- #1 Into the V.O.I.D.
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CosmicWorkshop
Windows
Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Perma Death 15.3%, Space 9%
- #2 Nova Strike
96% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Space 8.5%
- #3 BroodStar
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Perma Death 11.2%, Space 8.2%
- #4 Eris One Stand
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Softcoat Studios
Windows
Join the Pook Star Legion in this shoot ’em up roguelike and battle through waves of enemies. Dodge incoming fire and choose your upgrades to transform your ship throughout each run as you fight to reclaim the Kryos Crystals stolen from the Pooks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Perma Death 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%
- #5 BotNet
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: syffin
Windows
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Retro 6.8%
- #6 Spectron
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
- #7 Dungeon Man
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 5.5%
- #8 Entomophobia
92% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #9 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
91% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Space 7.5%
- #10 Dreadnought
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #11 Exo-Calibre
89% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down 6.9%, Space 5.7%
- #12 Talas
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chillout Games
Windows
Shoot your way across deep space. Shred through waves of enemies, unravel the secrets hiding beneath the surface, and explore the endless synergies in this retro-inspired action roguelike.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Perma Death 11.1%
- #13 Void Resurgence
86% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Perma Death 11%
- #14 Stellar Space
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Space 7.8%
- #15 SSS222: HyperSpace
87% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: HyperGamesDevPub: HaipaStudios
Windows
A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Space 7.4%
- #16 Gun Runners
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
Windows
Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #17 ComboChain Pulse
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #18 Orchid Glitter
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #19 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive93% of 72 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Perma Death 13.1%
- #20 THUNDER STRIKER
83% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Retro 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #21 Eternal Curse
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mantas Butkus
Windows
Eternal Curse is a top-down twin-stick shooter roguelite bullet heaven. Burn, shoot, and slay your way through hordes of cursed residents on an unfortunate island. Loot and escape the island or die before succumbing to the corrupting power of the Eternal Curse!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 15.4%, PvE 5.9%
- #22 The Outer Space Bugs
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down 8%
- #23 Endless Space Scrap
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Top-Down 10.6%, Space 10%
- #24 Spaced Liberation
81% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Space 8.3%
- #25 Lobstar: Arcade Version
79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Top-Down 8%, Space 7.2%
- #26 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Retro 11%, Space 7.6%
- #27 The Last Crypt
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action 8.1%
- #28 Hyperlight Survivor
78% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Perma Death 15.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #29 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
77% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Action 6.1%
- #30 Level Tank
77% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Perma Death 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #31 Fruity Rogue
75% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Adam Harmane
Windows
Fruity Rogue is a fast-paced roguelike top-down shooter where everything revolves around fruits! Explore randomly generated levels, battle fruit enemies, collect items, and discover game-changing synergies. With each run, unlock characters and weapons, each with their own playstyle and abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Perma Death 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #32 Crush The Rebellion!
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GameBeast Productions
Windows · Linux
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Space 8.2%
- #33 Infinity Lancer
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.4%
- #34 Circulo
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Zyneros Studio
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced 2D arena survival game built around geometric chaos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Action 6.7%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #35 Astrum Vanguard
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JCW
Windows
In Astrum Vanguard, a 2D horde-survival with bullet hell components, you pilot and upgrade your spaceship to defeat countless alien creatures. Survive the endless onslaught in the cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Space 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #36 Zannon
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #37 Rick Henderson
74% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Perma Death 14.7%, Space 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #38 Star Scavenger
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nathaniel Jones
Windows
Dig your way out of debt. Star Scavenger is a roguelike top-down shooter about blasting asteroids to get the precious minerals inside. Scavenge, dodge pirates, and beat the market to free yourself from an unjust punishment.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Perma Death 15.2%, Space 12.9%, Retro 9%
- #39 No Space For All
72% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Perma Death 12.3%
- #40 Shellpress
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MasoMatePub: Wrenchy Productions
Windows
Shellpress - A Rouge-like Top-down Shooter that lets you experience the events of the First world-war though the eyes of the allied nations. Experience ultra-violence fast paced combat similar to Hotline-Miami, combined with the Brutal hazards of the First world War.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 14.9%, Character Customization 6.6%
- #41 Incremental Space Defense Force League
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Grayfox
Windows
Pilot an A.C.E combat craft in a incremental retro styled sci-fi shoot 'em up where every run earns data shards, unlocks upgrades via 7 skill trees, fight bosses, conquer 100 prestige levels and push deeper into a war against the Worms invading the colony.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, PvE 7.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #42 Blasteroids
71% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Space 13.6%, Retro 10.5%
- #43 Asteroidia
70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, PvE 8.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #44 Project AionIX
71% 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 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #45 Orbital Defense Force
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Miller
Windows · Linux
Orbital Defense Force (O.D.F) is a multiplayer shoot 'em up co-op rogue-like game. play as mercenaries working for the O.D.F., accepting contracts to defend planets from invaders and earn precious scrap that can be used to upgrade their ship to take on more difficult contracts.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #46 Super Forklift 3000
71% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 11.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #47 Shin Sophstar
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying 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 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #48 Space Blade
69% 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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Space 9.4%, Action 6%
- #49 Touhou Library Survivors
69% matchVery Positive89% of 161 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Character Customization 6.8%
- #50 Space Hero: Intergalactic Titan
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Nomad Plays
Windows
A top-down "bullet-heaven" roguelite where you play as a futuristic space marine. Use a variety of damage and utility abilities in your attempt to survive. Earn tokens to spend on permanent character upgrades, ability upgrades, and ability mods that allow you to customize your playstyle.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 8.7%
- #51 Stickman: Waves Of Doom
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: PhantomahawkPub: Relevation Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stickman: Waves of Doom is a horde survivor game with minimalistic graphics where endless enemies crash down upon you in waves of pure chaos and destruction while maintaining steady FPS.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Perma Death 16.9%, PvE 7.3%
- #52 HOUSE OF GOD
68% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #53 Z-Warp
67% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Space 8.4%
- #54 Arcade Forever
66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Space 11.1%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #55 Star Jet Alpha
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Space 14.2%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #56 Nebula Cleanup Crew
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #57 Heliocide
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down 8.4%, Space 8.4%
- #58 Void Strike
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BareboneDev
Windows · Linux
Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Space 8.1%