- #1 Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: SRM Games
Windows
Are you gonna shoot? YES! Are you gonna blast? YES! Are you gonna make a big bang? YES! Are you gonna make a big boom? YES! So what do you get? Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom! Come have some fun, it's Good Time time!
Why similar: Bullet Time 18.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Space 7%
- #2 Lobstar: Arcade Version
96% 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Bullet Time 11.6% ★, Space 6.9%
- #3 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows
Up for some retro arcade action spiced with extra bullets and BOSS enemies? Shoot your way through many different levels filled with nasty bugs, spiders, frogs, bees and more. Fight huge BOSS enemies and collect extras and play bonus waves. Retro Arcade action at its best!
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 6.5%
- #4 Always Surrender
94% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Bullet Time 18.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 6.7%
- #5 Kalzor: 2000
95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 11.5%, Difficult 7.4%
- #6 Arcade Forever
93% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%
- #7 Insectipede
94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Time 16.4% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 8.1%
- #8 Exo-Calibre
92% matchPositive86% of 21 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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 5.9%
- #9 Missile Man
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Budget Racing Co.
Windows
A precision bullet-hell boss rush. Dodge 15 escalating attack types, chain perfect grazes into devastating combos, and strike during vulnerability windows across 28 handcrafted boss fights. Three difficulty modes, risk contracts, and deep upgrade progression keep every run fresh.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 7.1%
- #10 Laser Droplets
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 7.1%
- #11 Grav Blazer
90% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
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 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 10%, Aliens 7.3%
- #12 Contract Killers
89% match9 user reviews0% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Kapi Kapi Games
Windows
Fast paced top down shooter, you need to be fast and deadly, choose your character, pick new contract, prepare your weapons and kill your target !!! Get rewarded and buy new more deadly weapons.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Difficult 7.9%
- #13 Exorush
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Aliens 7.9%
- #14 Hyper Echelon
87% matchVery Positive89% of 65 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: Bullet Time 20% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 7.6%
- #15 HyperShot
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Fast-Paced 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 8.9%
- #16 Gamma Zero
86% matchPositive90% of 21 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Aliens 10.2%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #17 Project AionIX
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 7.1%
- #18 Nova Strike
85% matchMixed64% of 22 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 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 10%, Shooter 7.4%
- #19 Tring!
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: siriculo
Windows · Linux
Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 7.1%
- #20 1x! Space Adventure
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 8.1%
- #21 Orchid Glitter
83% 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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Space 5.4%
- #22 Red Galaxy
82% 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Aliens 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
- #23 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
81% 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 21.3%, Space 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Shooter 9.5%
- #24 Atria Valkyrie
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Kinko Game Studio
Windows
Operate disc hovercrafts that absorb enemy bullets to charge up your weapon. This is a vertical STG game. Correct timing of your attack and choice of bullet determines your survival or defeat.
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 7.7%
- #25 Space Survival
82% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Space 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Aliens 7.7%
- #26 4D:XD
79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #27 Space Maxwell: Arcade
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #28 Polygon Attack
78% matchVery Positive88% of 268 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 7.7%
- #29 Astrum Vanguard
79% matchNo user reviews2026
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 Time 22.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Space 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #30 SUPER FLAIL
77% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 9.4%, Shooter 7.5%
- #31 SSS222: HyperSpace
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Time 17.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 8.2%
- #32 Crisis Wing
76% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 9.1%, Space 7.3%
- #33 Astro Fighters 2
74% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Bullet Time 24.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Aliens 8.6%, Space 8.5%
- #34 Spaced Liberation
78% 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Aliens 9%, Space 8.8%
- #35 Neon Invaders
75% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Aliens 8%
- #36 Star Jet Alpha
76% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 9%
- #37 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.8%
- #38 Grav Blazer Squared
75% matchMixed40% of 85 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Fast-Paced 8.6%
- #39 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
71% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 6.6%
- #40 Asteroidia
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 8%, Space 6%
- #41 Hyperbolic Ignition
74% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Kevin Nguyen
Windows
Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Space 11%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
- #42 Shmup Arena
73% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Time 12.2% ★, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 11.1%
- #43 Super Forklift 3000
73% matchPositive100% of 35 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 12.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #44 The Battle of Aurinoxia
70% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 10%, Space 7.9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #45 Sophstar
71% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 8.8%, Aliens 7.4%
- #46 StormBonk
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Edenvind
Windows
A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #47 Blast Rush LS
69% matchPositive100% of 14 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 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Aliens 7.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #48 SOLSTORM
72% 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 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Space 9.2%, Shooter 7.6%
- #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 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 6.6%
- #50 Galactic Explorers
70% 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 6.8%
- #51 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 6.3%
- #52 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #53 Crucible
68% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 8%
- #54 Tiny Bomber
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pangolin Studio
Windows · Mac
Tiny Bomber is a 2D vertical scrolling action game blending roguelike elements with bullet-hell dodging. Players control a tiny bomber, navigating procedurally generated levels, avoiding bullets, and bombing enemies. With a countdown system and random upgrades, each run is a thrilling challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Time 33% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #55 Aluna Rift
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Ben Lowther-SaulPub: digiggle Games
Windows
Dodge danger with built-in bullet-time teleportation. Cosmic chaos, neon lasers, and bosses that delight in your demise. Frantic, fierce, and endlessly replayable. Go solo or team up for co-op mayhem.
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Difficult 7.1%
- #56 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Aliens 9.3%, Space 8.4%
- #57 TYPECAST
65% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.
Why similar: Bullet Time 18.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 8.3%
- #58 AREA WARS™
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 7.3%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #59 Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cag
Windows
Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath is a fast-paced top-down action game focused on precision movement, dashing, and controlling enemy swarms in a surreal sci-fi world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Time 15.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 7.6%
- #60 Space Waves
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.2%