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Games Like Galactic Plague 2000

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

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A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2025-04-30
Developer: Yacoobs C.M
Publisher: Y3TuuStudio
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Bullet Hell 7.2%, Score Attack 6.2%

  2. #2 Nevultra
    96% match4 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 31.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 8.6%, Action 7.6%

  3. #3 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 8.1%, Score Attack 8%

  4. #4 ImageStriker
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 6.7%, Retro 6.4%

  5. #5 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    94% 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 27.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.9%

  6. #6 Cosmic Cruiser
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 8.1%, Score Attack 7.9%

  7. #7 RYZY NYIL
    93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.4%, Score Attack 6.8%

  8. #8 Terra Flame
    92% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 6.3%, Retro 6%

  9. #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 33.5%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 12.2%, Bullet Hell 9%, Shooter 8.9%

  10. #10 < STRECT >
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MiddleBit
    Windows

    Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Score Attack 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 5.8%

  11. #11 Rolling Gunner
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
    Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
    Windows

    March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, 2D 6.5%

  12. #12 RESHOOTER
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: spieleschreiber
    Windows

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

  13. #13 Space & Pixels
    89% 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 31.2%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.9%, Space 8.6%

  14. #14 Zero Wrath Vendetta
    88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.2%, Space 6.7%

  15. #15 Syder Arcade
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 7.3%, Bullet Hell 7.1%

  16. #16 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.2%, Bullet Hell 7.8%

  17. #17 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    86% 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 28.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Space 6.6%

  18. #18 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
    85% 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 31.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 16%, Action 11.5%, Space 9.6%

  19. #19 Suicide Runners
    84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 9.4%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

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    83% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Arcade 13%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 8.2%, 1980s 5.3%

  21. #21 STURMWIND EX
    84% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
    Dev: b-alive
    Windows

    STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 9.7%, Action 8.1%

  22. #22 Space Ship Infinity
    82% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
    Windows

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.4%, Space 7.9%

  23. #23 Feeble Light
    81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

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  24. #24 Cybxus Heart
    82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action 8.3%

  25. #25 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.3%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

  26. #26 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10%, Roguelite 6.8%

  27. #27 Space Fuel
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.8%

  28. #28 Moon Dancer
    78% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Score Attack 14.3%, Retro 7.3%, Arcade 7%

  29. #29 Marimoth
    78% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

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  30. #30 Anthea's Justice
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
    Windows

    The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.

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  31. #31 Astro Attack
    77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

  32. #32 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Space 6.5%

  33. #33 A Blast From The Past
    76% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
    Windows · Mac

    A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 7.3%, Space 7%

  34. #34 MissileDancer
    77% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

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  35. #35 Z-Warp
    74% matchPositive100% of 25 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.

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  36. #36 Gunvein
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

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    75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
    Windows

    Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.

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  38. #38 Tastrion
    72% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Shooter 21.5%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%, 2D 7.2%

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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Raffaele Picca
    Windows · Linux

    Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Soundtrack 15.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%

  40. #40 TCSTRIKERS4
    73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Raging Slime
    Windows

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    69% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

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    71% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

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  44. #44 Flying Shark
    70% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 13.1%, Score Attack 11.1%, Retro 8.9%

  45. #45 DIM-EGION
    75% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
    Windows

    Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 10.4%, Space 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  46. #46 Project Root
    73% matchMixed50% 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 44.8%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

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    70% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  48. #48 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

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  49. #49 Space Blade
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Space 8.4%

  50. #50 Chromacell
    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows

    In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Space 7.7%

  51. #51 STARR RINGER
    69% 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 24.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

  52. #52 Void Gore
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Score Attack 16.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%

  53. #53 Dark Old Sun
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
    Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Action 19.3%, Soundtrack 12.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 8.8%

  54. #54 Raging Blasters 2
    70% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Score Attack 9.7%, Action 9.6%, 2D 6.5%

  55. #55 ZAKESTA-Z
    66% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages

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  56. #56 Orbital Siege
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Retro 9%, Space 8%

  57. #57 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!

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  58. #58 GRADIUS ORIGINS
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows

    Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 20.1%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 8.4%, Space 7.6%

  59. #59 SATAZIUS
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

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  60. #60 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    67% 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 28.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 8.2%, Bullet Hell 6.8%

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