- #1 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
97% 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 46.7%, Action 30.1%, Indie 23.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-themed shoot-'em-up that focuses on intense boss encounters and retro-inspired action.
- #2 BLUE REVOLVER
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.5%, Indie 9.1%, Shooter 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane bullet-hell shooter that captures the same frantic energy and arcade-style gameplay.
- #3 Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
96% matchVery Positive94% of 326 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Mechs 31.5% ★, Action 13.9%, Indie 10.1%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic mech-themed arcade shooter experience with vibrant visuals and challenging gameplay.
- #4 Assault Android Cactus+
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Robots 24.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, twin-stick arcade action with a cast of robotic characters that mirrors the intensity of Blue Rider.
- #5 AngerForce: Reloaded
94% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.1%, Shooter 31.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter with a strong emphasis on bullet-hell patterns and boss fights.
- #6 Mechstermination Force
94% matchMixed53% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: Hörberg ProductionsPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!
Why similar: Action 33.9%, Indie 25.3%, Mechs 24% ★, Robots 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush action game that features giant mechs and intense, platforming-based combat.
- #7 Rigid Force Alpha
93% 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 28.9%, Mechs 23.7% ★, Robots 16.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic side-scrolling shooter that delivers smooth, arcade-style action.
- #8 Go Mecha Ball
91% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Mechs 20.3% ★, Robots 16.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style shooting with physics-based movement in a vibrant, mech-filled environment.
- #9 Sine Mora EX
92% matchMixed65% of 678 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Robots 17.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that emphasizes time-based mechanics and polished, high-intensity combat.
- #10 Uragun
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Mechs 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Robots 17.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging arena-shooter where you pilot a powerful mech against waves of robotic enemies.
- #11 Graze Counter GM
90% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Mechs 27.7% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the grazing mechanic, perfect for players who enjoy the high-stakes bullet-hell nature of Blue Rider.
- #12 Horizon Shift
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 30.6%, Indie 19.9%, Arcade 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that blends classic mechanics with modern, high-intensity challenges.
- #13 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
89% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Mechs 14.4% ★, Robots 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique 360-degree rotation mechanic that adds a fresh layer to traditional shoot-'em-up gameplay.
- #14 BLUE WISH DESIRE
86% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: xxgameroom
Windows
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Mechs 31.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell shooter that features mech-like designs and intense combat encounters.
- #15 Jamestown
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,360 reviews2011
Dev: Final Form Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Indie 9.5%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, arcade-style shooter that provides a polished and cooperative experience similar to classic shmups.
- #16 The Blue Flamingo
88% 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 46.7%, Action 30.8%, Indie 22.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, arcade-focused shoot-'em-up that captures the retro charm of the genre.
- #17 ZeroRanger
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.7%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Indie 11.4%, Shooter 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed shoot-'em-up that offers deep, evolving gameplay and intense bullet-hell sequences.
- #18 Solar Shifter EX
87% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.5%, Action 25.3%, Indie 18.2%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that features intense combat and the ability to shift between different weapon modes.
- #19 Good Robot
85% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2016
Dev: Pyrodactyl
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Good Robot is a fast-paced roguelike shoot-em-up that pits you against thousands of robots out to violate your warranty. Explore a procedurally generated sci-fi metropolis and the depths of corporate depravity, but never stop shooting...unless, of course, you're a Bad Robot. You're not, are you?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Action 25.5%, Indie 20.2%, Robots 15.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, robot-themed roguelike that emphasizes arcade-style action and chaotic combat.
- #20 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
84% matchVery Positive97% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 16.2%, Robots 11.4%, Indie 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired bullet-hell shooter that offers a similar level of intensity and challenge.
- #21 Danmaku Unlimited 3
83% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 15%, Indie 13%
Why You'll Like It: A pure bullet-hell experience that prioritizes fast reflexes and precise movement.
- #22 Sky Force Anniversary
82% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 13.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet challenging arcade shooter that emphasizes ship upgrades and intense boss battles.
- #23 DRACOMATON
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,064 reviews2023
Dev: Gun Jumpers
Windows · Mac
Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell about Eclipse, a small robot who awakens in an abandoned factory filled with corrupted training bots and the secrets of cosmic dragons. Fight your way to the top of the tower by transforming your robot body, changing your entire arsenal on the fly!
Why similar: Shooter 34.6%, Robots 31.8%, Action 24.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fast-paced action and challenging boss encounters.
- #24 Jetboard Joust
81% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 17.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style shooting with platforming elements in a fast-paced, roguelite structure.
- #25 Bibots
81% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Square SquidPub: PID Games
Windows
Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.
Why similar: Mechs 51.4% ★, Action 27.1%, Indie 18.5%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A robot-themed action-roguelike that features challenging combat and diverse weapon systems.
- #26 Grand Brix Shooter
80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 18.3%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.3%, Indie 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique shoot-'em-up that allows you to transform and adapt your ship mid-battle for added variety.
- #27 Danger Scavenger
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Robots 27.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, arcade-style shooter that focuses on fast movement and intense combat against robotic foes.
- #28 Berzerk: Recharged
78% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Robots 20.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of a classic arcade shooter that delivers intense, high-score-focused gameplay.
- #29 Gigantes Ex Machina
75% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Indie 12.9%, Mechs 8.4% ★
- #30 Graze Counter
77% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Mechs 24.6% ★, Arcade 12%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #31 Vital Shell
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Mechs 65.7% ★, Arcade 17.2%, Action 15.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #32 EPOCH
77% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2014
Dev: Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EPOCH - Post-apocalyptic Robot Combat
Why similar: Robots 40.4%, Action 29.3%, Indie 19.6%, Shooter 10.6%
- #33 Sine Mora
76% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Action 11%, Arcade 11%, Indie 9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #34 B.A.D Battle Armor Division
78% matchMixed50% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Mechs 24.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Robots 17.3%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-themed action game that focuses on platforming and combat against robotic enemies.
- #35 Satellite Rush
76% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!
Why similar: Action 60.1%, Indie 39.9%
- #36 Armechgeddon
73% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Mechs 30.2% ★, Arcade 20%, Robots 18.6%, Action 14.7%, Indie 12.7%
- #37 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
73% matchVery Positive95% of 84 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: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Indie 7.3%
- #38 UNYIELDER
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: TrueWorld StudiosPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
UNYIELDER is an intense Boss-rush Movement-FPS. Assemble your arsenal of destruction, smash your way through waves of bosses, face your own Final-Boss.
Why similar: Mechs 73.8% ★, Action 20.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #39 Voids Vigil
70% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Arcade 52%, Action 35.1%, Singleplayer 12.9%
- #40 VOID/BREAKER
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: Robots 46.9%, Shooter 29.9%, Action 18.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #41 Lilac 0
70% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #42 Robot Legions Reborn
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Skyboy Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shoot in all directions to destroy legions of hostile robots. Upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate robot hunter. Challenge yourself with Hard and Arcade modes, both new to Robot Legions Reborn.
Why similar: Action 55.1%, Indie 44.9%
- #43 Schildmaid MX
71% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #44 Rocking Pilot
73% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 18.7%, Indie 17.6%
- #45 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
72% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamloop Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Mechs 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Robots 13.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.7%
- #46 Astral Gunners
69% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Sati Bros
Windows
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.3%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #47 Hyper Echelon
71% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Robots 17.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 9.8%
- #48 Project Lazarus
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,374 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Arcade 36.5%, Action 33%, Mechs 26.5% ★, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #49 BIRDCAGE
66% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 2%
- #50 Mars Survivors
70% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.7%, Action 22.6%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #51 Random Access Murder
74% matchMostly Negative23% of 161 reviews2016
Dev: Team Murder
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 12%
You're a robot. Shoot other robots with your data-destroying weapons and create a stack of dismantled enemies. Be the last heap standing and DO NOT RUN OUT OF MEMORY!
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%
- #52 Mekkablood: Quarry Assault
67% matchMixed66% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: KRUMB GamesPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
The Year is 2082. You play the role of Bill, a grizzled, and extremely hairy robojockey. It's up to you to take the reigns of Bill's Mekk, with your friend Rusty, to get your revenge against TorxCorp, who's trying to steal your mining claim.
Why similar: Mechs 38.3% ★, Shooter 21.6%, Robots 19.3%, Action 18.4%, Indie 1.7%
- #53 Jett Rider
66% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Shooter 34.5%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 22.3%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 8.1%
- #54 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Mechs 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Robots 14.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10%
- #55 Gunbot Diplomacy
64% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Robots 45.7%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 17.7%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 4%
- #56 Nova Drift
61% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 12.4%, Indie 8%
- #57 Nowhere Patrol
67% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Action 32.2%, Indie 23.4%
- #58 Project Mercury
69% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 39.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%