- #1 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
97% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Aliens 10%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #2 Little Red Rocket Ship
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Random
Windows
Little Red Rocket Ship is a bullet hell game with shoot-'em-up and platforming sections, featuring challenging but short levels and multiple weapon and ship options.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Aliens 11%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #3 Neon Invaders
95% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Aliens 10.7%
- #4 Quaxum Color Mayhem
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alympyan Arts
Windows
Battle through color soaked and mayhem paced arcade shooting action! Defend the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the invading alien onslaught. Choose between charging the PDS and buying power ups to stay alive. You are the galaxy's final hope. Recharge, shoot, win! Will you save the galaxy?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, 1980s 13.8%, Aliens 11.3%
- #5 HeartLink
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Serrated Studios
Windows
Star Fox meets Touhou in this action-packed sci-fi shoot 'em up, set to a rockin' synthwave soundtrack reminiscent of the Hotline Miami series. Pick one of five mech pilots and wield the eponymous HeartLinks to defend the Hydra Galaxy from the Omni invasion. Master yourself, master the machine.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Cyberpunk 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #6 Last Space Guardian
93% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Aliens 17%, Space 8.5%, Colorful 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #7 Galactic Explorers
92% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 1980s 8.5%, Aliens 7.7%
- #8 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
91% 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 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Aliens 13.5%, Arcade 10%
- #9 Gamma Zero
91% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Aliens 14.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #10 Humans Are Useless
90% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: BCL studio
Windows
A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Aliens 10.7%
- #11 Red Galaxy
89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Aliens 14.4%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #12 SO-108
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Disorder Software
Windows
Work, eat and survive. In a dystopian future where corporations make the rules of society, SO-108 needs to earn money to survive, until a strange phenomenon happens and completely turns his life around.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Conspiracy 14.9% ★, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Cyberpunk 8.9%
- #13 Mike and the Zombies
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Arthur de Souza VasconcelosPub: Unleavened Games
Windows · Linux
The gas runned out and you're in the middle of nowhere! Now it's time to kick, shoot, fire and rip apart zombies and monsters in this 80's thriller platform game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Arcade 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, 1980s 10.1%
- #14 RIKI
88% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: PRG
Windows
Help ranger Riki to fight an unknown menace which could destroy not only the Amazon forest but the entire world. A fast and yet challenging game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #15 Space Saviour Special
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lizard Game Dev
Windows
Space Savior Special. Shmup genre game. Help Earth in her last awakened attempt to save humanity from the Naggal Biomechanical Virus. Use everything you have to get through enemy forces! Your ship, your pods, your bombs, your faith and your reflexes to destroy your terrible enemy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Arcade 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #16 Strelitzia
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 5.9%
- #17 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
83% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Cyberpunk 9.1%, Dystopian 8.1%
- #18 Exorush
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 12.2%
- #19 Space Maxwell: Arcade
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 9.6%
- #20 Grav Blazer Squared
84% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Aliens 12.6%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 9.9%
- #21 Dininho Space Adventure
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 8%
- #22 Astrotester
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Igrogost
Windows
Astrotester is an action-adventure game. Complete tasks across various locations and levels. Fight against the dominant forces of the Flow and hostile creatures. Learn more about the world of Stellar system.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #23 Blaster Alert
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Aliens 16.9%, 1980s 14.3%, Space 8.4%
- #24 THUNDER STRIKER
81% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, 1980s 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 8%
- #25 Battle AirForce
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, 1980s 9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #26 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
79% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 5.5%
- #27 Shin Sophstar
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 7.2%
- #28 Super Forklift 3000
77% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Aliens 9.3%
- #29 Laser Droplets
78% 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 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 7.4%
- #30 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
76% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 6.2%
- #31 Star Jet Alpha
78% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 11.7%
- #32 Galactic Slice
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: BulbIdeas
Windows
Galactic Slice sci-fi shooter game all about pizza, you use the WASD keys to move & the spacebar to shoot. Galactic Slice is all about an alien race wanting to destroy & ruin pizza forever, which simply cannot happen! Your job is to eliminate the aliens & save all pizzakind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Aliens 13.6%, Arcade 11.3%
- #33 Killon
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 1980s 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.5%
- #34 The X-Type
77% 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Aliens 8.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #35 KALE - Grakonian War Campaign
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Inorganic Visions
Windows
You're here because no one else can fly this hell-run. Heroes died a long time ago. You’re what’s left.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Aliens 20.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
- #36 Boing Bang Adventure
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pitigamedev
Windows
Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Aliens 13.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%
- #37 Asteroids and Aliens
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: JBJon
Windows
Asteroids and Aliens, Arcade Shooter pays tribute to the Arcade Classic Asteroids. Destroy the Asteroids, save the humans, kill Aliens with Lasers, Missiles, Smart Bombs, or Nukes. You have unlimited Missiles/Bullets but limited Laser firepower and Shields, they can be recharged collecting powerups.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #38 Life Saver
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, 1980s 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11%
- #39 Orchid Glitter
75% 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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #40 Space Waves
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 11.8%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
- #41 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
72% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Action 5.8%
- #42 WDF
70% 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Aliens 15%, Action 7.1%
- #43 AstroRage2049
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Cyberpunk 8.4%
- #44 Exovore
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Aliens 7.3%
- #45 Exo-Calibre
69% 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 30%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #46 Nevultra
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 13%, 1980s 9.5%, Dystopian 7.4%
- #47 G WARRIOR
68% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2024
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, 1980s 12.3%, Aliens 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #48 Zannon
71% 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 5.7%
- #49 2nd Shot
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, 1980s 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Arcade 10.9%
- #50 Space Survival
72% matchMixed50% of 157 reviews2016
Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Aliens 12.1%, Space 9.7%
- #51 Lobstar: Arcade Version
71% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 7.4%
- #52 Apex Automata
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: CheeseMoonStudio
Windows
Get ready for an epic showdown against rebel machines in Android Resistance, a frenetic top-down shooter that challenges your skills and strategy. Take on the role of Adrian-317, the wise Vanguard, and assemble a diverse team of androids, each with their unique abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, 1980s 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #53 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Colorful 6%
- #54 Mamorukun ReCurse!
64% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%
- #55 1x! Space Adventure
67% 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 9.9%
- #56 Netherspace
67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Aliens 14.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #57 Stellar Space
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Aliens 12.6%, 1980s 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
- #58 Aurora Polaris
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haltt Games
Windows
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #59 AREA WARS™
64% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 8.1%, Aliens 7.7%