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  1. #1 Particulitix
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Roguelite 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 1980s 9.5%

  2. #2 Warp Commander
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: AngrySodaCan
    Windows

    A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Retro 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 10.1%

  3. #3 Exphelius: Arena
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Pharazen Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  4. #4 Killon
    95% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Retro 12.6%, 1990's 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%

  5. #5 Srogue
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Yinz Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Srogue is a snake roguelite where you play as a snake and defeat enemies in order to feast and grow. Unlock new ways to play by gaining experience and choosing items to alter your snake. The goal is to survive as long as possible.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22%, Roguelite 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Retro 10.1%

  6. #6 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    94% 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: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, 1990's 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Retro 9.2%

  7. #7 Karakia Shooter
    93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: John Caruso
    Windows

    Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, 1990's 15.1%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%

  8. #8 Kaguya
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

    High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, 1990's 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Retro 10.8%

  9. #9 GUN KING
    91% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: FROGBERT
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.

    Why similar: 1990's 23.9%, 1980s 15.8%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Retro 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%

  10. #10 GyroBlade
    91% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, 1990's 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Retro 10.6%, 1980s 9%

  11. #11 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
    90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
    Windows

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    Why similar: 1990's 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Retro 12.3%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  12. #12 RedRaptor
    89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21%, 1990's 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 11.3%

  13. #13 PlatinumS
    88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: lucemCD
    Windows

    PlatinumS is a roguelite top-down arena shooter that brings the ultimate hero's party-building experience to life, empowering heroes to conquer dungeons. Players have the option to select from a range of items and buffs to craft their own distinctive builds.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.3%, Hero Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Roguelite 9.4%

  14. #14 Space Force Bargain Bin
    86% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Sled Dog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Retro 12.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 8.9%

  15. #15 Ice Nosfe
    87% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Ferulox Studios
    Windows

    Help the Van Helsing brothers defeat Nosfe in the lands of Transylvania. Use the freeze rifle to defeat the bosses in each dungeon. 10 dungeons await you guarded by Nosfe and his hosts. NES or Commodore style. Solo and cooperative.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, 1990's 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 1980s 10%, Retro 9%

  16. #16 Quin Excluder
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MEGAAK SOFT
    Windows

    A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Retro 17.4%, 1990's 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 1980s 9.3%

  17. #17 Battle AirForce
    86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1990's 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  18. #18 Let it ride!
    85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Retro DecadancePub: Radio Decadance
    Windows

    SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, 1990's 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, 1980s 8.7%

  19. #19 Christmas Blaster
    84% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: ArcadeNightmare
    Windows

    Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, 1990's 17.1%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, 1980s 9%

  20. #20 THUNDER STRIKER
    84% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Retro 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 1980s 11.2%

  21. #21 Cell Wars
    81% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: Krispy Animation
    Windows

    Cell Wars is a classic arcade shooter where your goal is to consume all enemy cells by shooting and eating them. Inspired by NES graphics, gameplay from arcade 80s cabinets, and early 2000s skill tree systems. Unlock abilities and skills to survive waves of regular, elite and boss cells.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, 1990's 12.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Arcade 9%

  22. #22 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

    Why similar: Retro 16.3%, 1990's 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 1980s 9.6%

  23. #23 Brain Damage
    81% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Gearloose
    Windows

    Challenge your skills and push your limits in Brain Damage, the intense 2D action roguelite shooter with wave-based gameplay. With each upgrade, brain damage increases, making the game more challenging as you progress. Push the game to its limits. Can you break the game before it breaks you?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 1990's 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Roguelite 11.4%

  24. #24 SHATTERSHAPE
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
    Windows

    SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Retro 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  25. #25 Laser Tanks
    79% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: AbhiTechGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Laser Tanks is a fast-paced top down shooter game where you battle against alien monsters across diverse environments using weapons and laser tanks. The game features wild monsters, numerous weapons, laser tanks to operate, and a never-ending Dungeon Survivor Mode for endless adventures.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, 1990's 10%

  26. #26 TCSTRIKERS2
    80% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, 1990's 12.2%, 2D 5.5%

  27. #27 John Mambo
    78% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: Iction Games
    Windows

    John Mambo is a frenetic Retro Arcade Game with an isometric top down view. Meet John, a one man army, crazy enough to embark on a dangerous mission in the heart of a jungle all by himself...

    Why similar: 1990's 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Retro 12.9%, 1980s 10.1%

  28. #28 Vektor Z
    79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, 1990's 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%

  29. #29 Shibui Coliseum
    83% 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 18.9%, Retro 17.6%, 1990's 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  30. #30 BloodDome99
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Arena Shooter 12%, 1980s 10.9%, Roguelite 10.3%

  31. #31 Burning Skies Arcade
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, 1990's 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, 1980s 9.6%

  32. #32 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelite 15.8%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

  33. #33 2 Many Pixels
    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Alex Le Mesurier
    Windows

    2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Roguelite 11%

  34. #34 GunBird
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, 1990's 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 9.1%

  35. #35 Dungeon Sucker
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PotatoJambong At Corner
    Windows

    Dungeon Sucker is a 2D roguelite shooter. For the upcoming dungeon inspection, the Demon left for her summer vacation and entrusted the cleaning to an agency. Armed with the “Mighty Vacuum,” you can absorb anything that stands in your way. Clean up the chaotic dungeon—if you can!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

  36. #36 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, 1980s 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

  37. #37 Wizard Blaster
    74% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Goodline Games
    Windows

    Wizard Blaster is a top-down time survival roguelite where you play as a wizard. Use magic to fight off hordes of evil. Choose from different characters and abilities to survive.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Hero Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Roguelite 11%, Arcade 8%

  38. #38 Void Drift
    73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Kneedlik
    Windows

    Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  39. #39 Red Blue Cell
    72% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    Why similar: 1990's 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%

  40. #40 CometSoldier
    78% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: SawaiwaGame
    Windows

    "Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1990's 16.3%, Retro 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, 1980s 10.1%

  41. #41 Deflect Boy
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Reima Project
    Windows

    Deflect Boy is a top-down arena shooter, that instead of guns, you only have a shield. Deflect the bullets and combine new skills to create unique deflection powers and survive until the nightmare ends.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Roguelite 8.7%, Action 8.1%

  42. #42 1982
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

    Why similar: Retro 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, 1980s 14%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%

  43. #43 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelite 14.8%, Arena Shooter 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Retro 11%

  44. #44 Strikers 1945 2
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 9.1%

  45. #45 Red Galaxy
    72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CSZgames
    Windows

    This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 9%, 1990's 5.9%

  46. #46 Dogyuun
    69% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 1990's 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Retro 9.2%

  47. #47 Gun Predict
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Gabry Corti
    Windows

    Gun Predict is a top-down strategy shooter where you must carefully choose the type of bullets to use in order to complete the levels. Create a strategy to eliminate all enemies and overcome obstacles using special projectiles.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 18.5%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, 1980s 11.3%

  48. #48 Hyper Frenzy
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, 1990's 13.4%, Retro 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%

  49. #49 Marimoth
    70% 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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Retro 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%

  50. #50 FPS1
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: stabbystab
    Windows

    A short game about using an explosive bolt gun. Pin enemies with the bolt gun, then when the time is right, explode them!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, 1990's 18.2%, Retro 11.1%, Action 8.5%

  51. #51 Forecast Death
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: chabreck
    Windows · Linux

    Survive the chaos of a bullet-heaven action game. Tear through enemy hordes, stack wild ability combos, and endure cataclysms that rewrite the rules mid-fight. The pace ramps up every minute - either you grow stronger, or you get wiped out.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Roguelite 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  52. #52 Constellar
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1990's 15%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  53. #53 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Retro 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%

  54. #54 Nebula Cleanup Crew
    66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: JazzCat Games
    Windows · Linux

    Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Arena Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  55. #55 Take No Prisoners
    67% matchPositive81% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Raven SoftwarePub: SNEG
    Windows

    Take No Prisoners is a hard-core top-down 3D shooter that allows you to blow away enemies. As Slade, a mercenary surviving on the fringes of a post-nuclear world, you'll fight through 20 non-linear territories populated by hordes of twisted mutants and refugees.

    Why similar: 1990's 22.1%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Hero Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Retro 14.2%

  56. #56 Gunning for Jean: The Final Update
    67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Aiden Blishen Cuneo
    Windows

    A difficult top-down shooter with 4 bosses (featuring Big Jean). Each boss will try to stop you with their unique abilities. Despite this, you are still gunning for Jean.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 7.5%, 2D 4.9%

  57. #57 Feeble Light
    67% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 1990's 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%

  58. #58 HellStar Squadron
    68% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2018
    Dev: CosmicCrystal Games
    Windows

    Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Retro 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 7.8%

  59. #59 Dungeon and Craft
    65% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Musa GUNGOR
    Windows

    In this adventure with a total of 6 weapons, you will produce your own weapons and turn the mushrooms you collect from the forest into pots that you can sell. In the dungeons, you will fight against challenging creatures for 16 waves and improve your character.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 11.4%, Arena Shooter 10%

  60. #60 Void Prison
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.2%, Hero Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Retro 10.4%

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