- #1 Asteroidia
97% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 8.5%
- #2 Exo-Calibre
96% 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 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 4.1%
- #3 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: wellsleepnahw
Windows
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, PvE 14%, Shooter 8.4%
- #4 Battle AirForce
95% match5 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, PvE 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #5 Psyvariar 3
94% matchPositive83% of 30 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 9.3%, PvE 6.1%
- #6 Startide
94% 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 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 8.2%
- #7 Crucible
93% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 4.5%
- #8 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
92% 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 33%, Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 4.8%
- #9 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 5.6%
- #10 TCSTRIKERS2
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 10%, Action 4.7%
- #11 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
90% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 4.6%
- #12 Water Festa
89% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: sTeloXzPub: XNKLV
Windows
Water Festa is a top-down shooter inspired by Thailand's Songkran water festival. You play as a mermaid girl, balancing wetness to remain human, dodge water to avoid becoming too wet, but seek it when dry. Expect a casual bullet hell experience as people continuously shower you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 11.1%, PvE 7.1%
- #13 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
89% matchVery Positive96% of 428 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 7.3%, Multiple Endings 4.2%
- #14 Arcade Forever
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 4.8%
- #15 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
87% 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: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 4.7%
- #16 Planets Ambrosia
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 9.5%, 2D 2.6%
- #17 4D:XD
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 4.2%
- #18 Umbra Galaxy
85% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, PvE 10.9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #19 AMATERASU【 天照 】
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: angle M
Windows
A dramatic bullet hell shooter where you master your Shot, Bomb, and the Yatano Kagami System, which transmutes enemy bullets into resources, as you fight to overthrow AMATERASU, the Stellar Management System that has launched its assault on humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 10.7%
- #20 Divine Orders
83% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: angle M
Windows
Bullet-hell shooter with RPG-like elements such as exploration, growth and reinforcement. In each area, the situation changes, and you have to earn experience scores, acquire materials, level up and strengthen your weapons, and challenge the bosses
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 3.6%
- #21 Shrine Raider
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SVPub: Team Roufen
Windows
Help Regina recover an important relic that was stolen from her shrine, while saving her sister and stopping a secret organization from creating the ultimate weapon in this unique danmaku adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 5.4%
- #22 Incremental Space Defense Force League
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grayfox
Windows
Pilot an A.C.E combat craft in a incremental retro styled sci-fi shoot 'em up where every run earns data shards, unlocks upgrades via 7 skill trees, fight bosses, conquer 100 prestige levels and push deeper into a war against the Worms invading the colony.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 7.7%
- #23 Laser Droplets
82% 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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 6.5%
- #24 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 3.9%
- #25 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supermoon Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Touhou-inspired bullet hell shooting game where you play as magic-using anthropomorphic characters. Explore Lunamara, a land full of magical creatures and youkai, and discover why the moon's rotation around Earth has been halted.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Multiple Endings 6%
- #26 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 3.8%
- #27 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
79% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Action 5.5%, PvE 5.2%
- #28 Unstable Star
79% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Heatwave Studios
Windows
Journey through Proximus-3 as Jaughn (pronounced “John”), and embark on a lighthearted and action-packed journey of redemption, quickly becoming embroiled in an unexpected Rebellion to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, PvE 11.2%, Shooter 9.3%
- #29 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
78% matchPositive84% of 44 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 5.5%
- #30 Orchid Glitter
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 3.4%
- #31 Pudding: Lyre Knight
76% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 4.9%
- #32 1x! Space Adventure
78% 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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 8.5%
- #33 Dininho Space Adventure
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 13%, Action 7.4%
- #34 鈴集無名の丘 ~ Little Doll Queen
75% matchVery Positive93% of 110 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Action 6.3%, Indie 1%
- #35 Room Box
76% 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 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 4.3%
- #36 Altera Historia
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Greenness
Windows
A top-down action shooter where you fight by aiming in **eight directions**! Don’t just read the bullet patterns and dodge— choose the right attack for the situation, take risks, and fire your way through the chaos to turn the tide.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, PvE 11.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #37 Infinity Lancer
74% 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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 5.8%
- #38 Beyond The Heavens
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%
- #39 Strelitzia
73% 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 40.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action 5.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #40 Gunslinger Nova
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, PvE 13.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 4.7%
- #41 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
72% matchVery Positive96% of 90 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 35%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 8%, Action 3.8%
- #42 Radirgy Swag
71% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 6.7%, 2D 4.4%
- #43 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 8.3%
- #44 Zannon
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action 5.2%, 2D 3.3%
- #45 Always Surrender
71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 9%
- #46 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
70% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, PvE 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #47 Dungeon Man
71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Action 5.5%, 2D 3.7%
- #48 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
69% matchVery Positive92% of 764 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 4.7%
- #49 Iron Skies
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action 4.9%
- #50 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 3.9%
- #51 argmax Loop
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Siriculo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
die listening to techno bangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%
- #52 Artificial Dawn
69% 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 30%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 8.3%
- #53 Marianara Deep
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%
- #54 DuckLaserDuck
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
Windows
You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, PvE 11.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #55 tz mini stg collection
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.9%
- #56 Warrior of democracy
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BrightSpot Games
Windows
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, PvE 14.6%, Shooter 11.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #57 SUPER FLAIL
68% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 9.4%
- #58 Red Blaster
66% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, PvE 14.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 4.7%
- #59 ComboChain Pulse
64% matchPositive100% of 13 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.6%
- #60 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 怒首領蜂大往生DX
66% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
“You will die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. See with your own eyes the most deadly barrage ever spread across your palms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Action 7.5%