- #1 Fruit Crawler
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: IfThen Software LLC
Windows
Puzzle through different difficulty levels and hazards. Collect fruit to increase your tail segments. Avoid the pokey bits and explosions. Also, don't run into yourself.
Why similar: Arcade 21%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Top-Down 11.6%, Action 9.3%
- #2 Dezatopia
96% matchPositive100% of 41 reviews2020
Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strange and unusual creatures inhabited Earth’s underground, unknown to humankind. This was until Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, accidentally discovered them. Together, they plotted to combine the civilizations above and below the surface to create a new world: Dezatopia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Action 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14%, Indie 13.9%
- #3 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 17%, Action 12.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #4 Pirate's Peril
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Consumed Media
Windows · Linux
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #5 Tecroroid Assault
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 22.1%, Retro 12.8%, Action 11.9%, 2D 7.2%
- #6 Chromancy
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
Windows · Mac
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #7 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
93% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 14.6%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #8 Zamarian
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Quarter Pound Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 0 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 21.6%, Indie 12.8%, Retro 12.4%
- #9 Steel Eagle
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Action 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 16.6%, Indie 15.1%
- #10 Zero Wrath Vendetta
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 17%, Puzzle 13.3%, Action 13%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #11 Beast Modon
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Jeshawn Chrite
Windows · Mac
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.3%, 2D 7.5%
- #12 Adorable Dog: Gnomeageddon
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Outer Pixels
Windows
The Gnonmeaggedon is upon us! Hold your ground against relentless gnome waves in a fast, unforgiving bullet hell. Master movement, manage space, and cut through swarms before they overwhelm you. Between attacks, explore biomes, rescue allies, save the village.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #13 Chicken Invaders 1
86% matchVery Positive92% of 61 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action 14%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #14 Shibui Coliseum
91% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.6%, Retro 11.5%
- #15 SHOCK TROOPERS
88% matchVery Positive84% of 265 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Arcade 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Action 21.6%, Retro 14.5%, 2D 8.1%
- #16 M.A.C.E.
89% matchMixed51% of 59 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 28.7%, Action 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Indie 11.8%
- #17 Boss 101
86% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Donley Time Foundation
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 15.8%, Retro 9.5%, Indie 8.4%
- #18 Firebird - Steam version
85% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 17.1%, Indie 14.3%, Retro 11.3%
- #19 Where's That Clown?!
82% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Hivemind Labs LLC
Windows
Where's that Clown is a frantic top down arcade game where you must keep impatient kids entertained throughout chaotic birthday party venues. Dash around, dodging toddlers and parents as you try to get the highest score!
Why similar: Arcade 28.2%, Family Friendly 18.5%, Top-Down 14.6%, Action 13.2%, Cute 11.7%
- #20 Super Weekend Mode
84% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: Pixelteriyaki
Windows · Mac
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 15.4%, Retro 13.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #21 Wild West Pistolero
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Mario Bee
Windows
In this arcade-inspired indie title you take on the role of bounty hunter Jules! Hunt legendary bandits of the Wild West, shoot your way through hordes of criminals, ride across the prairie and, of course, collect lots of money!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 19.4%, America 18.2% ★, Action 15.3%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #22 Super Chain Crusher Horizon
84% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2014
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 10.7%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 7.2%
- #23 Asteroids
81% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Arcade 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Action 13.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #24 Chronoblast : Maximum Force
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team NortyPub: Norty Games
Windows
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Action 22.5%, Arcade 20.7%, Indie 15%, 2D 7.4%
- #25 Dot to Dot Sweep
78% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: T Cubed Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go for the high score in this arcade-style color matching action game. Maneuver your character through fields of colored dots collecting those that match your color.
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, Family Friendly 20.9%, Action 19.9%, Colorful 9.9%, Cute 8.3%
- #26 Tiamat X
81% matchMostly Negative60% of 209 reviews2015
Dev: BBQ Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 20.4%, Indie 11.7%
- #27 Flying Shark
77% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 25%, Action 18.2%, Retro 12%, 2D 6.9%
- #28 Rainbow Unicorn Dash
75% matchVery Positive100% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Bird Bath Games
Windows
Collect your unicorn shoes to dash through enemies, gather hearts, unlock fun abilities, and climb the leaderboards!
Why similar: Arcade 24.1%, Family Friendly 20.8%, Action 19.5%, Colorful 9.9%, Cute 8.2%
- #29 Smogpunk 湮霾之地
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: CJH Labs
Windows
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 18%, Action 16.4%, Indie 11.1%
- #30 Boomerang Survivor Collection
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RAMUNE SPARK
Windows
This title includes the endless score attack game "Boomerang Survivor" and the level-based action game "Boomerang Survivor 2." It also includes many bonuses, such as "Secret Information" that reveals hidden features in the included games, an "Art Book," and an "Audio Selection."
Why similar: Arcade 24.2%, Family Friendly 18.9%, Action 18.5%, Top-Down 10.9%, Cute 7.5%
- #31 Barrage Fantasia
78% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 9.9%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #32 Drop: Save the Forest
75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Riccardo GiolPub: Games Greenhouse
Windows · Mac
In Drop: Save the Forest, use the power of water to solve environmental puzzles, extinguish wildfires, and save biomes inspired by the Dolomites. 🏔️ Combine elements like wind, fire, and plants in a lively pixel art adventure. 💧🌱🔥
Why similar: Family Friendly 20.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #33 Strelitzia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Arcade 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Action 10.1%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #34 Slap Fight
76% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Arcade 24.9%, Action 18.5%, Retro 11.8%, 2D 7.1%
- #35 Millie
76% matchVery Positive83% of 839 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A joyful, casual puzzle game that will tease both your wits and your memory!
Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Family Friendly 17%, Action 16.3%, Indie 12.1%, Arcade 11%
- #36 Galaxy Bricks
73% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 16%, Retro 11.8%, Indie 7.9%
- #37 IRO HERO
80% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Artax Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 19%, Action 15.2%, Retro 12.9%, Indie 10.3%
- #38 Dininho Space Adventure
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action 14%, Colorful 6.7%
- #39 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
72% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 10.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #40 Chico's Rebound
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Daikon Games, LLC
Windows · Linux
Break blocks, grab powerups, solve puzzles, and beat bosses! When a mysterious tower appears in the forest, Chico the Chipmunk and his new friend Beeatrice decide to go exploring. Master skill-based block breaking challenges, as well as environmental puzzles and exploration!
Why similar: Family Friendly 23.2%, Action 19.9%, Puzzle 18.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Cute 10.3%
- #41 Marimoth
73% 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 29.3%, Arcade 19.1%, Retro 10.5%, Action 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%
- #42 Retaliate
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 7.7%
- #43 RedRaptor
71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8.4%, Retro 8%
- #44 Antirocketh
74% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
Windows
Antirocketh is a fast, arcade-style game about a laser-cannon morphing swarms of missiles into improbable stuff!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 19.9%, Indie 13.3%, Retro 12.2%
- #45 Zomb Bomb
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #46 TROID BLASTER 2
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action 13%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #47 Lobstar: Arcade Version
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action 12.6%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #48 Alice and You in the planet of numbers
69% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Walk as many numbers as there are written in the direction you are trying to go. This is a whole new puzzle game based on a very simple idea! Can you achieve 100% and get a donut from King Donut?
Why similar: Arcade 19.6%, Action 16.9%, Puzzle 15.5%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Indie 10%
- #49 Chicken Invaders Universe
66% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Family Friendly 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 6.5%
- #50 Chico and the Magic Orchards DX
67% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Daikon Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Solve puzzles by rolling a giant walnut in this retro-handheld-inspired adventure. Explore a variety of levels each with unique mechanics. Help Chico build his winter stash and find his way home!
Why similar: Family Friendly 23.3%, Retro 19.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Action 16.7%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #51 Horizon Shift
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Action 27.6%, Arcade 22.1%, Indie 16.3%
- #52 Metal Swarm Infinity
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Nutter666 JaggarPub: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
Windows
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 24.4%, Action 10%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 6.9%
- #53 SOLSTORM
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jerry Zhu
Windows · Linux
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 14%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #54 Doughlings: Invasion
70% 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: Arcade 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Retro 12.5%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Action 10.4%
- #55 Cosmic Cleaner
67% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 14.9%, Retro 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%
- #56 Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Tchagata Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 18.5%, Indie 13.7%, 2D 7.8%
- #57 Pyramis
64% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: SODABYTES
Windows
Line up patterned blocks to build as many pyramids as you can, then crush them all at once to convert them into points! Pyramis is an arcade puzzle game that will have you matching colors, filling in space, and making chains in entirely new ways.
Why similar: Arcade 24.5%, Puzzle 20.2%, Family Friendly 15.4%, Cute 10.7%, 2D 8%
- #58 Hyper Paddle
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Glacier Husky Games
Windows
Break Bricks better than before! Classic arcade action meets modern graphics. Explore each of 5 colorful worlds and top the leaderboards on each. Use Attract and Repel to gain control over the balls direction and use powerups to quickly melt through hundreds of bricks.
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, Puzzle 19%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Action 12.2%, 2D 7.4%
- #59 Laser Droplets
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action 13%, Top-Down 8%
- #60 Super XYX
65% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 12.4%