- #1 ULTRA CORE DIVE
97% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.4%
- #2 Blast Off Far Away
96% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Shooter 9.1%
- #3 meldpit
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: monotone
Windows
meldpit is an arcade roguelike twinstick shooter. conquer the chambers of meldpit with various perks that make you stronger along the way. defeat unique types of enemies and see how far you can go !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Procedural Generation 12%, Arcade 5.8%
- #4 Operation Hardcore
95% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.4%
- #5 Bebok Invasion
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Mediakomp
Windows
Fight back against a chaotic alien invasion in this fast-paced retro shooter! Blast through 54 levels, master wall-jumps and dash moves, and take down the mischievous beboks before they overrun the planet.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Aliens 9.9%
- #6 OUTGUNNED!
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PINECREW
Windows
OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Shooter 8.1%
- #7 Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny
93% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: YggdraseedPub: Firenut Games
Windows
A pixel-art platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story.Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Aliens 11.7%, Platformer 9.6%
- #8 Cosmic Slime Defense
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JCVR
Windows
2D pixel art platform game in which you are in charge of eliminating alien enemies that try to conquer your planet.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Shooter 10%
- #9 Amazoom Blimp Jockey '69
91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Lofty Games
Windows
A 2D Shoot-Em-Up with a focus on crew management, exploration, procedural generation, and corporate espionage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Shooter 7%
- #10 Exovore
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.8%
- #11 Generations Of Destruction
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tim BorkertPub: Electric Camel Studio
Windows
Generations of Destruction is a simple rougelite horizontal shoot’em up with short play sessions. Get more powerful as you play through each randomly generated level. A prefect game for when you only have a few minutes to play.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Aliens 18.8%, Procedural Generation 12%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #12 The X-Type
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 7.8%
- #13 Run x Gun
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Linux
Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.9%
- #14 Starfighter Neon
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Aliens 11%, Shooter 7.7%
- #15 RYZY NYIL
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12%
- #16 ISPELL
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RayMim
Windows
ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Shooter 8.3%
- #17 AploVVare Collection
85% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
You found an old game console along with some games at a garage sale. You remember playing these as a kid, and couldn't resist getting it. Maybe you could give them a whirl, just for old time's sake?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Aliens 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.3%
- #18 To The Top
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel GuachaminPub: Animec
Windows
Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13.2%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%
- #19 Lost Colony
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lost Colony is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter roguelike. Battle aliens and rogue drones with your evolving combat drone companion. Explore a shifting colony, collect alien tech to upgrade weapons, boost your drone's powers, and uncover the dark forces behind the colony's fall.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Aliens 8.8%
- #20 Galacticon
84% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Radin GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Shooter 8.7%
- #21 Rising Hell
83% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Platformer 8.4%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #22 A Tale of Sand and Bone
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.1% ★, Precision Platformer 22.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 3%
- #23 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
80% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6%
- #24 Bionic Tadpole
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SaGa76
Windows
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Shooter 10.2%
- #25 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #26 The Battle of Aurinoxia
79% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Aliens 8.5%
- #27 Flight of the Athena
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: A To Play Ltd
Windows
Flight of the Athena is a twin-stick shooter + roguelite; fight through the procedurally generated campaign to earn new craft, weapons and upgrades as you take on the enemy fleet to destroy their central command.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Aliens 8%
- #28 Dark Umbra
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Crypt Rat Studios
Windows
Team up with friends in up to 8-player online co-op or go it alone as you level up your character and collect powerful relics in this sidescroller action rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.9% ★, Nonlinear 16.3%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #29 Blender Bros
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: InfogramesPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Blender Bros. is a cheerful interplanetary platform adventure with an emphasis on exploration and collecting cute little creatures called Mini Bros.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 9.5%
- #30 Grav Blazer Squared
78% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 10.3%
- #31 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
76% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.5% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Platformer 8.4%
- #32 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 5%
- #33 UNI-CODE
75% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows
A 2D platformer where you play as a magical unicorn battling through a world of alpha characters, symbols, and emojis! See if you can survive through all 26 levels of absolute unicorn madness! 🦄✨🌈
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Precision Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 9.8%
- #34 HYPER DETONATOR
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #35 CyberPigeon
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Brian Voll
Windows
Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdown.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 10.1%
- #36 Dubspace - Chapter 1
75% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Lowpolly
Windows
Embark on a cyberpunk action-adventure in zero-gravity as brother Mailcom, on a mission to uncover dark conspiracies and determine the fate of Zion space station. Enjoy physics-based movement, environmental puzzles, emergent combat, all set to a mighty dub soundtrack.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #37 RAGMONTON ENDLESS for save indie game
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Physics-Based Ragdoll Roguelike up to 4 players with Endless action to survive > Get items and discover powerful transformations to increase your power to survive the invading alien horde and save indie games.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 13.6%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #38 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 38% ★, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Nonlinear 10.7%
- #39 Magical Blaster
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #40 Final Formation
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happymeal Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Aliens 11.6%
- #41 Laser Disco Defenders
74% 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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 6.5%
- #42 Escape the Kreegan
72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #43 Feeble Light
71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #44 Space Depression
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tamashii
Windows
You must do your best to protect the world! Destroy all enemies. Get the highest score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Precision Platformer 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #45 Gunvein
70% 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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #46 Full Moon Rush
70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 9%
- #47 Little Red Rocket Ship
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Random
Windows
Little Red Rocket Ship is a bullet hell game with shoot-'em-up and platforming sections, featuring challenging but short levels and multiple weapon and ship options.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Aliens 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #48 CometStriker DX
71% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #49 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
68% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.6% ★, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #50 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Precision Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
- #51 Angelstruck
67% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Lovecraftian 7.8%
- #52 未来战士
68% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: BIFROST CLOUD PTE. LTD.
Windows
With exquisite painting style and rich animation, 8-direction jump shooting, a comprehensive variety of main gun firepower, powerful parabolic grenade and powerful special weapons, an all-round Rambo protagonist was born. A large variety of weapons that make players enjoy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%
- #53 HOP TOP
67% matchPositive96% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: MiraclePub: Penguin Pop Games, LLC
Windows
Hop from platform to platform and blast the bugs in your way in this new arcade classic!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Platformer 17.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #54 NEON Ultra
69% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelbark Games
Windows · Mac
The year is 20XX. Everything is neon, because it's the future. NEON Ultra is a radiant fast paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 5.8%
- #55 Gun in a Well
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Michał Gniadek
Windows
Gun in a Well is an action roguelike where the only way to dodge is to shoot. Jump around using recoil, kill enemies with bullets, destroy them with electricity or burn them to crisp. Manage health and ammo, choose your upgrades, break the game and reach the bottom of the well!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Precision Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.9%
- #56 Karous
66% 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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D 5.6%
- #57 Exilus Viper
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: polygon workshops
Windows
Awaken as the Nav Shard—one of five A.I. fragments aboard a mysterious fighter-jet. Battle through branching stages in a neon-infused vertical shmup. Combine elemental powers, and fight your way to the Void. No retries. No rewinds. This is Exilus Viper.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Nonlinear 19.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #58 Scandere
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Levi
Windows
A fast-paced action platformer roguelike centered on intense curse management and powerful item synergies. Scale a lethal tower to reach the heavens.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Precision Platformer 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #59 Horde Of Plenty
68% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: SMONCH, LLC
Windows
In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #60 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Aliens 12.5%, Arcade 10.8%