- #1 Nova Wing II
97% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Co-op 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
- #2 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
96% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Moebius One Games
Windows · Linux
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Flight 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%
- #3 Castle of Shikigami 2
96% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Anime 10.9%, Co-op 10.2%
- #4 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
95% matchVery Positive97% of 376 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #5 Astro Fighters
94% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%, War 7.8%
- #6 Warding Witches
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Arcade 7.1%, Anime 6.8%
- #7 Death Carnival
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Furyion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11%
- #8 Sky Force Reloaded
92% matchVery Positive93% of 2,723 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Flight 13%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10%
- #9 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
91% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Flight 13.1%, Anime 10%, Shooter 8.3%
- #10 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
90% matchVery Positive92% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #11 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, Co-op 12%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #12 Beat Taurus
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UmbrellaSK
Windows
Unleash adrenaline-fueled chaos in this fast-paced top-down space shooter. Master the adaptive sountracks to trigger devastating Overdrive attacks and obliterate your enemies. Forge unique ships with deep module synergies, survive the bullet hell, and conquer the Taurus constellation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Flight 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #13 Assault Android Cactus+
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,009 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 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 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #14 Two by One
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Javier Ortega
Windows
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
- #15 IDF-ASD
88% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Initial Node
Windows
Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.
Why similar: Flight 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%
- #16 HELI 100
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Tree Men Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Isometric bullet hell sci-fi shooter in a futuristic atmosphere
Why similar: Flight 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%
- #17 Rangok Skies
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Flight 14.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Anime 8%
- #18 DoDonPachi Resurrection
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,065 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Shooter 8.6%
- #19 Riders 2491
84% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Flight 13.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7%
- #20 Aircraft Sketch Shooter
83% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Stusse Games
Windows · Linux
Choose One of 4 Aircrafts and start to fight against Unique Boss Enemies.
Why similar: Flight 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #21 Dental Strike
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Flight 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 8.4%
- #22 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Local Co-Op 10%, Shooter 9.7%, Anime 9.2%
- #23 GunBird
80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Anime 8.4%
- #24 Aurora Polaris
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haltt Games
Windows
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Anime 8%, Co-op 7.1%
- #25 The Art Of Flight
79% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%
- #26 Red Blue Cell
79% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, War 8.7%
- #27 Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 150 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Flight 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 10.2%
- #28 GanaBlade
78% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Why similar: Flight 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Shooter 8%, Co-op 7.9%
- #29 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Co-op 8.2%
- #30 Eigengrau
76% matchVery Positive100% of 94 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.4%, Co-op 8.3%
- #31 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
77% 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: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Anime 8.4%
- #32 Spinner Invaders
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 9.8%, Co-op 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #33 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,249 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Flight 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Anime 8.6%
- #34 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
74% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Flight 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #35 Proto Trigger
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Co-op 14.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #36 Never Not Shooting
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.2%, Shooter 9%
- #37 QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
73% matchVery Positive93% of 518 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Flight 18.2%, Anime 11%, Shooter 8.4%
- #38 MIHASHIRA
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: is_haya
Windows
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%, Anime 7.9%
- #39 Pressure Overdrive
74% matchMixed67% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pressure Overdrive is arcade twin-stick madness on hot wheels in a colorful bathtub-punk setting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Co-op 9.2%
- #40 UNDER DEFEAT
71% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 12%, War 11.2%, Arcade 7%
- #41 Zero Gunner 2
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Anime 7.6%
- #42 Ayako's Mission
72% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Anime 9.2%
- #43 Starexcess
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Super16bits
Windows
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Co-op 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11%
- #44 Idol Hell
71% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Ultimate Developers
Windows · Mac · Linux
🎀Idol Hell is the beginner friendly bullet hell game!🎀Play as Medli and fight through hoards of enemies and meet vibrant cute bosses! Play at your pace and choose from 4 difficulties!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Anime 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #45 Strikers 1945 2
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Anime 8.2%
- #46 Strike Zero
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SUMCLOUD Games
Windows · Linux
In strike zero, you will play a girl who has lost her memory by integrating with the "Pi" fragment, and experience a series of unique adventures as a trainee pilot of the latest combat aircraft. You will find your memory in the crisis again and again and try to save the world.
Why similar: Flight 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Anime 9.9%, Shooter 8.3%
- #47 Water Festa
70% 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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Anime 13.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
- #48 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
68% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Anime 12%, Flight 7.6%
- #49 GunBird - 2
68% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 13%, Anime 9.7%, Arcade 7.8%
- #50 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
68% matchMixed63% of 512 reviews2024
Dev: KeelWorksPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.
Why similar: Flight 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, War 11.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.4%
- #51 Spirit Arena
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
Windows
Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.9%
- #52 Kamio Recoil
70% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ShindenkenPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Flight 14.2%, Anime 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #53 GalaxIverse II
67% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Co-op 13%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #54 COLORNOVA
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Shooter 9.1%
- #55 Invaliens
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Flight 18.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 5.9%
- #56 TRIZEAL Remix
69% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 5.4%
- #57 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 5.8%
- #58 BLUE SABERS: Early Mission
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue and WhitePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Use conventional and three types of special weapons to overcome difficult situations. Take control of the battlefield with support aircraft! Long-established STG development team, Blue&White, the first new one in 13 years, and a new origin!
Why similar: Flight 29.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, War 8.3%
- #59 #KILLALLZOMBIES
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 316 reviews2016
Dev: Fortell Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
#KILLALLZOMBIES is an insane twin-stick zombie shooter with Twitch streaming interactions, where you survive hordes of zombies on a dynamically changing arena and spectators may affect gameplay via special Twitch chat commands.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Co-op 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%