- #36 Valiant Gears
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaze Interactive
Windows
Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!
Why similar: Action 44.5%, Indie 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #37 M.A.C.E.
76% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 25.5%, Indie 19%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #38 Jet Buster
73% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 34.9%, Indie 25%
- #39 LIGHT
74% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Indie Light
Windows
Not known what year it is, and in which galaxy everything happens. But one thing is known-you must to clear the space of dirty pirates, and their technique. For this, you will have to open the nearest space systems, improve your ship, and of course to shoot a pirate ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 34.5%, Indie 25.7%
- #40 Zeroptian Invasion
72% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Josyan
Windows
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Indie 24.8%, Arcade 13.3%
- #41 Endless Wave
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Snowdrop Lab
Windows
Endless Wave is wave style stg. 9 kinds of waves and 3 bosses are waiting for you. Manipulate fighter planes to defeat enemies approaching ! ・Endless wave style ・Neon style(Bullet) ・Minimum price
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 34.5%, Indie 25.7%
- #42 The Blue Flamingo
76% matchMixed45% of 635 reviews2014
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 35.7%, Indie 25.9%
- #43 Drive to Hell
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Ghost Crab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 34.3%, Indie 25.6%
- #44 Space Pirate Amai
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Rockets and Cats
Windows
Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Action 33.3%, Indie 24.8%
- #45 Wish Project
70% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action 22.8%, Indie 16.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%
- #46 Fatal Wings
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Brain Lab Studio
Windows
Fatal wings is a classic top down space shoot ‘em. Playing as the last resistance fighters from the similian colony in planet Lithios against a brutal attack led by vernor’s forces
Why similar: Action 41%, Indie 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 7.9%
- #47 Infinos Gaiden
68% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Picorinne Soft
Windows
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Action 25.9%, Indie 18.3%, Arcade 6.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #48 Battle Crust
70% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Picorinne Soft
Windows
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Action 34.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #49 Humans Must Answer
72% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2014
Dev: Sumom Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 32.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #50 Velocity®Ultra
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 273 reviews2013
Dev: Curve StudiosPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Velocity®Ultra is an award-winning top down shooter that puts you in control of the galaxy’s only Quarp Jet, an advanced spacecraft with the ability to teleport at will. Tasked with rescuing survivors from a collapsed black hole, you’ll need to use both firepower and quick-wits to catapult the Quarp Jet through 50 levels of sci-fi action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 34.7%, Indie 23.7%
- #51 Sector Assault
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Brian Crandell
Windows
In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!
Why similar: Action 43.3%, Indie 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 5.9%
- #52 DRAINUS
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Action 21.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Indie 13.1%, 2D 5.1%
- #53 Tastrion
61% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Action 23.2%, Shooter 19%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 7.1%
- #54 Super Psy Penguin
65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Indie 9.7%
- #55 TAOTH - The Adventures of the Herkulez
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Andreas Ammer
Windows · Linux
A mouse controlled vertical scroller/shooter (with bonus mazes)
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Indie 22.7%, Shooter 13.3%, 2D 5.3%
- #56 Redux: Dark Matters
70% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2014
Dev: KTX SoftwarePub: Signo & Arte
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Action 34.2%, Indie 23.5%
- #57 Chicken Invaders 4
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 589 reviews2014
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!
Why similar: Action 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Indie 25.2%, Casual 11.5%
- #58 Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising
67% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Skinny Jean Death StudiosPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Indie 25.2%, Casual 11%
- #59 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
56% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Action 25%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Casual 9.3%
- #60 Er-Spectro
68% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 33.6%, Indie 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 10.2%, 2D 6.5%