- #1 Incandescent 2
97% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Indie 19.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Arcade 6.7%
- #2 Andromeda Wing
96% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Adam John Adkins
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Action 25.6%, Indie 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Aliens 12.2%, Space 8.6%
- #3 BLUE SHIP
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: HAE GAME STUDIO
Windows
Choose from ships with distinct combat styles, unleash devastating skills, and carve a path through relentless enemy barrages. BLUE SHIP is a compact, high-intensity 2D vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up featuring Story, Boss Practice, Time Attack, and Endless modes.
Why similar: Action 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Indie 13%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Aliens 11%
- #4 Blasteron
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Bunny on Caffeine LLC
Windows · Linux
Dash attack and blast swarms of enemy ships in this boss fight centered insane bullet hell frenzy. Combined with a heavy metal sound track and a hardcore difficulty curve, this twin stick arcade space shooter will definitely bring out the Shoot 'em Up beast in you.
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Indie 20.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Space 9%
- #5 Really Big Sky
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,891 reviews2012
Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Indie 22.5%, Action 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
- #6 Spacen: The Beginning
94% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: ECHTNICE GmbH
Windows
As Gary Rogers, the player battles through hordes of enemy spaceships in several missions, evading projectiles, asteroids and defeating powerful bosses. Gary collects debris from destroyed enemies and exchanges them at the home base for ship and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Indie 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
- #7 Space Wars
94% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Action 23.4%, Indie 17.2%, Casual 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #8 Ellipsis
92% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2017
Dev: Salmi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Indie 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Retro 10.2%
- #9 Ion Assault
93% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!
Why similar: Action 29%, Indie 20.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Casual 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%
- #10 XenoRaptor
90% matchVery Positive82% of 173 reviews2019
Dev: Peter ClearyPub: -
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter.
Why similar: Action 20.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Indie 14.6%, Space 11.5%
- #11 Sweezy Gunner
91% matchVery Positive83% of 245 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Action 30.6%, Indie 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Space 12%
- #12 Text Wormhole
89% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.
Why similar: Action 33.5%, Indie 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Casual 11.9%
- #13 Cake Invaders
86% matchPositive90% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
The Japanese just love their famous German-inspired Baumkuchen cakes, and hungry invaders from across the universe have discovered these delicious treats too! Are you up to the challenge of protecting the precious desserts from waves of alien attacks? Save the cakes!!
Why similar: Action 16.2%, Indie 15.9%, Aliens 12.6%, Casual 12.1%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #14 Lifeless Vanguard
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Zeus Game Studio
Windows
Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?
Why similar: Action 29.5%, Indie 20.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 10.2%
- #15 Drifting in Space
85% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Tobias Hendricks
Windows · Mac
Drifting in Space is an action Rogue-lite for those with a love for difficult games. Inspired by the uncertainty of space itself along with all the movies, literature and games that accompany it. Enjoy crossing this dark and dangerous rendition of the cosmos.
Why similar: Action 33.3%, Indie 24.5%, Casual 18.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.9%
- #16 Ruzh Delta Z
88% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
Dev: Pribuni
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Indie 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Casual 15%, Bullet Hell 14.4%
- #17 ShipLord
87% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Indie 27.8%, Action 23.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Casual 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%
- #18 Echoes+
86% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Action 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Indie 16.7%, Space 7.8%
- #19 Many Faces
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows · Linux
Many Faces is a classic, retro arcade shooter from the 90s. Blast your way through randomly generated levels to confront the Many Face King!
Why similar: Action 33.3%, Indie 24.9%, Casual 18.1%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Retro 4.9%
- #20 Fatal Wings
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Brain Lab Studio
Windows
Fatal wings is a classic top down space shoot ‘em. Playing as the last resistance fighters from the similian colony in planet Lithios against a brutal attack led by vernor’s forces
Why similar: Action 41.6%, Indie 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Arcade 5.4%
- #21 Lucid Aether
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FAL Works
Windows · Mac
Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.
Why similar: Action 36.1%, Indie 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, 2D 3.3%
- #22 Gamma Blast
83% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Action 30.1%, Indie 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #23 Antirocketh
82% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
Windows
Antirocketh is a fast, arcade-style game about a laser-cannon morphing swarms of missiles into improbable stuff!
Why similar: Action 29.3%, Indie 20.9%, Casual 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Retro 8.8%
- #24 Incandescent
82% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Indie 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 6.4%
- #25 Tankorama
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: GO Dizajn
Windows
TANKORAMA is an old school top-down shoot ‘em up game with modern graphics and addictive gameplay. Control HOVERING TANKS, destroy enemies, collect power ups and challenge wicked bosses in single player. Show who is THE BOSS on Earth!
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Indie 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Casual 15.3%
- #26 Firebird - Steam version
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Indie 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Retro 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%
- #27 Cosmotic Blast
81% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: ThetaREZ
Windows
Cosmotic Blast is an asteroid game in an immersive experience. Stand amongst a swirling cluster of asteroids in space as you pilot a ship. Blast and destroy wave after wave of asteroids and collect the Cosmotic energy to enhance your ship, making it faster, stronger and more resilient.
Why similar: Action 43.5%, Indie 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Space 8.6%, Arcade 5.8%
- #28 Boom Boom Bovine
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
The apocalypse is now, and only you can stop the invading renegade machines and mutants—with your deadly farts! Herd enemies, dodge bullets, and set off explosive chain reactions in this fast-paced dual stick arcade game. Can you save the world? Can you beat that last high score?
Why similar: Action 31.6%, Indie 23.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Casual 17.2%, Arcade 7.6%
- #29 Er-Spectro
79% matchMixed44% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 34.6%, Indie 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 7.2%
- #30 Zenodeath
75% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types.
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 13.4%
- #31 System Invaders
74% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Prisma Games L.L.C.
Windows · Mac
Experience waves upon waves of viruses that have infected your computer. 5 Chapters with over 125 Waves of enemies! Play with your friends in local or online co-op! Can you destroy all the viruses?
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Indie 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Casual 17.6%, Retro 8.6%
- #32 Sector Assault
75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Brian Crandell
Windows
In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!
Why similar: Action 44.9%, Indie 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%, Space 6.7%, Arcade 4.1%
- #33 The Real Laser Ball
76% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Holmsario Games
Windows
A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.
Why similar: Action 45%, Indie 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 6.5%, Casual 4.8%
- #34 Chronoblast : Maximum Force
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team NortyPub: Norty Games
Windows
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Action 34.8%, Indie 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 5.8%
- #35 Super XYX
73% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Action 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Indie 19%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Retro 9.6%
- #36 TeraBlaster
77% matchMixed70% of 1,035 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.
Why similar: Action 33.5%, Indie 27.1%, Casual 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Retro 9.2%
- #37 Flappy Hypership Out of Control
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
Space is a dangerous placed for even the most seasoned and flappy starship pilot when you your accelerator is stuck to the floor and your brakes are out. Can you survive long enough to get that elusive high score or are you destined to add a new crater to the face of an unsuspecting wall?
Why similar: Action 38.3%, Indie 28.2%, Casual 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.2%, Space 5.2%
- #38 Tunnel Vision
78% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Wayne Oxford Games
Windows · Mac
Tunnel Vision is a Retro Space shooter that harkens back to the early 80s Arcades. Fun simple addictive gameplay.
Why similar: Action 35%, Indie 25.7%, Casual 19%, Retro 7%, Shooter 6.9%
- #39 PXL-SHIP
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Bergstrom
Windows
PXL-SHIP Is a high score game! Survive the asteroid field as long as possible and try to defeat the destroyer! upgrade your ship and unlock different styles!
Why similar: Action 38.2%, Indie 28.1%, Casual 20.7%, Space 5.7%, Shooter 3.8%
- #40 WireNet
76% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
Windows
Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore!
Why similar: Action 38%, Indie 27.1%, Casual 13.1%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #41 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
61% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action 13.5%, Score Attack 12.5%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #42 Viper Attack
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Action 26.3%, Indie 19.4%, Casual 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #43 Dangerous Blaster
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Juicy Frog
Windows
Run, roll and shoot as long as possible through an arena filled with aliens and dangerous obstacles. Be careful, every missed shot becomes a new threat ! Great little game to practice and warm-up.
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Indie 27.8%, Score Attack 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #44 Happy STG
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Tomoyuki Mizuma
Windows
Vertical scroll shooting game. Please avoid the bullets and defeat the enemies and clear the stage. You can set different types of bullets for "Main" and "Sub". You can also use skills. Skills include skills that make powerful attacks and skills that can eliminate bullets fired by enemies.
Why similar: Action 34.6%, Indie 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 2D 3.2%
- #45 Razor2: Hidden Skies
79% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
Dev: Invent4 EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Action 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Indie 19.3%, Casual 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #46 Star Quest
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Rector
Windows
Star Quest brings back the mystery and energy of early ’80s arcade games — simple to start, tougher as you go, and built to look, sound, and feel like a real coin‑op machine. Classic high scores, initials entry, and this time… you can actually win.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Space 10.2%
- #47 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
62% 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 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 11.9%, Aliens 10.8%, Indie 10.3%
- #48 Nova Swarm
56% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Foundry
Windows
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 15.7%, Action 13.1%, Space 10.4%
- #49 Valiant Gears
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaze Interactive
Windows
Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!
Why similar: Action 48.4%, Indie 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Arcade 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 Shapefighter
55% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: oatware
Windows · Linux
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 13.2%, Action 9.3%
- #51 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
57% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Indie 13.4%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 9.4%
- #52 Retro Vaders: Reloaded
67% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
Windows · Mac
The original Retro Vaders game rebuilt from the ground up with a brand new engine, complete graphics overhaul and a heap of new content.
Why similar: Action 45.2%, Indie 33.2%, Aliens 12.7%, Retro 6.6%, 2D 2.3%
- #53 Starfighter Neon
71% 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 14%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action 11.8%, Aliens 9.7%
- #54 Sniper Fodder
70% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: War game studioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Inspired by the classic Amiga 500, you take on the role of a sniper, eliminating all the enemies without showing you.
Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 32.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Casual 5.6%
- #55 Nebula Nuker
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Indie 26%, Casual 19.1%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 7.1%
- #56 Chicken Invaders 2
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 608 reviews2016
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!
Why similar: Action 38.4%, Indie 27.5%, Casual 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%
- #57 ULTRA CORE DIVE
53% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Action 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 9.5%
- #58 SHOOTING CHICKEN BRUTAL SUCKERS
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: KoheiGallery
Windows
Makoto Yonekura, a new waitress, is a bright girl in Noh weather.Contrary to its appearance, it is a survival game girl who uses powerful weapons!She will do her best to crush the rampaging chickens for the beloved chief!
Why similar: Action 42.2%, Indie 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Casual 7.9%
- #59 GALAXIUM
71% matchMostly Negative27% of 225 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Action 36%, Indie 25.8%, Casual 17.9%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 6.2%
- #60 Flatshot
70% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: TurupawnPub: Rosalila
Windows · Linux
Flatshot is a free as in freedom shooting game with flat and minimalist aesthetics. Shoot, dodge, parry and charge to defeat +50 enemy bosses. Sharpen your skills in this easy to learn hard to master Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Indie 32.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%