Nodal

Games Like Generic Space Shooter

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell.

Generic Space Shooter header art

Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 74% — of 42 reviews
Released: 2016-03-11
Developer: LionSword
Publisher: LionSword Studios
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Similar Games

View all 60 recommendations
  1. #1 Starfighter Neon
    97% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Aliens 8.3%, Shooter 6.9%

  2. #2 Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom
    96% 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 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 7%

  3. #3 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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Bullet Time 11.6%, Space 6.9%

  4. #4 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
    95% 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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 6.6%

  5. #5 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 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 6.7%

  6. #6 Kalzor: 2000
    94% 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 11.5%, Difficult 7.4%

  7. #7 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%

  8. #8 Exo-Calibre
    91% 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 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 5.9%

  9. #9 Insectipede
    92% 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 16.8%, Bullet Time 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 8.2%

  10. #10 Astro Fighters 2
    90% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Difficult 7.3%

  11. #11 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 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 7.2%

  12. #12 Laser Droplets
    89% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 7.1%

  13. #13 Grav Blazer
    89% 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 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Space 10%, Aliens 7.3%

  14. #14 Contract Killers
    88% 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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Difficult 7.9%

  15. #15 Exorush
    87% 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 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Aliens 8%

  16. #16 Hyper Echelon
    86% 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: Bullet Time 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Space 7.6%

  17. #17 HyperShot
    86% 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 16.5%, Fast-Paced 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Difficult 8.9%

  18. #18 Gamma Zero
    84% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Aliens 10.2%, Top-Down 6.8%

  19. #19 Project AionIX
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Aliens 7.1%

  20. #20 Nova Strike
    84% matchMixed65% of 23 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 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 10%, Shooter 7.4%

  21. #21 Tring!
    83% 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 7.1%

  22. #22 1x! Space Adventure
    82% 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 8.1%

  23. #23 Orchid Glitter
    82% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Space 5.6%

  24. #24 Red Galaxy
    81% 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 18.2%, Shooter 10%, Aliens 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%

  25. #25 Space Survival
    81% matchMixed50% of 157 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 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Aliens 7.7%

  26. #26 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    79% 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 21.4%, Space 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%

  27. #27 Atria Valkyrie
    80% 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 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Space 7.7%

  28. #28 4D:XD
    78% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 6%

  29. #29 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    79% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 8.5%

  30. #30 Astrum Vanguard
    78% 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 15.2%, Space 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%

  31. #31 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Difficult 9%, Space 7.2%

  32. #32 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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Space 8.2%

  33. #33 SUPER FLAIL
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 9.5%, Shooter 7.5%

  34. #34 Spaced Liberation
    77% 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 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Aliens 9%, Space 8.8%

  35. #35 Star Jet Alpha
    75% 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 9%

  36. #36 Neon Invaders
    74% 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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Aliens 8.1%

  37. #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 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 11%, Action 6.8%

  38. #38 Grav Blazer Squared
    75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Fast-Paced 8.6%

  39. #39 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
    72% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Aliens 9.7%, Space 7.9%

  40. #40 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 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Time 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 11.1%

  41. #41 Super Forklift 3000
    73% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Space 12.5%, Top-Down 7.2%

  42. #42 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 12.4%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Space 11%, Bullet Hell 10%

  43. #43 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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 6.6%

  44. #44 Asteroidia
    70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 6%

  45. #45 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 10%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.3%

  46. #46 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    69% matchPositive71% of 14 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 10%, Space 7.9%, Top-Down 7.2%

  47. #47 SOLSTORM
    71% 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 7.7%

  48. #48 Sophstar
    70% 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 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 8.7%, Aliens 7.4%

  49. #49 Chicken Brother Guardian
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Yaww
    Windows

    An exciting top-down dodge shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 34%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Survival 6.8%

  50. #50 Crime District
    70% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: RPK-studio game
    Windows

    The city of Jusan, a fusion of the characteristics of many developed cities, is also the city with the highest crime rate.And you, just a vigilante STG agent, need to find out the truth and get revenge.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Shooter 6.5%

  51. #51 Exovore
    68% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Space 6.6%

  52. #52 Blast Rush LS
    67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Aliens 7.3%, Top-Down 6.7%

  53. #53 ESCHATOS
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
    Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 10%, Shooter 7.7%

  54. #54 Galactic Explorers
    69% 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 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 6.9%

  55. #55 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    68% 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 6.4%

  56. #56 Psyvariar 3
    65% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 6.7%

  57. #57 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    66% 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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 5.6%

  58. #58 Crucible
    67% 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 25%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.9%

  59. #59 XIIZEAL
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Space 8.3%

  60. #60 TYPECAST
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 195 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 14.3%, Difficult 8.3%

Modeli
Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...