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Games Like Humans Are Useless

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  1. #1 Zomb Bomb
    97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 5th Wheel Games
    Windows

    A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 13.4%

  2. #2 Chicken Invaders 1
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.3%, Shooter 13.7%

  3. #3 Pirate's Peril
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Consumed Media
    Windows · Linux

    Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  4. #4 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
    95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Ho RaBii
    Windows

    Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 14.4%

  5. #5 Stars of Strife
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Sicur54
    Windows

    Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 15.1%, 1980s 8.6%

  6. #6 Insectipede
    94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 8.2%

  7. #7 TROID BLASTER 2
    92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 12.7%

  8. #8 Pueblo
    93% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
    Windows

    A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 13.8%

  9. #9 Exorush
    91% 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 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 13.4%

  10. #10 Red Galaxy
    91% 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 20.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

  11. #11 Warawara Invaders
    90% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 6.7%

  12. #12 Gunslinger Nova
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.9%

  13. #13 1x! Space Adventure
    89% 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%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 15.9%

  14. #14 Asteroids
    88% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 14.5%

  15. #15 Call Sign is Magic Liner
    87% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Brushing Software
    Windows

    Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 15.5%

  16. #16 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 11.8%

  17. #17 GyroBlade
    86% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 8.6%

  18. #18 tz mini stg collection
    84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%

  19. #19 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Timur Bondar
    Windows

    Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 10.1%

  20. #20 Martian Invaders
    84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Aliens 10.8%

  21. #21 Boing Bang Adventure
    82% 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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.6%, Aliens 10.2%

  22. #22 Space & Pixels
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Basil Masil
    Windows

    Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 18.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down 7.8%

  23. #23 Invaders from the Third Dimension
    82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Nile River Software LLC
    Windows

    A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 11.4%

  24. #24 Hexagonal Explods
    81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: lemoniedev
    Windows

    Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

  25. #25 RedRaptor
    80% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.7%

  26. #26 The Pulse of Evil
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 219 reviews2023
    Dev: MadnukinPub: Mads Games
    Windows

    Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 10.9%

  27. #27 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: The Voices Games
    Windows

    Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 15.7%

  28. #28 Rysen
    81% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down 7.9%

  29. #29 The Last Ladybug
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
    Windows

    Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 21.5%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 12.5%, Aliens 11.5%

  30. #30 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    78% 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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 7%

  31. #31 Neon Invaders
    77% 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 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.6%, Aliens 9.3%

  32. #32 Dininho Space Adventure
    77% 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 23.9%, Arcade 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.8%

  33. #33 Defendor
    76% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: almostApixel
    Windows

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 15.3%, 1980s 8.9%

  34. #34 Zombies Overloaded
    75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Vinterm Games
    Windows

    ZOMBIES!!! Overloaded waves of undead chaos! Armed with crazy weapons and power-ups, you’ll fight, dodge, and nuke your way through endless hordes. Face intense bosses, survive outrageous room filling hordes, and climb the leaderboards! It’s fast, it’s gory, it’s OVERLOADED!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 10.5%

  35. #35 METEOR COMMANDER
    76% 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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 11.5%

  36. #36 GunBird
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 13.8%

  37. #37 True Galactic Mission
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Davila Games
    Windows

    There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 22.8%, Shooter 20.7%, 2D 5%

  38. #38 Huygens Principle
    74% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2021
    Dev: Cat In A Jar Games
    Windows

    You become the enemy that you killed!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 15%, 1980s 9.8%, Cyberpunk 8.8%

  39. #39 Starry Moon Island 2
    74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: TigerQiuQiu
    Windows

    About:It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 16%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Action 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%

  40. #40 M.A.C.E.
    75% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: EntwicklerX
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Action 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%

  41. #41 Nephenthesys
    72% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.9%

  42. #42 Chromancy
    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
    Windows · Mac

    A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Aliens 7.9%

  43. #43 CYBERDAD
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: Cyberpunk EnjoyersPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Set in the year 2078, CYBERDAD is a 2D cyberpunk gunfight dungeon crawler following a disgruntled father seeking to rescue his daughter, and exact his revenge.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Cyberpunk 10.6%

  44. #44 CrypticaL
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CyberThief Interactive
    Windows

    An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15%, Action 10.7%

  45. #45 Ultra Mission™
    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Gumbo MachinePub: Gumbo Machine, LLC
    Windows · Linux

    Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, 1980s 10.5%

  46. #46 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%

  47. #47 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.9%, Aliens 10.2%

  48. #48 Cosmic Wartoad
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 11.1%, Aliens 9.3%

  49. #49 Red Blaster
    68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.4%

  50. #50 Laser Droplets
    71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 9%

  51. #51 Max and the Book of Chaos
    70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Orenji Games Entertainment
    Windows

    “Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.6%

  52. #52 Acid Web
    67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Text Garden
    Windows · Linux

    Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 9%

  53. #53 Asteroid Force
    73% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: B-Flat Software
    Windows

    Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 11.6%, 1980s 10%

  54. #54 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: The Lost Sectors
    Windows

    Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 9.7%, 1980s 7.4%

  55. #55 Guardian: Planet Defense
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Eager Lemur
    Windows

    Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 14.7%, 2D 4.5%

  56. #56 THUNDER STRIKER
    67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9%

  57. #57 Warrior of democracy
    69% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: BrightSpot Games
    Windows

    "Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down 6.6%

  58. #58 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    66% 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 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 15%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 10.5%

  59. #59 While you are Downloading
    68% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Alien Nude LTD
    Windows

    A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 11.7%, 1980s 10.9%, Cyberpunk 8.3%

  60. #60 4D:XD
    65% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.3%

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