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  1. #1 Super Hydorah
    97% matchVery Positive86% of 323 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Difficult 13%, Arcade 11.7%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Retro 7.8%

  2. #2 ProtoCorgi
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2023
    Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Dogs 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Shooter 7.5%

  3. #3 Chippy
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,184 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 11%, Shooter 6.9%

  4. #4 Assault Android Cactus+
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,016 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 7.8%

  5. #5 Really Big Sky
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,891 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Shooter 6.9%

  6. #6 Rocking Pilot
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Arcade 8.6%

  7. #7 Crisis Wing
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 90 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Linear 7.2%

  8. #8 Roto Force
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 6.9%

  9. #9 Power-Up
    93% matchMixed58% of 268 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 5.9%

  10. #10 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.2%

  11. #11 Nex Machina
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 2,192 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Difficult 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%

  12. #12 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 822 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 4.3%

  13. #13 The Bug Butcher
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,205 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%

  14. #14 Blazing Chrome
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,972 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Difficult 9%, Shooter 7.8%, Retro 7.4%

  15. #15 Bit Blaster XL
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,157 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.4%

  16. #16 Undercroft Warriors
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Shooter 7.4%

  17. #17 XIIZEAL
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.7%

  18. #18 RagingBlasters
    84% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  19. #19 Rigid Force Alpha
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.6%

  20. #20 Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2026
    Dev: Combo Game StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%

  21. #21 Schildmaid MX
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  22. #22 Space Elite Force II
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Local Co-Op 7.4%

  23. #23 Vectorium
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 6.8%

  24. #24 Ultratron
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 696 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Retro 6.5%

  25. #25 Go Mecha Ball
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%

  26. #26 Jetboard Joust
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Arcade 5.7%

  27. #27 BLUE REVOLVER
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Difficult 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

  28. #28 Voidigo
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,893 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  29. #29 Sektori
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 915 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 7%

  30. #30 Switch 'N' Shoot
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%

  31. #31 Sophstar
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 6.3%

  32. #32 Shoot 1UP DX
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 157 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.5%

  33. #33 Hyper Sentinel
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 15%, Retro 9.4%, Action 7.5%

  34. #34 Super Bit Blaster XL
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Local Co-Op 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  35. #35 Jet Lancer
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,234 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 11.6%, Shooter 6.8%

  36. #36 DELTAZEAL
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Local Co-Op 8%, Arcade 7.7%

  37. #37 VARYZNEX
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  38. #38 Space Elite Force
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Linear 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%

  39. #39 satryn deluxe
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Retro 7.8%, Colorful 6.8%

  40. #40 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2014
    Dev: TIKIPOD
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Side Scroller 9%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 6.2%

  41. #41 Cloud Cutter
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 5%

  42. #42 Laser Disco Defenders
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 7.1%, Arcade 5.5%

  43. #43 Champions of Breakfast
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 206 reviews2016
    Dev: Pirate Software
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Difficult 27%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 12.1%, Indie 7.6%

  44. #44 Survivor Mercs
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 reviews2026
    Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 12.6%, Local Co-Op 7.4%

  45. #45 Astral Gunners
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Difficult 14.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Shooter 6%

  46. #46 Super Glitter Rush
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 4.9%

  47. #47 Neon Striker
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Sci-fi 6.3%, 2D 5.3%

  48. #48 Space Smash
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 13.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  49. #49 Comet Crasher
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2019
    Dev: Mika Molenkamp
    Windows

    Soar, shoot and dodge - but don't stop moving. Fall down at breakneck speeds in this fast-paced platformer filled with chaos and explosions.

    Why similar: Arcade 42.6%, Action 33.1%, Indie 20.3%, Singleplayer 4%

  50. #50 Grav Blazer Squared
    73% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 5.5%

  51. #51 Q-YO Blaster
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 199 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 10.1%, Indie 5.9%

  52. #52 Galaxy Highways
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  53. #53 Trigonarium
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2015
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Shooter 6.2%, Arcade 5.9%

  54. #54 Sine Mora
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 942 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 5.6%

  55. #55 Habroxia 2
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 7.2%

  56. #56 Ikaruga
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Difficult 4.3%, Shooter 4%

  57. #57 Shmadow
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
    Dev: Extrokold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 8.1%

  58. #58 Alien Crusader
    68% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

    Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Difficult 21.4%, Action 10%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  59. #59 Yars: Recharged
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 125 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Linear 7.5%

  60. #60 ZeroRanger
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Difficult 4.4%

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