- #1 Echoes+
96% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Action 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 8.3%
- #2 C-RUSH
97% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Action 18.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Indie 6.6%
- #3 1982
95% matchVery Positive93% of 807 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 20.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #4 Alien Crusader
96% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Action 26.2%, Difficult 18.1%, Retro 12.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #5 Rocking Pilot
94% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Retro 12.6%
- #6 Kromaia
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 6.4%
- #7 Hyper Sentinel
93% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Retro 15.1%, Arcade 12.7%
- #8 Bit Blaster XL
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,157 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 14.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #9 Offendron Warrior
92% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Retro 9.4%, Shooter 8.6%
- #10 Pewt 'em Up!
89% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 11.2%
- #11 Z-Exemplar
91% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Suminell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 26.3%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 8%
- #12 Super Destronaut DX
90% matchVery Positive88% of 95 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.
Why similar: Action 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #13 BloodDome Classic
89% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Retro 20%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 13.6%
- #14 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
88% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9.5%
- #15 Frantic Dimension
87% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Retro 11.7%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 9.6%
- #16 Switch 'N' Shoot
86% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #17 Undercroft Warriors
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #18 Space War: Infinity
85% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 9.6%
- #19 Power-Up
86% matchMixed58% of 268 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action 14.1%, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #20 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
81% matchVery Positive96% of 90 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 35.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Difficult 14.3%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 7.4%
- #21 Nowhere Patrol
82% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action 21.4%, Difficult 18.4%, Indie 6.6%
- #22 Pixel Star
83% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 50.7%, Arcade 32.7%, Indie 16.7%
- #23 Blazing Chrome
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,972 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Retro 16.7%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Difficult 9.5%
- #24 Lilac 0
78% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.8%
- #25 M.A.C.E.
82% matchMixed50% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 25.6%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #26 Space Smash
80% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Difficult 17%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10%
- #27 Gamma Bros
79% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2018
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action 11%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%
- #28 Blast Off Far Away
78% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #29 Space Moth DX
79% matchVery Positive80% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action 15.1%, Difficult 9.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #30 Chroma Blast
77% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.
Why similar: Action 76%, Indie 24%
- #31 CometStriker DX
76% matchVery Positive98% of 65 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 13.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 8%
- #32 Distant Space
74% 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 33.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Difficult 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #33 BroodStar
74% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #34 Space Codex
75% matchVery Positive81% of 414 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: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Retro 24%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #35 Habroxia 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Action 22.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #36 Super Destronaut
75% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Retro 14.8%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #37 Half Hour Hexagon
71% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #38 Void Invaders
73% matchVery Positive85% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: VoidDevPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Retro 18.4%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #39 Project Root
76% matchMixed51% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Action 20.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.1%
- #40 Space Elite Force
72% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 10.6%, Action 10.2%
- #41 Hyper Echelon
71% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #42 Galaxy Highways
68% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Difficult 22.3%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11.6%
- #43 Void Resurgence
68% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Difficult 16.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.7%
- #44 Jetboard Joust
71% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Retro 13.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Action 9.9%
- #45 Sophstar
69% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Retro 11.9%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #46 Breakout Epilepsia
67% matchVery Positive86% of 210 reviews2025
Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 13.3%, 2D 6.7%
- #47 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 10.4%
- #48 Zenohell
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Action 42.8%
- #49 Grav Blazer Squared
73% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11%, Retro 9.9%
- #50 Space Invaders Extreme
69% matchVery Positive87% of 272 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9%
- #51 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
67% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Maze TeamPub: Tinaynox
Windows
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Action 10.3%, Retro 9.8%
- #52 Bladestar
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 19.8%, Difficult 15%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%
- #53 Mobile Astro
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 184 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Action 28.9%, Retro 18.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Indie 5.2%
- #54 Steredenn: Binary Stars
67% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%
- #55 Satellite Rush
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!
Why similar: Action 78.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #56 Rigid Force Alpha
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Retro 15%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.4%
- #57 ImageStriker
66% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
- #58 Astro Tripper
70% matchMixed58% of 69 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%, Action 38.3%, Indie 12.1%