- #1 Just A Gun
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hesoyam
Windows
Just A Gun is an incremental point-and-click shooter where you evolve a single weapon through a massive upgrade tree.
Why similar: Gun Customization 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Robots 16.5%, Point & Click 10.2%, Shooter 7.4%
- #2 Myasoid
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Fasu Studio
Windows
Myasoid - This is an arena shooter about a huge worm that protects this planet from the invasion of dangerous alien ships.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.7%, Demons 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Robots 14.2%, Point & Click 10.7%
- #3 FETUS
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: LenstroySPub: khukhrovr
Windows
"Fetus" is an intense arcade platformer set in ancient Rome. Battle legionnaires and mutants with axes and spears in challenging levels. Featuring hardcore gameplay, pixel art, and chiptune music. Get ready for a thrilling experience!
Why similar: Soundtrack 25.6% ★, Gun Customization 24.8%, Demons 17.1%, Difficult 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #4 PINK ELEPHANT
95% matchPositive81% of 36 reviews2022
Dev: IOIGPub: kazakovstudios
Windows
An epic 2D shooter with pixel graphics, where you face off against a mysterious underground sect. Clear rooms of enemies, upgrade your weapons, and battle dangerous foes in thrilling and intense combat!
Why similar: Gun Customization 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #5 ASTRONAVE
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Doug B.
Windows
Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.
Why similar: Soundtrack 34.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Minimalist 15.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #6 10 Hours Before Sunrise
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goburin Studios
Windows
A brutal 8-bit-style boomer shooter inspired by the best of ‘80s trash horror. You are Samuel Alvarez, a broken man who discovers a cabin worse than any nightmare. Survive the night and face the forces of Wendakor — or you won’t see the dawn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Demons 18.9%, Shooter 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action 8.1%
- #7 Brother Wings
93% matchMixed64% of 190 reviews2017
Dev: BrogamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Point & Click 14.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #8 My Soul Forever
92% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Fasu Studio
Windows
My Soul Forever is a 2D puzzle game about a knight who could control his ghost spirit.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.2% ★, Demons 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #9 Angry Rocketeer Frenzy
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: kazakovstudios
Windows
Angry rockeeteer frenzy - Are cursed robots trying to take over Earth? Not on my shift! Take your trusty rocket launcher into service and destroy all the enemies of our planet in this unusual mix of shoot 'em up and roguelite genres!
Why similar: Soundtrack 26.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Robots 17.5%, Point & Click 13.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #10 Automatic Eltron
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elysion CD
Windows
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Robots 14.3%, Shooter 11%, Difficult 7.1%
- #11 Pilapila
89% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Eseresh
Windows
Pilapila is a charming 2D puzzle game with levels that are simple to understand but increasingly challenging to solve. Test your logic skills and climb your way to victory!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.3% ★, Difficult 17.8%, Minimalist 11%, Puzzle 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #12 TCSTRIKERS4
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 8.8%, Cute 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #13 Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad
88% matchVery Positive97% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: Fogo GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you
Why similar: Gun Customization 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Soundtrack 18.3% ★, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #14 Andro Dunos II
89% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Soundtrack 14.6% ★, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #15 Cemetery Warrior 4
87% matchMixed69% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Falco SoftwarePub: kazakovstudios
Windows
Cemetery Warrior 4: Play as Zexus, a demon seeking revenge. Fight diverse monsters, use powerful weapons and supernatural abilities. Stunning graphics, intense gameplay, multiple difficulty levels. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping demon-slaying adventure!
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.8%, Soundtrack 27.7% ★, Demons 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action 3.2%
- #16 Graceward - Complete Edition
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Thinking of Cremation?
Windows
On the run for her life, expelled from a dying city into haunted country, Renee has no choice but to befriend whomever she can- and kill everyone else. In Graceward, all things finish packed down in dark earth.
Why similar: Gun Customization 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Point & Click 16.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #17 Armada Skies
86% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Josh Tam UniversePub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows
Buy weapons and ship upgrades. Fly through the skies, collect powerups and gun down wave after wave of enemies. Today, you own the skies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Minimalist 15.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8.5%
- #18 Survivor's Dawn
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: MatheusDev
Windows
Survive in a challenging 2D zombie game! Face hordes of the undead, earn money by defeating them, and buy upgrades to increase your health, ammo, and more. How far can you go?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Point & Click 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #19 Dark Old Sun
85% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Soundtrack 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 12%, Difficult 11.8%
- #20 BLACK BIRD
84% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Onion Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the Black Bird in this dark-fantasy shooting game with an operatic twist! This is the tale of a young girl who dies a pitiful death, but is reborn as the calamitous Black Bird whose destiny is to destroy the kingdom.
Why similar: Soundtrack 34% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Difficult 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #21 CORGI
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: RealGamePub: khukhrovr
Windows
A fascinating platformer about a space dog - a traveler who ended up on a strange planet, plowing the endless expanses of space.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.8% ★, Demons 19.3%, Robots 18.2%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #22 Blitz Smash Ultimate
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Matt Concepts
Windows
This game rolls roguelite and run and gunner into a tight experience with 1-4 couch co-op. Combine bullet powers found on the field to create unique bullet types. Dash to avoid attacks but also to crash enemies or deflect bullets.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #23 The Shaft
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ROOM 205
Windows
Mine ore for the federation, kill monsters in dark caves, protect yourself from radiation, but most importantly, DON'T DIE. Dark caves conceal horrifying abominations. Sell the extracted ore at the safe house and buy new equipment and upgrade your unique weapons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Demons 17.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Gun Customization 13.4%
- #24 Shade Silver 2 A Walk In The Darkness
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Chris Allen
Windows
Shoot, Fight, Outwit Enemies, Avoid Spikes, Dark Faces, Evil Bunnies, Solve Puzzles, Fight Bosses, Collect Eyes, Blow Up Bombs, And More, Across Multiple Nightmares, In This Dark Sequel Dungeon Crawler.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Demons 21.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #25 Good Luck, Stay Safe
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjo Games
Windows
Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Puzzle 13.2%, Action 10.7%
- #26 Cody's Nightmare
79% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Afternoon Games
Windows
Cody's Nightmare is a spooky 2D pixel art game about a little boy named Cody who is stuck in his nightmare! His only way out is to conquer his fears! But don't worry, he won’t be alone. He will get help from his friends inspired by his favorite toys, comics, and video games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Soundtrack 18.7% ★, Difficult 17.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #27 Gloom Break
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rcab
Windows
A relentless action-puzzle game about surviving a strange prison full of traps.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Difficult 15%, Puzzle 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #28 Lab Inspect
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: 8BITLABPub: RAMRISK
Windows
As an inspector, you investigate the suspicious Tepas laboratory. Fight hordes of enemies in a dynamic 2D pixel-art shooter with a wide variety of weapons and hardcore gameplay.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.8%, Demons 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Difficult 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%
- #29 Ark of Isolation
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: TeddyBeerPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Once humanity's last hope, the space vessel 'PramaArk' now drifts aimlessly, light-years away from Earth. It's up to you to set things right, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the ship. The one left behind, and the one who had to say goodbye... Which one will you relate to more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Point & Click 20.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #30 Plasma Attack
78% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: RENFALCPub: khukhrovr
Windows
Plasma Attack is a top-down side scrolling shooter game where the character is a flying spaceship equipped with a base laser.
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.8%, Soundtrack 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Robots 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #31 A Quiver of Crows
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Sheado.net
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A twin-stick shmup set in a grim world cursed by demons and ghouls.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Difficult 17.4%, Demons 15.9%, Shooter 9.4%
- #32 Jungle Rumble
77% matchMixed56% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Reduc corp
Windows
Become a fearless soldier, face off against the evil Skull and his army in the heart of the Amazon jungle. Survive deadly traps, ambushes, and explosive battles to restore peace. Will you emerge victorious?
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Robots 15.6%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #33 Dear Flower
75% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Popiicorn Game
Windows
A lovingly crafted, hand-drawn point-and-click adventure. Experience a captivating story told entirely through animations and charming cutscenes—without a single word of text.
Why similar: Robots 24.9%, Soundtrack 23.5% ★, Point & Click 20.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #34 BANAN'EM UP!
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
Windows · Mac · Linux
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Gun Customization 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Minimalist 9.8%, Robots 9.8%
- #35 Endless Machines
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Corner Studio Games
Windows
You can fight anything — but you won’t survive everything. Scavenge, prepare, and choose your encounters in this singleplayer ARPG, set in a world maintained by autonomous machines, as you search for your creators and uncover why you were left behind.
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.7%, Robots 26.9%, Difficult 14.2%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #36 Life of Delta
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Airo GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic environment, full of interesting characters and engaging puzzle games in this sci-fi point-and-click adventure game.
Why similar: Soundtrack 32.1% ★, Robots 23.2%, Point & Click 19%, Puzzle 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #37 Guns N' Runs
74% matchPositive85% of 48 reviews2021
Dev: Statera Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guns N’ Runs is a stylish platform game, action and shooter, containing super specials and Dash mechanics at a fast-pace. Unlock hundreds of meticulous challenges and battle bosses. All of this with an immersive soundtrack and an individual narrative for each of the 8 characters.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.6% ★, Robots 21.5%, Difficult 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%
- #38 Dungeon Explorer
73% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: KiokLIPub: kazakovstudios
Windows
Dungeon explorer - A brave knight goes to a dangerous dungeon after he heard that the ancient evil has awakened again and is trying to break through to the surface .. Stop the hordes of opponents and their master before it's too late, the fate of the world is in your hands!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.8% ★, Demons 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Robots 17.4%, 2D 4.3%
- #39 Super Glitter Rush
73% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Minimalist 11.8%, Cute 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #40 Boiling Bolt
74% matchMixed63% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Persistant StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Difficult 17.5%, Action 13.8%, Indie 9.1%
- #41 Wildcat Gun Machine
73% matchMixed64% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Demons 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Robots 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 14.1%
- #42 Urban Hunter
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Hazard
Windows
A fast-paced action game with deadly traps, endless enemies, and only five lives. Survive the chaos and prove you're the ultimate master of combat!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.8%, Difficult 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #43 Wild Dogs
70% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: 2ndBoss
Windows · Mac · Linux
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Robots 21%, Difficult 17.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #44 Radium 2
72% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Develobster
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Ra² is a physics based skill game with puzzle elements, inspired by the smallest elementary particles of our universe.
Why similar: Soundtrack 34.2% ★, Minimalist 18.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 11.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #45 Gun Crazy
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 152 reviews2019
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Robots 14.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #46 27 Pages
71% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Jonas Patrik
Windows
A 2D fast-paced platformer about finishing what you started and exploring the human mind.
Why similar: Soundtrack 41.2% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Minimalist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Cute 6.3%
- #47 Huenison
71% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: RETREAMPub: RGCD.DEV
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Innovative arcade shooter that takes various elements from many classic and less-known games, and puts them together in a hectic mix. All in retro visuals and synthetic sonorities that recall the revered Commodore 64's SID chip.
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.9% ★, Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Minimalist 12.8%, Puzzle 10.6%
- #48 IKUSAAAAAAAN!
69% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: 幽々燦々(yuyusansan)
Windows
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 11.9%, Cute 11.6%, 2D 8%
- #49 OUTL1NED
68% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: SamWeb
Windows
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 20.9%, Minimalist 19.7%, Action 12.3%, Difficult 8.3%
- #50 Scrap Garden - The Day Before
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,006 reviews2016
Dev: Egidijus BachurPub: Flazm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is.
Why similar: Robots 34.8%, Soundtrack 24.6% ★, Puzzle 12.9%, Action 8.6%, Atmospheric 6%
- #51 Demons are coming!
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Kacper Soroka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Demons are coming! is a bullet hell rougelite shooter where you fight a high variety of demons that occupied your holy land. Use the upgrades you find to your advantage and create your ideal guns to help you kill the most terrifying monsters.
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Difficult 13.5%, Demons 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%
- #52 Black blood
69% matchMixed66% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Arcane Games
Windows
Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...
Why similar: Gun Customization 33.1%, Robots 21.2%, Resource Management 15.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 11.4%
- #53 Miko Sniper
66% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: さめGamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Sakura Miko and 35P are ready for battle! Miko Sniper is a chaotic shooting game where you get to shoot, burn and explode your enemies!
Why similar: Gun Customization 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Cute 7.8%, 2D 5.2%
- #54 Beekyr
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Difficult 17.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.9%
- #55 Total CATastrophe
67% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Seiren-publishing
Windows
Total CATastrophe - This is a complete CATastrophe! Someone stole all your food and scattered it throughout the dangerous levels of this hardcore platformer. The enemies thought they had won, but it was not there!
Why similar: Soundtrack 41.2% ★, Point & Click 18.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Cute 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #56 DRAINUS
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,121 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 9.9%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 5.6%
- #57 Galactic Plague 2000
66% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Soundtrack 25.1% ★, Shooter 18.3%, Action 6.6%, 2D 6.4%
- #58 Ascended Survivor
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Janet's Cool Games
Windows
Ascend to the Earth's surface in this vertical shmup! Punch, shoot, and grab enemies both mechanical and natural in your unique ship in this brutally hard vertical shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Soundtrack 23.1% ★, Shooter 12.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #59 miniStrike
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Shooter 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 9.4%, 2D 7.7%
- #60 Draginsanity
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Gerd Mömken
Windows
Welcome to the magical realm Draginsanity. It is full of dragons. And it is totally insane! Fly and hover through the air. Spit fire at dragons, spiders and demos. If you find the right mana you can do all of this!
Why similar: Soundtrack 33.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Demons 18.2%, Minimalist 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%