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  1. #1 Neon Invaders
    97% 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: Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 7.6%, 1980s 7.2%

  2. #2 THUNDER STRIKER
    96% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Retro 10%, 1980s 9.3%

  3. #3 Star Jet Alpha
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 8.2%

  4. #4 Constellar
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 2D Fighter 13.9%, Retro 8.7%, Shooter 8.4%

  5. #5 DnB Starfighter
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
    Windows

    High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 15%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 6.7%

  6. #6 Double D. F.
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: RielFactor
    Windows

    To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1980s 10%, Shooter 7.5%

  7. #7 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    92% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 7.5%

  8. #8 Quaxum
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alympyan Arts
    Windows

    Quaxum is a new age retro arcade shooter where you defend the planetary defense shield from the onslaught of aliens. Balance your energy between charging your shield and buying power ups to clear the screen of enemies! 50 levels of color mayhem! Recharge, shoot, win!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, 1980s 9.6%, Space 7.1%

  9. #9 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    91% 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 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 7.4%, Top-Down 7.4%

  10. #10 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    90% 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 19.1%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Top-Down 9.2%

  11. #11 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Space 7.4%, Arcade 7.2%

  12. #12 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Retro 10.6%, Space 7.9%

  13. #13 RedRaptor
    87% 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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 8%, Retro 7.4%, 1990's 7.4%

  14. #14 Royal Odyssey
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 10.1%, 1980s 9%

  15. #15 STARR RINGER
    86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sterling McKay
    Windows

    Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 9%, Shooter 8.6%

  16. #16 Exo-Calibre
    85% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 6.5%

  17. #17 Exorush
    88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.2%

  18. #18 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamland Games
    Windows

    Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%

  19. #19 Arcade Forever
    84% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
    Windows

    Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 9.8%

  20. #20 Karakia Shooter
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: John Caruso
    Windows

    Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Space 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8.3%

  21. #21 Red Galaxy
    83% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.6%, Aliens 7.6%

  22. #22 Sophstar
    81% 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 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 8.6%, Retro 7.2%

  23. #23 Pangaroids
    81% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Adam Wozniak
    Windows · Mac

    Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 9%, Shooter 7.2%

  24. #24 Insectipede
    82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.8%, 1980s 8.2%

  25. #25 Project AionIX
    82% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  26. #26 AREA WARS™
    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
    Windows

    AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 7.5%, Space 7.1%

  27. #27 The Cruise 2
    79% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: SwiftKraft
    Windows · Mac

    Top down 2D sci-fi space themed roguelike bullet hell shooter with different player classes and abilities to play with.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Retro 7.7%, Shooter 7.3%

  28. #28 Kaguya
    80% 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 7.9%

  29. #29 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    77% 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 9.1%, Top-Down 8.1%

  30. #30 Blasteroids
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Crossy
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Space 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Retro 10.4%

  31. #31 Starfighter Neon
    78% 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 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Retro 7.9%, Shooter 6.7%

  32. #32 Stellar Space
    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Next Step Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Space 8.7%, 1980s 7.3%

  33. #33 Super Forklift 3000
    76% 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 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 12.5%, Top-Down 7.8%

  34. #34 Grav Blazer Squared
    79% 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, 1980s 8.2%

  35. #35 2nd Shot
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, 1980s 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Shooter 8.5%

  36. #36 Laser Droplets
    75% 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 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 7.5%

  37. #37 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
    74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 8.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

  38. #38 Red Blue Cell
    71% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 1990's 8.4%, Space 8.1%

  39. #39 Nova Strike
    73% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Space 10.4%, Top-Down 7.9%

  40. #40 GyroBlade
    74% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 8.7%, 1980s 8.5%

  41. #41 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  42. #42 Blaster Alert
    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Big Blaze Games
    Windows

    A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, 2D Fighter 14.1%, Space 12.7%, 1980s 9.6%

  43. #43 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.8%

  44. #44 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Retro 11%, 1980s 8.7%, Shooter 8.7%

  45. #45 SOLSTORM
    73% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 7.7%

  46. #46 Burning Skies Arcade
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Shooter 8.4%

  47. #47 Spacegirl 2038
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Borsuk Software
    Windows

    Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.2%

  48. #48 Exovore
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tapzilla
    Windows · Linux

    EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 7%

  49. #49 Solitarius
    70% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Space 19%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Top-Down 5.5%

  50. #50 Orchid Glitter
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Space 5.6%, Shooter 5.4%

  51. #51 Asteroidia
    67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 6.4%

  52. #52 Meteor Storm
    69% 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 8.4%, Top-Down 7.9%

  53. #53 4D:XD
    68% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 6.9%

  54. #54 DuckStruck
    66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Solemn Snail Studios
    Windows · Mac

    DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 2D Fighter 14%, Top-Down 7.5%

  55. #55 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7%

  56. #56 Killon
    67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Retro 9.3%, Shooter 7.7%

  57. #57 Gamma Zero
    66% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Aliens 8.6%, Top-Down 8%

  58. #58 Arcade Classics
    66% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
    Dev: Reza MirzaeiPub: Dreamware Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 8.6%, Arcade 7.6%

  59. #59 Battle AirForce
    65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 8.4%, 1980s 6.1%

  60. #60 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    70% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 8.3%, Aliens 7.1%

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