Games Like Defense of the Earth

This is a 2D Pixel Top-Down Space Shooter Game. The game implemented Rogue-Lite elements, like the survivor series.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 9.8%

Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Aliens 9.7%

"Touhou Fantasy " is a barrage shooting game。"Touhou Fantasy" is a secondary fan-made game featuring Cirno from the Touhou Project as the main character. The game centers around bullet hell combat, leading players into a world filled with fantasy and magical elements.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, RPG 13.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Roguelike 9.2%

Become an Orbital Sweeper: explore the orbit, clear the debris, return to run your factory and upgrade your ship, challenge each layer's boss, then play a round of Space Mahjong in your downtime.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Aliens 14.1%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 10%

Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!

Why similar: Space Sim 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Aliens 9.1%

BoboInvasion is a classic spaceshooter game. Face waves of aliens with increasing difficulty, dodge their attacks, and choose a ship upgrade that suits your style to win

Why similar: Space Sim 39.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Roguelike 12%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Aliens 8.2%

Nanoplanet Survivors is a heart-pounding bullet hell survival game set on a hostile planet. Battle relentless waves of alien foes and adapt with powerful upgrades and unique character abilities. Epic boss fights make every playthrough a thrilling challenge. Can you emerge as the ultimate survivor?

Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 11.3%, Aliens 8.4%

Craft and upgrade the ultimate ship and survive an onslaught of enemies in this top down, rogue-lite shooter.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 12.6%

A space theme of a small casual shooting game. There are two perspectives, the character and the ship. The player can control the character/ship, dodge or shoot enemies, and replenish energy and various items consumed by collecting. Collect discarded parts and items to enhance character abilities.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 11%, Top-Down 7.6%

Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, RPG 13.6%, Top-Down 6.7%, Space 3.8%

Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Aliens 9.7%, Space 8.1%

In Valhalla, heroes pull the trigger to defy Ragnarok! Rogue-like shooting game. 8 mythological heroes + 36 guns + 26 types of ammo + 60 Cards.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%

Survive the neon space chaos in this fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with a twist of Asteroids and roguelike. Blast through swarms of enemies, complete quirky quests, and upgrade your ship with absurd weapons in a Jetsons-style galaxy brimming with danger, glow, and humor.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Space Sim 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 14%, Aliens 6.8%

Roguelike missile command. Survive as long as you can aboard the Ark, humanity's last hope, in a hostile galaxy.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Aliens 7.9%

《flood of zombies》 is a third-person roguelike shooting game in which the player takes on the role of a soldier, defending against numerous zombie attacks!

Why similar: RPG 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%

A sci-fi RPG strategy game where you build fleet, attack, trade and explore space. You can fight yourself, have others help you and upgrade your ship or buy plethora of ships for your space garage.

Why similar: Space Sim 33%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Aliens 11.6%, RPG 10.2%

Shoting!!!

Why similar: Space Sim 40%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Aliens 11.9%, Space 6.9%

Nightrift is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic bullet hell roguelite set in a fractured future. Face interdimensional entities, mutant swarms, and rogue war machines. Master enemy patterns, control the battlefield, and survive the collapse.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, RPG 13.8%, Roguelike 13.8%, Shooter 12%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%

Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.

Why similar: Space Sim 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10.7%, Aliens 8.8%

lone.AI is a space RPG roguelite. With challenging, relentless gameplay, each run has the potential to boost your ship's power, speed, and more. As a lone AI, fight your way through the solar system and uncover the secret behind the ZOSMA, an alien race that holds power over the system.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelike 12.9%, Aliens 12.2%, Shooter 11.2%

Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.

Why similar: Space Sim 37%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down 6.2%, Space 5.8%

《Geometry Raid》is a rogue-lite space slash shooter game, the game combines classic barrage shooting and sword slash game elements. By driving a two-part ship,you can shoot and swing tail to crush the enemy . The game focuses on hardcore physics simulation and maximizing the melee slash experience.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 10%

This is a 3D top-down shooting game with a huge open universe. You can drive a spaceship to find planets in need of help throughout the galaxy, help them destroy enemies, and earn your commission. Recruit team members, upgrade combat skills, and develop into a powerful interstellar mercenary group.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Aliens 9.3%

AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down 7.8%, Aliens 7.1%

Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 12.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Shooter 11%

A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 7.2%

Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 10.5%

This is a survivor class barrage game, the difference is that the boss rhythm barrage level is embedded inside, come and avoid the overwhelming exciting barrage!!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down 7.1%

This game is a Stupid Space Shooter. Control your ship to blow up the bad guys, they are red. Levelup to gain upgrades to fight more bad guys

Why similar: Space Sim 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Space 6.1%

Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 9.4%, Casual 8.7%

Stellar Embers: United Fleet is a real-time space combat game with flagship piloting, fleet command & roguelike growth. Pilot your ship, direct escorts, explore random systems, refit warships, recruit captains & build a mighty fleet via dynamic missions & co-op.

Why similar: Space Sim 30%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Shooter 9.9%

A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, RPG 8.1%, Space 7%

Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Aliens 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Space 8.7%

A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelike 12.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Aliens 11.1%

PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!

Why similar: Space Sim 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 7.7%

Pilot through relentless waves of hostile forces in this fast-paced space-themed, bullet hell, survival shooter. Build your own UFO in the Ship Creator, Survive through a 100-wave campaign, or test your limits in Endless Mode. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space Sim 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 12.2%

In Anomalogenos, you turn the handle to shoot. It’s a bullet-hell game where you can freely combine nearly 300 different skills to unleash your full potential in battle! Dive into dungeons to earn rewards, upgrade your gear, and take on even deeper levels!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 12.9%, RPG 11.7%, Space 7.4%

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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 14.2%, Top-Down 8.2%

1988. The classified P-1 facility operates around a portal ring. Build and boost workshops, launch satellites, expand the base, and send a shuttle on expeditions beyond the ring — for data, alloy, rubies, and things best left out of official reports.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.4%, RPG 17.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Casual 9.5%

Wave-based top-down shooter with between-wave (per-run) upgrades and meta progression. After each wave, pick one of three tiered upgrades that stack into a build. Use Turbo to reposition, Shield to survive, and spend coins on permanent ship upgrades.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Space Sim 19.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Aliens 15.6%, Top-Down 8.4%

‘Space Squad’ is a top-down space shooting survival game. Protect your central circular base and aim at enemies with your mouse. Earn skill points by defeating enemies to unlock various abilities. Face waves of incoming enemies and do your best to survive.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Space Sim 24.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%

When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat, build out modular, upgradable ships, and explore a galaxy torn by war.

Why similar: Space Sim 37%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 8.7%, Top-Down 6.1%

A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.7%

Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, RPG 12%

Refighter is a lightweight Rogue-like flight shooting and strategy game where players will control spacecraft to engage in battles in space, equipping various bullets and upgrading their levels. Face off against a diverse array of enemies and Bosses.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Roguelike 9.2%

A top-down space shooter roguelike set in a handcrafted, procedurally-enriched galaxy. Coming soon.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 7.8%, Adventure 6.9%

Help Haru defeat the armada of the astral void in a fast-paced roguelite retro space shooter.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down 9.4%, Space 6.9%

Swarmhunters is a top-down arena action shooter. The war between human and bugs has become worse - Project Swarmhunters emerged at this situation. You play as the best space soldiers in the galaxy and your mission is to strike the hive and hunt down the Emperor, supreme commander of bugs.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 12.4%, RPG 9.9%

This is a single-player rogue-like shooter adventure game with tactical elements. The once prosperous world has been overrun by zombies, and you'll play the role of the leader of the last refuge, looking for the light of survival for the remaining companions.

Why similar: RPG 24%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Adventure 7.6%

Beyond Lost Planets is an intense Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Bullet Hell. Fight through enemies and bosses across procedural worlds. Everything from weapons and bullets to powerup and companions is represented with cards. Grow absurdly powerful and create wild, unique synergies every run!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Aliens 11.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Shooter 6.5%

Reality is collapsing into the Null, a digital void that consumes entire sectors of existence. As the last surviving pilot, you dive into corrupted space to fight through hostile anomalies, recover lost data, and uncover the force behind the collapse before everything is erased.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Shooter 14.3%, RPG 9.1%

Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Aliens 9.3%, Shooter 7.8%, RPG 6.6%

Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Aliens 14.7%, Roguelike 10.7%, Shooter 8.4%

Use your ship to explore a massive galaxy. Land on planets and gather resources to maintain and upgrade your ship! Invite your friends to help and set up jobs and missions.

Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Aliens 13.2%, Space 7.3%, Top-Down 7.2%

Dark Orbit is a free-2-play space MMO where three companies battle for galactic domination. Customize ships, trade resources, fight aliens and uncover a grand conspiracy on your epic cosmic journey. Thrilling PvP and PvE missions await! Will you lead your faction beyond the final frontier?

Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, RPG 13.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 8.6%

Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.

Why similar: Space Sim 40%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Casual 6.3%

Retro pixel-art top-down space shooter. Battle waves of alien invaders across world landmarks, upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, tackle events & missions, defeat epic bosses, and chase high scores.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Top-Down 12.6%, Space 9.9%, Aliens 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%

Asteroid Station is about mining asteroids, but that's not all! Battle hostile machines, defeat powerful bosses, and upgrade your ship as you push deeper into dangerous sectors in this top-down space mining and combat game.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 15.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Aliens 14.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down 7.9%