- #1 Nephenthesys
97% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 15.1%, Action 10.2%, Space 10.1%
- #2 Unexpected Sequence
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Breach Studio
Windows
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Action 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Indie 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Space 14.7%
- #3 Steel Eagle
96% 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: Action 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Indie 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #4 Viper Attack
95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Action 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Indie 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Space 14.5%
- #5 Beyond The Heavens
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 22%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Space 17.1%, Indie 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%
- #6 Savage Vessels
94% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: KPas
Windows
Rogue-like top-down-shooter with pixel-art, physics and hard survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Action 26.6%, Space 23.4%, Indie 20.5%
- #7 HEXTERMINATE
92% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Wings of Steel
Windows · Linux
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Action 26.9%, Space 22%, Indie 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%
- #8 Toi
93% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Time 1
Windows
A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 2.5D 18.7%, Action 13.1%, Space 12.6%
- #9 Centauri Dominion
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: J P Termaat
Windows
Centauri Dominion is a top down space shooter set in the Centauri sector where a new colony is being established. There are others arriving seeking to dominate the sector for themselves and will not take no for an answer.
Why similar: Action 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Space 18.3%, Indie 18.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #10 Trigger Time
91% matchPositive80% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: Shephf GamesPub: Creative Mobile
Windows · Linux
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Action 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Indie 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #11 Star'Shoot
90% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Space Maker Studio
Windows
In this space shooter avenge the Earth destruction and destroy dozens of procedurally generated enemy waves ! Each death will make you stronger. Can you reach the top of the leaderboard ?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Space 23.9%, Action 19.2%, Indie 16.2%, Difficult 15.2%
- #12 Dezatopia
89% 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: Action 27.5%, Indie 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Arcade 8.4%
- #13 Solitarius
89% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Space 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #14 Space Hamster in Turmoil
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SypherZent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Space 22.9%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Indie 8.8%
- #15 Shmup Arena
86% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, 2.5D 15%, Space 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Difficult 13%
- #16 Alien Crusader
87% matchMixed62% of 101 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: Action 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 17.7%, Indie 17.2%, Difficult 13.1%
- #17 Smogpunk 湮霾之地
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action 21%, Indie 16.2%, Arcade 10.1%
- #18 Polygon Attack
84% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Space 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Indie 12.9%, Action 11.7%
- #19 Over My Dead Pixel
84% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Minosh Digital
Windows
Over My Dead Pixel is a top down shooter where you command antivirus software to defend your computer from malware. Beware, firing your weapons will shrink your playspace. Maneuver deftly to avoid the enemies and the walls, as one single hit means restarting.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.3%, Action 26.3%, Indie 19.3%, Difficult 18.1%
- #20 Sector Assault
83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Brian Crandell
Windows
In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!
Why similar: Action 38.7%, Indie 29.7%, Space 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #21 Cosmotic Blast
85% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ThetaREZ
Windows
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Indie 28.6%, Space 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #22 Drifting in Space
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Tobias Hendricks
Windows · Mac
Drifting in Space is an action Rogue-lite for those with a love for difficult games. Inspired by the uncertainty of space itself along with all the movies, literature and games that accompany it. Enjoy crossing this dark and dangerous rendition of the cosmos.
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Indie 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Space 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
- #23 Cosmonator
81% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Bourbontank
Windows
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Action 18.7%, Indie 13.1%, Space 8.8%
- #24 Arkin
82% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Raven Sword Industries
Windows
Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.
Why similar: Action 33%, Space 29.2%, Indie 24.6%, Sci-fi 13.2%
- #25 Alien Blitz
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Jean-Baptiste Simillon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Action 28.4%, Indie 20.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Arcade 10.4%
- #26 Mircron Wars XR
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Action 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Indie 20.8%, Space 19.2%, Arcade 8.8%
- #27 Endless Space Scrap
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Space 15.2%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #28 Graceful Explosion Machine
78% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Indie 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Space 12.6%
- #29 Lost in Transit
81% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Spikely Games
Windows
Lost in Transit is a unique blend of the classic Asteroids and modern bullet-hell games. As a space-traveling mailman, fight your way through dozens of levels to deliver the final package in your route.
Why similar: Space 26.2%, Indie 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Difficult 16.5%, Arcade 11%
- #30 Asteroides
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Verrua GiuseppePub: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Action 18.5%, 2.5D 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Space 12.9%
- #31 Atomic Heist
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Live Aliens
Windows
Atomic Heist is a sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter. Control your combat ship and fight your way out of the overrun space station. The nuclear core you have to steal is leaking radiation, so you need to hurry and escape! Manage your ammo carefully and collect power-ups to enhance your ship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Action 18%, Space 17.2%, Indie 13.8%, Difficult 11.8%
- #32 Senshi Tank 2: Space Bots
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action 20.1%, Indie 15.5%, Space 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
- #33 Particle Wars
76% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Space 33%, Action 30.1%, Indie 23.2%, Arcade 13.8%
- #34 Super Space Meltdown
79% matchMostly Negative21% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Polyquest GamesPub: ZXDigital Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Super Space Meltdown - 2D dungeon-crawler. In space! Humanities largest space station is under attack by mysterious alien invaders. You play as Sgt. Alex Cutter sent into deep space on a lone mission to save the day and annihilate the alien threat. But there's a catch.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Space 18.3%, Action 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Indie 11.5%
- #35 Bounce your Bullets!
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Space 21.1%, Action 12.5%, Indie 6.9%
- #36 EverDarkly: Beloved
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Serotina LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A top-down space shooter roguelite built on momentum. Chain kills into devastating combos as you fly dock-to-dock through escalating gauntlets. Between runs, your AI companion Luna helps you prepare — and she'll do anything to keep you safe.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 2.5D 16.2%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action 13.1%
- #37 Asteroids
72% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action 19.1%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%
- #38 Superstatic
75% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: Sleepy Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Superstatic is a top-down shooter where you're given the ability to possess and control your enemies. Using "copies", you're able to perform a variety of skills including killing enemies within a certain radius, chaining kills together based on your current combo, teleporting to your copy's position and more.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 36.6%, Indie 26.2%
- #39 Spacen: The Beginning
73% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: ECHTNICE GmbH
Windows
As Gary Rogers, the player battles through hordes of enemy spaceships in several missions, evading projectiles, asteroids and defeating powerful bosses. Gary collects debris from destroyed enemies and exchanges them at the home base for ship and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Action 34%, Indie 26.2%, Space 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Difficult 9.2%
- #40 Square Massacre
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: CyberVaca Entertainment
Windows
Square Massacre is a skill based, hardcore top-down shooter. No matter what you are going to do, you will lose. The question is how long you will last before the end.
Why similar: Action 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Indie 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%
- #41 Retaliate
70% 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Space 20.2%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #42 ニンジャスレイヤー : AREA 4643
72% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Diehardtales Games
Windows · Mac
**NOW ON SALE!!** AREA 4643 is the cyberpunk action shooting game. It's based on the cyberpunk city Neo-Saitama and Ninja Slayer universe.
Why similar: Action 39.6%, Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Indie 29.7%
- #43 Joe Blunt - Up In Smoke
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Sykonest
Windows
Joe Blunt - Up In Smoke is a single player top down shooter game in which you "Joe Blunt" are trying to fight your way through an onslaught of cigarettes, with the sole purpose to track down your beloved Mary Jane from the clutches of evil Dr Hydro.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45%, Action 31.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #44 Astrokicker
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Quadrivo Software, LLC
Windows
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 19.5%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%
- #45 Pixel Star
70% 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: Space 37.5%, Action 26.3%, Indie 21.1%, Arcade 15.1%
- #46 Endless Burst
71% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Neon Squid Games
Windows
This top-down shooter pits you against an overwhelming hell of bullets. Customize your experience with 9 upgradeable classes and unleash powerful attacks as you fight and dodge your way through procedurally generated levels, enemies, and bosses.
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Indie 21.8%
- #47 Pilots Of Darsalon
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
Windows · Mac
Your job is to locate and transport the containers to your base avoiding enemies on your way. Your ship is equipped with a hook to carry the containers. This is a physics based arcade game, inspired on the very early classics and with a strong Commodore 64 feel on it.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 27.9%, Space 10.8%, 2.5D 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #48 VainPlanet
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Yamagisi
Windows
VainPlanet is a VR shooting game aiming for high score by attacking enemies while avoiding or preventing attacks from drones.
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Indie 28.3%, Space 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #49 ASTRO: The Beginning
69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Action 18%, Space 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Indie 14.2%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #50 Voxel Interceptor
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: NewAtlantisGameStudio
Windows
Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.
Why similar: Action 36.3%, Indie 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 11.8%
- #51 tri.Attack();
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Demmy Mangusso
Windows
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Indie 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 12%
- #52 Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Short Warp LLC
Windows
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 13.5%, 2.5D 12.4%, Action 10.1%
- #53 Horizon Shift
68% 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: Action 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Indie 24.9%, Arcade 13%
- #54 Retro Space Shooter
68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Gable Games
Windows
Retro Space Shooter is a refreshingly modern 3D physics-based implementation of a top-down retro arcade space shooter. Expertly pilot your drone ship through an onslaught of enemy fire and fight seemingly endless waves of enemy ships and bosses.
Why similar: Action 40.9%, Indie 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #55 Red Ruin
71% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: David Seifers
Windows
Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Space 23.2%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16.3%, Difficult 16%
- #56 Gigantes Ex Machina
62% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Roguelite 24.3%, Action 20.2%, Indie 14.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #57 Bit Bullet
67% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Growfall Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Bit Bullet – Is a single player top-down shooter with an escalating difficulty level and complicated enemies, in which you will have to blow up and crush hordes of enemies using various weapons and skills.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.2%, Action 34.1%, Indie 25.6%
- #58 Cookie Invaders
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows
Cookie Invaders is a roguelite shoot 'em up where you utilise a massive skill tree to evolve your ship to defend the earth from legions of invading cookies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Space 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.7%
- #59 Shibui Coliseum
71% 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: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Action 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Indie 12.7%, Arcade 10.2%
- #60 Mini-Dead
65% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2018
Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Action 25.9%, Difficult 23.2%, Indie 22.6%