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  1. #1 Exorush
    97% 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: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.3%

  2. #2 ZAPNATOR
    96% 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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%

  3. #3 Project AionIX
    96% 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 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 7.5%

  4. #4 Cube Space
    95% 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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 9%

  5. #5 Red Galaxy
    94% 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.8%

  6. #6 Space Waves
    94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.2%

  7. #7 Generic Space Shooter
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 8.8%

  8. #8 Neon Invaders
    92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.2%

  9. #9 Ultimate Starfighter
    91% 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 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.3%

  10. #10 PewPew!
    91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
    Windows

    PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!

    Why similar: Space Sim 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 8%

  11. #11 GalaxIverse
    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Space Sim 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.5%

  12. #12 Netherspace
    89% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 10.4%

  13. #13 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Arcade 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action 7.1%

  14. #14 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9%

  15. #15 Meteor Blasters
    87% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Meteor Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate the space rocks. Play 4 players Co-op or Versus Mode with friends.

    Why similar: Space Sim 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Aliens 10.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8%

  16. #16 Sophstar
    86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Aliens 8.1%, Shooter 7.5%

  17. #17 Where is Earth?
    86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Jovano Software
    Windows

    Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.

    Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shooter 7%, Old School 6.9%

  18. #18 Don't PANIC!
    84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 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 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Shooter 8.1%

  19. #19 4D:XD
    84% 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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9%

  20. #20 Alien Wall
    85% 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 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%

  21. #21 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    82% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 7.3%

  22. #22 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
    83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
    Windows

    Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.

    Why similar: Space Sim 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Aliens 8.4%, Action 7.3%

  23. #23 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%

  24. #24 Gamma Zero
    79% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 8.5%

  25. #25 METEOR COMMANDER
    81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Propulsion Studios
    Windows

    Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Aliens 11.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.1%

  26. #26 Resurrection Core
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ramen_keitto
    Windows

    Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.1%

  27. #27 2nd Shot
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%

  28. #28 Kalzor: 2000
    80% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.4%

  29. #29 Psyvariar 3
    79% matchNo user 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.7%

  30. #30 Asteroids
    76% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.4%

  31. #31 Space Out
    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Vizabee Games LLC
    Windows

    Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.

    Why similar: Space Sim 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Aliens 11.4%, Action 8.7%

  32. #32 Redshift
    75% 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%

  33. #33 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    75% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: The Voices Games
    Windows

    Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13%

  34. #34 Starfighter Neon
    77% 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 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 9.4%, Shooter 8.4%

  35. #35 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    73% 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: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 7.1%

  36. #36 Asteroid Force
    78% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: B-Flat Software
    Windows

    Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8%

  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 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 11.8%

  38. #38 Planets Ambrosia
    71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 5.9%

  39. #39 Royal Odyssey
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Futuristic 8.6%, Shooter 7.7%

  40. #40 Salvager
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Fox and Hollow Studios
    Windows

    Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.

    Why similar: Space Sim 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 9.7%, Futuristic 6.5%

  41. #41 Invaliens
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

    Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Aliens 8.2%

  42. #42 Astroblaster
    76% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: David ArmstrongPub: Pizza Parlor Games
    Windows

    An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.

    Why similar: Space Sim 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  43. #43 Star Jet Alpha
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%

  44. #44 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 11.3%

  45. #45 Astro Fighters
    69% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%

  46. #46 Gunslinger Nova
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Aliens 8.1%

  47. #47 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infobyte
    Windows · Linux

    A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%

  48. #48 Crush The Rebellion!
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameBeast Productions
    Windows · Linux

    The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%

  49. #49 Beyond the Field
    72% 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: Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%

  50. #50 Asteroidia
    67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%

  51. #51 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.1%

  52. #52 PolyDestroyer
    65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: CrunchyCode Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Wave-based top-down shooter with between-wave (per-run) upgrades and meta progression. After each wave, pick one of three tiered upgrades that stack into a build. Use Turbo to reposition, Shield to survive, and spend coins on permanent ship upgrades.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Space Sim 15.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Aliens 13.1%

  53. #53 Nanoplanet Survivors
    66% 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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Aliens 8%

  54. #54 Defense of the Earth
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 铖心
    Windows

    A【Pixel style, rouge、type horizontal、 shooting、 defense 】 game

    Why similar: Space Sim 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Aliens 9.6%

  55. #55 Arcade Forever
    66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
    Windows

    Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down 7.5%

  56. #56 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    69% 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 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.6%

  57. #57 Exovore
    65% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.3%

  58. #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: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 6.8%

  59. #59 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
    Windows

    In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.

    Why similar: Space Sim 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11%, Action 7.5%

  60. #60 Lilac 0
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Futuristic 9%

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