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Games Like Defender's Squad: The Last Ride

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Singleplayer.

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Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

Reviews: 3 user reviews — 100% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2025-03-04
Developer: JMC
Publisher: CLC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Score Attack 7.7%

  2. #2 Orchid Glitter
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  3. #3 Marimoth
    95% 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 22.8%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  4. #4 BLASTER MAYHEM
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Score Attack 15.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 7.2%

  5. #5 Warcat Parade
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Score Attack 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%

  6. #6 Super Forklift 3000
    93% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 12.9%, Space 12.3%, Top-Down 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%

  7. #7 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Space 8%

  8. #8 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    91% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 9%, Arcade 8.9%

  9. #9 Bounce your Bullets!
    91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 18%, Space 15%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%

  10. #10 < STRECT >
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MiddleBit
    Windows

    Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

  11. #11 Sophstar
    89% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Score Attack 9%, Space 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%

  12. #12 Rysen
    90% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%

  13. #13 Space Fuel
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Score Attack 16.4%, Space 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%

  14. #14 Kalzor: 2000
    88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Arcade 8.2%

  15. #15 STARR RINGER
    86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Score Attack 8.8%

  16. #16 Zero Wrath Vendetta
    86% 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 31.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.5%, Score Attack 7.8%

  17. #17 Nevultra
    85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Score Attack 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

  18. #18 Space & Pixels
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Basil Masil
    Windows

    Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 11.1%, Top-Down 10.1%

  19. #19 Always Surrender
    82% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Score Attack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%

  20. #20 Cosmic Cruiser
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 16.4%, Score Attack 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Space 10%

  21. #21 Starfighter Neon
    84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 7.3%

  22. #22 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Shooter 14%, Space 11%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%

  23. #23 Terra Flame
    79% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Score Attack 16.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 6.8%

  24. #24 1x! Space Adventure
    81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action 9%

  25. #25 Exorush
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%

  26. #26 Cosmic Cleaner
    79% 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 22.8%, Score Attack 16.3%, Space 12%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 8.8%

  27. #27 GyroBlade
    80% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%

  28. #28 ImageStriker
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 7.4%

  29. #29 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    82% 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%

  30. #30 Space Invaders Extreme
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Score Attack 10.8%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9%

  31. #31 MissileDancer
    78% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Score Attack 20.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Retro 7.8%

  32. #32 BroodStar
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 10.9%, Space 10.2%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%

  33. #33 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    75% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Top-Down 9.7%

  34. #34 Nova Strike
    76% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.5%

  35. #35 RedRaptor
    74% 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Top-Down 7%

  36. #36 Laser Droplets
    76% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 8.2%, Space 8%

  37. #37 Blast Rush LS
    73% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Score Attack 14.9%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Top-Down 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%

  38. #38 SUPER FLAIL
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Score Attack 11.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%

  39. #39 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    73% match9 user reviews80% 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

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  40. #40 Galactic Plague 2000
    72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
    Windows

    A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.9%

  41. #41 RESHOOTER
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: spieleschreiber
    Windows

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

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  42. #42 Gamma Zero
    71% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  43. #43 Space Ship Infinity
    73% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
    Windows

    Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9%

  44. #44 Astro Fighters
    70% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 9.6%, Top-Down 9.4%

  45. #45 Exo-Calibre
    71% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 8.3%

  46. #46 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

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  47. #47 RYZY NYIL
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

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  48. #48 Void Gore
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 20.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8.6%

  49. #49 Asteroids
    70% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.3%

  50. #50 Z-Warp
    68% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Space 9.5%

  51. #51 Vectro Blast
    69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Sagittaras Games
    Windows

    Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%, Shooter 7.9%

  52. #52 ShapeNeon Chaos
    68% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
    Dev: Beni Games
    Windows

    ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 14.7%, Space 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%

  53. #53 Meteor Storm
    69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%

  54. #54 Neon Fighter
    67% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Score Attack 17%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%

  55. #55 Star Jet Alpha
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

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  56. #56 Moon Dancer
    67% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 8.1%

  57. #57 Astro Attack
    66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Score Attack 19.1%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shooter 9%, Space 8.5%

  58. #58 Asteroids: Recharged
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, Space 11%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%

  59. #59 Stop the Saturnians!
    67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Jeff Sinasac
    Windows

    Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 14.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%

  60. #60 ASSAULT SHELL
    67% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 9.2%

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