- #1 GravaVector
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric Booty Games
Windows
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.5%, 2.5D 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #2 Nephenthesys
96% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 2.5D 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.3%
- #3 Shmup Arena
96% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, 2.5D 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.2%
- #4 Gunstorm
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cornutopia Software
Windows
Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, 1980s 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%
- #5 Warawara Invaders
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Character Customization 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%
- #6 The Pacifist
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Taillis, Inc
Windows
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: 2.5D 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #7 Spacebase19
93% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Morgondag
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%
- #8 Flightpath
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Illogic Games
Windows · Linux
A casual, easy to play, story-driven shoot 'em up where your path choices affect the outcome of the story! Select one of three characters, each with their own storyline, and see how the choices you make change the way the game unfolds.
Why similar: 2.5D 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #9 Ozone Guardian
91% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Paraverse Games
Windows
A new twist on the classic arcade shooter, with a variety of character choices and an upgrade system. Control your spaceship with your mouse & shoot with click - the only limitation is your hand speed! Face waves of creative enemy ships and stimulating bosses, and protect the ozone, Ozone Guardian.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Character Customization 7.9%
- #10 Utopos
91% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, 2.5D 16.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #11 Dan's Odyssey
90% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #12 Hyper Frenzy
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, 1980s 9%
- #13 Chicken Invaders 1
88% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 8.5%
- #14 A Blast From The Past
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: 2.5D 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #15 Astrokicker
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Quadrivo Software, LLC
Windows
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #16 Alien Wall
86% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%
- #17 The Final Matrix (CPC/Spectrum)
86% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, 2.5D 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #18 ionAXXIA
85% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Software Geezers
Windows
ionAXXIA introduces the ‘big brained shooter’ genre with a tactical arcade space shooter. Classic 90's inspired sci-fi action adds a whiff of Dark Souls to its varied-weaponry combat, pairing a need for quick reactions and gaming skills with patience, timing, and smart decision.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Space 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #19 Meteor Mania
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jack NordnessPub: NoisyNordsGameCraft
Windows
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%
- #20 Zomb Bomb
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.2%, 1980s 10.8%
- #21 CoreShot
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoonWindowStudioPub: Nigel Purcell
Windows
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 20.6%, Space 14.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%
- #22 Psyvariar 3
81% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 2.5D 17%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #23 Asteroides
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Verrua GiuseppePub: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, 2.5D 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 8.3%
- #24 Asteroids
82% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.1%
- #25 Arcade Forever
80% 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 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space 10.7%
- #26 Rocky Mayhem
78% matchPositive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 6 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #27 Debris Field
81% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Binary Nomad Games
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through a series of unforgiving arenas, learning to use Newtonian movement to give yourself an edge over your enemies. Upgrade your ship and your weapons along the way with whatever you can find, but don't take too long, as the enemy will soon overwhelm you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 2.5D 18%, Space 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #28 X-Force Genesis
79% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Cube Games
Windows
This game that brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80s/90s. X-Force Genesis is a frantic and chaotic space shooter created from big and beautiful graphics with insane boss battles. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base in orbit around X-planet
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, 2.5D 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Shooter 10.3%
- #29 Graceful Explosion Machine
79% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arena Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action 10%, Space 8.4%
- #30 Don't PANIC!
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arena Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 9%
- #31 CHROMACORE
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3HP
Windows
CHROMACORE is a top-down arena shooter set in a futuristic super soldier training facility. Match your neon lights to the enemies in flow-inducing combat. Your task is simple: kill, adapt, survive, respawn.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Arcade 8.8%
- #32 Star Jet Alpha
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%
- #33 Gem Raider 2
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Matt WordenPub: Matt Worden Games
Windows
Gem Raider 2 is an old-school move-and-shoot game. Your objective in each room is to destroy all of the Power Gems and return to the teleport pad to exit. Other Gems can also be destroyed to increase your score. There are 20 rooms and each of the 9 types of enemy Gems has unique weapons or skills.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #34 Solbane
76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Odime Games
Windows
Battle against bosses in a shoot'em up combined with RPG elements. Choose between three diverse classes, and create your combo build from a pool of over 50 abilities. The game features a variety of bosses that require different strategies and builds to conquer.
Why similar: 2.5D 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arena Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Space 9.6%
- #35 THUNDER STRIKER
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, 1980s 13.9%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Arcade 7.5%
- #36 Solitarius
75% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Space 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #37 Asteroids: Recharged
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, 1980s 10.2%
- #38 Alien Outpost
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: RETROPE STUDIOS
Windows
Alien Outpost an adrenaline-pumping 2.5D twin-stick shooter places you at a remote outpost besieged by relentless waves of alien invaders
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.8%, 2.5D 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 9.9%
- #39 Stars of Strife
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, 1980s 11.9%, Action 10%
- #40 Cube Shooter
72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Youngnelson
Windows · Linux
Cube Shooter is a top down arena shooter where players need to dodge and shoot back to pass each level. Shoot your way through levels of 'cube' like enemies who have their own unique abilities to stop you passing each level.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.8%
- #41 Earth Space Defenders
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, 2.5D 17.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%
- #42 Resurrection Core
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, 2.5D 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #43 Parsec
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space 10.7%
- #44 Scramble All Fighters
72% 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Choices Matter 10.8%
- #45 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #46 Super Space Club
70% matchVery Positive82% of 51 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: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, 2.5D 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Space 10.4%
- #47 Exphelius: Arena
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #48 Soaked in Sin
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SupperClub
Windows
Jump into the imagination of Daan, a 6-year-old kid, taking a bath. In this collection of minigames; Play with the bubbles and defend yourself against the evil rubber duckies. And most important of all, hide the mess you made before your mom gets back.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, 2.5D 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.7%
- #49 Space Maxwell: Arcade
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 8.8%
- #50 TROID BLASTER 2
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 9.7%
- #51 Boing Bang Adventure
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pitigamedev
Windows
Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 11.2%, 1980s 10.3%
- #52 Last Meow Standing
68% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #53 Asteroid Force
70% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: B-Flat Software
Windows
Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Arcade 15.1%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 8.1%
- #54 Tartaron
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: TartaronDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 7.1%, Casual 7%
- #55 Solar Serpent Squadron
67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Reima Project
Windows
Solar Serpent Squadron is a survivor bullet heaven game with snake-like movement. You will build your snake "body" as weapons, and destroy hundreds of enemies swarm coming right at you!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #56 Mechaconda
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nato GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Survive hordes of monsters and bosses while collecting cards that add unique ability upgrades to the body of a small snake Mechaconda.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
- #57 Neon Invaders
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1980s 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%
- #58 Laser Droplets
69% 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Shooter 7.6%
- #59 Eschaton: Battle For Eternity
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Aaron Lehnen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: 2.5D 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 11.6%, Action 8.1%
- #60 Data Man
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.2%