- #1 The Battle of Aurinoxia
97% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #2 Last Meow Standing
96% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
- #3 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 10.3%
- #4 Feeble Light
95% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 7.9%
- #5 Warp Commander
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: AngrySodaCan
Windows
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action 9.9%
- #6 SHATTERSHAPE
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
Windows
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%
- #7 Draco Space X
94% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.2%
- #8 Aliencity
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: cnsgames
Windows
AlienCity is a fast-paced, wave-based FPS where you fight through a dark, stylized city overrun by alien creatures. Survive, score high, and push your limits against relentless enemy swarms.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%
- #9 The Yellow Moon's School: The Ghosts Day
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: HV
Windows
The Yellow Moon's School: The Ghosts Day is a top-down shooter game in which you must shoot ghosts and destroy them to save the school.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #10 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
91% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 10%
- #11 Exorush
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14%, Action 10.8%
- #12 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 14%
- #13 Neon Invaders
89% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Aliens 9.3%
- #14 FPS1
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: stabbystab
Windows
A short game about using an explosive bolt gun. Pin enemies with the bolt gun, then when the time is right, explode them!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 13%, 1990's 11.4%
- #15 Orcalypse
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Essa GamesPub: FIRSTSCORE OÜ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot, dodge, survive, and upgrade as endless waves of zombies and orcs burst from the ground and rush you. Hold the line, collect power-ups, and fight to stay alive as long as you can!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10%
- #16 Suicide Runners
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #17 Raven's Carnage
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: HighWatt
Windows
Survive endless rounds of monsters while trying to collect the 6 Primordial Powers to prevent the destruction of our Universe. Explore forgotten places, obtain new powers, take advantage of a huge arsenal of upgrades and weapons, and stay alive to defeat the monsters in this Roguelike Bullet-Hell.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 8.7%
- #18 BattleCubes: Arena
85% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Karlo Pavlovic
Windows
BattleCubes: Arena is an action shooter where the player assumes a role of a single cube, set inside an arena. Shoot them, ram them, kill them all!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.9%
- #19 Let it ride!
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Retro DecadancePub: Radio Decadance
Windows
SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #20 Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cag
Windows
Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath is a fast-paced top-down action game focused on precision movement, dashing, and controlling enemy swarms in a surreal sci-fi world.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.2%
- #21 Return Ace
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #22 Lilac 0
82% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 13%, Action 7.8%
- #23 Mechaconda
82% 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: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%
- #24 RESHOOTER
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Arcade 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 11.2%
- #25 Project AionIX
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 8.8%, Arcade 7.7%
- #26 misaligned
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 8.5%
- #27 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
79% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.6%
- #28 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
79% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 10.1%
- #29 Monstergasm
78% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Red Sasori
Windows
Blast your way through monstrous hordes, enter houses, and piece together spicy scenes of monster-girl action. Only for adults! A chaotic blend of top-down monster shooting and erotic animations and images puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #30 Vektor Z
78% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13%, 1990's 11.5%
- #31 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
Windows
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%
- #32 The Void
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Captionshiner
Windows
Join the quest to overtake the void and become a hero! In this game, you will slay your enemies in a point and click fashion and overtake the void for good, or so you think... Join the quest in taking over the void to find out!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Arcade 14%
- #33 WOLFLAME
77% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 8.1%
- #34 MewMew - PewPew
75% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Gäng Gäng StudiosPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
Dinosaurs have invaded MewMew’s home and now it's time for him to pick up his trusty old meteor gun and send them right back to extinction. Keep your combo as high as possible and get stronger with items and powerups as you try to gain highscores in this chaotic 2D horde shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Arcade 14.4%
- #35 Kaguya
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 13.7%, 1990's 12.5%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #36 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #37 Invaliens
76% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Aliens 8.4%
- #38 Golgalian
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 8.9%
- #39 Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest
73% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A thunderous concert appears...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.9%
- #40 GunBird
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.9%
- #41 G.O.M.P!
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Silent Gnome Studios
Windows · Mac
G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13%
- #42 Akai Katana Shin
72% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #43 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 14.1%
- #44 Arrow Hell
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Afzal Ansari
Windows
Slash. Dodge. Shoot. Survive. A fast-paced arcade shooter packed with relentless enemy waves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 15%, Action 12.2%
- #45 BrightGunner
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Rock2025
Windows
BrightGunner is a innovative fast-paced first person shooter game.simplicity and refreshment, the three major design concepts are: diversified gameplay, mild Rogue mechanism, and no interface design style.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #46 The World of The Candy Girl
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: HV
Windows
The World of The Candy Girl is an action game in which you are a young female shooter with super powers, and must destroy hordes of enemies to save all the candy in the world.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 12%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #47 Red Galaxy
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Aliens 12.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #48 Recoil Cluck
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Flame Game
Windows
Recoil Cluck is a dungeon adventure game featuring a little yellow chick as the protagonist.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.2%, Action-Adventure 17%, Arcade 15.2%, Top-Down 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #49 BotKill
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
BotKill is a fast paced top-down arena shooter where you face endless waves of deadly war machines. Scavenge debris from fallen enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and unleash destruction in an all-out bullet hell against ruthless bots and towering bosses.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%
- #50 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
71% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 11.2%
- #51 Cataclyzm
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dogroach
Windows
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 8.5%
- #52 Dan's Odyssey
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 11.7%
- #53 Space Waves
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 8.2%
- #54 SOLSTORM
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jerry Zhu
Windows · Linux
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 9.2%
- #55 Gunvein
66% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 10.4%
- #56 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
68% 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 21.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action 9%
- #57 GoBlaster
67% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jarware
Windows
GoBlaster is a retro bullet-hell game where you can always beat your personal best. Blast through enemies while dodging their overwhelming attacks in a fast-paced and addictive setting. Make your way to the final boss, and just try to survive!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.1%
- #58 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 10.4%
- #59 Fiery Rivaz
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 13.6%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #60 Karous
64% 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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 17%, Action 7%