- #1 Metal Swarm Infinity
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Nutter666 JaggarPub: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
Windows
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Arcade 18.1%, Aliens 17.3%, Action 9.5%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #2 Galaxy Dreamer
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Annet ValentivePub: Galaxy Games
Windows
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 16.5%, Space 13.3%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #3 After Wave: Downfall
96% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: 7 Raven Studios
Windows
Arcade shooter where the player battles against monsters, completes various missions with a cool battleship. Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Players can upgrade their ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Aliens 19.9%, Arcade 16%, Action 15.2%, Local Co-Op 7%
- #4 Invasion From Space
95% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Jean Tampon
Windows
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 16.5%, Aliens 16.2%, Action 15.7%, Space 8.1%
- #5 Rescue Guardian Blaster
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: fvs games
Windows · Linux
Rescue Guardian Blaster is a fast-paced, score-focused shoot 'em up! Destroy enemy ships by matching your ship's gun color to the enemy's to earn more points, all while tracking your score against the best players or your friends.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Aliens 16.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 16.3%, Space 9.4%
- #6 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 30.8%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 18.2%, Top-Down 10.5%, Space 9.8%
- #7 Demon Protocol
92% 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 33.5%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 10.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #8 Skygrave
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Forever61
Windows
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 20.9%, Sci-fi 11.5%, 2D 6.8%
- #9 Alpha Squadron
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ender's WorkshopPub: Ender Toone
Windows
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 12.2%, Space 10.3%, Co-op 9.3%
- #10 Asteroid Sentinel
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Aliens 12.1%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 10.5%
- #11 Hellfire
90% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 16.4%, Local Co-Op 10%, Co-op 7.8%
- #12 Ping Pong Attack: Return of the Pong
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tedesen Games
Windows
Pilot a rocket-powered ping-pong bat through 105 arcade levels across seven planets. Blast alien fleets, smash multi-ship bosses, chase high scores solo, or share the campaign in two-player local and Remote Play Together co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Space 13.5%, Top-Down 13.4%
- #13 Fire Shark
88% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 17.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Co-op 6.9%
- #14 Alexus 2040
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Romain Macre
Windows
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 16.7%, Aliens 14%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #15 Verisim Skies
87% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Action 14%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #16 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
86% matchMixed70% of 33 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Aliens 16.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 9.3%, Action 8.9%
- #17 Andromeda Wing
86% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Codebusters
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 20.7%, Aliens 18.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 11.5%
- #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 32.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 18.6%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #19 Star Duality
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sjerrul
Windows
A quick arcade-style shooter where you constantly have to weigh choices between improving your stats, expanding your mines, building your defenses or going on the attack, before the enemies either take your resources or overrun you
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Aliens 14.6%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #20 Cosmic Cleaner
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 16%, Aliens 12.3%, Space 11.3%
- #21 Space Aliens Invaders
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Aliens 21.1%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 11.2%
- #22 Collapsion
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Aliens 19.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 11.1%, Space 9.8%
- #23 Zero Wrath Vendetta
82% 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 39.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 15.4%, Top-Down 8.7%, Space 8.1%
- #24 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 19.8%, Aliens 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Space 10.3%
- #25 Cosmic Survivor
79% matchNo user reviews100% of 5 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 15.8%, Space 10.5%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #26 Alien Hominid HD
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Aliens 16.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Action 9%
- #27 Lyra Quinn - Black Hole
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raphael KrummPub: Lyra Quinn Universe
Windows
A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 20.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%, 2D 6.7%
- #28 Unknown Hero
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Aliens 16.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 10.8%, Action 9.1%
- #29 Super Chain Crusher Horizon
80% matchMixed56% of 41 reviews2014
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Arcade 24.4%, Action 12.6%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 2.7%
- #30 The Battle of Aurinoxia
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Top-Down 10.6%, Aliens 10.5%, Action 10.5%
- #31 Truxton 2
76% matchVery Positive93% of 56 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 12%, Space 11%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #32 Beast Modon
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Jeshawn Chrite
Windows · Mac
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Action 23.6%, Arcade 20.1%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 5%
- #33 Singularity Strike
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, 2D 6.6%
- #34 Nova Strider
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Orbit SoftwarePub: LBS-Jönköping
Windows
An indie top-down sci-fi score-attack game about blowing up aliens in the upper atmosphere! Compete against your friends locally and see who can get the highest score on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Aliens 20.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 18.8%, Top-Down 15.1%, Space 10%
- #35 Galactic Sentinels
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lordoomer
Windows
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Aliens 15%, Space 13.9%
- #36 Riders 2491
76% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Aliens 16.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 14.8%, Local Co-Op 6.6%
- #37 Astro Fighters 2178
78% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 17.6%, Space 11%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #38 Lunyatic Invaders
72% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: kanajalab
Windows
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 22.4%, Arcade 21.4%, Top-Down 16.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #39 Space Hamster in Turmoil
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SypherZent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Action 30%, Space 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Indie 2.2%
- #40 KALE - Grakonian War Campaign
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Inorganic Visions
Windows
You're here because no one else can fly this hell-run. Heroes died a long time ago. You’re what’s left.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Aliens 23.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Action 7.4%
- #41 Anthea's Justice
71% matchPositive100% of 11 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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Space 7.7%
- #42 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
74% 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 30.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Space 13.3%, Top-Down 12.7%, Action 11.9%
- #43 BrAInstorm
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 19.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #44 Ops
70% match3 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Pete DeSimone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Aliens 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 6.8%, 2D 6.5%
- #45 Space Pizza Express
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Codesorcerer Games
Windows · Mac
A funny arcade space-action game about delivering pizza across the galaxy, where the perks include zero-gravity working conditions and unlimited cheese snacks, and the risks include stolen pizzas, flying hazards, and unhappy intergalactic customers.
Why similar: Arcade 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Space 17.7%, Action 16.6%, Aliens 13.4%
- #46 Gunslinger Nova
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 13%, Aliens 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #47 Clusterbug
69% 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 37.5%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 13.5%, Top-Down 9.5%, Space 8.5%
- #48 Galacide
71% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 16%, Space 14.8%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #49 Pewt 'em Up!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Aliens 20.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.6%, Space 8.9%
- #50 Tiamat X
70% matchMostly Negative60% of 209 reviews2015
Dev: BBQ Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Arcade 24.9%, Action 24.3%, Indie 4.4%
- #51 METEOR COMMANDER
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Aliens 17.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action 10.2%
- #52 Galactic Wars EX
68% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Aliens 21.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.7%
- #53 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
67% 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 31.7%, Top-Down 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 13.2%, Action 10.3%
- #54 MeteoStorm
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: DarkMatter Software
Windows · Mac
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 18.9%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #55 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Local Co-Op 12%, Action 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%
- #56 SpaceShooter
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kbatzis
Windows
Survive 20 escalating stages of meteor chaos in a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter. Master unlockable weapons, face unique meteor threats and powerful bosses, customize your ship, then push your limits in Endless Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down 10.7%, Space 10.3%
- #57 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 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 30.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 10.8%, Space 9.4%
- #58 Shooty
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: RiceyCode Studios
Windows
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Arcade 17%, Action 15%, Space 10.2%, Top-Down 10%
- #59 Neon Tyrant
65% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: One Mind Games
Windows
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 9.5%
- #60 Solitarius
66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Space 19.2%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Sci-fi 8%