- #1 Peace Data
97% matchVery Positive90% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: BITach
Windows
Peace Data — hard "Roguelike" game, in which you have to play for Bitard, saving Rusland from the tyranny of the authorities that destroyed the opposition and led the country to ruin, making slaves of citizens.
Why similar: Action 17.3%, Indie 14%, Loot 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #2 Star Gods
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JOP Studios
Windows
Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.
Why similar: Action 19.1%, Indie 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%
- #3 Road Doom
96% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!
Why similar: Action 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%
- #4 Bullet Hell ADVANCED
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Artificer Cascadia
Windows
Early Access Game. An overarching turn based universal / solar system game featuring fleet to fleet combat engagements that also allow players to pilot a superfighter to inflict extra damage and call in fire missions on enemy ships. Roguelite dungeon crawler and 4 player multiplayer to be developed.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 13.2%, Loot 10.3%, Indie 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
- #5 Polygon Attack
94% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Indie 11.2%
- #6 Ether Loop
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Action 15.7%, Indie 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Loot 9.3%
- #7 ASTRO: The Beginning
93% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Action 14.2%, Indie 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #8 VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION
92% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2018
Dev: Neotro Inc.
Windows
A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Indie 13.6%
- #9 Starr Mazer: DSP
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 13%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 11%
- #10 Space Slinger
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 8.6%
- #11 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 11.1%
- #12 Space Wars
90% 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 19.2%, Indie 15.2%, Casual 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
- #13 Beekyr
89% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Action 24.8%, Indie 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Difficult 11%, Shooter 9.9%
- #14 Space Moth DX
88% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Indie 12.8%
- #15 Steel Vampire
87% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 15.5%, Indie 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%
- #16 M.A.C.E.
86% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Action 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Indie 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Casual 14.1%
- #17 Radar Warfare
86% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: DreamRoad Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radar Warfare is a bullet hell/fast paced arcade shoot 'em up with radar theme and retro style. 27 stages will challenge you with different waves and enemies. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action 22.8%, Indie 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Casual 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%
- #18 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
84% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Action 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Indie 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%
- #19 Modest Kind
85% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Modest Kind is a Rogue-lite Initiation Adventure. Ever heard of Entropy, The Selfish Gene and Schrödinger's cat? This action-heavy, story-driven top-down dungeon crawler will put your knowledge to the test. Your Path to Enlightment begins now.
Why similar: Action 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Indie 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #20 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
82% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Action 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%
- #21 Toy Battlegrounds: Shoot 'Em Up Survival
82% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Toy Battlegrounds is a shoot 'em up survival game set in a kid’s bedroom. Battle endless waves of toys using a variety of weapons in atmospheric nighttime surroundings. Survive against different enemy types, collect power-ups, and prove your skills in this action-packed toy war!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Loot 13%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Difficult 9.4%
- #22 One Gun: Cat
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Erow.Dev
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Protect the world of One Gun from evil invaders!
Why similar: Loot 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Action 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #23 AF-ZERO
84% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: RecompilePub: SA Industry
Windows
A tribute to the 80's games containing 7 stages with continuous action.
Why similar: Action 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Indie 17%, Casual 14.2%
- #24 Lost Potato
80% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Lost Potato is a minimalistic top-down roguelite where you can't damage enemies directly. Push them into spikes, reflect bullets and help a young potato find its way out of a jungle filled with man-eating tribes!
Why similar: Action 18.1%, Indie 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #25 Startide
81% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Action 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Indie 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%
- #26 Red Horizon
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Allen Games
Windows · Mac
Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play.
Why similar: Indie 14.8%, Action 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 9.5%
- #27 Tiamat's Drink
79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: TriBug
Windows · Linux
Tiamat’s Drink is a shoot ’em up roguelike game inspired by the 16-bit era consoles. Fight against powerful enemies, defeat unique bosses, unlock challenging levels and obtain extra powers! So get ready and don't forget to enjoy our exclusive soundtrack!
Why similar: Action 30.8%, Indie 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
- #28 Viper Attack
79% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Indie 16.2%, Casual 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%
- #29 tz mini stg collection
76% 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: Action 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%
- #30 Space Redemption
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: SamDeePub: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Space Redemption is a 2D shooter in which the protagonist is assigned the role of the savior of mankind!
Why similar: Action 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Indie 12.8%, Casual 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10%
- #31 Microbes and Machines
77% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #32 Drifting in Space
78% 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 26.9%, Indie 21.4%, Casual 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%
- #33 Bikini Alert
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Mythic Chest
Windows
In the distant future, after a brutal war with machines and AI, humanity is forced to retreat underground. The Supply Collector Team is kidnapped, and the future of mankind rests on one man: Cyne Rizerous.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Indie 18%, Loot 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Bullet Hell 7.8%
- #34 Shapes & Shots - Prologue
75% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Visio Game Studio
Windows
Shapes & Shots is a Roguelite Shooter Bullet-hell, where you can control time as you make your way through a twisted and delusional universe. Your enemies will merge, creating infinite combinations to try to overwhelm you: only your skills, combined with upgrades you choose, can lead you to victory.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #35 Graceful Explosion Machine
75% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Action 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Indie 16%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #36 Endless Burst
76% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Neon Squid Games
Windows
This top-down shooter pits you against an overwhelming hell of bullets. Customize your experience with 9 upgradeable classes and unleash powerful attacks as you fight and dodge your way through procedurally generated levels, enemies, and bosses.
Why similar: Action 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Indie 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%
- #37 GROOD
74% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: CC ARTS
Windows · Mac
GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.
Why similar: Action 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Indie 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 14.2%
- #38 State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
73% matchVery Positive84% of 585 reviews2017
Dev: Lapovich Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Action 12.9%, Loot 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #39 Creepy Road
74% matchMixed69% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Groovy Milk
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive?
Why similar: Action 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Indie 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Cartoon 8.1%
- #40 KAMUI
73% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Action 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Indie 14.2%
- #41 Senshi Tank 2: Space Bots
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Raven About Games
Windows
An exciting, fast-paced, top down shooter -- play til you die in a bullet-hell arena OR choose to race against time in a randomized search and destroy mode set in SPACE! Either way, you'll have fun with this challenging arcade shooter.
Why similar: Action 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Indie 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
- #42 1x! Space Adventure
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Action 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 11.8%
- #43 Wild Island
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: InfiniteEngineer
Windows · Mac
Wild Island is a top-down roguelike set on a living island that reshapes itself every run. Unlock stranger builds, deeper synergies, and a growing Sanctuary. The island shifts, your power escalates, and no run is meant to be your last.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Loot 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #44 Mini-Dead
70% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2018
Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic.
Why similar: Action 22.2%, Difficult 20.5%, Indie 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%
- #45 Gamma Blast
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 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 24.8%, Indie 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 9.4%
- #46 Laser Droplets
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Action 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.1%
- #47 TCSTRIKERS2
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 9.5%
- #48 Straimium Immortaly
70% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #49 Hyperspace Dogfights
69% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Loot 19.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%
- #50 Dungeon Sucker
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PotatoJambong At Corner
Windows
Dungeon Sucker is a 2D roguelite shooter. For the upcoming dungeon inspection, the Demon left for her summer vacation and entrusted the cleaning to an agency. Armed with the “Mighty Vacuum,” you can absorb anything that stands in your way. Clean up the chaotic dungeon—if you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action 11.5%
- #51 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action 17.1%, Indie 13.6%
- #52 Beyond The Heavens
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 22.8%, Indie 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%
- #53 Wish Project
68% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Action 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Indie 14.9%, Difficult 10.1%
- #54 XMinutes: Wings
68% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: XMinutesGames
Windows
XMinutes: Wings is a arcade shoot-em-up that will test your reflexes by placing you against hordes of increasingly harder enemies. Upgrade your ship on your way to the highscore!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Indie 16.4%
- #55 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
65% 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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 19%, Difficult 11.5%, Action 8.7%
- #56 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
67% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action 14.5%, Indie 11.2%
- #57 Dininho Space Adventure
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 11.7%
- #58 .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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 11.7%, Indie 10.4%
- #59 Planets Ambrosia
64% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 8.9%
- #60 RefRain - prism memories -
66% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Action 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Indie 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%