- #1 GunBird
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%
- #2 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
97% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #3 Strikers 1945 2
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%
- #4 Hexagonal Explods
95% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: lemoniedev
Windows
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #5 Hellcrackers
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Balazs Maczak
Windows
Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #6 VASARA Collection
94% matchVery Positive82% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, 4 Player Local 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%
- #7 Dininho Space Adventure
93% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.5%
- #8 Popcorn Rocket
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
Windows
Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
- #9 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #10 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.2%
- #11 The Night Christmas Ended
90% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
Windows
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%
- #12 1x! Space Adventure
89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.6%
- #13 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
89% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%
- #14 Kona & SnowRabbit: Pilot
86% matchVery Positive97% of 130 reviews2024
Dev: Team Snowrabbit
Windows
Kona, an ice artist with a reputation for mischief, and Snowrabbit, a white-furred snow rabbit full of desire. After hearing the story of Aquus, the mermaid goddess, the two down-on-their-luck artists break into the monastery of Aquus, nicknamed "the sea on land," to make a statue of a goddess.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Funny 7.4%
- #15 4D:XD
87% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%
- #16 Proto Trigger
88% 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: Local Co-Op 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 8.4%
- #17 Little Elf Tanks
86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #18 The Art Of Flight
84% matchPositive93% of 14 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: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 10.9%
- #19 Magical Fairy Force - Champion Edition
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Phaser Cat Games LLC
Windows · Linux
A competitive top-down shooter inspired by 90s arcade games, Magical Fairy Force - Champion Edition is an exciting, action-packed follow-up to 2020's Atari 5200 original. Choose from one of 16 characters and fly into battle against the computer opponent or up to three friends.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #20 GunBird - 2
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.5%
- #21 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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%, Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 12.5%
- #22 Hexapoda
82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: TOMAGameStudio
Windows
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #23 Crucible
82% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #24 Christmas Smash
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ArcadeNightmare
Windows
Santa Claus embarks on a mission: defeat Krampus and his army of renegade elves. An explosive, action-packed adventure in a top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, 4 Player Local 16.1%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
- #25 Exo-Calibre
79% matchPositive86% of 21 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 6%
- #26 Mad Carnival
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: XXIV
Windows
Rogue AI mascots have taken over a once-happy theme park. Blast through deadly attractions, rescue your girlfriend, and survive the chaos in this weirdly fun top-down shooter — now with a playable demo!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Dark Humor 10.8%, Cartoony 9.9%
- #27 Space Drift Squad
81% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, 4 Player Local 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%
- #28 Mamorukun ReCurse!
77% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.8%
- #29 Crisis Wing
78% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Shooter 9.3%
- #30 Watchlist
79% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Fletcher's Games
Windows · Mac
Accused of committing a crime affecting the nation's security, you are now tasked with tracking down various undesirables in order to redeem yourself in the eyes of the powers that be. Blast through procedurally generated levels and complete the Watchlist in this retro arcade shooter!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.1%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #31 Adorable Dog: Gnomeageddon
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Outer Pixels
Windows
The Gnonmeaggedon is upon us! Hold your ground against relentless gnome waves in a fast, unforgiving bullet hell. Master movement, manage space, and cut through swarms before they overwhelm you. Between attacks, explore biomes, rescue allies, save the village.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #32 tz mini stg collection
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 15%
- #33 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
74% matchVery Positive85% of 80 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 6.6%
- #34 Salt VS Pepper
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: teevy
Windows
Salt VS Pepper is a twin-stick shooter where you switch between black and white every 3 seconds, leaving behind an evil clone every time you switch! Use guns, walls, bowling balls, and anything in between as a weapon!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 4 Player Local 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%
- #35 PuPaiPo Space Deluxe
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: BolHut
Windows · Linux
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 4 Player Local 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #36 Laser Droplets
75% 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: Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 8.1%
- #37 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
73% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%
- #38 Pudding: Lyre Knight
71% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 5.9%
- #39 Zombie Apocalypse 2021
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: CoolCraftGamesPub: CoolCraftGames
Windows
Zombie Apocalypse 2021 is a fast old-school shooting game in platformer style. Kill all zombies and protect your city in this super fast game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.2%
- #40 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Timur Bondar
Windows
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #41 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
70% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #42 Rescue bomber
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Laughing Fox Games
Windows
Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Local Co-Op 24.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Top-Down 10.1%, Colorful 7.1%
- #43 Minarchy: Active Shooter
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Ayala
Windows
Minarchy: Active Shooter is a 2D Top-Down Shooter blended with Bullet Hell and just a splash of Tower Defense - all based on the Minarchy Tabletop Role-Playing Game. This is the first video game project created by Andrew Ayala.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Dark Humor 9.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #44 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #45 Jamestown+
69% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 25%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #46 Exorush
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%
- #47 Unstable Star
68% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 11%, Funny 8.3%
- #48 Red Galaxy
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #49 Samurai Ace
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked buzz, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.7%
- #50 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
71% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #51 Birth Patrol
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Christopher Rodgers
Windows
2D shoot 'em up in which you play as Jill the birth control pill and go back in time and abort Hitler.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Dark Humor 12.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #52 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
67% matchPositive94% of 33 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: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9%
- #53 ARMED DECOBOT
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boghog
Windows
Your work van has been stolen! Use your armed & modified Cleaning Unit to fight your way through a fractured and corrupt floating city that hovers over a war zone. Find and recover your van before your business goes under! Armed Decobot is unique mixture of Arcade Beat 'Em Up and Bullet Hell design.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%
- #54 Sky Force Reloaded
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Local Co-Op 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 10.4%
- #55 Space Maxwell: Arcade
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%
- #56 Akka Arrh
67% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%
- #57 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
65% 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: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 12.4%
- #58 Space Waves
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%
- #59 Lobstar: Arcade Version
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 8%