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Games Like GOD CORE

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Arcade, Shooter, Action.

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A hardcore shoot 'em up that takes you back to the golden age of arcades. As the rogue Martian fleet brings the chill of doomsday, the GOD CORE plunges into battle alone. One striker. One chance. Unleash everything. Hold nothing back.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Retro-Illusion
Publisher: Retro-Illusion Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Manuel Bacallado
    Windows

    Survive endless waves and let yourself be swept away by the chaos. Impact Trial: Hyperchaos is an arcade bullet hell with adaptive difficulty, where every second counts and your reflexes determine how long you survive. The longer you hold out, the harder it gets. Can you survive the Hyperchaos?

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Shooter 8.1%

  2. #2 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 847 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Score Attack 14.9%, Mechs 14.2% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1980s 10.6%

  3. #3 SHOGUN
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: GunealPub: Deep Rock Labs LLC
    Windows · Linux

    SHOGUN is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes running and gunning to stay alive. Rip through waves of increasingly difficult enemies hell-bent on your doom by shooting, looting, and eluding a bullet hell of cartoonish horror. Refuse death, explode with burning rage and tear asunder!!!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%

  4. #4 GANA FORCE
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    Gana Force is a Horizontal shooter where you'll unleash powerful firepower, skillfully dodge bullets, and utilize the terrain to maneuver and defeat enemies. Game environments include alien cell levels, scorching sun, space battleships, and more. Powerful bosses and bullet hell challenges await you!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, 1980s 12.8%, 1990's 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%

  5. #5 Galactic Vanguard
    94% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: TopGame
    Windows

    Galactic Vanguard is a fast-paced, retro-style action shooter. Grab your weapons and eliminate relentless enemy forces and powerful alien creatures. Engage in intense battles across space bases, desert wastelands, lava valleys, and abandoned alien ruins!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.8% ★, 1990's 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Retro 9.7%

  6. #6 ImageStriker
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Score Attack 19.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, 1980s 9%

  7. #7 Thunder Infinity
    93% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Enrique G. GalvezPub: Magic Games
    Windows

    Thunder Infinity takes classic shoot 'em up gameplay to the next level by adding survival, roguelite, and bullet hell elements. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapons, and destroy the Varkon Star Empire in the final offensive of the Aegis Star Bastion.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7.1%

  8. #8 Scorpion Hero Arcade Edition
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iron Hopes
    Windows

    Scorpion Hero is a frenetic side-scrolling shooter with pixel-glow graphics, full of action and explosions in the style of the first games released in the arcades.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52.5% ★, Score Attack 15.9%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 4.5%

  9. #9 First Person Stapler
    91% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Andrew Connelly
    Windows

    Clear targets in your office call center and race to the exit in this ridiculous, stapler-centric target shooter.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.2% ★, 1990's 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 6.1%

  10. #10 Junkoid
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: laudevPub: laureanix studios
    Windows

    "Clear the galaxy in Junkoid! Inspired by arcade classics, take control of your ship and blast through space trash before it crashes. Featuring fast-paced action, smooth controls, and the ultimate challenge: beat your high score. Do you have what it takes? Start the cleanup now!"

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.3% ★, Score Attack 17.6%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Indie 1.3%

  11. #11 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
    90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%

  12. #12 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%

  13. #13 Void Gore
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Score Attack 22.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.5%

  14. #14 Blitloop
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bitbebop
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 16.9%, Score Attack 15.3%, Retro 8.2%

  15. #15 Astro Attack
    87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Score Attack 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%

  16. #16 Nevultra
    86% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 13.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.4%

  17. #17 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

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  18. #18 Super Monk War Z
    86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: XXL
    Windows

    "Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!

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    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Joseph J Helfenbein
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 7.8%

  20. #20 BLEEDING
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Depra
    Windows

    A hardcore dieselpunk first-person shooter about a blue-collar worker with a combat prosthetic anvil who tears enemies apart with unstoppable force. Rip and crush everything in your way.

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  21. #21 RAGINGSTRIKE
    83% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Team Grant
    Windows

    Master the three weapons that change according to the humanoid robot form and fighter form, destroy the scattered enemy attack targets, and finally defeat the boss standing in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Mechs 19.8% ★, Score Attack 14.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%

  22. #22 Terra Flame
    82% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Score Attack 19.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, 1980s 8.9%

  23. #23 Killon
    82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 12.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 8.7%

  24. #24 Metal Crisis
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mad Rabbit Digital
    Windows

    METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, 1990's 14.4%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.6%

  25. #25 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
    79% matchMixed46% of 170 reviews2026
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
    Windows

    CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Score Attack 14.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

  26. #26 Dual Gunstrike
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lost Machine Games
    Windows

    WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!

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  27. #27 Deathroids
    81% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Silver Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.

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  28. #28 Splicer
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PolarBytes-Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, 1980s 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%

  29. #29 Meat Gone Wrong
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel Brush
    Windows

    Grab your fire-axe and smash your way out of this fast-paced shooter, ultra-violent graphic-novel inspired underworld where raging mutants, marauding mechs and menacing monsters prowl the darkness ready to tear you limb from limb!

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  30. #30 Battle AirForce
    78% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 11%, 1980s 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%

  31. #31 HYPERFATAL
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: XCosmicXGames
    Windows

    AIR STRAFE, ROCKET JUMP, and SURF your way through dimensions in this HYPER-intensive skill-based movement shooter of old. The onslaught of foes in your way are invading worlds, and the only way to stop them is to show you will be FATAL.

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    77% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Alec's factory
    Windows

    Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 11.3%, 1990's 8.7%

  33. #33 Red Titans
    76% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)

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  34. #34 Anti-Invasion Warfare
    76% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Maria Emilia Sandu
    Windows

    Prevent alien ships from reaching your position. Avoid hitting human settlements by shooting only at the ships. Use multi-shot to hit several ships or nitro to move faster. Level up and beat the high score.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Action 5.1%

  35. #35 Frutz
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Broken Walls Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Score Attack 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.2%

  36. #36 Distant Light Prologue
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Long Winter Shadows
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Distant Light Prologue is a challenging FPS that fuses classic shooter design with arcade-style scoring and ranking systems. Master fast, brutal combat and outsmart deadly enemies while uncovering a hard sci-fi mystery aboard the migrant ship Ziusudra’s Ark.

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  37. #37 AstroRage2049
    73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
    Windows

    A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, 1980s 12.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%

  38. #38 GyroBlade
    75% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Score Attack 15.4%, 1980s 13.8%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%

  39. #39 Suicide Runners
    74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

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  40. #40 VISEGUNNE
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Zanrai Interactive
    Windows

    VISEGUNNE is a single-player shoot 'em up with narrative-driven missions and over-the-top visual effects. Armed with a soul-powered combat mech, wage war against pro-Earth terrorists, but between missions, talk with your squadmates as camaraderie, truth, and lies quietly shape future interactions.

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  41. #41 Chertovica
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: David FilusPub: Jester's Tales
    Windows

    All the cherts are getting married tonight, on a night called Chertovica. Grab your axe, chug down your last tankard, and kick them back to hell where they belong in this retro, melee-centric boomer shooter.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 5.2%

  42. #42 < STRECT >
    72% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: MiddleBit
    Windows

    Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Score Attack 22.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%

  43. #43 Centauri Dark
    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Devon Wiersma
    Windows

    Centauri Dark is a bullet-hell FPS where you fight against wave after wave of mechs in a bid for your own survival.

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  44. #44 Iron Skies
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows · Linux

    Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 10.2%

  45. #45 Battle for Asciion
    70% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2026
    Dev: Relevo
    Windows

    Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.

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  46. #46 BLUE WISH DESIRE
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 71 reviews2021
    Dev: xxGameRoom
    Windows

    BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Mechs 19.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 17.4%, Shooter 10%

  47. #47 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Score Attack 20.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%

  48. #48 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
    71% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 8.4%

  49. #49 Last Chance
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: kavun4ekz dev©Pub: TXC
    Windows · Mac

    Last Chance - is an atmospheric retro shooter with pixel graphics, where you are Alexei who has a disease in his head and must do everything to survive. The atmosphere of the dark winter adds to the epic and enhances the gameplay experience.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.2% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 10.8%, Retro 6.3%

  50. #50 Retro Wave Thunder
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chicken Waffle
    Windows · Linux

    Take control of a hyper radical super-powered gunboat, and battle enemy drones through intense naval warfare! With stunning retro graphics, and chaotic enemy AI, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for waves of enemies, and unleash your thunder!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 15.5%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%

  51. #51 DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space!
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2024
    Dev: DOSMan Games
    Windows

    Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 1980s 12.4%, Shooter 9.6%, 1990's 8.7%

  52. #52 Soul King
    69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: CakeNeq Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Slice, shoot, and drink tea all while being chased through tight retro FPS levels by the whispering wall of death in this score-focused corridor shooter inspired by The Club and classic 90's Shooters.

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  53. #53 Escape from the Black Monolith
    67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
    Dev: Vorelian
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    ESCAPE FROM THE BLACK MONOLITH is a short but tough fast-paced shooter that lets you GUN your way down a vertiginous SKYSCRAPER. Glide around the building, unlock weapons, and shoot down all of the monolith's evil guardians! Micro FPS made by a solo developer for a game jam, then enhanced for Steam.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.9% ★, Score Attack 12%, 1990's 9.7%, Retro 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%

  54. #54 BLASTER MAYHEM
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Score Attack 21.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 7.3%

  55. #55 Cybxus Heart
    69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows

    Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%

  56. #56 GPU Inferno
    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Moriba
    Windows

    If your FPS drop to 30… you lose! GPU Inferno is a survivor bullet hell where you play as a graphics card fighting off viruses, crypto miners, and malware. Your real FPS are your health. When the GPU is damaged, actual background processes on your PC will slow down your FPS.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.2%

  57. #57 Throst
    66% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: ZiG GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 11.1%, 1990's 7.8%, Retro 7.3%

  58. #58 Starfall Command
    66% matchNo user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Eagle Pulse Games
    Windows

    Pilot powerful starfighters, battle massive bosses, unleash devastating homing missiles, and defeat the Overmind in this fast-paced arcade sci-fi shoot 'em up.

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  59. #59 Bolsheviktion 2: Yurovsky's Revenge
    66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Pelican Blue Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Whites in chaos. A kidnapped royal son. One man to save the Empire. In this explosive standalone sequel to Bolsheviktion 3D, pursue your son’s kidnappers across war-torn Russia through four action-packed acts, blasting Bolsheviks to an original MIDI soundtrack with chunky pixel graphics!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 12.1%, 1990's 8.3%, Action 4.5%

  60. #60 WOLFLAME
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 123 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 10.8%

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