- #1 It's time to get out from the solar system
97% matchMostly Negative55% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: WTFOMGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.6% ★, Flight 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Dystopian 13.9%, Space 10.1%
- #2 SPACE DANCE
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: PhoenixFire Games
Windows
Space Dance is a 90s-inspired space simulator where you defend Earth from alien invaders. Choose from three weapon types, face challenging battles, and upgrade your ship to compete for the highest score. Get ready for an intense space adventure!
Why similar: Flight 35.7%, Gun Customization 21.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #3 The Last Bastion: Beyond the Frontier
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WonderDose
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical space shooter about a combat pilot who must break through an enemy armada and warn their homeworld. Maneuver through hostile fire, battle commanders and bosses, upgrade your ship, and assemble powerful equipment synergies.
Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Gun Customization 16% ★, Space 11.3%, Arcade 8%
- #4 Stellar Outcast: Arena
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%, Space 6.9%
- #5 Cosmolon
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Se7enZ Studio
Windows
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Flight 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 9.1%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #6 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
94% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Space 16%, Arcade 13.5%, Flight 9.4%, Top-Down 8%
- #7 Beyond the Storm
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: LeandroGabriel.net
Windows
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Gun Customization 28.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Flight 16.8%, Space 8.6%, Arcade 7.2%
- #8 Space Elite Force
92% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Flight 20.8%, Gun Customization 19.7% ★, Space 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #9 METEOR COMMANDER
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Flight 23.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%
- #10 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
91% matchMixed47% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Flight 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 8.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%
- #11 Space Dogfight: Infinite
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Empty Vector Studio
Windows
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Flight 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 7%
- #12 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
89% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 4.5%
- #13 Gravitar: Recharged
89% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Why similar: Flight 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Space 12.9%, Action 7.5%
- #14 Galactic Patrol
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Binx.tv
Windows
A lost 1998 arcade-style shooter returns! Fight through 25 levels and 300+ waves of alien attacks inspired by classic shoot-'em-ups like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring top-down, side-scrolling, and rear-view gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 18.6%, Top-Down 5.9%, Sci-fi 4%
- #15 RocketShip Go Up
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.
Why similar: Flight 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Old School 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #16 I.O.R.C Impact Orbital Rescue Crew
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: BWI Games
Windows
A 2.5D arcade flight game, in which you take the role of a rookie pilot flying a unique rescue aircraft to render dangerous falling space debris safe. Fly through 20 levels including 4 boss stages, and save the world!
Why similar: Flight 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Action 6.6%
- #17 Space Force Squadron
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: heyjeff
Windows
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Gun Customization 33% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Flight 20.7%, Arcade 12%, Linear 4.1%
- #18 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
84% 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 23.7%, Gun Customization 18.1% ★, Space 15.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #19 INSPACE 2980
85% matchMixed47% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Space 17.1%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 6.1%
- #20 Paper Nebula
84% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Bakery
Windows
Paper Nebula is a fast-paced arcade-style scroller, reinvented as a Roguelike! This space shooter will have you blasting through endless waves of alien ships while trying to scout a way out of the nebula. With adorable paper-style graphics and intense gameplay, who wouldn't want to be trapped here?
Why similar: Gun Customization 24.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 17%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #21 Endless Space Scrap
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Flight 15.8%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #22 Thundering Skies
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Flight 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 12.4%, Old School 7%
- #23 Space Adventure
82% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: B2LPub: B2L Games
Windows
Space adventure is a classic Shoot 'Em Up style game with a fast pace and a test of your reflexes. Maneuver, collect bonuses and score points to become the best!
Why similar: Flight 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 14.5%, Space 12.9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #24 Sleigh Strikers
80% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Fly Pig Games
Windows
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Flight 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #25 Neon Fuga
81% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Abyss in Stars
Windows
By choosing one of the two ships, destroy bizarre enemies in neon worlds.
Why similar: Flight 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #26 Invaliens
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Flight 24.7%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 4.7%
- #27 Antiprism
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Zero Fun
Windows
Antiprism brings classic shoot 'em up mechanics to VR and combines them with innovative single-player twin-ship gameplay. Control two ships at once as the pilots Jexen and Malik shoot hordes of enemies, dodge enemy fire, find and upgrade items, and beat hard bosses on their journey through The Gone.
Why similar: Gun Customization 22.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Flight 18.7%, Space 16.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #28 Speyarranoth
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Eivind Magnus Noersterud Hvidevold
Windows
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Space 18.5%, Flight 17.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #29 Retaliate
77% matchPositive100% of 19 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Space 20.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #30 SKY TOMB
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: BreadnButterCult
Windows
Have you ever looked at a boss and felt "Damn, I wish I - the player - was that powerful." Look no further than the retro-styled dopamine-fueled time-deleting powertrip of SKY TOMB!
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Space 12%, Flight 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #31 Miner Gun Builder
77% matchVery Positive83% of 93 reviews2021
Dev: GermapurApps
Windows
The game is an light-hearted version of an arcade space shooter but has substantial depth regarding the mechanics. If you like to tinker around and optimize stuff - This is the game for you.
Why similar: Flight 34.3%, Gun Customization 33.7% ★, Arcade 12.6%, Space 10.6%, Crafting 4.4%
- #32 Plasma Attack
76% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: RENFALCPub: khukhrovr
Windows
Plasma Attack is a top-down side scrolling shooter game where the character is a flying spaceship equipped with a base laser.
Why similar: Flight 38.9%, Gun Customization 23.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Space 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 5.2%
- #33 Mooncall
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Kuukkeli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro arcade rescue game. Fly your ship to save stranded foragers from a crater-scarred moon. Compete with your friends on global or private leaderboards! Don't ask about the red mushrooms.
Why similar: Flight 33%, Space 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 6.1%
- #34 Asteroid Defender!
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Gray Wolf Interactive
Windows
Defend humanity in this retro-inspired space shooter as you patrol the stars and blast killer asteroids from the sky. Keep power to the energy pylons while maintaining the defense shield protecting Earth to earn powerful upgrades for your ship. Do you have what it takes to protect our world?
Why similar: Flight 29%, Space 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 6.2%
- #35 Celtreos
78% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Kevin M. Grant
Mac
1-2 players, game controller support. NO in-app purchases. Over 45 minutes of music! 13 detailed stages, partly-random, with bosses. Tons of weapons, guards and special moves. Play in a window or in Full Screen.
Why similar: Gun Customization 30.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Flight 17.2%, Space 13.5%, Arcade 9.6%
- #36 Space Escaper
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #37 TROPHY FLEET
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Windvix Games
Windows
TROPHY FLEET is a top-down shoot 'em up where every boss you kill becomes your next ship. Fly an unbroken run from world to world, shoot out each core, and steal it. A full run is about an hour, and it never pauses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Flight 22.7%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%
- #38 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
73% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Flight 23.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%
- #39 Escape Space
73% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Gun Customization 23.4% ★, Space 20.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #40 NOMAD Revisited
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #41 Asteroids
73% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 17.8%, Space 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Action 8%
- #42 Don't PANIC!
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Gun Customization 23.2% ★, Space 17.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #43 Red Blue Cell
71% matchPositive100% of 33 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: Flight 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 6.7%
- #44 Gravity Waves
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: James Wilder
Windows
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Space 15.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7%
- #45 Space War: Infinity
72% matchVery Positive90% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Flight 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Space 14.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #46 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Gun Customization 23.2% ★, Space 16.3%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
- #47 Reinforced Machine
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Astral Punch Studios Pty Ltd
Windows
A fast-paced mech arena shooter mixing arcade intensity with skill-based unlocks. Unleash powerful ultimate forms, mix and match skills to define your playstyle, and master each unique combat machine to unlock their signature abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Gun Customization 24.3% ★, Space 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.4%
- #48 Demon Protocol
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
Windows
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Space 16.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 9.8%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #49 SpaceShooter
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kbatzis
Windows
Survive 20 escalating stages of meteor chaos in a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter. Master unlockable weapons, face unique meteor threats and powerful bosses, customize your ship, then push your limits in Endless Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Space 15%, Arcade 15%, Top-Down 8.2%, Action 5.6%
- #50 Stellar Courier
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zamraky.cz
Windows · Linux
Arcade space shooter. You are a courier with one package to deliver across a broken galaxy. Plane-like flight, fights with pirates, the old army and aliens in a 20+ mission story campaign. Pick your ship and mods between missions. No grind, no filler.
Why similar: Flight 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Space 20.2%, Action 4%, Sci-fi 3.4%
- #51 Galaxar
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
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: Flight 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #52 Armada Fighters
67% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: BenribsLab
Windows · Linux
Armada Fighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ’em up focused on reflexes, movement, and intense action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Flight 23.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Space 12.1%, Action 8.4%
- #53 Zarlor Mercenary
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Flight 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #54 The Omega Strain
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Coincidence of ImaginaPub: Jatech Game Development
Windows
Pilot your ship through fully explorable polygon worlds, battle colossal alien war machines, and save humanity from The Omega Strain. Featuring endless Simulation Mode and powered by RetroMesh — a custom engine built to push retro 3D beyond the limits of the 1990s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Flight 31%, Arcade 14.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 7.6%
- #55 Solitarius
68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 6.3%
- #56 Invaders from the Third Dimension
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Space 19%, Arcade 12.9%, Flight 11.4%, Sci-fi 7%
- #57 HELI 100
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Tree Men Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Isometric bullet hell sci-fi shooter in a futuristic atmosphere
Why similar: Flight 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Gun Customization 14.1% ★, Action 7.2%
- #58 Shooty
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: RiceyCode Studios
Windows
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 17%, Space 15%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 7.3%
- #59 Spiders and Spaceships
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BearBogBoat Productions
Windows
Blast and dodge asteroids while trying to collect fuel and ammunition to continue the onslaught, while your ship is slowed and damaged by the various shrapnel of the very combat you engage in!
Why similar: Flight 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 9%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #60 Asteroid Destroyer
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Berner Games
Windows · Mac
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Space 20.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 4.9%, Linear 4.2%