- #1 Dark Gravity: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive85% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
Windows
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Flight 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Destruction 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Score Attack 7.1%
- #2 Power Gunner
96% matchPositive100% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: Mega Toast Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fuel is life. Survive relentless alien swarms in this fast-paced arcade shooter featuring auto-targeting weapons, deadly terrain navigation, and score-chasing chaos.
Why similar: Classic 13.3% ★, Action 12.3%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Indie 9%, Score Attack 9%
- #3 Warp Glider
96% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Mole Eyes Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot a gravity-defying craft at blazing speeds. Pull off aerial acrobats using stackable weapons to survive the swarming Bandits. Retro arcade action and out of this world flight control! Now with Co-op!
Why similar: Classic 13.5% ★, Action 12.6%, Flight 12.2%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #4 Hyperbolic Ignition
95% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Kevin Nguyen
Windows
Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.
Why similar: Action 12%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Classic 11.4% ★, Indie 8.8%
- #5 Herringen
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Distant Remnants
Windows
Remain untouchable. Slip through the bowels of vast inorganic monsters and take them down with grace.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.4%, Flight 14.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Score Attack 9.9%, Difficult 9.6%
- #6 Asteroids Millennium
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Classic 16.5% ★, Action 14.4%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Indie 10.3%
- #7 Thunder Chase
93% 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 19.2%, Score Attack 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 16%, Indie 11.8%
- #8 Pixel Canyon
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #9 Nuts Space Shooter
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: IT's Nuts
Windows · Linux
Repel extraterrestrial entities!
Why similar: Flight 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #10 Overrun
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Action 14.9%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Indie 10.6%
- #11 Frantic Dimension
90% 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 15.3%, Classic 15.1% ★, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Indie 10.9%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #12 Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II
89% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2020
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II is a sequel of Steel Alcimus inspired by various 1980-1990s' 3D computer games. Pilot the deadliest helicopter in this action-packed 3D game. Destroy the targets, rescue the hostages, and capture the enemy buildings to save the world!
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Indie 19.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Flight 10.2%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #13 Collapse Vector
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starfuel InteractivePub: NineTwo Creations
Windows
Pilot an experimental probe through collapsing celestial fields in a fast-paced top-down space arcade game. Push through the Transfer Gauntlet, build your probe, chase records, and find out what level you can reach before the Vector ends your run.
Why similar: Flight 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #14 NEO NEO
88% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2018
Dev: Kastrye
Windows
NEO NEO is a super fast, brutal top-down arcade game, inspired by the likes of Hotline Miami and Super Hexagon. Use a devastating teleport ability to leap from enemy to enemy, stealing weapons and killing all in one explosive move.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.4%, Action 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Indie 13.3%, Score Attack 12.2%
- #15 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
86% matchVery Positive85% of 3,062 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Destruction 13.9%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Score Attack 10.4%, Difficult 7.9%
- #16 Void Vikings
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Void Vikings is an arcade style top down space shooter where intense action is the focus and choosing the right education could pay off. Smartly manage your Space Bucks in order to destroy your student loans before you die. If you succeed your score could sing your praises through all of Valhalla.
Why similar: Flight 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Destruction 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action 10.2%
- #17 Alien Blitz
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Jean-Baptiste Simillon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Alien Blitz is a 3d action-shooter with lots of bullets, missiles, weapons, maps and monsters.Take your shotgun and go kill some Aliens !
Why similar: Action 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Indie 16.9%, Sci-fi 10.9%
- #18 Meteorite Defense Command
85% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Digital Software
Windows
Meteorite Defense Command is a fun, color-full and fast game, inspired by the classical coin-operated arcade games of the golden era.
Why similar: Classic 18.1% ★, Destruction 15%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Score Attack 8.5%
- #19 Space Toads Mayhem
84% 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%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 14.3%, Score Attack 14%, Difficult 10.8%
- #20 Quest 4 Papa: Reloaded
82% matchVery Positive90% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Quest 4 Papa: Reloaded is a story-driven top-down shooter experience where the player will upgrade its equipment as it progressively faces greater dangers through its adventure.
Why similar: Action 23.1%, Fast-Paced 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down 12.7%, Shooter 10.2%
- #21 Asterisk
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uberduck, LLC
Windows · Linux
What if Asteroids but roguelike? Destroy space rocks to unlock better weapons, abilities, and equipment so you can ... destroy more space rocks. Choose upgrade paths, select sponsors to match your play style, and compete with friends for the high score in this retro-modern top-down space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Score Attack 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Top-Down 11.5%, Retro 10.9%
- #22 SUPER FLAIL
82% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Score Attack 11.1%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #23 Space Dogfight: Infinite
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Empty Vector Studio
Windows
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Flight 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #24 Rock 'N Roll
81% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll is an action/arcade deep space adventure where your purpose is to save the Earth via collecting powerful G.E.O.S. gems (Galactic Emeralds of Sacrifice) It offers tons of upgrades, power-ups, and replay-ability in an easy to understand but difficult to master retro adventure!
Why similar: Action 24.5%, Classic 22.6% ★, Indie 17%, Difficult 14.1%, Arcade 11.1%
- #25 HELI 100
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Tree Men Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Isometric bullet hell sci-fi shooter in a futuristic atmosphere
Why similar: Flight 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Destruction 11.2%
- #26 Super Astrovade
80% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Matthew Kelley
Windows
Master the difficult art of dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. No guns, no upgrades, no level-ups. Just your reflexes against an endless bullet hell maze of death. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.7%, Score Attack 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #27 DIASPORE
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akataleptic
Windows
DIASPORE is a vector-style space survival roguelite with inertia-based ship handling, a toroidal arena, auto-firing weapons, and a hostile ecosystem that grows more dangerous the longer you stay.
Why similar: Flight 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action 8.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #28 Marimoth
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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: Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 12.6%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 10%
- #29 Blast'N Bounty
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%
- #30 Omega Survivors
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
Omega Survivor is a sci-fi bullet hell, part of the new "Survivor" genre with loot, crafting and lots of alien blasting to be done. The perfect game for those that just want to relax and turn off their brain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.6%
- #31 Retro Wing Prime
78% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Light Studios
Windows · Mac
Retro Wing Prime is a minimal, polished, retro-inspired, one button arcade game. Easy to learn and hard to master, it's a classic concept with modern gameplay elements and a unique control scheme. Unlock 5 unique ships and many helpful power-ups as you try for a high score!
Why similar: Classic 19.1% ★, Action 17.7%, Indie 13.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Difficult 9.2%
- #32 Dental Strike
77% 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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #33 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action 12.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #34 HOT PINK
76% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Wildgrass
Windows · Mac · Linux
HOT PINK is your fluorescent score attack nightmare. Take on your friends in endlessly rewarding block smashing challenges!
Why similar: Classic 21.7% ★, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Score Attack 14.8%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 7.4%
- #35 The War Enders: First Strike
75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
Windows
The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Score Attack 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Flight 10.2%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #36 Senshi Tank 2: Space Bots
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Raven About Games
Windows
An exciting, fast-paced, top down shooter -- play til you die in a bullet-hell arena OR choose to race against time in a randomized search and destroy mode set in SPACE! Either way, you'll have fun with this challenging arcade shooter.
Why similar: Action 17.8%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Indie 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%
- #37 TERROR SQUID
73% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Rubarb
Windows · Mac
Create your own bullet hell in this escalating symphony of destruction. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action 16.7%, Difficult 14.7%, Indie 12.6%
- #38 HyperShot
74% 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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%
- #39 Raiders 1941
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ruttsoft
Windows
A hardcore challenging Shoot 'Em Up set during WWII - battle, shoot, bomb and weave your way accross the European Theatre.
Why similar: Flight 14%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Score Attack 10.2%, Difficult 8.8%
- #40 Finish The Dishes!
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Fractbit
Windows
Finish The Dishes! is a fast-paced arcade shooter set on a chaotic kitchen countertop. Blast pests, exploit their weaknesses, upgrade your arsenal, and chase perfect five-star runs.
Why similar: Flight 19%, Action 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #41 STARR RINGER
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 10%
- #42 Space God
72% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Jellypig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 8.6%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #43 Shooting Game KARI
70% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action 17.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%
- #44 Dodge All the Things
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Combo Duck
Windows
Dodge your way through three brutal levels of deadly enemies (and lasers) that kill you in an instant. Collect diamonds until you have enough to make it out alive. Can you dodge your way past everything and take down the final boss?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Difficult 18.7%, Top-Down 15.5%, Action 13.4%
- #45 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
70% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Action 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.9%
- #46 Graviton Core
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JPGames
Windows
Absorb mass. Bend gravity. Detonate everything. A fast-paced hardcore bullet hell where every explosion is your choice.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 17.4%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%
- #47 Droid Assault
71% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 21.3%, Indie 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #48 Keep Chopping!
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keep Chopping Team
Windows
Keep Chopping! is a local multiplayer game for 2-4 players where you plant and chop trees to outgrow your rivals. Earn Acorns by chopping trees, then use them to plant more or buy bonuses to help you dominate the forest.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action 16.7%, Destruction 16.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #49 I Can See the Future
71% matchVery Positive81% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Sergey LirPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
This is my job. Dying again and again. But I'm used to it. That's how I can see the future. What's waiting for me? Good question.
Why similar: Action 19.3%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down 13.3%, Difficult 11.1%
- #50 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
67% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Score Attack 10%, Top-Down 9.4%, Difficult 8.7%
- #51 Destruction
73% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: raccoon
Windows
Destruction is a game that destroys enemies up to 25 stages. A variety of powerful enemies will attack you. Don't let your guard down and use three modes and a variety of skills to destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Action 20%, Difficult 15.8%, Indie 14.7%, Top-Down 13.6%
- #52 Hyper Simon X
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Action 16.2%, Destruction 12.1%, Indie 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #53 Action Ball 2
68% matchVery Positive93% of 54 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: Classic 22.3% ★, Action 21.3%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Indie 15.7%, Top-Down 10%
- #54 Undercroft Warriors
66% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Score Attack 10.3%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #55 Screaming Eagles
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: A Maniacal Game LP
Windows · Mac
Screaming Eagles is a flight top-down shooter that exemplifies everything that all great shooters of reference would include. Flashy effects, millions of enemies, huge bosses, it’s a retro-inspired shooter fit for gamers of old and new.
Why similar: Indie 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 11%
- #56 Arcadia
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Action 13.5%, Retro 10.4%, Score Attack 9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #57 UBERMOSH Vol.5
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,722 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 9.5%, Retro 8.5%
- #58 Castle of Shikigami 3
65% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia Inc.
Windows
・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 10.4%
- #59 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Indie 9.6%