- #1 Super Space Club
97% matchVery Positive82% of 50 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: Flight 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arena Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, 2.5D 9.9%
- #2 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Flight 26.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.7%
- #3 Warspace
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Game Art
Windows · Mac · Linux
Warspace is a arcade space shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, 2.5D 12.5%, Space 9.4%
- #4 Strike Zero
95% 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 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, 2.5D 11.3%, Action RPG 11%
- #5 Invaliens
94% 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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Flight 18.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #6 Gravity Waves
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: James Wilder
Windows
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Space 7.7%
- #7 G.O.M.P!
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Silent Gnome Studios
Windows · Mac
G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, 2.5D 15.1%, Shooter 10.5%
- #8 Mayday
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: GTD
Windows
Mayday is an atmospheric 2D side-scroller sci-fi with simplistic gameplay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #9 Solbane
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arena Shooter 13.5%, 2.5D 12.1%, Space 7.6%
- #10 One Way Road: Firehunt
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Shabunov LeonidPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Flight 15.9%, 2.5D 15.7%, Arcade 9.8%
- #11 Space Escaper
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #12 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
89% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Flight 14%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.5%
- #13 Draco Space X
90% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #14 Nova Drift
87% 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: Arena Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Shooter 8.8%
- #15 Shmup Arena
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arena Shooter 22.1%, 2.5D 16.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Space 8.5%
- #16 Magnus
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Flight 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.6%
- #17 Shin Galaxy - Engage
86% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: AJ To The Moon
Windows · Linux
Shin Galaxy - Engage is an action game with RPG elements in a top-down perspective, where you control spaceships and tries to survive as much as possible in the stages. Improve performance, change appearance and unlock new ships to get as far as you can.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Action RPG 16.6%, Shooter 11.4%
- #18 Aliencity
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: cnsgames
Windows
AlienCity is a fast-paced, wave-based FPS where you fight through a dark, stylized city overrun by alien creatures. Survive, score high, and push your limits against relentless enemy swarms.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11%
- #19 Blaster Panic
85% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arena Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 8.3%
- #20 1000 Waves
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Levi Star GrimsleyPub: EXISTINITY
Windows
1000 Waves is a bullet hell arcade game that becomes progressively difficult as you approach the 1000th wave. Strengthen your ship by leveling up and conquer the final boss!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #21 BattleCubes: Arena
84% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Karlo Pavlovic
Windows
BattleCubes: Arena is an action shooter where the player assumes a role of a single cube, set inside an arena. Shoot them, ram them, kill them all!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%
- #22 GoBlaster
82% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jarware
Windows
GoBlaster is a retro bullet-hell game where you can always beat your personal best. Blast through enemies while dodging their overwhelming attacks in a fast-paced and addictive setting. Make your way to the final boss, and just try to survive!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9%
- #23 Astar Solis
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Minimalist 7.4%
- #24 Gunvein
80% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #25 I.O.R.C Impact Orbital Rescue Crew
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: BWI Games
Windows
A 2.5D arcade flight game, in which you take the role of a rookie pilot flying a unique rescue aircraft to render dangerous falling space debris safe. Fly through 20 levels including 4 boss stages, and save the world!
Why similar: Flight 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, 2.5D 13.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #26 Hullbreakers
79% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Isaac Wolf
Windows
Hullbreakers is a space arcade game with fast paced combat, quick maneuvering, and strategy. Use an ever-evolving spacecraft to wipe out endless hordes of enemies and relentless bosses in order to make your mark on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 10.9%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #27 Paper Dash - Ghost Hunt
78% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Start an adventure as a courageous paper plane hunts evil ghosts across vibrant worlds. Soar through mystical forests and scary mansions, utilizing your flying skills and reflexes to shoot the ghosts.
Why similar: Flight 25.7%, Arena Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #28 Roley's Arcade Collection
79% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Get 10 arcade games in 1 with Roley’s Arcade Collection. A reimagining of classic arcade games with a fresh new look.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%
- #29 Space Ship Infinity
78% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Flight 14.8%, Arcade 10.4%
- #30 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
77% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Flight 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #31 Mud River
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Rocpain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, 2.5D 17.9%, Flight 17%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%
- #32 RADARjAM
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Hamra Digital
Windows
RADARjAM consists of the constant unpredictability of your enemy’s location. Dodge what you can't see in your radar equipped fighter!
Why similar: Flight 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 2.9%
- #33 Dark Matter
76% matchMixed58% of 154 reviews2015
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Minimalist 7.5%
- #34 Anima Shin Gun
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vintash Vishons
Windows
A Bullet Hell Rail Shooter where you get shot to survive. Engage enemies and absorb their bullets as “seconds of life” by switching to the right color frequency. Thus, surviving long enough to break the time loop you’re trapped in and complete the ENTIRE adventure before the countdown gets to zero.
Why similar: Flight 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 8.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #35 Endline
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, 2.5D 15.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #36 Metal Head Warfare
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Marcos Rodrigues Dos SantosPub: MK-GAMES
Windows
Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Flight 12.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%
- #37 Energy Fighters
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, 2.5D 18%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.6%
- #38 Graceful Explosion Machine
75% 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 26%, Arena Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #39 AirRaid
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pilea Development LLC
Windows
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2.5D 16%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 11.7%
- #40 Bodacious Blasteroids
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mister Mippy
Windows
Bodacious Blasteroids is a fast paced arcade shooter where firepower is everything. Build a rotating arsenal of devastating weapons and obliterate waves of evolving enemies. Upgrade your weapons into screen-clearing powerhouses and form unique combinations of weapons to score the most points.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.5%
- #41 Super Space Crystals
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benji FlamingPub: BowlerTech
Windows · Linux
Fly deep into hostile territory, and harvest rare magical resources to upgrade your drone - if you can survive the enemy assault long enough! Alternatively, just chill out and explore the vibes in a vast music-driven zero-gravity physics sandbox. The soothingest space combat in the galaxy awaits!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Flight 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 12%
- #42 Syder Reloaded
70% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Flight 12.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #43 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
73% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Flight 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Minimalist 6.6%
- #44 Psyvariar 3
71% matchNo user 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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, 2.5D 15.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #45 Orbital Survivor
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YuzuPulse Studio
Windows · Mac
Defy the laws of space and master every trajectory in Orbital Survivor, a 2D survivor-like game where you optimise your movements and shots thanks to gravity. Play as smuggler Cassidy and unleash your arsenal in a ruthless retro-synthwave universe.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #46 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
71% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 5.6%
- #47 Orbital Frenzy
68% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Polyspark Studios
Windows
Orbital Frenzy is a blast from the past where players must survive waves of intergalactic foes in an arcade style shooter with a unique orbital movement mechanic. With a secret ending and hidden story elements we hope you can stand a chance against the intergalactic onslaught!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 6.8%
- #48 MewMew - PewPew
69% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Gäng Gäng StudiosPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
Dinosaurs have invaded MewMew’s home and now it's time for him to pick up his trusty old meteor gun and send them right back to extinction. Keep your combo as high as possible and get stronger with items and powerups as you try to gain highscores in this chaotic 2D horde shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%
- #49 Eye For Eye
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron Otten
Windows
Fast Paced Visceral Action. First-Person arena combat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Minimalist 8.7%
- #50 VectaGuard: Zero
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RetroNinja
Windows · Linux
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, 2.5D 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #51 Karous
67% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 3.5%
- #52 Traxion 2
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Play With Fire UGPub: Games Foundation GmbH
Windows
Welcome to TRAXION²! Again you take the role of a daring starship pilot, embarking on a series of break-neck missions into the caves of a dangerous alien planet. This time around, you can join forces with a second player, or challenge each other in deadly deathmatch mode!
Why similar: Underground 23.3% ★, Flight 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Physics 8.5%, Space 8.1%
- #53 INSPACE 2980
70% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%
- #54 MF-01 Aerostrike
67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: LMG3864 Games
Windows
A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #55 Void Wars
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Skyburn Games
Windows
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Flight 17.8%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #56 PAWARUMI
68% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Manufacture 43
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.6%
- #57 Lea
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 3weeks StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?
Why similar: Flight 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.8%, Minimalist 8.7%
- #58 Rank · Boss · Bullets
68% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Shadowblue
Windows
An EXTREMELY HARDCORE vertical bullet hell game that only features boss fights. Preview and select between three randomly generated options to choose the boss and every add-on you're going to face, then start a time-based survival trial. Difficulty can be scaled infinitely here.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Minimalist 16.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 3.9%
- #59 X-Force Genesis
67% matchMixed68% of 31 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 2.5D 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%