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Games Like Gunboat God

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Arcade.

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Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-04-13
Developer: Janson RAD
Publisher: Fireshine Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SaGa76
    Windows

    A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9%

  2. #2 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    96% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
    Windows

    SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8%

  3. #3 Golden Hornet
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shooter 7.8%

  4. #4 CometStriker DX
    95% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Shooter 7.2%

  5. #5 ZOE Begone!
    94% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%

  6. #6 Origami Flight
    94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
    Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
    Windows · Linux

    Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Stylized 11.6%, Shooter 6.8%

  7. #7 Habroxia
    93% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%

  8. #8 GoobnBalloonsDX
    92% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: IconicArtsLLP
    Windows

    Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Score Attack 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Cartoony 7.8%

  9. #9 Asteroids... But Roguelite
    91% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost Goats Games
    Windows

    Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Vehicular Combat 15%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Score Attack 10.1%

  10. #10 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Retro 9.8%

  11. #11 Shapefighter
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: oatware
    Windows · Linux

    Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%

  12. #12 Kittens with Cannons: Prelude
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bow Tie Cat StudiosPub: Orbital Contingent
    Windows

    An action-RPG where you control a squad of gun-wielding cats! Complete quests, aid kitizens, and blast your way through the robot army!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Cartoony 8.5%, Shooter 8%

  13. #13 Undercroft Warriors
    88% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Score Attack 7.4%

  14. #14 Operation Hardcore
    89% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Shooter 7.4%

  15. #15 Dead Red Bennie
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amazing A Studios
    Windows

    Dead Red Bennie, where precision is key. Score points by swiftly taking down waves of enemies, aiming for the highest score in the shortest time. Maintain your combo to maximize points!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Score Attack 15.5%, Cartoony 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.2%

  16. #16 Astro Attack
    85% 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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 14.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 8%

  17. #17 HYPER DETONATOR
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 8%

  18. #18 GAT RAT
    84% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Dark Snow Games
    Windows

    A rat with a massive arsenal. Cook up your favorite combination of guns, spells, and perks to casually annihilate your enemies throughout the realms.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%

  19. #19 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
    86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Ultimate Walrus
    Windows

    Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Score Attack 9.3%

  20. #20 PewPew Live
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

    A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  21. #21 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6%

  22. #22 Kaiju Kite Attack
    83% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: PWCA
    Windows

    OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%

  23. #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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 7.2%

  24. #24 Super Glitter Rush
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Cartoony 8.2%, Score Attack 6.1%

  25. #25 VECTORLORD
    81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
    Windows

    A retro-styled shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. Warp between platforms and Dash through bullets. Beat up your enemies, or blast them away. Juggle your combo, and buy upgrades in the shop. Track down your corpse after you die.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Score Attack 8.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  26. #26 Marimoth
    80% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 11.1%, Score Attack 9.8%

  27. #27 Cycle 28
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 8%

  28. #28 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Lodder Digital Media
    Windows · Linux

    A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Cartoony 8.5%

  29. #29 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.6%

  30. #30 Void Gore
    77% 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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Score Attack 15.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%

  31. #31 Steel Alcimus
    78% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%

  32. #32 Nectar Wars
    77% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Sinomod Studios
    Windows

    An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Retro 7.9%

  33. #33 Super Highway Rampage
    76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Lasso Games
    Windows

    Highway Rampage is a high speed, action packed SHMUP with tons of variety and replayability. Choose your vehicle, equip and upgrade new weapons and choose your path in this arcade style roguelite shoot em up.

    Why similar: Vehicular Combat 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 11%, Arcade 9.5%

  34. #34 Alien Death Mob
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Score Attack 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.6%

  35. #35 Future Knight
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio KobaPub: Aeternum Game Studios
    Windows

    Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Retro 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Cartoony 10.1%

  36. #36 Devastator
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows

    Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Retro 10.5%, Stylized 9.5%

  37. #37 Neon Fighter
    74% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 9.3%

  38. #38 satryn deluxe
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 6.6%

  39. #39 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
    73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
    Windows

    Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 8.6%

  40. #40 Vectrix
    74% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

  41. #41 Cybxus Heart
    73% 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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 8.2%

  42. #42 Really Big Sky
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Indie 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.6%

  43. #43 Starfighter Neon
    72% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Retro 9%, Shooter 7.8%

  44. #44 Power-Up
    72% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Retro 11%, Shooter 9%

  45. #45 The Rush
    69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.4%

  46. #46 Never Not Shooting
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Hand Cannon Games
    Windows

    Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.3%

  47. #47 Proxy Air Force
    70% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%

  48. #48 Run x Gun
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
    Windows · Linux

    Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 7.6%

  49. #49 Blitloop
    70% 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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Score Attack 10.9%, Retro 10.5%

  50. #50 Neon Shooter
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 7%

  51. #51 Little Elf Tanks
    67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

    A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.7%

  52. #52 Suicide Runners
    68% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%

  53. #53 Chester’s Revenge
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wojo Studios LLCPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Cartoony 9.8%, Retro 9.2%

  54. #54 Black Widow: Recharged
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Stylized 7.1%

  55. #55 Particle Storm
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kevin Lopez
    Windows

    Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Score Attack 10.6%

  56. #56 Doctor Nanobot
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Maika Games
    Windows

    Small robot, big battles! Doctor Nanobot is a retro style arcade shooter where you take on bacteria, viruses and more using a variety of high tech medical weaponry!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 7.9%

  57. #57 ZAKESTA-Z
    65% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 12%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 7.9%

  58. #58 Astral Gunners
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 7.6%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Retro 6.3%

  59. #59 Chromacell
    65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows

    In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.4%

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