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  1. #1 Panzer Paladin
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 673 reviews2020
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

    Why similar: Mechs 28.4%, Swordplay 20.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Old School 7%

  2. #2 Rogue Stormers
    96% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Cyberpunk 12.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%

  3. #3 Neon Inferno
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 422 reviews2025
    Dev: Zenovia InteractivePub: Retroware
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Cyberpunk 19.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Shooter 9.3%

  4. #4 Gun Crazy
    95% matchMostly Positive72% of 155 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

    Why similar: Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Aliens 10.3%

  5. #5 Gundroid
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Kitogoru Games
    Windows

    Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 29.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%

  6. #6 Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2026
    Dev: Combo Game StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 15.3%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, Aliens 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

  7. #7 Re.Surs
    93% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: VidyGames
    Windows

    Re.Surs is a futuristic story-driven 2D side-scrolling shooter featuring unique heroes with various abilities. Shoot, dash, kick and hack monsters as you try to uncover the secrets of the Re.Surs dark energy and demons' interdimensional invasion.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Cyberpunk 18.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

  8. #8 Weapon of Choice DX
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 502 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Aliens 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%

  9. #9 Go Mecha Ball
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Mechs 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Shooter 7.9%

  10. #10 Mighty Gunvolt
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 433 reviews2015
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

    Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Side Scroller 36%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 12.6%

  11. #11 UBERMOSH
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 9,001 reviews2015
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Arcade 11%

  12. #12 Destructivator 2
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2020
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.9%, Shooter 16%, Old School 14%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  13. #13 Haneda Girl
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Koba
    Windows

    Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative. A wide variety of ways to solve each encounter are at your disposal. Dance the waltz of destruction, end the threat.

    Why similar: Mechs 26.3%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Platformer 8.7%

  14. #14 Berserk Boy
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 427 reviews2024
    Dev: BerserkBoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Old School 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

  15. #15 G WARRIOR
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 127 reviews2024
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.5%

  16. #16 Railgunners
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Side Scroller 8.3%

  17. #17 Super Alloy Ranger
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2022
    Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.9%, Action-Adventure 21%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 10.5%

  18. #18 Project Mercury
    86% matchMixed58% of 594 reviews2017
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

    Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  19. #19 Alien Death Mob
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 52 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 45.7%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 9.5%, Old School 5.8%

  20. #20 Rusted Moss
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,694 reviews2023
    Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

  21. #21 UBERMOSH:BLACK
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,837 reviews2016
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%

  22. #22 LUNARK
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 351 reviews2023
    Dev: Canari GamesPub: WayForward
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  23. #23 CometStriker DX
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 65 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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.3%

  24. #24 Guns of Fury
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    Why similar: Mechs 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 12.1%

  25. #25 Bleed 2
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 910 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9%

  26. #26 CrushBorgs
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: Xitilon
    Windows

    "Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%

  27. #27 Gunslugs
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Platformer 20.7%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  28. #28 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 149 reviews2022
    Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

    Why similar: Mechs 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Aliens 9.5%

  29. #29 DRAINUS
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,157 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 10%

  30. #30 Foregone
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Platformer 22%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

  31. #31 Blazing Chrome
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,972 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

  32. #32 Gunboat God
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows

    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!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%

  33. #33 Jetboard Joust
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Arcade 7.4%

  34. #34 Double Cross
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2019
    Dev: 13AM Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Platformer 20.4%, Aliens 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Action 11.7%

  35. #35 30XX
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Sci-fi 8%

  36. #36 Terminator 2D: NO FATE
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,495 reviews2025
    Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Reef Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, 2D Platformer 20%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  37. #37 ScourgeBringer
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,268 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Platformer 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 16.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

  38. #38 Wildcat Gun Machine
    74% matchMixed65% of 125 reviews2022
    Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

  39. #39 Tormentor❌Punisher
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 599 reviews2017
    Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Cyberpunk 10%, Aliens 7.7%

  40. #40 Gunkid 99
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 9.6%

  41. #41 Xenosis
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Noah LeePub: USC Games
    Windows

    Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape

    Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

  42. #42 Brave Soldier - Invasion of Cyborgs
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: JM Neto Game Dev
    Windows

    Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Aliens 9.4%

  43. #43 Axiom Verge
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 6,599 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Platformer 27%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Side Scroller 11%

  44. #44 Dark Matter
    75% matchMixed45% of 264 reviews2013
    Dev: InterWave StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

    Why similar: Side Scroller 56.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Action 13.3%

  45. #45 Nitro Express
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,128 reviews2025
    Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!

    Why similar: Mechs 22.8%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Shooter 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%

  46. #46 Hunter Girls
    71% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2021
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%

  47. #47 Born to Rise
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 115 reviews2023
    Dev: Raccoons Making GamesPub: ESAT
    Windows

    To complete Yridis' mission, you'll have to make your way through the bowels of a vast underground dungeon filled with unique environments, deadly dangers and mysterious beings. Jump, dash and give the enemies you encounter their due thanks to powerful weapons.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%

  48. #48 VARYZNEX
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

    Why similar: Mechs 27.6%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.5%, Old School 7.1%

  49. #49 Copy Kitty
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 431 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuclear StrawberryPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Boki can copy the special abilities of any foe and then combine up to 3 of them into a unique super-weapon! Blast through hordes of evil robots in cyberspace, while training to become a superhero!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Cyberpunk 10.5%, Action 8.7%

  50. #50 Viscerafest
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 708 reviews2025
    Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

    Why similar: Shooter 19.2%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Aliens 17.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Old School 11.1%

  51. #51 ROCKETRON
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

    Why similar: Mechs 26.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%

  52. #52 METAGAL
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: RetroRevolution
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Platformer 27.3%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

  53. #53 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Female Protagonist 15%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  54. #54 Neptunia Shooter
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 745 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 68.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%

  55. #55 Loplight
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.1%, Shooter 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.4%, Atmospheric 4.2%

  56. #56 Schildmaid MX
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Side Scroller 31.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  57. #57 HunterX
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 743 reviews2022
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 39.7%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%

  58. #58 BIRDCAGE
    63% matchVery Positive97% of 224 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Cyberpunk 20%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12%, Female Protagonist 10%

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