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  1. #1 Red Blue Cell
    97% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    Why similar: Flight 18.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, 1990's 7.5%

  2. #2 Hyper Echelon
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

    Why similar: Flight 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Procedural Generation 7.5%

  3. #3 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Flight 11.8%, Arcade 10%

  4. #4 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
    95% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
    Windows

    DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack

    Why similar: Flight 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 6.6%

  5. #5 Arcade Forever
    94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
    Windows

    Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 8.2%

  6. #6 Astro Fighters
    94% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.5%

  7. #7 The Art Of Flight
    92% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%

  8. #8 IDF-ASD
    93% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Initial Node
    Windows

    Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.

    Why similar: Flight 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 7.9%

  9. #9 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
    91% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

    Why similar: Flight 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 8.8%

  10. #10 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    91% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Space 8.4%

  11. #11 Space Escaper
    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
    Windows

    It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.

    Why similar: Flight 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Score Attack 7.7%

  12. #12 Star Jet Alpha
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 9.8%

  13. #13 4D:XD
    89% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.6%

  14. #14 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
    88% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Moebius One Games
    Windows · Linux

    The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.

    Why similar: Flight 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Military 9.9%

  15. #15 Resurrection Core
    87% 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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.4%

  16. #16 AWA 2024
    86% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows

    AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.

    Why similar: Flight 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Linear 8.2%

  17. #17 Pixel Canyon
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: MAXDEMAGE.PL
    Windows

    Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might.

    Why similar: Flight 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.6%

  18. #18 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 6.2%

  19. #19 DIASPORE
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Akataleptic
    Windows

    DIASPORE is a vector-style space survival roguelite with inertia-based ship handling, a toroidal arena, auto-firing weapons, and a hostile ecosystem that grows more dangerous the longer you stay.

    Why similar: Flight 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Procedural Generation 8%, Arcade 7.2%

  20. #20 Laser Droplets
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 6.8%

  21. #21 Zannon
    83% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 7.3%

  22. #22 Fiery Rivaz
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Tim Nicolai
    Windows

    Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 8.2%, Space 7.9%

  23. #23 Stellar Outcast: Arena
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ink'd Games
    Windows

    Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.

    Why similar: Flight 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 4.8%

  24. #24 Sky Force Reloaded
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Flight 13.2%, Arcade 7.8%

  25. #25 INSPACE 2980
    82% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows · Mac

    INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!

    Why similar: Flight 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Space 9.5%

  26. #26 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infobyte
    Windows · Linux

    A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Space 8.4%

  27. #27 Asteroidia
    78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.5%

  28. #28 BLUE SABERS: Early Mission
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blue and WhitePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Use conventional and three types of special weapons to overcome difficult situations. Take control of the battlefield with support aircraft! Long-established STG development team, Blue&White, the first new one in 13 years, and a new origin!

    Why similar: Flight 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Top-Down 6.2%

  29. #29 1x! Space Adventure
    79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%

  30. #30 Orchid Glitter
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 6.1%

  31. #31 SOLSTORM
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

    SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%

  32. #32 Endless Space Scrap
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: GESpacecraft
    Windows

    Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Flight 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Top-Down 10.3%

  33. #33 AstroWings: Space War
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
    Dev: Toward Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    "Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.

    Why similar: Flight 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 7.2%

  34. #34 Alien Space Bastards
    76% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%

  35. #35 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    75% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 6.9%

  36. #36 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 6.7%

  37. #37 Nuts Space Shooter
    76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: IT's Nuts
    Windows · Linux

    Repel extraterrestrial entities!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Flight 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 9.9%

  38. #38 Phoenix 2
    73% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Score Attack 8.2%

  39. #39 Crucible
    74% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 8.9%

  40. #40 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.8%

  41. #41 Akka Arrh
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 8.3%

  42. #42 TCSTRIKERS2
    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Score Attack 7.8%

  43. #43 The War Enders: First Strike
    71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
    Windows

    The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 7.8%

  44. #44 ShapeNeon Chaos
    72% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
    Dev: Beni Games
    Windows

    ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 8.2%

  45. #45 Always Surrender
    70% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 12%, Shooter 8.5%

  46. #46 Pangaroids
    71% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Adam Wozniak
    Windows · Mac

    Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Score Attack 7.8%

  47. #47 Psyvariar 3
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.6%

  48. #48 Dental Strike
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

    A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.

    Why similar: Flight 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 7.9%

  49. #49 Aircraft Sketch Shooter
    70% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Stusse Games
    Windows · Linux

    Choose One of 4 Aircrafts and start to fight against Unique Boss Enemies.

    Why similar: Flight 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 7.9%, Military 6.1%

  50. #50 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
    69% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Flight 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 8.2%

  51. #51 Armored Firestorm
    69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
    Windows

    Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%

  52. #52 Astro Flame: Starfighter
    67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows

    You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.

    Why similar: Flight 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 6.6%

  53. #53 Exo-Calibre
    67% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 7.1%

  54. #54 Bounce your Bullets!
    69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Quentin Edel
    Windows

    A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 14.2%, Space 12%, Shooter 8.9%

  55. #55 METEOR COMMANDER
    68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Propulsion Studios
    Windows

    Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Flight 18.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9%

  56. #56 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Flight 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.9%

  57. #57 BLASTER MAYHEM
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 7%

  58. #58 Sleigh Strikers
    66% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Fly Pig Games
    Windows

    Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!

    Why similar: Flight 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 6.3%

  59. #59 STARR RINGER
    67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sterling McKay
    Windows

    Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%

  60. #60 Gravity Waves
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: James Wilder
    Windows

    Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.

    Why similar: Flight 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%

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