- #1 Adventure Rush
97% matchPositive98% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: MrBoscheinen
Windows
Get ready for another incredible adventure, face spiders, monsters and goblins in a side scrolling system with Shoot 'Em Up elements and try out numerous equipment with your hero. But beware of the fearsome Dragon!!
Why similar: Collectathon 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #2 Cosmic Destroyer
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, PvE 12.4%, Shooter 10.2%
- #3 Astrogeo
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CheesyHero
Windows
Astrogeo is a fast-paced retro shooter with unlockable ships, strategic weapon swapping, and escalating waves of enemies and bosses. Upgrade wisely and fight for the highest score!
Why similar: Roguelite 19.6%, Vehicular Combat 16.9% ★, PvE 15%, Character Customization 13.1%, Shooter 11.9%
- #4 Vectoraid
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, PvE 11.1%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #5 Slime Mayhem
94% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%
- #6 Nitro & Necros
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darthvaldo
Windows
Destroy hordes of zombies with your powerful turrets! Nitro & Necros is a Roguelite with tons of upgrades to make your car more and more powerful. You will drive over all kinds of zombies, shoot them up with your turrets and level up to select the best upgrades to survive this madness!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 12%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #7 Tadpole Tales
93% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, PvE 10%, Arcade 7.6%
- #8 Solar War
92% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andrew M.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Roguelite 15.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 6.4%
- #9 Shield of Breaker
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rolling Rock Games
Windows
Shield of Breaker is a single-player Action-RPG set in a fantasy world. Protect your castle from endless waves of enemies and turn the tide of battle by deflecting their own blazing fireballs. Choose your hero, upgrade your powers,. Each victory unlocks your path to defend new lands in your realm.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #10 Undead Yet Again
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Polman Creates
Windows · Linux
You are patient zero. Punch humans. Spread the undead. Mutate your zombie horde into an unstoppable vessel of apocalypse. And then do it all over again.
Why similar: God Game 26.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, PvE 11%, Dark Humor 10.3%
- #11 Quiberon Zeta
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shooter 12.3%
- #12 15 Minutes At The World's End
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zelun_
Windows
Prepare to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the chaotic realms of the apocalypse in this intense bullet hell. In a world teetering on the edge of oblivion, you must harness your reflexes, strategic prowess, and sheer determination to survive the onslaught of otherworldly adversaries.
Why similar: Collectathon 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Arcade 7.8%
- #13 DVD Survivors
88% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM!
Why similar: Collectathon 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arcade 11.3%
- #14 Ominigun
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Joas Neves
Windows
Ominigun is a fast-paced and challenging bullet hell action game. Use a variety of weapons and buffs to fight enemy hordes, dodge projectiles, and defeat unique bosses. Combine abilities, react quickly, and overcome intense, chaotic battles.
Why similar: Collectathon 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Shooter 10.5%
- #15 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Roguelite 17%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #16 Celestia
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9%
- #17 R-Type Final 2
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.5%, Character Customization 7.4%
- #18 tz mini stg collection
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.9%
- #19 Flying Fury
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #20 Sisyphus Paradox
84% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Shooter 10.9%
- #21 EON Trooper
83% matchPositive91% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Lead an elite squad on a hostile alien planet! Recruit and command up to 4 NPC soldiers with unique powers to complete missions and overcome waves of enemies. Level up and dominate the battlefield with strategy and teamwork. Get ready for action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, PvE 9.5%, Character Customization 9.3%
- #22 RANDOMAX
82% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Dark Humor 13.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #23 Xenotype
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legacy Game Studio
Windows
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Roguelite 12%, PvE 10.2%
- #24 Elite Exorcist Miko
81% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, PvE 10.1%
- #25 Carvival
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vival Games
Windows
Carvival is a top-down roguelite vehicle combat game. Mission is to destroy enemy vehicles, gather resources, and upgrade your car. Wreck bigger vehicles as you progress. Gain in-game perks. Create powerful combos with auto-trigger weapons. The mantra? Drive, shoot, drift, repeat, and power up!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #26 Angry Bean
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DeadQueen Studios
Windows
Enter the world of Angry Bean: a frantic arcade game where armed beans face swarms of alien insects! Destroy enemies, collect weapons, and survive challenging stages.
Why similar: Collectathon 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Dark Humor 9%
- #27 Space Strider
79% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #28 DuckLaserDuck
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
Windows
You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, PvE 11.6%, Roguelike 11%
- #29 BANAN'EM UP!
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Vehicular Combat 18.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 9.5%
- #30 13 Seconds
77% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Studio LEFPub: Studio LEF
Windows
[13 Seconds] is a hardcore bullet hell roguelike game.Use both hands to control two robots at the same time and fight your way through a barrage of bullets and death rays from merciless machines of destruction!Will you be able to reach the ultimate level 13?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelike 14%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.1%
- #31 Sine Mora
78% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #32 Karous
75% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 29%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.7%, 2D 5%
- #33 Romantic Shooter
77% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Romantic Shooter
Windows
Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Vehicular Combat 21.9% ★, PvE 15%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%
- #34 Super Highway Rampage
76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Lasso Games
Windows
Highway Rampage is a high speed, action packed SHMUP with tons of variety and replayability. Choose your vehicle, equip and upgrade new weapons and choose your path in this arcade style roguelite shoot em up.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 21.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 10%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #35 Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force
76% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Daemin N
Windows
Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force is an Arcade Space Wave Defense Shooter. As the forward line, take defense against dimensional invaders and blast your way through waves of incoming enemies. Upgrade your abilities and blast more effectively!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, PvE 11.9%
- #36 Don't Die, Collect Loot
73% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Arcade 8.1%
- #37 GALXAGAR
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, PvE 14.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
- #38 Jetpack Kiwi
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pitigamedev
Windows
Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Vehicular Combat 12.3% ★, Shooter 9.5%
- #39 The Variant Void
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Glistening Leaf Games
Windows
This roguelike spaceshooter pits waves of enemies against you in your pursuit to reach the end of the galaxy. Improve your ship with permanent upgrades and select temporary upgrades during a run to pursue achievements and and kill bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 16.7%, PvE 14%, Roguelike 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%
- #40 Doot-Type
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SolidFrogLLC
Windows
2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Dark Humor 11.7%, Shooter 11.6%
- #41 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%
- #42 Origami Flight
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #43 Mechaconda
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nato GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Survive hordes of monsters and bosses while collecting cards that add unique ability upgrades to the body of a small snake Mechaconda.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Shooter 9.2%
- #44 Entomophobia
70% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, PvE 11.1%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #45 WingWhiz
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ephesus Studios
Windows
You’re a combat aircraft fighting to survive in a chaos-ruled world where everything is against you. Upgrade your plane, secure power-ups, build combos, and tear apart anything in your way to unlock new worlds. Stay alive and show no mercy!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 19.9% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 10.6%
- #46 Tri-Star
71% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #47 Bros Survivors
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brotime Games
Windows
Team up with a friend to survive waves of enemies! Zombies, monsters, and aliens: the entire multiverse is against you! Bros Survivors is a 2-player co-op action roguelite where you can combine powers and fuse together to survive.
Why similar: God Game 32.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, PvE 12%, Character Customization 10.2%
- #48 Spark
71% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Knightmare Games, Limited
Windows · Mac
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.7%
- #49 Star Dust - A Journey Through Space
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ogamo Entertainment
Windows
Go on an exciting journey through space in this lovingly designed indie rogue-lite space shooter. Gather ressources, craft new equipment and level up your pilot to set against the hordes of alien enemies. Party up with companions that will make your journey less lonely and help you on your path.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 11.6%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #50 The Rush
69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.1%
- #51 幽灵小镇 Spooky Town
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: YiHu Team
Windows
《Spooky Town》is a top-down corner Roguelike spell building game that utilizes various spells to create unimaginable spell effects, with ultra high degrees of freedom even for developers.
Why similar: God Game 41.2% ★, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelike 9.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #52 Astrochibbi
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XGAME
Windows
Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, PvE 10.1%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #53 Void Drift
67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, PvE 10%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #54 Zombie Survivors - last soldier -
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SweetsEnjoyer
Windows
Choose your favorite gun and build, then shoot down the approaching zombies while aiming for the highest round possible. "Zombie Survivors - last soldier -" is a roguelike casual shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, PvE 10.4%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #55 Cosmic Tails
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: nubes_ix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become the Cat Bounty Hunter. Blast off through deep space as you decimate hordes of space creatures with bounties on their heads. Upgrade unique cat-themed abilities, unlock pulverizing weapons, and survive until your contract expires -- or join the ranks of fallen bounty hunters before you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #56 Galaxy Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Emily Grey & Eve Grey
Windows
Shoot alien invaders, upgrade your ship, level up your weapons and save planets to defend against the invasion. Choose your favorite between the different unlockable ships and buy perks between your runs to ensure victory. After you triumph, hunt for achievements and ascend to save more universes
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #57 Flappy Shooter
68% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Vadd Games, Cow GamePub: Cow Game
Windows
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #58 Escape 2 Space
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%
- #59 Chromacell
65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%