- #1 Mircron Wars XR
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Action 24%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Casual 13.3%, Arcade 12.5%
- #2 True Galactic Mission
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Davila Games
Windows
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.7%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 21.1%, Shooter 21%
- #3 Agent of Chaos
96% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Order & Entropy Studios
Windows
Agent of Chaos is a top-down wave survival game about an avatar of chaos using powerful elemental weapons to defeat hordes of heroes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Action 23.1%, Arcade 19.2%, Casual 17.9%, 3D 5.9%
- #4 ReCoil
94% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Sisyphean Games
Windows
ReCoil is a 2D Top-Down Shooter with a unique twist to it's genre. The recoil of your weapons launches you back.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.7%, Action 13.6%, Casual 13.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 11%
- #5 Asteroid Force
95% 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 16.4%, Casual 13%, Shooter 12%
- #6 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
94% match7 user reviews86% of 7 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 25.7%, Action 18.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 15%, Casual 14.4%
- #7 D.H.M.
93% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Guillaume OpoixPub: Outcorp
Windows
D.H.M. is a nervous and bloody action game. Take advantage of a varied arsenal of weapons and firearms to annihilate the Syndicate. Observe, plan and anticipate in this violent and bloody top down shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Action 21.2%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 18.6%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #8 Ded Inside
92% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Oblom studioPub: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Ded Inside is a topdown shooter in a large open location, where you destroy the demons who invaded our world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.8%, Action 18.6%, Casual 17.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #9 ZombieThon
91% matchMostly Negative36% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: GreenThumbStudios
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
ZombieThon is an arcade shoot ‘em up, with the goal of each mission being to survive as long as possible and to use any means to do so.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Casual 21.8%, Action 17.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Online Co-Op 11%
- #10 L30-P4RD
91% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: 김정표Pub: L30-P4RD
Windows
L30-P4RD is Sci-Fi Top-down shooter. You explore planets as a member of the L30-P4RD, a special force that pioneered planets for civilization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.4%, Action 26%, Shooter 23.9%, Top-Down 12%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #11 One Hit Out
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Talking Potato
Windows
A free 2-player co-op top-down survival shooter. One hit and you're out — survive together, climb the leaderboard, and unlock new characters!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #12 Operation Singularity
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Knights and Weekends
Windows
A sci-fi top-down score chaser where score multipliers stack up the faster you eliminate.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Action 18%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Casual 14.2%
- #13 CandyPop
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ItiGames
Windows
The Great Sweet Battle Begins! "CandyPop" is a confectionery war set in the Land of Sweets! A top-down, all-direction chaotic battle shooting action game! Are you ready?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 16%, Casual 14.3%
- #14 Zomb Bomb
88% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 15.6%
- #15 Infinite Cube Defense
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Abyss Rift
Windows
If you want to spend a little time playing games and keep moving and catching monsters, start right now.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.1%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 14.1%, Shooter 12.7%, 3D 9.9%
- #16 Call Sign is Magic Liner
86% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Brushing Software
Windows
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action 19.9%, Casual 18.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Shooter 17.8%
- #17 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
86% matchMixed60% of 373 reviews2011
Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.
Why similar: Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action 22.4%, Arcade 20.2%, Indie 5.6%
- #18 Pandemic Pandemonium
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Dusty Ventures LLC
Windows · Mac
Pandemic Pandemonium is a fast paced arcade shooter for the 2020s with an aesthetic synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Casual 16.7%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #19 Cosmo Blaster
85% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SecretPanda
Windows
Simple yet fun top-down blaster with power-ups
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 20.8%, Casual 14%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #20 Parsec
83% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 16.2%, Casual 13%
- #21 Teimei 定命 - Borderless -
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Team Nassanttion
Windows
Find and solve the problem in Mystery Land Teimei! It includes both fun exploration and shooting games.
Why similar: Action 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 18.2%, Casual 15.7%, Arcade 15.5%
- #22 Data Man
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Action 19.4%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 17.8%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #23 Steel Eagle
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.
Why similar: Action 37.1%, Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Indie 7.9%
- #24 IFF
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DJMBuilds
Windows
IFF is a top-down action-packed shooter where you play a railgun-equipped tank against an army of invading hostiles. Clear each area and move on to the next until your mission is done!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.3%, Action 25.4%, Arcade 21.8%, Top-Down 12.3%, Indie 1.8%
- #25 Bulletbound Brigade
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bulletbound Brigade Studio
Windows
Fight through enemy-filled arenas in Bulletbound Brigade, a colorful single-player action shooter. Dodge incoming fire, let your weapons do the shooting, collect rewards, and upgrade your heroes and arsenal as you push through each area.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 12.7%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #26 ARCS
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NaitoPub: Naito Games
Windows
A stage‑based shooter where you build optimal strategies and wipe out over a thousand enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Action 25.7%, Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down 13.7%, Singleplayer 2%
- #27 Tommy Gun Carnage
79% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Jade Owl AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
A colorful run-and-gun shooter with hordes of enemies, powerups, perks and diverse environments!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Action 20.6%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Casual 16.1%
- #28 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
78% matchPositive80% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 18.1%, Casual 11.4%
- #29 OMG - One More Goal!
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Blue Aura Games
Windows
OMG - One More Goal! is an arcade / fighting game with soccer dynamics. Team play is essential: you win together, you lose together!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Action 22.9%, Arcade 19.5%, Top-Down 11.1%, Casual 6.2%
- #30 Termalloc
78% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Detch
Windows
Connect terminals to the server. Guards are coming. Keep yourself safe.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Shooter 22.8%, Casual 20.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, 3D 6.8%
- #31 Beginner Zombie Survival
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Styopa Balabekyan Pub: Styopa Balabekyan
Windows
Beginner Zombie Survival is a 2D top-down action shooter where you battle waves of zombies across 15 maps and 75 increasingly difficult levels. Upgrade your weapons, survive each arena, and fight through a dark post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Action 20.7%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 19%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #32 Tank 99
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Wending Studio
Windows
Players control tanks, navigating through varied terrains, defending their base from destruction while defeating all enemy tanks to achieve victory.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.6%, Casual 10.7%
- #33 M.A.C.E.
76% matchMixed51% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Action 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Casual 19.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.8%
- #34 蛛火Spider fire
77% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: ZHOULIANSHUI
Windows
This is a tank shooting game. You will control a spider car to find an exit in the maze. Of course, you need to find the key to open the exit. Some strange robots in the maze are not friendly to you. You can find some props in the boxes in the maze. They will help you deal with your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 19.7%, Casual 17.4%, 3D 5.9%
- #35 Chicken Invaders 1
73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Casual 15.2%
- #36 Voidronaut
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Aztyrael Studios
Windows
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 19.4%, Top-Down 8%
- #37 Cube Defense
74% matchMixed60% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
You left alone camping in the mountains ... But during this time a virus has invaded the country and a cubic horde is heading towards you!
Why similar: Casual 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 17.9%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 11.8%
- #38 Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: ONIRIC MASSACRE
Windows · Linux
Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine is a top-down shooter featuring experimental control schemes and mechanics, where you fight endless waves of demons by crafting the ultimate loadout from firearms, magic spells, and advanced technology.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 16.9%, Casual 15.3%
- #39 Exterminate Zombies: Get Paid
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: EZGP Team
Windows
Exterminate zombies in style with up to 4 players in this action packed co-op top-down shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 10.5%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #40 Massive Effect
74% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: NORSKA
Windows
Space shooter with multiple game modes. Destroy enemies, get experience and increase your level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Casual 12.4%
- #41 The Wild Outback
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: oztech9
Windows
The Wild Outback is an arcade top-down shooter game in a Wild Western setting. It's a single player game where you join cowboys in the fight against an alien invasion of mutant animals and lazer-firing robots!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Arcade 18.2%, Casual 17%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 10.3%
- #42 Alien Siege: Earth
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Don'tSayGame
Windows
Retro pixel-art top-down space shooter. Battle waves of alien invaders across world landmarks, upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, tackle events & missions, defeat epic bosses, and chase high scores.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.8%, Action 16.1%, Top-Down 11.9%, Casual 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #43 Kona & SnowRabbit: Pilot
71% matchVery Positive97% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Team Snowrabbit
Windows
Kona, an ice artist with a reputation for mischief, and Snowrabbit, a white-furred snow rabbit full of desire. After hearing the story of Aquus, the mermaid goddess, the two down-on-their-luck artists break into the monastery of Aquus, nicknamed "the sea on land," to make a statue of a goddess.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Casual 10.6%
- #44 Farm&Night
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DH Kim
Windows
Arrange your defenses and crops during the day and acquire scattered treasures by defending against the swarming waves of zombies at night. With funds raised repeatedly over the course of seven days, go through the stage to the next level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.3%, Shooter 21%, Casual 19%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Co-op 6.4%
- #45 BOMBER-ANGEL BOMBRIEL -FOREVER THE KINGS-
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: ドシガタドシコ
Windows
Bomber Angel Bombriel – FOREVER THE KINGS – is a top-down free-scrolling bomb-placement action/shooter that shares the same lineage as classic masterpieces like RoboWarrior (NES). It’s a fresh new game dressed in pastel, cute visuals—nostalgic in spirit, yet with noticeably improved controls.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 18.9%, Cute 6.4%
- #46 Survivor: Unknown Village
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Shobota
Windows
"Survivor: Unknown Village" is a shooting game where you blast through oncoming hordes of zombies. Collect power-up panels to increase your soldier count and lead your squad to victory!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.2%, Action 24.3%, Shooter 22.9%, Casual 6.8%, 3D 6.8%
- #47 Ribbit Rampage
68% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Patricia Norton
Windows
An arcade-style top-down shooter where your only weapon is your froggy tongue. Eat hoardes of enemy insects in frantic, high-precision fights that demand clever decision-making. Don't get surrounded - it's one hit and you're croaked.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 50.6%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 22.2%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 Lost In The Space
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: PIS Games
Windows
Lost In The Space combines frantic top-down action with fast, fluid and very addictive gameplay, with instant response to player commands
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, Action 21.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 16.9%, 3D 4.9%
- #49 Get Stuffed!
69% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Kaleidoscope GamesPub: Octopus 8 Studios
Windows
Get Stuffed! is a chaotic online party game where you and your friends play as plush toys battling inside an arena that you construct in real time. Capture the alarm clock needed to wake from the nightmare and then fight off your friends while the dream collapses around you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Casual 15.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #50 AF-ZERO
70% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: RecompilePub: SA Industry
Windows
A tribute to the 80's games containing 7 stages with continuous action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Action 24.9%, Casual 20.3%, Arcade 17.3%, Indie 5.3%
- #51 Invasion of the Lizard People
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wian Jacobs
Windows
1–4 player co-op survival where you fight through waves of enemies, rack up kills, and collect powerful pickups to stay alive as long as possible. Fast-paced, chaotic runs push your limits every time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 11%
- #52 ZED Patrol
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: Bouncy Castle GamesPub: Axios Interactive LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
ZED Patrol is a co-op 3D top-down zombie shooter that puts you in the middle of a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. Your squad's mission: to take out the four bosses and retrieve the keycards to save the city. But with hordes of zombies around every corner, it won't be easy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 16.4%, Online Co-Op 8%, 3D 6.1%
- #53 3XTINCTION
66% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: 2BAD GAMES
Windows
3XTINCTION is an Online Co-op Top Down Shooter with tactical and strategic elements. You and your friends will have to cooperate in order to complete missions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Action 26.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Online Co-Op 15%, Multiplayer 6.8%
- #54 Survival Z
68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Ember Entertainment
Windows · Mac
There are 3 rules for surviving the zombie apocalypse: Shoot, Survive, Repeat.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.5%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 12.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #55 Operation : Escape
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: ICT@SUPub: ZDKHub
Windows
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.6%, Action 25.6%, Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #56 JUST DEFENSE
68% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: BlueFogs
Windows
"Just Defense" is a simple Topdown view defense game.Upgrade your weapons, build turrets and kill enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.1%, Action 24.9%, Shooter 23.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #57 Pueblo
69% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
Windows
A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 19%, Action 18.4%, Casual 17.2%, Arcade 16.3%
- #58 Shut Up, Rabbit!
67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: LLT Studio
Windows
Shut Up, Rabbit! is a shooting survival game mainly for relaxing. A chatty rabbit with sci-fi laser gun and cannon to fight with animals to survive in the forest.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action 20.8%, Shooter 20.4%, Casual 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%
- #59 Project: Firmament
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Shoe Stealin Studios LLC
Windows
PROJECT: FIRMAMENT is a top-down horde shooter where you blast through missions using a unique aiming system that puts quick-minded positioning, map knowledge, and loadout planning as the main contributors to your success.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Action 21%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 19.3%, Top-Down 8.6%