- #1 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
97% 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 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Arcade 10%, Aliens 9%
- #2 Red Galaxy
96% 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Aliens 11%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #3 Gamma Zero
96% matchPositive87% of 23 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: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Aliens 12%, Old School 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%
- #4 Karakia Shooter
95% 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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Space 10%
- #5 街机捕鱼嘉年华
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 175 reviews2022
Dev: 郑州百易科技有限公司Pub: BIFROST CLOUD PTE. LTD.
Windows
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Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 11.6%
- #6 Blue Jay Joyride
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Arcade 15%, Aliens 12.7%, Old School 10.1%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #7 AREA WARS™
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 8%, Space 6.5%
- #8 Neon Invaders
92% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 9.8%, Aliens 9.7%
- #9 Alpha Force Zero
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: osm games
Windows
Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Space 7.9%, Aliens 7.9%
- #10 SOLSTORM
91% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 9.2%, Space 8.5%
- #11 Grind Stormer
90% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9%
- #12 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
89% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Aliens 11.7%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #13 Shin Sophstar
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 9.9%, 1990's 7.8%
- #14 Delta Light 2
88% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: FlapBox Studios
Windows
Delta Light 2 is my love letter to classic flash games! With new arcade graphics, a fresh engine, and a killer soundtrack. Explore + 35 handcrafted maps in the Campaign. then dive into Infinite Mode. With fruity power-ups and a set of unlock-able characters, this is Delta Light like never before!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 12.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Old School 9.7%
- #15 Dragon Chase
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fromer Studios
Windows
Control an ancient dragon in an epic escape through the skies! Destroy jets, zeppelins, and warships in a fast-paced shoot ’em up with magical powers, colossal bosses, and a retro techno soundtrack inspired by 80s arcade classics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #16 Beyond the Field
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Blixel
Windows
Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Aliens 10.1%, Old School 7.6%
- #17 Shooting Game KARI
86% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 15.3%, 1990's 12.9%, Old School 9.9%
- #18 Speglar
85% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Dexter GramforsPub: 12G
Windows · Mac · Linux
Frantic 4-player laser ricocheting top-down shooter. Keep it casual and enjoy the chaos, or master the surprisingly deep mechanics to obliterate your enemies. Duke it out locally in free-for-all or 2v2.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 10.9%, Top-Down 9.8%, Space 9.7%
- #19 Super Barista
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AppnormalsPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Delivering coffee shots...in space! Fast-paced cosmic mixture between Tower defense and Matchmaking, in an always unpredictable universe full of quirky customers from the entire galaxy. Brace yourself for a caffeinated journey like no other!
Why similar: 1990's 17.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Aliens 14%, Space 11.6%, Old School 11%
- #20 Bullet Casters
84% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Last Credit GamesPub: Last Credit Games
Windows
Embark on an epic Bullet Hell adventure in a fantasy world filled with bizarre monsters and eccentric magicians!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 10.1%, PvP 7.9%
- #21 Truxton 2
83% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, 1990's 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 10.4%, Old School 10.3%
- #22 Project AionIX
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 12.6%, Aliens 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #23 Red Blue Cell
81% matchPositive100% of 32 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 7.6%
- #24 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
81% matchPositive91% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: AM Factory
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, 1990's 15.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #25 Dwarf Star
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Calvin WilliamsPub: Robert Williams
Windows
Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Aliens 12.3%, Old School 9.2%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #26 Lobstar: Arcade Version
80% 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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 15%, 1990's 10.2%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #27 Arcade Classics
79% matchPositive96% of 28 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 26.6%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 13%, Aliens 11.7%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #28 Space Depression
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tamashii
Windows
You must do your best to protect the world! Destroy all enemies. Get the highest score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #29 Galactic Explorers
78% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 8.4%, 1990's 7.9%
- #30 Exorush
78% 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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Aliens 10.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #31 EARTH SAVER
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TOM CREATE CO.,LTD.
Windows
"Earth Saver" is an exhilarating action game in which you blow up and dismantle a giant meteorite approaching the Earth! If you successfully split it, the meteorite will burn up in the atmosphere and the Earth will be safe! Connect and blow it up, split it neatly, and feel the maximum exhilaration!
Why similar: Space 20%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Strategy 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.1%
- #32 Tristar Mania
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FrenzyPenguin Media
Windows
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Arcade 16.4%, 1990's 13.7%, Space 8.6%
- #33 Spartan Survivors
74% matchVery Positive88% of 387 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Aliens 8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #34 StormBonk
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Edenvind
Windows
Dodge meteors, blast space junk, and grab numbers your ship swears are important. Quick, chaotic arcade runs in a storm that’s trying to bonk you. Don’t let it.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 9.3%, Old School 8.2%
- #35 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Strategy 9.5%
- #36 Beef Cat Ultra
75% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Gameboy-aesthetic auto-shooter with tough handmade stages across several game styles. Choose from six total playable characters while collecting dozens of unique power-ups and rocking out to a chiptune-guitar fueled soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 7.6%, PvE 7.6%
- #37 Maelstrom
74% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Sam Lantinga
Windows · Mac · Linux
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Space 10%, Top-Down 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #38 Sophstar
73% matchVery Positive100% of 107 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.6%, Space 8.7%
- #39 Spaced Liberation
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Aliens 11.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.8%
- #40 Solitarius
73% 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 29%, Space 18.4%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #41 Spelp
71% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Yawee
Windows · Linux
The SPELP program needs YOU to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.8%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #42 Parsec
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Old School 13.6%, Space 11.3%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #43 Galaxar
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Aliens 9.9%
- #44 DELTAZEAL
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #45 2nd Shot
71% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #46 Blast Rush LS
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, 1990's 10.7%, Aliens 9.6%, Arcade 9%
- #47 Silent Sector
70% matchVery Positive85% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Aliens 11.8%, Space 10.8%
- #48 Limit Shoot
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nanasan System
Windows · Mac · Linux
The vertical scroll type Shoot Em Ups Game. The player-controlled fighter jet have the durable and can't be shot down in one hit. You will fight through the total of 5 stages, attacking enemies with missiles and lasers, blocking enemy bullets with shields.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Top-Down 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #49 Exovore
69% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Space 6.6%
- #50 Super Station Swarm
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Alan OSullivan
Windows · Mac · Linux
A space station, infinite waves, and a screen full of vector geometry trying to kill you. Your turrets auto-fire. Your satellites orbit. This is bullet-hell-yeah. In-game and permanent upgrades. 17 upgrade types across 9 weapon classes. Play, upgrade, repeat.
Why similar: Old School 15.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 1990's 9%
- #51 Voidronaut
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Aztyrael Studios
Windows
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Old School 11.6%, Top-Down 9.3%, Space 8.3%
- #52 Impulsive Force
72% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: BleatBleat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down arcade game requiring awareness of the rotation of all controllable guns. The guns may help or hinder the progression of the puck to the target zone. Although one gun may be the player's primary focus consideration should be given to upcoming behaviour caused by items in their periphery.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 16.5%, Old School 9.4%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #53 Arcadia
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Aliens 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Space 8%
- #54 Phrenetic Shooting Reunion
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: ALU COMPUTER ARTS
Windows
[CONTENTS] A playable shooting game "PHRENETIC SHOOTING REUNION" + All future updates/bug fixes. Phrenetic Shooting is a retro tasted shooting game. This game provides an exciting experience for retro 2D shooting game funs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 10.1%, Casual 9%
- #55 ReCoil
67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Sisyphean Games
Windows
ReCoil is a 2D Top-Down Shooter with a unique twist to it's genre. The recoil of your weapons launches you back.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.5%, Top-Down 13.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #56 Laser Droplets
68% 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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 19.1%, Top-Down 8.1%, Space 7.7%
- #57 GOOG
66% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Zukoix
Windows
GOOG is a top down survival game with bullet elements. Explore GOOG and discover the secrets of this strange world. Defeat the idols of this world on a path to discover who you are and why you're here.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Adventure 11.2%, Top-Down 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #58 Planetary Defense: An Orbital Turret Defense System
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: SODEC Games
Windows
2D space shooter and turret defense come together to create the Planetary Defense System this world needs! Shoot down asteroids and aliens and survive the bosses in this arcade like game featuring customizable satellites, projectiles, and upgradable Cannon and Planet Shield systems.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 12.6%, Space 12.3%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #59 the Glass Line
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: aTreeThenMePub: soadinc
Windows
Top down 2D snes-core zone control roguelike twin stick space shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Strategy 15.3%, Top-Down 11.3%, Space 7.3%, Open World 6.8%