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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, 2D.

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An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Reviews: Very Positive — 97% — of 59 reviews
Released: 2025-05-19
Developer: Nanopike
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 6.5%

  2. #2 Super Star Path
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 6.8%

  3. #3 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Top-Down 6%

  4. #4 Inferno 2
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, RPG 7.4%, Retro 6%, Adventure 5.7%

  5. #5 Planetary Dustoff
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
    Dev: Rymdfall AB
    Windows · Mac

    Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Shooter 6.7%

  6. #6 Nebula
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Space 9%, Top-Down 5.6%

  7. #7 Star Singularity
    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Top-Down 8.1%

  8. #8 Neon Striker
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Minimalist 8.6%, Space 7.1%

  9. #9 Grav Blazer Squared
    92% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 14.4%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Colorful 8%

  10. #10 Rush Rover
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
    Dev: radio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  11. #11 Void Resurgence
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 16.4%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  12. #12 Minishoot' Adventures
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,565 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%

  13. #13 Space Smash
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Minimalist 7.1%

  14. #14 Power of Ten
    89% matchVery Positive80% of 250 reviews2023
    Dev: Pew Times Three
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Space 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Top-Down 9.9%

  15. #15 Nebulock
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 550 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Space 8.1%

  16. #16 Super Space Club
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.6%

  17. #17 Dark Old Sun
    87% 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: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 18.2%, Difficult 17.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Space 10.3%

  18. #18 Sophstar
    84% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 7.8%, Retro 7.3%

  19. #19 GalaxIverse
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down 10.9%, Colorful 9.8%, Action 6.7%

  20. #20 Galaxy Champions TV
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
    Dev: aQuadiun
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Shooter 8%

  21. #21 Space War: Infinity
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down 9.8%, Space 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  22. #22 Chippy
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 6.5%

  23. #23 Polygon Attack
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%

  24. #24 Grav Blazer
    82% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Space 9.5%

  25. #25 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Space 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  26. #26 REPLIKATOR
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  27. #27 Undercroft Warriors
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 7.1%

  28. #28 Cyberhunt
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 6.9%, Top-Down 6.3%

  29. #29 Captain Starshot
    80% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

    Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Difficult 21.3%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, RPG 8.4%

  30. #30 Galactic Battles
    81% matchMostly Negative37% of 126 reviews2018
    Dev: IndieLipPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.

    Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Action 35.9%, Retro 27.3%

  31. #31 Ether Loop
    78% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Adventure 9%

  32. #32 satryn deluxe
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 134 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.8%, Retro 9.9%, Colorful 9%, Shooter 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  33. #33 Space Scavenger
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 316 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.5%, Top-Down 7.9%

  34. #34 Beat Invaders
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 206 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: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Space 15%, Shooter 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Colorful 7.5%

  35. #35 Gunlocked
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Top-Down 9.6%, RPG 8.3%

  36. #36 Galactic Glitch: Prologue
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows

    Galactic Glitch: Prologue is a stand-alone Action-Roguelike game with physics-based combat mechanics. Fight through bubbles of glitched Spacetime, dodge projectiles, bounce foes off walls and hurl giant rocks in challenging twin-stick combat. Play it for free today!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 8.7%

  37. #37 Asteroid Bounty Hunter
    77% matchMixed65% of 804 reviews2016
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, RPG 19.2%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.7%, Space 14.5%

  38. #38 Gunlocked 2
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Top-Down 8.4%

  39. #39 Cycle 28
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Top-Down 6.4%

  40. #40 Star Vortex
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 137 reviews2025
    Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 27.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.2%, 2D 14%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

  41. #41 Voidigo
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Shooter 5.7%

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Space 13.4%, Retro 10.9%, Colorful 10.4%

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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.4%, Retro 25.1%, Action 17.5%

  44. #44 Echoes+
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 56.4%, Action 16.7%, Space 13.8%, Retro 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  45. #45 Mega City Force
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 329 reviews2023
    Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Shooter 8.7%

  46. #46 Hyperspace Dogfights
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows · Linux

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

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  47. #47 Jets'n'Guns 2
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,290 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.4%, Action 26.6%, Colorful 13.9%, 2D 7.1%

  48. #48 Bladestar
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 109 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Difficult 25.2%, Shooter 17.9%, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Action 10.4%

  49. #49 Esse Proxy
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2022
    Dev: FromSouthGames
    Windows

    Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.

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  50. #50 Railgunners
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Difficult 19%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 10.1%

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    71% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Retro 8.8%

  52. #52 Distant Space
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Space 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Shooter 8.4%

  53. #53 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 605 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 6.6%

  54. #54 BroodStar
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  55. #55 BossConstructor
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
    Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.

    Why similar: Space 19.8%, RPG 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 9.2%, Top-Down 9%

  56. #56 Ogre Chambers DX
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2023
    Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
    Windows

    Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7.4%

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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 14.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

  58. #58 Cosmic Coliseum
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
    Windows

    Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 8.5%, Sci-fi 3.9%

  59. #59 Hyper Echelon
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  60. #60 Void Scrappers
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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