- #1 RADARjAM
97% 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 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #2 Space Toads Mayhem
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LimeVibe Games
Windows · Mac
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 11.8%, Difficult 10.9%
- #3 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 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 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #4 Jet Lancer
95% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 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: Flight 19.1%, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Difficult 9%
- #5 LUFTRAUSERS
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Fast-Paced 11%, Flight 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%
- #6 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
94% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #7 Cycle 28
93% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Flight 14%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #8 Vulture Strike
92% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Difficult 14%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Arcade 9.5%
- #9 Rangok Skies
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Flight 15%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%
- #10 Space Escaper
91% 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 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #11 Switch 'N' Shoot
90% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Difficult 10.6%
- #12 Space Ship Infinity
89% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Flight 13.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #13 WOLFLAME
89% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #14 Space Fuel
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shooter 8%
- #15 Flying Flogger
86% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Kalashot
Windows
Flying Flogger is an arcade WWII dogfight. It’s a side view fast-paced air combat game with simple controls, minimalist design and smooth animation.
Why similar: Flight 23.8%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, War 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
- #16 Invaliens
87% 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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Flight 18.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #17 ASSAULT SHELL
86% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #18 Marimoth
84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 11.2%, Arcade 11%, Difficult 9%
- #19 INSPACE 2980
85% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Spectacle fighter 9% ★, Difficult 7.9%
- #20 Frequent Flyer
83% matchVery Positive88% of 110 reviews2017
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Complete tasks and survive the oncoming enemy waves for as long as possible! Are you good enough? Are you a frequent flyer?
Why similar: Flight 21.2%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #21 Thunder Chase
82% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Gigafun Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Thunder Chase pits you against never ending missiles. Protected by a time slowing Armor and with various Boosts, survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Score Attack 16.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%
- #22 Hyperspace Dogfights
81% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Flight 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Difficult 10.7%
- #23 Cybxus Heart
82% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 9.4%
- #24 BLASTER MAYHEM
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Score Attack 15.4%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 6.8%
- #25 Aircraft Sketch Shooter
81% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Stusse Games
Windows · Linux
Choose One of 4 Aircrafts and start to fight against Unique Boss Enemies.
Why similar: Flight 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 5.9%
- #26 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
77% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Flight 14.3%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.2%
- #27 Syder Reloaded
77% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Flight 11.9%, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #28 ROB
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #29 Andro Dunos II
76% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #30 BULLETnico
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #31 Void Gore
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #32 < STRECT >
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 17%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #33 D.E.E.P. Battle of Jove
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Take fast, campaign-based arcade gameplay with next-gen graphics for an experience known since Star Fox: Barrel-roll, maneuver and fight your way thru deep space and Rogue Squadron-like planet-based missions as the leader of the rebellion
Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Wargame 11%, Shooter 8.7%
- #34 Dental Strike
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Flight 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 8.1%
- #35 SUPER FLAIL
75% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 9%
- #36 ASSAULT SHELL 2
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Score Attack 15.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 SynthEscape
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%
- #38 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 8.7%, Indie 5.2%
- #39 Crome: Before Purgatory
73% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.4%
- #40 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Score Attack 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%
- #41 RYZY NYIL
70% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.8%
- #42 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Score Attack 10.2%, Difficult 9.3%
- #43 Warcat Parade
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Score Attack 16.1%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.9%
- #44 Red Blue Cell
69% matchPositive100% of 31 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, War 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #45 Pixel Canyon
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: MAXDEMAGE.PL
Windows
Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might.
Why similar: Flight 32.1%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #46 Starr Mazer: DSP
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Flight 11.7%, Difficult 7.6%, Arcade 7.5%
- #47 Power Gunner
70% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Toast Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gun your way towards survival in this action arcade adventure! Use your fuel supply to find upgrades to your ship and collect more fuel to keep progressing against harder and harder foes! Classic arcade action with a unique control scheme to pilot your ship.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Difficult 9.8%
- #48 SPLIT BULLET
70% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Score Attack 10.3%, Difficult 9.1%
- #49 東方菈菈队
67% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: SlimeSmilePub: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
一款东方同人STG射击游戏,魔女罗菈Rola穿越到幻想乡发动圣诞节异变,博丽灵梦发现后大战罗菈Rola!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Flight 35.8%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Casual 3.9%
- #50 Dextram
68% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Lingon Studios
Windows
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 15%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Difficult 11.6%
- #51 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
72% matchMixed55% of 353 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Flight 10.3%, Fast-Paced 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%
- #52 Invasion
69% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: brutalsoft
Windows
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #53 Speedgunner Ultra
68% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: ELIXOR
Windows
Speedgunner Ultra is a dynamic platformer in which you can transform your character into a combat aircraft by pressing a button. Use all sorts of tricks to speed up and try to complete the level faster than anyone else.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Flight 12.7%, Difficult 11.9%
- #54 Karous
65% 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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.8%, 2D 5.4%
- #55 IDF-ASD
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Initial Node
Windows
Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.
Why similar: Flight 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 8.9%
- #56 Gunvein
65% 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%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 6.7%
- #57 Temples Vs Buildings
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valhalla Pigz
Windows
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #58 Feeble Light
66% 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%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 5.7%
- #59 Fairy Fire - Defender of the Fairies
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%
- #60 HyperShot
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 9.8%