- #1 Chicken Invaders 5
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,124 reviews2015
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Action 33.8%, Indie 23.8%
- #2 Chicken Invaders 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 612 reviews2016
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Just when you thought it was safe to eat chicken again, the chickens have returned with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through to save the world (again)!
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Indie 29.2%
- #3 Chicken Invaders 4
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 618 reviews2014
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
They came without warning, squawking menacingly, their ruffled feathers darkening the sun. Invading intergalactic chickens, out to punish humanity for our oppression of their earthly brethren. Now they're back, and they're having Earth for dinner!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 33.6%, Indie 26.8%
- #4 Chicken Invaders 3
94% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Chickens. For centuries we have oppressed them, grilling, roasting, stewing, and stuffing them in buns. The time has come for us to pay. Intergalactic chickens are invading Earth, seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren!
Why similar: Action 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Indie 29.5%
- #5 Jets'n'Guns 2
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,296 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.1%, Action 22.5%, Indie 16.4%
- #6 Chicken Invaders 1
93% matchVery Positive90% of 71 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 56.4%, Action 34.9%, Indie 8.7%
- #7 Procyon
92% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2014
Dev: Deadly Red Cube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.9%, Action 18.9%, Indie 15.1%
- #8 Fowl Space
91% matchMixed58% of 184 reviews2012
Dev: Pixelante Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A heroic rooster sets forth on a ridiculous space adventure to DESTROY THE SUN!
Why similar: Action 56.6%, Indie 43.4%
- #9 SOL: Exodus
91% matchMixed51% of 109 reviews2012
Dev: Bit Planet Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Take on the role of the Lieutenant Commander, ace fighter pilot, as you search for a new home, battle a mysterious enemy, and rescue humanity from a fiery end.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Indie 46.3%
- #10 Bad Bots
90% matchMixed55% of 260 reviews2013
Dev: Point Five ProjectsPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.
Why similar: Action 53.7%, Indie 46.3%
- #11 Bird Assassin
89% matchVery Positive89% of 345 reviews2014
Dev: Social Loner Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa.
Why similar: Action 61.8%, Indie 38.2%
- #12 Solar Shifter EX
89% matchMixed47% of 115 reviews2015
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Action 25.5%, Indie 19.6%
- #13 Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,155 reviews2012
Dev: Ratloop AsiaPub: Reverb Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.
Why similar: Action 52.9%, Indie 47.1%
- #14 Deadliest Pigeon
83% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: Rusty RexPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Unleash total destruction to avenge the little chick! Soar through chaos, weaponize yourself to obliterate physics-based enemies and everything in your path.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.8%, Action 25.8%, Indie 7.4%
- #15 Who's That Flying?!
88% matchMixed70% of 174 reviews2011
Dev: MediatonicPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
As the mysterious and powerful "Guardian of Earth" your steely eye and HYPER-POWERED LASER ARM have kept the citizens of Earth safe for generations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Action 33.9%, Indie 24.3%
- #16 FUR Squadron Phoenix
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: Raptor Claw
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure in this on-rails space shooter. As a pilot in training, you’ll battle in strange virtual worlds. Master your ship, upgrade your skills, and protect the federation from an imminent threat. Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.5%, Action 26.5%
- #17 Cluck Yegger in Escape From The Planet of The Poultroid
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Guys From Andromeda LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%
As space-faring free ranger, Cluck Yegger, you’ve been shot out of the sky by none other than your old arch nemesis, Colonel Zanderz. Your disabled ship is running on limited auxiliary solar power that charges during the daytime.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #18 Chicken Shoot Gold
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,056 reviews2003
Dev: ToonTRAXX StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
This tiresome bunch of feathered troublemakers is not giving any peace. Stop this hostile destruction from these rampaging roosters in Arcade mode, or fight against the clock in Classic mode in three difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 94.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #19 Astro Tripper
84% matchMixed58% of 69 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 31.3%, Indie 25%
- #20 Scrambled Eggs
79% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jake Horner
Windows · Mac
"Why did the chicken cross the road? It didn't." Try to stop the chicken hordes with vehicular combat. Compete for high scores against your friends.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #21 Shooting Saucer
80% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: SinksAdventure
Windows
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76.6%, Action 20.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #22 The Blue Flamingo
82% matchMixed45% of 639 reviews2014
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are ready to challenge pilots from all around the world. Shoot your way through intense levels with swiftly increasing difficulty in a game world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Action 30.9%, Indie 24.1%
- #23 Bad Caterpillar
81% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: Fun Infused Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Action 34.4%, Indie 28.3%
- #24 Wild Dogs
78% matchVery Positive97% of 75 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 71.9%, Action 23.8%, Indie 4.3%
- #25 Chicken Invaders Universe
76% matchVery Positive91% of 3,834 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.9%, Action 24.1%
- #26 Pigeons Attack
79% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Nixtor Game Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #27 Hyper Echelon
76% matchVery Positive90% of 68 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: Shoot 'Em Up 80.3%, Action 19.7%
- #28 Explosionade DX
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.2%, Action 24%, Indie 7.8%
- #29 SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,367 reviews2021
Dev: Sewer Cat
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.
Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 44.5%
- #30 Metal Goose
71% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Kiakkers
Windows
Play as the MG-1 super soldier in this gritty and wacky first-person retro shooter, and mow down hordes of robotic birds in an endless global war between the Chickens and Geese.
Why similar: Action 81.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #31 Duckpocalypse
77% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Capitola VR
Windows
In the future, intelligent robot ducks have become smarter than humans, they took our jobs, and took control of our world! You can't cope with being second in the food chain, so this is how your duck hunt starts.
Why similar: Action 55.6%, Indie 44.4%
- #32 BARK
75% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Tic Toc Games
Windows
Help a heroic team of pets in mechs take back Earth in this exciting Saturday Morning Cartoon inspired shoot em’ up for both new and hardcore players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.3%, Action 27.7%
- #33 Space Moth DX
75% matchVery Positive80% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Action 25.6%, Indie 20.5%
- #34 C-RUSH
77% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.3%, Action 19.3%, Indie 17.5%
- #35 Space Elite Force
73% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 77.8%, Action 22.2%
- #36 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 556 reviews2025
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 100%
- #37 CometStriker DX
73% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.9%, Action 16.9%, Indie 11.2%
- #38 Atomic Owl
68% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Monster TheaterPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Linux
You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #39 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
69% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Maze TeamPub: Tinaynox
Windows
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.1%, Action 22%, Indie 14.8%
- #40 Yar's Revenge
74% matchMixed66% of 88 reviews2011
Dev: Killspace EntertainmentPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
Why similar: Action 100%
- #41 Gravity Badgers
73% matchMixed61% of 451 reviews2013
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family and the universe itself from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett.
Why similar: Indie 51.8%, Action 48.2%
- #42 The Battle of Sol
74% matchMixed57% of 102 reviews2015
Dev: Bit Planet Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.
Why similar: Action 60.4%, Indie 39.6%
- #43 The Superfluous
72% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Voided Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.
Why similar: Action 55.6%, Indie 44.4%
- #44 Pie in the Sky
64% matchVery Positive100% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Monster Shop GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Pluck them. Pluck them all. You are an Australian Magpie on a mission. That mission: Spread havoc, cause mayhem, and grab the occasional unattended piece of food. Menace, rob, and terrify humans, enjoying old-school action arcade gameplay rendered in glorious retro PS2 graphics.
Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%
- #45 Rescue your chickens
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 208 reviews2016
Dev: Mihai Morosanu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a story of a father who is left alone to take care of his chickens. You must use your skill to avoid all sort of forest creatures and to save all 10 chickens. Fight bosses, and be prepared for an epic finale. The game difficulty start from easy to hard making this game last for hours of fun gameplay.
Why similar: Action 62%, Indie 38%
- #46 Martian Law
71% matchMostly Negative34% of 436 reviews2019
Dev: Linclo Games
Windows
Mars is under attack! An unknown enemy is dropping bombs on the peaceful red planet. It is up to you to fight off the onslaught so the innocent can escape. Run (umm...slide), jump and blast your way to freedom in the arcade-inspired goodness that is Martian Law. Save Mars!
Why similar: Action 51.4%, Indie 48.6%
- #47 ProtoGalaxy
72% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2010
Dev: Source Studio Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Earth is under siege! A mysterious and powerful alien race has come to enslave the entire galaxy, and your fleet is humanity's last hope. You must put an end to the attacks and rebuild a home for the survivors.
Why similar: Action 53.1%, Indie 46.9%
- #48 Railgunners
66% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.2%, Action 24.8%, Indie 19%
- #49 Alien Hominid HD
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.8%, Action 24.2%, Indie 5.9%
- #50 It's time to get out from the solar system
70% matchMostly Negative55% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: WTFOMGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 76.6%, Action 23.4%
- #51 Gunslugs
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 30.2%, Indie 23.2%
- #52 Jets'n'Guns Gold
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,532 reviews2014
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75%, Action 14.3%, Indie 10.7%
- #53 Birds of War
59% matchVery Positive87% of 493 reviews2026
Dev: HexNest Games
Windows
You are a bird. You have a nest. Other birds want your eggs. Birds of War is a team-based aerial PvP game. Raid nests, steal eggs, fight beak-to-beak in fast, chaotic matches built around flight and combat. Your mic is always hot. Your enemies can hear you. Plan accordingly.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #54 Spaceguy
69% matchMixed52% of 126 reviews2018
Dev: Light SoftPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Humanity is under threat. Unknown creatures captured a space ship that moves directly to the ground. Far future. People have already mastered the flights between planets. And everything seemed to go well, until mankind met another ratio. Can you stop the alien invaders?
Why similar: Action 56.3%, Indie 43.7%
- #55 Gravitar: Recharged
65% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.9%, Action 39.1%