- #1 Evil Diary
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 9RatonesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Mow down hordes of monsters to survive! Survive the onslaught of a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland
Why similar: Zombies 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 6.3%, Casual 5.7%
- #2 Twinstick Arcade
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Aquinas Games
Windows · Linux
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Score Attack 20.4%, Casual 10.2%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #3 MissileDancer
95% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Score Attack 29.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 5.9%, Casual 4.1%
- #4 Zombie Apocalypse: Escape The Undead City
96% matchMostly Negative36% of 97 reviews2016
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle through Zombie Apocalypse horror! Which is better - shotgun, pistol or AK-47? Blast their rotten, infected brains out and choose your favorite! Scavenge weapons and armor to pimp out your souped up zombie slaying car - then plow down the man-eating hordes to Escape the Undead City, and try not to get your guts torn out!!!
Why similar: Zombies 51.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Action 12.3%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #5 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
94% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Score Attack 25.9%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, 2D 6.2%
- #6 Raging Blasters 2
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Score Attack 17.4%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Casual 8.5%
- #7 Rolling Gunner
93% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Score Attack 26.7%, Shooter 11.8%, 2D 6.8%, Action 4.3%
- #8 Slap Fight
92% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Score Attack 21.5%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 11.7%, 2D 6.7%
- #9 Flying Shark
91% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Score Attack 20.5%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 12%, 2D 6.7%
- #10 Moon Dancer
91% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Score Attack 27.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 6.7%, Arcade 4.5%
- #11 Sorcerers Summit
90% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Galactic Geese
Windows
An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.
Why similar: Score Attack 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.4%, Cartoon 6.2%
- #12 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Comic Book 8.7%, Casual 6.9%
- #13 Zomb Bomb
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Zombies 18.6%, Action 12.2%, Casual 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #14 Dead Bit
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: escape2echo
Windows
Fast-paced runner-shooter where every run is a risky raid. Blast through enemies, grab loot, upgrade your weapons and gear, and unlock harder raids with new enemies and tactics each time you reach the end.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Zombies 19%, Score Attack 14.9%, Action 11.7%, Casual 10.1%
- #15 Runscore
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: 𝓛𝓮𝔁𝔂
Windows
Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!
Why similar: Score Attack 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 5.3%
- #16 SkyDefender
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dopaminer
Windows
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Score Attack 20%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.4%
- #17 Guardian: Planet Defense
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Shooter 11%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Casual 8.5%
- #18 ImageStriker
84% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Score Attack 27.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 5.5%, Arcade 4.7%
- #19 Super Monk War Z
85% 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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Score Attack 28.3%, Casual 7.4%, Shooter 6.3%, 2D 5.3%
- #20 Tiger Heli
84% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, Score Attack 19.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 7.5%, 2D 7.5%
- #21 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
81% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング!一人でも大変遊べます。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Score Attack 23.9%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #22 Vectro Blast
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Score Attack 28.8%, Arcade 10%, 2D 7.8%, Action 7.5%
- #23 WOLFLAME
82% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 46.9%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 7.5%
- #24 BLASTER MAYHEM
83% 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 43.2%, Score Attack 27%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 5.4%
- #25 Brain Bait
80% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Tim Rachor
Windows
Arcade, Puzzles, Speedrunning: Old school one-screen puzzle action game. Lure all Zombies into the traps to advance to the next level. Includes Steam Leaderboards and Personal Challenges.
Why similar: Zombies 36.8%, Score Attack 36.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.6%, 2D 4.9%
- #26 Operation: A.S.S. Takedown
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brian Heier
Windows
Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Action 9.4%, Comic Book 9.2%, Casual 8.5%, Arcade 8%
- #27 Hungry Zombies
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: CuberZPub: CasGame
Windows
Hungry Zombies is a defense of the city, 2D graphics with a side view, colorful and beautiful graphics and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Zombies 28.1%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 10.5%, 2D 6.1%
- #28 Zero Wrath Vendetta
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #29 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
78% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Score Attack 14%, Action 12.6%, Casual 10.9%, Arcade 9.8%
- #30 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Score Attack 17.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7%
- #31 ASSAULT SHELL 2
76% 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 39.8%, Score Attack 27.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 7.2%
- #32 Acid Trip
78% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Ali Hani
Windows
Experience raw brutality and hard-boiled gunplay in ACID TRIP, the 2D top-down shooter with endless possibilities. Buy perks and upgrades, defeat bosses, zombies, and dodge traps in a hellish world. Fast-paced with intense sound design and musical accompaniment. A must-play It's like if Doom was 2D.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Zombies 23.2%, Score Attack 23%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 6%
- #33 Santa's Monster Shootout
76% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Zombies 24.6%, Action 13.4%, Shooter 11.2%, 2D 5.9%
- #34 Spitting Z
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Funny Twins
Windows
In this exciting and dynamic game you have to protect your harvest from pumpkin-eating zombies who got into the habit to visit your garden! To do this, you have a magic spitting stick! Spit into the microphone-kill the zombies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Zombies 29.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 8.2%, Casual 7.2%
- #35 Zombo Buster Rising
74% matchVery Positive93% of 613 reviews2016
Dev: FIREBEAST
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!
Why similar: Zombies 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 8.6%, 2D 6.6%
- #36 Dangerous Blaster
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Juicy Frog
Windows
Run, roll and shoot as long as possible through an arena filled with aliens and dangerous obstacles. Be careful, every missed shot becomes a new threat ! Great little game to practice and warm-up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Score Attack 33%, Action 20.4%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #37 Amerta
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Manja Studio
Windows · Linux
Amerta is a Zombie Typing Survival Game. Type as fast as you can! Survive zombie waves. SHOOT by TYPING!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Zombies 20.2%, Score Attack 17.5%, Action 10.8%, Casual 10.2%
- #38 Terra Flame
73% matchPositive96% of 28 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 40.7%, Score Attack 26.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 6.5%, Arcade 4.7%
- #39 Venkazoid Blast
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Phillip Herrera
Windows
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Score Attack 27%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #40 Fire Shark
71% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Score Attack 22.2%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 6.8%
- #41 Astro Attack
71% 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 42.3%, Score Attack 30.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 6.3%, Action 4.8%
- #42 Fixeight
70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Score Attack 20.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.8%, 2D 7.5%
- #43 Cyber Seraph
72% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.5%, 2D 11.7%, Action 11.5%, Indie 3.9%, Shooter 3.4%
- #44 Super Chain Crusher Horizon
74% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2014
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64%, Arcade 14.4%, 2D 9.5%, Action 9%, Indie 3%
- #45 < STRECT >
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Score Attack 30.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.6%
- #46 KABUKI FIRE
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
Every year, the world's best shooters gather on a tropical island, to participate in a lethal competition! Will young yakuza Kamoku Shimazu be able to pass the test and revenge her beloved father's assassination?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Comic Book 10.3%, Action 10.2%, Zombies 8.8%
- #47 The Pilgrim Survival
75% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Jaden Farquhar
Windows · Mac
The player shoots at enemies who spawn in endless waves trying to attack him. Gain more kills to score points. There is unlimited ammo, but the player moves slower when shooting so they should be careful. Explore the map to find notable landmarks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Action 15.6%, Casual 13.3%, Shooter 11.9%, 2D 6.7%
- #48 Zombies Ate My Femboy
67% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: FzzyBzzy
Windows
A Run-and-Gun indie shooter! Avoid various monster and save big booba women! 9 playable levels with 7 different enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Zombies 19.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #49 Bounce your Bullets!
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Score Attack 31.7%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 5.5%
- #50 TCSTRIKERS4
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Shooter 14%, Action 12.5%, Score Attack 9.6%, 2D 6.7%
- #51 Record Store Nightmare
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Zombies 20.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.9%
- #52 Zombies
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Owen Walker
Windows
Zombies is a round based survival game following a sole surviver and thier blood lust for killing the undead.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Zombies 32.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.4%, Casual 6.8%
- #53 Void Gore
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Score Attack 34%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 7.8%
- #54 Crystal Breaker
65% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Score Attack 26%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.7%, 2D 6.8%
- #55 The SpudFather
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Rhino Studios
Windows
In "Spudfather," become Spud, a charming secret agent on a veggie-fueled mission. Use charisma to disarm foes, especially the beauties who make Spud blush. This ain't your average garden - it's a world where bad guys are ripe for the pickin'!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Zombies 21.7%, Action 12.9%, Casual 11.1%, Arcade 10%
- #56 AquaNimble
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DrinkingNails, LLC
Windows
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Score Attack 21.2%, Action 13.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 6.2%
- #57 Tastrion
65% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 13.1%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #58 AWA
67% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.7%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Indie 3.3%
- #59 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
65% 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 38.7%, Score Attack 24.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 7.3%
- #60 ROB
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: BoomerGames
Windows
ROB. We need your help defending Earth from Alien UFO's. Each one having different defenses. Please Rob your are only hope. Play as a Space Control Agent named Rob. Shooting UFO's out of Space to defend Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Score Attack 18.6%, Action 13.7%, Casual 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%