- #1 Herodes
97% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #2 Ramek - Total Machine Death
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GALTEC SRLS
Windows · Linux
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Surreal 9.6%
- #3 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
96% matchVery Positive91% of 402 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, 2.5D 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #4 Railgunners
95% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, On-Rails Shooter 20.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #5 WDF
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac
‘WDF’, is a horizontal shmup game with a Boss-rush style in that the difficulty will increase slightly after the player clears all stages and continues to the next loop. Each loop will be different from the other. Also, it has a main campaign mode with a longer stage and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Surreal 12.9%, Shooter 10.5%
- #6 Cube Gothic
94% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #7 Space Strider
93% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Shooter 7.9%
- #8 PopSlinger Vol. 2 - Loveless
92% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Funky Can Creative
Windows
Return to the PopSlinger universe in this coffee-fueled sequel! Join an elite agent and a digital idol on a mission to rescue a lost heroine in a world full of vibrant chaos. Face new enemies, uncover the mysteries of the Purple District, and groove to a freshly brewed beat!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 23.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Surreal 9.9%
- #9 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
Windows
hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Surreal 16.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #10 Mechawaii LEGENDS
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Monster GamesPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #11 Gunvein
90% matchVery Positive97% of 215 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #12 Compact Plasma Gears
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Pliesnetsov Serhii
Windows
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Idler 18.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 7.6%
- #13 One Way Road: Firehunt
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Shabunov LeonidPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, 2.5D 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 9.3%
- #14 Karous
88% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 11.4%, 2D 5.7%
- #15 Energy Fighters
86% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, 2.5D 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 11%, Shooter 10.8%
- #16 Mud River
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Rocpain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 2.5D 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
- #17 AVA and the Half-World
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Face a horizon of forgotten myths, sunken relics and mysterious creatures! Fly, shoot and explore your way up the Sidereal Riptide, a dark expanse of water and the cradle of infinite drifting islands.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, 2.5D 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #18 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
85% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Ultimate Walrus
Windows
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Surreal 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%
- #19 Bat Galaxy
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bat Galactic
Windows · Mac
Half on-rails shooter, half exploration-driven adventure. Zoom into a world where billions of bullets surround you and your handy punch feature can send enemies flying.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28% ★, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 11%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #20 The X-Type
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.2%
- #21 Flesh
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac
Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Surreal 21.4%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Shooter 8.5%
- #22 Void Signal
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriele IoccoPub: SpriteDeveloper
Windows · Linux
An immersive sci-fi space shooter where you pilot a ship through an anomalously expanding region of space. Analyze real-time scientific data, survive encounters with mysterious alien entities, make ethical decisions, and uncover hidden truths as the universe around you transforms.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 2.5D 18.8%, On-Rails Shooter 17.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #23 Resurrection Core
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.2%
- #24 2x2=BOOM
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButtonX
Windows · Linux
Pilot your ship through swarms of numbered enemies. Match numbers, spot multiplication combos, and destroy entire enemy waves with a single devastating Salvo! This is fast arcade action where math becomes your ultimate weapon.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.1%
- #25 Cybxus Heart
81% 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: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.6%
- #26 Metal Crisis
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mad Rabbit Digital
Windows
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Arcade 7.1%
- #27 STURMWIND EX
80% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #28 The Rush
78% matchPositive91% of 32 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.1%
- #29 tz mini stg collection
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%
- #30 東方瞬殺弾幕劇場 ~ 初見殺しに命をかけて
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
初見クリアは許さない 狂気のギミック弾幕
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Surreal 17.8%, Shooter 14.9%, 2D 5.2%
- #31 タングステンの復讐劇 -The Revenge Of Tungsten-
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 魔女の脳
Windows
Bullet shooter with no visible bullets
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #32 Sine Mora
77% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 6.6%
- #33 WING-IT
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A FAIR Studio
Windows
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, 2.5D 18.6%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 9.4%
- #34 I, AI
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7%
- #35 Nullschwert
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Winged Fox
Windows
A surreal Bullet Hell adventure through a forgetful realm of strange machinery and its bunny-eared overseers. If you persist, the purpose of your incursion may be uncovered. How far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Surreal 15.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #36 Feeble Light
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #37 BULLETnico
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Story Rich 9%, Shooter 8.9%, Sci-fi 8%
- #38 Chromacell
73% 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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #39 Iron Project: Reclaim
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinicius OliveiraPub: Yu Game Studio
Windows
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 7.8%
- #40 Tadpole Tales
73% matchVery Positive90% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #41 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
74% matchMixed56% of 529 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.2%
- #42 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%
- #43 Flappy Shooter
72% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Vadd Games, Cow GamePub: Cow Game
Windows
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Surreal 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%
- #44 RAMMBOCK
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punk-Op
Windows
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.2%
- #45 Celestia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8.8%
- #46 Anima Shin Gun
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vintash Vishons
Windows
A Bullet Hell Rail Shooter where you get shot to survive. Engage enemies and absorb their bullets as “seconds of life” by switching to the right color frequency. Thus, surviving long enough to break the time loop you’re trapped in and complete the ENTIRE adventure before the countdown gets to zero.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.2%
- #47 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
71% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2015
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Surreal 14%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shooter 9.6%
- #48 SATAZIUS
71% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #49 Flying Fury
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
- #50 Star Trapper FX
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Marshall Games
Windows
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.3% ★, 2.5D 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 6.2%
- #51 Escape 2 Space
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.4%
- #52 Syder Arcade
69% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #53 argmax Loop
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Siriculo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
die listening to techno bangers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Idler 23.3%, Surreal 12%, Shooter 8.3%
- #54 Touch Force
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: www.superstargames.co.ukPub: Golocobiz Limited
Windows · Mac
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, 2.5D 16.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%
- #55 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,630 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Surreal 15.6%, 2.5D 14.7%, Shooter 8.8%
- #56 Rabbit Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sharkbird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.2% ★, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Shooter 10.4%
- #57 Suicide Runners
67% 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%
- #58 Giantess Striker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BreakfastPub: TEMO
Windows
Take down giant beauties taller than skyscrapers with a single shot from your ship! This game is an exhilarating one-versus-many strip-shooting game where you use your shots to completely destroy the giant girls’ outfits.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Surreal 11.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #59 Art Strikers
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.9%