- #1 CPU Invaders - 3i Atlas
97% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Microblast Games
Windows
The sequel to the Steam Awards finalist, invaders are living inside your computer again — but now their source is the mysterious interstellar object 3i Atlas. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 16.5% ★, Minimalist 13.4%, 2D Fighter 10.5%, 3D Fighter 9.1%, 2.5D 8.3%
- #2 CPU Invaders
96% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.
Why similar: Minimalist 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Casual 19.2%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 14.9%
- #3 Casual Desktop Game
96% matchVery Positive87% of 192 reviews2020
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Casual Desktop Game is a fanmade revival of the old Desktop Destroyer game featuring community content. Relieve stress by smashing your desktop or unleashing battles between various entities. Create mods for the workshop and share them with the community.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.5% ★, Minimalist 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%
- #4 FRAIM - Survival Rhythm Aim Trainer
95% matchMixed57% of 228 reviews2022
Dev: Erez Shahaf
Windows
Fraim is a fun survival rhythm aim trainer that makes you improve faster by challenging you to your fullest with difficulties and level overrides. Miss too many targets and it's game over! Focused mostly on fast small adjustment shots which are highly relevant to high-skilled FPS.
Why similar: Minimalist 56.9%, Action 29%, Casual 14.2%
- #5 Aim Hero
94% matchVery Positive85% of 5,970 reviews2016
Dev: ProGames Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 60.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Aim Hero is an ultimate solution for practicing firing accuracy to do better in FPS games.
Why similar: Action 78.2%, Casual 21.8%
- #6 Doughlings: Invasion
94% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Arcade 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Casual 18.3%
- #7 Desktop Agents - Cov1d-999
93% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Consider wearing a mask to play. A virtual alien virus COV1D-999 uses dramatic scenes from movies and series in order to conquer your PC. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! Wash your hands after playing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Action 28.2%, Casual 19.7%, Arcade 8.4%
- #8 Desktop Survivors 98
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,364 reviews2025
Dev: Brandon Hesslau
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Your cursor becomes the hero as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.2%, Action 29.9%, Casual 20.9%
- #9 Hentai Hack-Her
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: GreatherGames
Windows
Explore your new desktop, choose your wallpaper, listen to music, check out the web and even install applications. When you're ready, install Hack-Her and jump into the 2D shooter hacking software, destroy enemies to retrieve data, while secretly watching and listening to your target via her webcam.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.8%, Arcade 29.5%, Casual 20.7%
- #10 Geometry Arena 2
90% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.5%, Minimalist 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.6%
- #11 Razerwire:Nanowars
91% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.2%
- #12 Geometry Arena
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.1%, Minimalist 29.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.2%
- #13 Space Invaders Extreme
89% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 15.9%
- #14 Air Attack
88% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Four Pixels Games
Windows · Mac
Take a 5 minute break to de-stress with this high-intensity, ultra simple, retro arcade shooter! Take down airplanes. Dig tunnels. Hide and seek shelter. Try and beat the highscore. That's all. Afterwards, you will go back to your life with renewed energy of body and mind.
Why similar: Minimalist 21.1%, Action 18%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%
- #15 Simple FPS Aim Trainer
87% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: TapHazard Games
Windows
An FPS Aim Trainer for fast and lightweight target practice with built in game sensitivity conversion and matching, easily switch between popular games to match your mouse sensitivity
Why similar: Minimalist 51.1%, Action 21.3%, Casual 15.9%, 2.5D 11.7%
- #16 Distant Space 2
86% matchVery Positive80% of 1,560 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
Why similar: Minimalist 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 13.8%
- #17 Soundodger 2
85% matchVery Positive95% of 204 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Minimalist 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, 2.5D 10.1%
- #18 C-4
86% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Waiting for a match? C-4. Improve your gaming skills while you wait. Mini-games used by professional players to improve the brain response. Your spare time will never be the same with C-4! Runs on top of anything. Explode your PC.
Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Minimalist 24.7%, Logic 22.9%, Action 7.9%, Casual 6.2%
- #19 Devader
84% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Falkenbrew
Windows · Mac · Linux
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.9% ★, Arena Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 2.5D 11.1%
- #20 Beat Invaders
83% matchVery Positive96% of 206 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 17.2%, Casual 7.8%
- #21 Point Perfect
84% matchMixed66% of 232 reviews2014
Dev: Highcastle StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge, dip, duck, click and point your way in this retro-arcade death trap! The invaders are approaching, the Mothership needs your help to defend the home systems. Climb aboard, ready your Navigator 3.1X fighter craft and select some targets for the big guy to blow back to hell.
Why similar: Action 56.6%, Casual 43.4%
- #22 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
82% matchVery Positive94% of 365 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Action 28.4%, Casual 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 16.6%
- #23 X Invader
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 579 reviews2024
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 13.8%
- #24 BYTEPATH
81% matchVery Positive92% of 314 reviews2018
Dev: a327ex
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 43.1%, Action 33.8%, Casual 23.1%
- #25 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 739 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Arcade 18%, Action 15.8%, Physics 9.4%
- #26 Space Survival
82% matchMixed50% of 157 reviews2016
Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Action 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 17.9%, Casual 12.5%
- #27 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
81% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 15.2%, Casual 12.5%
- #28 Tiny Troopers 2
79% matchVery Positive86% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: Starloop Studios SLPub: Game Troopers
Windows · Mac
Tiny Troopers are back and better than ever! Decked out in new uniforms and sporting the latest in military hardware, the troopers are just itching to get back into the fight! Test your mettle and lead your troopers to victory in four thrilling special operations!
Why similar: Action 57%, Casual 43%
- #29 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
77% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Psychedelic 10.6%
- #30 Space Codex
79% matchVery Positive81% of 413 reviews2016
Dev: takk
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
Why similar: Casual 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 12.8%
- #31 Hentai Aim Trainer 2
76% matchVery Positive85% of 179 reviews2023
Dev: Seito Games
Windows
Now you can train your aim with hentai girls. Enjoy and relax while shooting boobs!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 54.6%, Action 31.4%, Casual 14%
- #32 3D Aim Trainer
75% matchVery Positive87% of 3,222 reviews2021
Dev: 3D Aim Trainer
Windows
The #1 free aim trainer - now on Steam and SteelSeries GG. Join 13+ millions of FPS/TPS players improving flicks, tracking & reaction speed with pro drills, analytics & leaderboards. Dominate in Valorant, CS2, Apex & more. Play free and start hitting every shot. #AimToConquer
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.8% ★, Arena Shooter 26.9%, Point & Click 21%, Action 13.4%, Casual 8.9%
- #33 Grand Brix Shooter
77% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Casual 13.8%
- #34 Chicken Invaders 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 599 reviews2016
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!
Why similar: Action 47.9%, Casual 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%
- #35 Grav Blazer Squared
78% matchMixed41% of 87 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: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 14.8%, Casual 10.2%
- #36 Waves 2: Notorious
76% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2015
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
Why similar: Hacking 28.5% ★, Arena Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #37 Retrograde Arena
74% matchVery Positive93% of 531 reviews2020
Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 2.5D 16.4%, Psychedelic 15.2%, Arcade 12.7%
- #38 Desktop Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: TelazerPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #39 Antivirus PROTOCOL
71% matchVery Positive87% of 293 reviews2025
Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
Windows
Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.
Why similar: Minimalist 40.3%, Action 20.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Casual 12.3%
- #40 Action Ball 2
74% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows
Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.
Why similar: Action 45.3%, Casual 33.2%, Arcade 21.5%
- #41 Max Manos 2
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: Max Manos
Windows
Max Manos is back with a destructive incremental adventure. Climb a 201-floor tower swarming with monsters. Destroy enemies, unlock powerful abilities, and upgrade into an unstoppable hand of destruction. Reach the top and face the ultimate challenge.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Casual 33%, Arcade 26.9%
- #42 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 15.4%
- #43 Aimcademy
70% matchVery Positive96% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: Aimcademy
Windows
Aimcademy is a science-based aim trainer. The combination of sport science and gaming leads to the most efficient way of training in gaming. Unleash your true potential!
Why similar: Action 44.2%, Arena Shooter 28.3%, Minimalist 27.4%
- #44 Destructivator 2
72% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Action 52.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 23.9%
- #45 Geballer
71% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Stuffed Wombat
Windows
In this mouse-only Bullet Hell, you create your own problems! Featuring unique and strange bullets, different gameplay modes, extreme secrets and even a level editor, Geballer wants to softly stimulate the reptilian part of your brain until you disappear completely.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 38%, Bullet Hell 23%, Minimalist 17%, Arcade 14%, Casual 8%
- #46 100% Challenge
70% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: findemor
Windows
Action arcade! CAPTURE enemies of your color and AVOID the rest to become the best in the world! Fast, addictive and 100% challenging!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Action 19.6%, Casual 18.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Psychedelic 15.2%
- #47 Aim Zen - Rhythmic Aim Trainer
69% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Cemil Buğra UzunkayaPub: Asocion
Windows
Transform your FPS skills with Aim Zen - where precision meets rhythm. Master your aim through an innovative blend of musical challenges, classic training modes, and customizable experiences designed for both competitive players and casual enthusiasts.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 58.9%, Action 41.1%
- #48 Swarm Arena
73% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2010
Dev: Dedication Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, 2.5D 11.1%, Psychedelic 10.3%
- #49 Desktop Defender
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,697 reviews2025
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Median: 28.0 hrsMean: 55.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Hacking 85.2% ★, Casual 14.8%
- #50 Aim FTW
71% matchMixed62% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: NetPlay, Inc.
Windows · Mac
The video game that makes you a better gamer™. Retrocausal Studios brings you fun gameplay enhanced by in-depth analytics and algorithms that adapt to your skill level to help you improve faster than the competition.
Why similar: Action 58.4%, Casual 41.6%
- #51 Chicken Invaders 1
67% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Casual 21.1%, Arcade 21%
- #52 Titan Attacks!
69% matchVery Positive90% of 978 reviews2012
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 14.7%
- #53 Breaking Survivors
67% matchVery Positive89% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Axel Born
Windows · Linux
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: Minimalist 34.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Casual 11.2%
- #54 Polygoneer
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,795 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Casual 23.2%, Arcade 21.4%
- #55 Heli Heroes
70% matchMixed62% of 691 reviews2013
Dev: Reality PumpPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
HELI HEROES updates the old-school "shoot'em up" arcade machine games to new dimensions on today's PCs. You command an AH-64 Apache Longbow or a Russian Hokum helicopter. The goal is to fly through various levels and carry out the mission objectives.
Why similar: Action 86.9%, Casual 8.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.6%
- #56 Habroxia 2
67% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Action 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Arcade 26%
- #57 Owinka Shooter 2
65% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: Owinka
Windows
Owinka Shooter 2 throws you right back into the story of Owinka 427. Prepare to escape the Institute once and for all!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 13.5%
- #58 Clean'Em Up
68% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Cheesy Holes
Windows
Clean’Em Up is a fast paced, arcade-style Top Down Shooter with neon graphics. You play as an Upgradable Antivirus. You seek and destroy tremendous viruses and threats, collect and protect files and survive huge Bosses. The story is simple: Your Computer has been hacked... Dozens of viruses and other threats have penetrated your System...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #59 Alien Death Mob
66% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Action 33.7%, Arcade 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arena Shooter 17.7%
- #60 Square Heroes
67% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: Gnomic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 55.1%, Action 44.9%