- #1 The Battle of Aurinoxia
97% matchPositive75% of 16 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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.1%
- #2 Golgalian
96% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.1%
- #3 GALXAGAR
96% 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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #4 Deathroids
95% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Mechs 20.3% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.8%
- #5 Space & Pixels
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 17%, Action 16.6%, Space 7.2%
- #6 Cosmic Survivor
93% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Aoki Games
Windows
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 12.9%
- #7 1x! Space Adventure
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 15.1%
- #8 Eternal Circus: Dancing with Missiles
92% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Team Eternal Circus
Windows
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Mechs 15.9% ★, Shooter 14.9%, Action 12.5%
- #9 BLASTER MAYHEM
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #10 Laser Droplets
91% 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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 11.9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #11 WOLFLAME
90% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9%
- #12 Lobstar: Arcade Version
89% 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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.8%, Bullet Time 6.9% ★
- #13 Space Dogfight: Infinite
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Empty Vector Studio
Windows
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 13%
- #14 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
88% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 17%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #15 ZANGEKI WARP
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Mechs 18.4% ★, Shooter 11%, Action 9.2%
- #16 ASSAULT SHELL
86% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 8.6%
- #17 Astar Solis
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9.5%
- #18 Feeble Light
84% matchPositive80% of 10 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 25%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.8%
- #19 Clusterbug
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Visionair GamesPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
Clusterbug is a space-themed, insect-filled, and futuristic bullet hell shoot 'em up. Travel through the insect-filled world as you cleanse it from a bio-mechanical virus that has turned any living being infected by it into frenzied mech mutations, bringing freedom and peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 11.2%, Top-Down 6%
- #20 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
84% 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: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.5%
- #21 Draco Space X
85% 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 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 14%, Arcade 12.8%
- #22 Hell Blasters
82% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: PlayShift Games
Windows
Hell Blasters is a bullet hell shoot 'em up where you can blast the bullet hell away!
Why similar: Mechs 18% ★, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.8%
- #23 Karous
81% matchPositive94% of 31 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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 7.7%
- #24 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 16.5%, Space 8.2%
- #25 Gunvein
80% matchVery Positive97% of 223 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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 10.3%
- #26 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
81% 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 20.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action 10%, Space 9.2%
- #27 Nova Strike
79% matchMixed64% of 25 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 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.7%
- #28 4D:XD
79% 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 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8.2%
- #29 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
78% matchVery Positive97% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.9%
- #30 Demon Protocol
77% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
Windows
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 17%, Arcade 14%, Space 7.8%
- #31 Return Ace
78% 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 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.7%
- #32 RYZY NYIL
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action 15.7%
- #33 Marianara Deep
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #34 Cybxus Heart
77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 13%, Action 11.9%
- #35 Exorush
76% 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 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 13.2%
- #36 Z-Warp
75% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #37 Chromadi
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Kleanup Games
Windows
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Chroma Crew to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 13.6%, Bullet Time 13.2% ★, Shooter 11.2%
- #38 Magical Blaster
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #39 Fiery Rivaz
74% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 17.9%, Action 15.3%, Space 7.4%
- #40 Escape 2 Space
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14%, Action 9.5%
- #41 AstroRage2049
72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 13.1%
- #42 Eden's Eclipse
71% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 14.1%
- #43 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
72% 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 20.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 9.2%
- #44 Space Ship Infinity
73% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 13.3%
- #45 Empyreus
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 11%
- #46 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
71% matchMixed57% of 537 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.4%
- #47 tz mini stg collection
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 17%, Action 16.3%
- #48 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
71% 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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.8%
- #49 ARMED SEVEN
70% matchVery Positive91% of 81 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Mechs 20.1% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.7%
- #50 Lilac 0
67% matchVery Positive94% of 84 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 9.5%
- #51 Insectipede
70% 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: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Bullet Time 10.2% ★
- #52 Gamma Blast
69% matchMixed64% of 11 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.9%
- #53 Rangok Skies
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 13.4%
- #54 Nevultra
68% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 12.1%
- #55 Dininho Space Adventure
68% 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 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 14.2%
- #56 RAMMBOCK
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punk-Op
Windows
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Mechs 13% ★, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.8%
- #57 Wrathflame
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SloanSoft Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy themed 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 14%
- #58 Project Root
69% matchMixed51% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 13.1%
- #59 Star Jet Alpha
66% 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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 10.8%
- #60 Rym 9000
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: Sonoshee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Mechs 20.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 12.1%