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Games Like FullBlast

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.

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Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 71% — of 87 reviews
Released: 2016-01-28
Developer: UFO Crash Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 97%

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 8.8%, 2.5D 8.5%

  2. #2 Sky Force Anniversary
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 8.8%, 2.5D 7.8%

  3. #3 Chicken Invaders 1
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 7.8%

  4. #4 RagingBlasters
    95% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Local Co-Op 21.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Retro 8.1%, Arcade 6.9%

  5. #5 Galacide
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Local Co-Op 20.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.6%, Indie 6.3%

  6. #6 Shoot 1UP DX
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Aliens 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%

  7. #7 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    93% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Ever Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Aliens 12.9%, Co-op 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 8.1%

  8. #8 Chroma Blast
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
    Dev: William Cheek
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.

    Why similar: Casual 36.6%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27.3%

  9. #9 Centipede: Recharged
    91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.6%

  10. #10 Explosionade DX
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.4%

  11. #11 Rocket Wars
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2017
    Dev: Rooftop Panda
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%

  12. #12 Asteroids: Recharged
    87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  13. #13 Grav Blazer Squared
    89% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Aliens 13.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  14. #14 Flying Tank
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.7%, Co-op 24.5%, Aliens 15.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 5.3%

  15. #15 Grav Blazer
    89% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%

  16. #16 Crisis Wing
    86% 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 25%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9%

  17. #17 BlastZone 2
    88% matchMixed66% of 92 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Edzenga
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    BlastZone 2 is a fast paced side scrolling shooter that combines 2D and 3D gameplay elements with a shifting camera. Play solo or join up with a friend locally or online to battle the alien forces! There are many game modes, ship types, and difficulty levels, find your favorite combination!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, 2.5D 15.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%

  18. #18 Out Zone
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Aliens 11%, Co-op 11%

  19. #19 Dark Gravity: Prologue
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 101 reviews2023
    Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
    Windows

    Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 12%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Co-op 8.3%

  20. #20 GalaxIverse
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down 7.3%, Action 6.1%

  21. #21 Bladestar
    85% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%

  22. #22 The Bug Butcher
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Local Co-Op 23%, Co-op 14.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.1%

  23. #23 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 8.5%

  24. #24 Yars: Recharged
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.9%

  25. #25 From Space
    79% matchMixed68% of 1,932 reviews2022
    Dev: Triangle StudiosPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Co-op 22.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  26. #26 Super Destronaut
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
    Dev: Petite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Local Co-Op 26.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 9.1%

  27. #27 Super Bit Blaster XL
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Co-op 11.3%, Retro 6.8%

  28. #28 Starblast
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 1,077 reviews2017
    Dev: Neuronality
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Casual 11.5%

  29. #29 Eigengrau
    76% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, 2.5D 13.8%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9.4%

  30. #30 Astervoid 2000
    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2016
    Dev: Mad Capacity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Astervoid 2000 is a 1 to 4 player local-multiplayer​ space brawler, combining classic arcade action with modern gameplay. Explosive, indestructible, and icy asteroids will slam against your ship, or can be weaponized against your opponents. Perfect support for gamepads & keyboard and mouse.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 15.3%, Casual 15%, Indie 11.9%

  31. #31 Droid Assault
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 10.6%

  32. #32 Truxton
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Co-op 14.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%

  33. #33 Destructivator 2
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

    Why similar: Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Retro 13.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 9.9%

  34. #34 Bang Bang Barrage
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 897 reviews2025
    Dev: Monkey BreadPub: Spiral Up Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.1%, Co-op 25%, Shooter 12.9%, Casual 7.2%, Colorful 6.8%

  35. #35 Alien Hominid HD
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 582 reviews2023
    Dev: The Behemoth
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Aliens 15.7%, Arcade 14%, Co-op 10.7%

  36. #36 Rocking Pilot
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Arcade 21.1%, Retro 14.2%, Action 12.7%, Indie 10.4%

  37. #37 Bit Blaster XL
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Aliens 17.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  38. #38 Sophstar
    73% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Aliens 11.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.4%

  39. #39 Dead End Job
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2019
    Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 6.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.5%

  40. #40 GanaBlade
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2023
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !

    Why similar: Flight 20.8%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Co-op 13%, Shooter 12.7%

  41. #41 Revolution Ace
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 5.9%

  42. #42 TeraBlaster
    74% matchMixed70% of 1,034 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Casual 20.1%, Action 19.9%, Indie 16.5%, Retro 15.2%

  43. #43 Enemy Mind
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 8.8%

  44. #44 BULLET PARTY
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.8%

  45. #45 Alien Hominid Invasion
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,719 reviews2023
    Dev: The Behemoth
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Aliens 19%, Co-op 16.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Cartoony 11.8%

  46. #46 Alien Crusader
    73% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

    Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Local Co-Op 21.7%, Action 13.7%, Indie 10.3%, Retro 8.7%

  47. #47 Super Hydorah
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Retro 11.9%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 8.3%

  48. #48 Q-YO Blaster
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.2%, Action 18.5%, Indie 13.3%

  49. #49 Xeno Crisis
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 209 reviews2019
    Dev: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Aliens 16.1%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Co-op 8.5%

  50. #50 AFTERBLAST
    62% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Lumino Games
    Windows

    AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters!

    Why similar: Co-op 41.1%, Shooter 26.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 10.9%, Indie 6%

  51. #51 Pigeons Attack
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2019
    Dev: Nixtor Game Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 44.3%, Action 20.5%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 15%

  52. #52 Incandescent
    72% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
    Dev: Stephen Crabb
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Indie 12.6%, Casual 5.5%

  53. #53 Pewt 'em Up!
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Aliens 18.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 7.2%

  54. #54 CometStriker DX
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 14%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Colorful 6%

  55. #55 Roche Fusion
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 96 reviews2015
    Dev: amulware
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Casual 17.6%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13.1%

  56. #56 Super Retro Fighter
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
    Windows

    Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Co-op 6.7%, Retro 5.7%

  57. #57 Jamestown+
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 248 reviews2019
    Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Retro 9.5%, Co-op 8.4%

  58. #58 Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2022
    Dev: LoomiartsPub: WhisperGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Aliens 14.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 9.3%

  59. #59 Void Scrappers
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.5%

  60. #60 Ballistic Tanks
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 244 reviews2016
    Dev: Kirklight Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Co-op 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.2%

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