- #1 Stellar Outcast: Arena
97% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, PvE 11.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 5.2%
- #2 STROIDZ!
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Knuckle Dragger Games
Windows
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Flight 15.6%, Top-Down 10.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Action 8.2%
- #3 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Flight 10%, Space 9%
- #4 Galactic Patrol
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
A lost 1998 arcade-style shooter returns! Fight through 25 levels and 300+ waves of alien attacks inspired by classic shoot-'em-ups like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring top-down, side-scrolling, and rear-view gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, PvE 10.5%, Space 9.6%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #5 Red Blue Cell
94% matchPositive100% of 33 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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 8.8%, 1990's 8.2%, 1980s 7.5%
- #6 I.O.R.C Impact Orbital Rescue Crew
94% 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 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 14%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #7 Space Adventure
93% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: B2LPub: B2L Games
Windows
Space adventure is a classic Shoot 'Em Up style game with a fast pace and a test of your reflexes. Maneuver, collect bonuses and score points to become the best!
Why similar: Flight 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 7.9%, Space 6.5%
- #8 Space Dogfight: Infinite
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Empty Vector Studio
Windows
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Flight 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9.2%, Space 7.5%
- #9 SPACE DANCE
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: PhoenixFire Games
Windows
Space Dance is a 90s-inspired space simulator where you defend Earth from alien invaders. Choose from three weapon types, face challenging battles, and upgrade your ship to compete for the highest score. Get ready for an intense space adventure!
Why similar: Flight 41.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down 7.5%, Space 6.7%, 1990's 6.2%
- #10 Sleigh Strikers
91% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Fly Pig Games
Windows
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Flight 33.8%, PvE 12.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #11 Thundering Skies
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Flight 26.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #12 Armada Fighters
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BenribsLab
Windows · Linux
Armada Fighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ’em up focused on reflexes, movement, and intense action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Flight 21.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 10%, 1980s 8.8%
- #13 Descendants: The Last Dawn
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoEZ Games
Windows
Earth has fallen. Launch your ship into space set to heavy Drum and Bass beats! Descendants combines a classic sci-fi shooter with deep research, resource gathering, and gear crafting. Break the defense grid and save what remains of humanity.
Why similar: Flight 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 9.1%, Top-Down 7%
- #14 AWA 2024
88% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Flight 14.5%, Arcade 11.7%, 1980s 8.5%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #15 Gravitar: Recharged
87% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Why similar: Flight 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 10.1%, Space 7%
- #16 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
86% 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 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 6.1%, Action 6%
- #17 SpaceShooter
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kbatzis
Windows
Blast through endless waves of deadly meteors in a fast-paced 2D arcade space shooter! Fight through 20 challenging stages, battle powerful bosses, customize your ship, discover unique meteor types, unlock weapons and upgrades, and survive the Endless Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, PvE 17.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 9.1%, Space 7.4%
- #18 RocketShip Go Up
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.
Why similar: Flight 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Action 6.7%
- #19 Space Escaper
84% 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 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 8.7%, Space 7.2%
- #20 Astrokicker
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Quadrivo Software, LLC
Windows
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down 10.8%, 1980s 10.2%, Action 10.1%
- #21 Timeloop Titans
82% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: LapaGames
Windows
Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!
Why similar: Flight 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 8%, 1990's 6.2%
- #22 River Rush
83% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: 2nd Best Games
Windows
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Flight 23.6%, 1980s 13.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #23 Space Shooter - Tryü Sora
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DeadFly.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Flight 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 10%, 1990's 7%
- #24 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
81% matchMixed47% of 14 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 34.7%, Flight 33%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 5.5%
- #25 Lunyatic Invaders
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: kanajalab
Windows
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 16.7%, Top-Down 14.9%, Action 14.1%, 1990's 11.6%
- #26 Distant Space
80% matchVery Positive82% of 3,450 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 11.9%, 1980s 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #27 GALXAGAR
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, PvE 15.8%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 10.5%, 1980s 6.6%
- #28 THUNDER STRIKER
79% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Flight 13.6%, 1980s 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #29 VERZEUS
77% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Flight 26.6%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 8.4%, Action 5.8%
- #30 MeteoStorm
78% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatter Software
Windows · Mac
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Arcade 14.9%, 1980s 12%, Action 11.9%, Space 8.1%
- #31 RADARjAM
78% 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 46.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.1%, Indie 1.2%
- #32 RotorScape
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Blumsoft
Windows
RotorScape is a shoot 'em up style game with a 2.5D perspective, where you fly a helicopter. You can collect different weapons to use in combat. The game has stages with different themes and climates, as well as threatening bosses. RotorScape proposes a 90s style of gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, 1980s 8.3%, Arcade 8.2%, 1990's 5.5%
- #33 Speyarranoth
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Eivind Magnus Noersterud Hvidevold
Windows
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Flight 18.6%, Arcade 12%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #34 ROB
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: BoomerGames
Windows
ROB. We need your help defending Earth from Alien UFO's. Each one having different defenses. Please Rob your are only hope. Play as a Space Control Agent named Rob. Shooting UFO's out of Space to defend Earth.
Why similar: Flight 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 14%, Action 12.2%, 1990's 7.5%
- #35 N-GON
75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: quadape
Windows · Mac
An acid trip back to classic vector arcade action games with the unique bullet magnet mechanic. Dodge ruthless attacks, bend your projectile trajectory, destroy waves of enemies with the massive explosion chains. Die a lot! Then try again and get yourself to top of the leaderboards
Why similar: Flight 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9.1%, 1980s 7.9%
- #36 Endless Space Scrap
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Flight 17%, Top-Down 12.6%, Arcade 11%, Space 8.7%
- #37 Verisim Skies
73% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9.6%, Top-Down 9%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #38 Void Pulse
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Oceandeep Network
Windows
An unknown signal pulses across the edges of deep space. Drive, shoot. Dodge, destroy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Flight 17.4%, PvE 15.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #39 Invaliens
75% 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 40.1%, Flight 26.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 6.9%, Action 6.4%
- #40 NOMAD Revisited
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 6%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #41 Space & Pixels
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13.5%, Top-Down 11%, Space 8.6%
- #42 Neoteria
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: OrangepixelPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Flight 22%, Action 10.4%, 1990's 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #43 Asteroid Destroyer
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Berner Games
Windows · Mac
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Arcade 12.4%, PvE 12.3%, Space 10.8%, Action 6.4%
- #44 Galaxar
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Flight 24.7%, PvE 9.6%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #45 Demon Protocol
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
Windows
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 10.4%, Space 9%
- #46 Cosmic collapse
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: REX PEX GAMES
Windows
Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies!
Why similar: Flight 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, 1980s 10%, Top-Down 8.7%, Space 8%
- #47 METEOR COMMANDER
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Flight 26.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 9.6%, Action 6.6%
- #48 Clusterbug
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Visionair GamesPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
Clusterbug is a space-themed, insect-filled, and futuristic bullet hell shoot 'em up. Travel through the insect-filled world as you cleanse it from a bio-mechanical virus that has turned any living being infected by it into frenzied mech mutations, bringing freedom and peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 9%, Action 8.8%, Space 6.8%
- #49 AstroWings: Space War
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Toward Inc.
Windows · Mac
"Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Flight 24.6%, PvE 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 7.2%
- #50 Space War: Infinity
70% matchVery Positive90% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Flight 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8%
- #51 ASTRO ACE
69% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: Irondales Entertainment
Windows
ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Flight 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.7%, Space 9.1%
- #52 Orbital Fighter
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
Take control of a fighter ship in this space-themed flight action game. Master the game’s signature mechanics—Just Dodge and Just Parry—to suppress the planetary fortress that serves as the rebel army’s stronghold.
Why similar: Flight 57.8%, PvE 20.1%, Space 11.3%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #53 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
68% matchMixed70% of 33 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 30.1%, Flight 24.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 9.4%, Space 6.5%
- #54 Zero Wrath Vendetta
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 10.5%, Top-Down 8.5%, Space 6.7%
- #55 Drones Drop Bombs
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Bohdan Bortakov
Windows · Linux
An old-school arcade where a single drone is humanity's last chance against robot uprising. Drop the bombs, fire your lasers, destroy robots and protect humanity!
Why similar: Flight 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, PvE 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 4.8%
- #56 Dark Matter
68% matchMixed59% of 156 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 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Science 14.5%, Top-Down 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #57 Asteroid Defender!
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Gray Wolf Interactive
Windows
Defend humanity in this retro-inspired space shooter as you patrol the stars and blast killer asteroids from the sky. Keep power to the energy pylons while maintaining the defense shield protecting Earth to earn powerful upgrades for your ship. Do you have what it takes to protect our world?
Why similar: Flight 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 12.2%, Action 8.5%
- #58 The Last Bastion: Beyond the Frontier
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WonderDose
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical space shooter about a combat pilot who must break through an enemy armada and warn their homeworld. Maneuver through hostile fire, battle commanders and bosses, upgrade your ship, and assemble powerful equipment synergies.
Why similar: Flight 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 7.9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #59 Strato Freaks DX
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Ulminac
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!
Why similar: Flight 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, PvE 14.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5%
- #60 Penetrator
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Beam SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.
Why similar: Flight 33.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Space 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%