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  1. #1 Centipede: Recharged
    97% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Psychedelic 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.3%

  2. #2 Blade Rush
    96% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Noba
    Windows

    Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 10.4%

  3. #3 Vectro Blast
    96% 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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Minimalist 9.5%

  4. #4 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Difficult 13.5%, Psychedelic 8.7%, Arcade 7.4%

  5. #5 Rysen
    94% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 10%, Top-Down 9.7%

  6. #6 POOSTALL Royale
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023
    Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 9.6%, Minimalist 9%

  7. #7 Space Hit
    93% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Artur Rezende
    Windows

    On SPACE HIT you finished your space mission, and it's just time to come back home, but your journey will not be so easy as you think...

    Why similar: Spaceships 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Minimalist 11.3%, Difficult 11%, Top-Down 8.7%

  8. #8 Aqua Fry
    91% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Poccade LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Dive into chaotic underwater battles that play out like billiards in Aqua Fry. Knock rivals into environmental foes, outsmart the colossal Eye enemy, and hatch eggs to face an epic boss. Cute characters mixed with strategic gameplay – the ultimate 2D, top down, local multiplayer frenzy!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, 4 Player Local 16.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Physics 6.7%

  9. #9 REVO
    90% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.

    Why similar: Spaceships 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 8.6%, Score Attack 7.1%

  10. #10 Spider Crisis
    92% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Method 9 Software
    Windows

    The world is infested with giant mutated spiders. In Spider Crisis you operate a small remote control tank equipped with deadly weapons. Use your weapons to shoot, bomb, and burn these creatures back to where they came from.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Difficult 15%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 7%

  11. #11 Super Forklift 3000
    89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 9.2%

  12. #12 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
    89% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
    Windows

    It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 6%

  13. #13 SUPER FLAIL
    86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Difficult 14.5%, Score Attack 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%

  14. #14 Kalzor: 2000
    87% 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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Spaceships 9.3%

  15. #15 Meteor Storm
    86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 9.1%, Score Attack 7.2%

  16. #16 Bullet Hell Monday
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 9.2%

  17. #17 Antithesis
    85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Maximiliaan Hendrikx
    Windows

    A top-down action arcade game where you control one spaceship with each hand at the same time, but they both have opposite goals: avoid or destroy.

    Why similar: Spaceships 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Minimalist 9.6%

  18. #18 Charset Crossfire
    88% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Lemon & PlumPub: Groombridge34
    Windows

    A retro maze shooting game with a weird and wacky menagerie of enemies.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, 4 Player Local 23.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down 8.1%, Retro 8%

  19. #19 ShapeNeon Chaos
    84% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Psychedelic 16.9%, Score Attack 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%

  20. #20 Slalomancers
    83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Kwing
    Windows

    Slalomancers is a 1-button multiplayer space shooter that's easy to learn and hard to master! Weave your way around bullets and blast enemy ships to smithereens!

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Minimalist 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%

  21. #21 Top Gnome
    82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Onyx Prism
    Windows

    A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Score Attack 10.5%, Top-Down 8.9%

  22. #22 Metis One
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
    Windows

    Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Score Attack 8.8%, Arcade 8.5%

  23. #23 Rocks In Space
    80% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: T's Gaming Emporium
    Windows · Mac

    Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Spaceships 13.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 8.2%

  24. #24 Marimoth
    81% 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 25.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 10.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%

  25. #25 Shwip
    81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Jamhammer Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    Dominate global leaderboards as you face an unrelenting geometric force. Shwip blends twin-stick arcade action with tight controls, jaw-dropping pixel destruction, and devastating weapons and abilities. Evade, outlast, and play with style in four game modes, both solo and local multiplayer.

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 8%

  26. #26 Polyfury
    79% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Wayfarer Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Score Attack 12%, Minimalist 7.9%

  27. #27 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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 14.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 8%

  28. #28 Solaris - Arcade Edition
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Gold Angel Corp.
    Windows · Linux

    You take control from a spaceship called DV-01 to towards on stages until reach the "Special Stage" that is endless! Shoot on enemies to earn more points this is the focus. Enjoy! This is the Arcade Version from "Solaris The Second Law".

    Why similar: Spaceships 46.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%

  29. #29 Flowing Lights
    78% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: gFaUmNe
    Windows

    Flowing Lights is an Arcade Puzzle Shooter. Each fight is a puzzle. Attack and... Fail! ...Think back... try again! Got it? Improve with each try, there is always a smarter way to win!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Minimalist 11.4%

  30. #30 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    77% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Psychedelic 9.8%, Arcade 9%, Score Attack 8%

  31. #31 I Made Myself a Ship
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Draih
    Windows

    Zip and zoom as you zap enemies and steal their stuff. Build progressively bigger, faster, tankier, more agile, more dangerous, more complicated, more projectile-y-ier ships in your goal to destroy and collect everything.

    Why similar: Spaceships 27%, Difficult 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Top-Down 9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%

  32. #32 Crisis Wing
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.9%

  33. #33 Asteroids
    75% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Top-Down 9%, Action 6.4%

  34. #34 Retaliate
    74% matchPositive100% of 17 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 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 8.3%, Score Attack 7.5%

  35. #35 TROID BLASTER 2
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Minimalist 10.2%, Top-Down 7.2%

  36. #36 Space Invaders Extreme
    75% 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 20.5%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 9.6%

  37. #37 REPULSOR
    74% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: TOITAN
    Windows

    REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Minimalist 9.9%

  38. #38 Parsec lost in space
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Arcade games
    Windows

    Dodge! Speed up! Destroy! Here you will have to challenge yourself to the maximum in order to defeat all the challenges and leave in one piece. Relying only on your reflexes and the movement of your ship, you will have to face everything from asteroids to giant robots!!!

    Why similar: Spaceships 43%, Difficult 15.3%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 5%

  39. #39 Demonizer
    72% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
    Dev: Iori Branford
    Windows · Linux

    The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 8.7%

  40. #40 Topspace
    71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: Topspace Crew
    Windows

    A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Score Attack 16.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%

  41. #41 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 10.1%, Sci-fi 7%

  42. #42 Pixel Ship Shooter
    77% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Altope Interactive
    Windows

    Pixel Ship Shooter is a fast-paced retro shooter game, dodge bullets and zap your friends to death!

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Top-Down 7.8%

  43. #43 Bounce your Bullets!
    71% 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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Score Attack 17.3%, Top-Down 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%

  44. #44 RedRaptor
    69% 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 32%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.3%, 2D 5.9%

  45. #45 GyroBlade
    70% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 10.8%

  46. #46 Magical Fairy Force - Champion Edition
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Phaser Cat Games LLC
    Windows · Linux

    A competitive top-down shooter inspired by 90s arcade games, Magical Fairy Force - Champion Edition is an exciting, action-packed follow-up to 2020's Atari 5200 original. Choose from one of 16 characters and fly into battle against the computer opponent or up to three friends.

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down 9.5%, Arcade 9.2%

  47. #47 Moose Life
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 100 reviews2020
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
    Windows

    Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Psychedelic 27.6%, Arcade 14.8%, Score Attack 10%, Colorful 6.8%

  48. #48 BrAInstorm
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
    Windows

    BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Psychedelic 20.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Action 7.7%

  49. #49 Polygoneer
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 9.2%

  50. #50 Asteroids: Recharged
    67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 10.3%, Sci-fi 7%

  51. #51 SynthEscape
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RabidTomato Games
    Windows · Linux

    A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Difficult 14.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Sci-fi 7%

  52. #52 Starfighter Neon
    68% 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 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Minimalist 10%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 7.7%

  53. #53 Akka Arrh
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Psychedelic 10.3%, Top-Down 10.1%

  54. #54 Stel
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MekGames
    Windows

    Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...

    Why similar: Spaceships 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Difficult 9.3%, Minimalist 8.3%

  55. #55 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    65% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 7.6%, Score Attack 6.7%

  56. #56 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    64% 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 26.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%

  57. #57 Last Shape Standing
    66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Ember Works
    Windows

    Last Shape Standing is at its core a survival game where each player needs to survive through a multitude of chaotic and fun randomly selected challenges, be it bullet hell, PVP, a zombie apocalypse or even dangerous quizzes!

    Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Minimalist 12.1%, Score Attack 11.2%

  58. #58 Vostok 2061
    66% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Spaceships 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

  59. #59 Breakpoint
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%

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