- #1 Cube Space
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Minimalist 8.8%
- #2 Cosmic Rift
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Lithium Games
Windows
Cosmic Drift is a singleplayer survivor-like rougelike game, in Cosmic Rift, you can use weapons and modules to build your own spaceship, defeat enemies, and each item determines your development. choose to upgrade, load weapons, and crush the enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Shooter 8.9%
- #3 2 Minutes 16 Seconds (2分16秒)
96% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Tiansu Game Design
Windows
This is a 2D Pixel Top-Down Space Shooter Game. The game implemented Rogue-Lite elements, like the survivor series.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 8.7%
- #4 Neon Striker
95% 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: Space Sim 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Minimalist 8.8%
- #5 PhaigeX: Confiners
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Space 9.2%
- #6 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #7 Don't PANIC!
92% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Space 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #8 PewPew!
93% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Minimalist 9.1%
- #9 Deforb
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halit Yaşar Aydoğdu
Windows
Deforb is a roguelite top-down shooter game where a mad orb defends its tower using up to four melee guns, a long-range gun, and strategically placed turrets. Upgrade your skills and craft powerful builds to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Tower Defense 12.5%
- #10 Redshift
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Jessica
Windows · Linux
Craft and upgrade the ultimate ship and survive an onslaught of enemies in this top down, rogue-lite shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 9.8%
- #11 SinSiege
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KREAgame
Windows
SinSiege is a action rogue-like/tower defense hybrid set in Hell, where humanity's embassies is under siege. Play as legendary heroes, build divine defenses, and face off against waves of demons corrupted by the Seven Sins in a battle to protect mankind’s final haven in hell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Tower Defense 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%
- #12 Summoner'sSurvival
90% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SsSProject
Windows
A survival shooter that gathers fellow to fight.Player simply performs the move key.Then the fellow will kick your enemies to the curb. Unlock achievements and add more fellow!The more your corps grows in number, the stronger it becomes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #13 Refighter
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creata StudioPub: Digitalworld
Windows
Refighter is a lightweight Rogue-like flight shooting and strategy game where players will control spacecraft to engage in battles in space, equipping various bullets and upgrading their levels. Face off against a diverse array of enemies and Bosses.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Minimalist 9.7%, Space 9.2%
- #14 Ultimate Starfighter
88% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Allen CooleyPub: Origin Software Development
Windows
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 5.5%
- #15 Asteroidia
86% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Minimalist 8.3%
- #16 Spectron
87% 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 15.8%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #17 Solitary Sentinel
84% match6 user reviews100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: JLau Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Solitary Sentinel, a captivating modern reimagination of Space Invaders and Missile Command, where you must defend against constantly evolving enemies by upgrading a single Sentinel. Enjoy simple controls, and deep strategic gameplay as you fend off the relentless onslaught!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Tower Defense 14.5%, Minimalist 10.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #18 HELLAXY!!!
85% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: AlchemistsGames
Windows
fast-paced, high-difficulty 2D space dogfighting roguelite game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #19 1x! Space Adventure
86% 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: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #20 Stupid Space Shooter
83% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Blindsided Games
Windows · Mac
This game is a Stupid Space Shooter. Control your ship to blow up the bad guys, they are red. Levelup to gain upgrades to fight more bad guys
Why similar: Space Sim 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelike 12.8%, Minimalist 9.8%
- #21 ZAPNATOR
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NoxBox
Windows
Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 8.9%
- #22 Novi Blaster
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Rand.Exe Studios
Windows
Bullet Hell or Heaven? A rogue-like where you upgrade yourself and your enemies. Strategize around your build choices and dominate the battlefields of Novi Blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #23 Orbit Run
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #24 Defense of the Earth
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铖心
Windows
A【Pixel style, rouge、type horizontal、 shooting、 defense 】 game
Why similar: Space Sim 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%
- #25 Midnight Heaven
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Urge Engine
Windows
Midnight Heaven is a roguelite shooter where you fight against hordes of deep space creatures. Vision is limited. Enemies are endless. The chance of survival is low. Only the fittest will survive. Create your own build from a variety of items and devices, allocate stats, be the fittest, and survive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #26 报答老板
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: 小侠
Windows
这是一款以对抗pua军团为主要题材的,自上而下的射击roguelite游戏,游戏制作者不支持也不赞同在现实中通过暴力解决问题
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%
- #27 Galaxar
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Space 10.9%
- #28 Cozy Space Survivors
78% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #29 AERA Flying Heroes
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GLHF Studio
Windows
An adventure for all those who dream of conquering the skies. Choose your pilot, upgrade your ship, and make battles against waves of enemies and colossal bosses. Collect stars, unlock new missions and write your legend.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Space Sim 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Minimalist 10%
- #30 argmax Loop
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Siriculo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
die listening to techno bangers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Roguelike 8.5%, Roguelite 8%
- #31 Beyond the Field
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Blixel
Windows
Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Minimalist 12.5%, Shooter 10.3%
- #32 PinCOL
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Gianni Laschi
Windows
PinCOL is an addictive Action 2D Space Shooter, a fast tactical Bullet Hell with Upgrade elements and Special abilities to obtain, the Color Damage Mechanics will drive you Crazy !!!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelike 12%, Minimalist 11.2%
- #33 Parsec Express
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 8.5%
- #34 Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Ashina Studios
Windows
Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #35 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
73% matchVery Positive80% of 1,648 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #36 Nova Strike
75% 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 9.1%
- #37 SHOOPER NOVA
72% matchVery Positive85% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #38 Laser Droplets
75% 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: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 7.5%
- #39 Mothership Forever
74% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Space Sim 25%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Shooter 8%
- #40 Ark Defender
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Mischief & Mayhem Studios
Windows
Roguelike missile command. Survive as long as you can aboard the Ark, humanity's last hope, in a hostile galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #41 Satan's Fall
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Smokeidon StudioPub: Smokeidon
Windows
Satan has fallen. Now fight your way back up. A brutal top-down bullet hell roguelite where you play as the Devil himself. Upgrade your arsenal, unlock demonic powers, and face relentless hordes of Heaven's finest. Apparently, running Hell isn't as easy as it looks.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Tower Defense 14.7%, Minimalist 11.4%
- #42 SWT: Survivor With Towers
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: chosimgames
Windows
Fusion of Vampire Survivors Like and Tower Defense! Survive with Towers against waves of enemies. Build towers by day, survive endless enemy waves by night. Expand your territory, gain experience, and grow stronger with each battle. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Tower Defense 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Minimalist 9.4%
- #43 BroodStar
71% 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 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 11%, Space 9.8%
- #44 Exo-Calibre
70% 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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 6.5%
- #45 Deep Space Shooter
72% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Altair GamePub: ValkyrieInitiative
Windows
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #46 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
70% matchPositive94% of 16 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, Shooter 8.6%
- #47 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
71% 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: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 7.5%
- #48 Arcade Forever
69% 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Space 11.7%
- #49 Nanoplanet Survivors
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Zac MarvinPub: Moonlighter Games
Windows
Nanoplanet Survivors is a heart-pounding bullet hell survival game set on a hostile planet. Battle relentless waves of alien foes and adapt with powerful upgrades and unique character abilities. Epic boss fights make every playthrough a thrilling challenge. Can you emerge as the ultimate survivor?
Why similar: Space Sim 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #50 Alien Wall
71% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 30%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 11.5%
- #51 Let's Fight! Box
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Fantasy Tree
Windows
This is a survivor class barrage game, the difference is that the boss rhythm barrage level is embedded inside, come and avoid the overwhelming exciting barrage!!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30%, Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelike 12.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #52 Lobstar: Arcade Version
68% 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: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Arcade 8.2%, Space 8%
- #53 Microbes and Machines
68% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Minimalist 14.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
- #54 4D:XD
67% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 6.2%
- #55 The Outer Space Bugs
68% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9%
- #56 Planets Ambrosia
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #57 Void Strike
67% 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: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Space 8.6%
- #58 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 6.8%
- #59 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Space 15.2%, Shooter 11.2%