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  1. #1 Space War: Infinity
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Space 7.7%

  2. #2 Rigid Force Alpha
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 8.9%, Shooter 8%

  3. #3 Super Star Path
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 7.1%

  4. #4 Sophstar
    95% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 7.4%, Arcade 6.9%

  5. #5 Power of Ten
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
    Dev: Pew Times Three
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down 9.3%

  6. #6 Lilac 0
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  7. #7 Hyperspace Dogfights
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows · Linux

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Flight 15.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  8. #8 Grav Blazer Squared
    93% matchMixed40% of 85 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9%

  9. #9 Super Hydorah
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Arcade 17.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 6.6%

  10. #10 DRACOMATON
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,064 reviews2023
    Dev: Gun Jumpers
    Windows · Mac

    Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell about Eclipse, a small robot who awakens in an abandoned factory filled with corrupted training bots and the secrets of cosmic dragons. Fight your way to the top of the tower by transforming your robot body, changing your entire arsenal on the fly!

    Why similar: Dragons 25.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down 13.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Robots 7.8%

  11. #11 Crisis Wing
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 6.4%

  12. #12 Grav Blazer
    91% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%

  13. #13 Black Paradox
    89% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Space 8.4%

  14. #14 ROCKETRON
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 6.9%

  15. #15 BroodStar
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Space 8.5%, Score Attack 7%

  16. #16 Jets'n'Guns 2
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 64.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 9.4%, Colorful 4.4%, 2D 3.2%

  17. #17 Hyper Sentinel
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Arcade 20%, Action 8.9%

  18. #18 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    85% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Flight 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%

  19. #19 Galaxy Highways
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  20. #20 Cycle 28
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Flight 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  21. #21 Space Elite Force
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 24%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 9.7%

  22. #22 Hyper Simon X
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9%

  23. #23 Ex-Zodiac
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
    Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Flight 24.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11%, Space 10.9%

  24. #24 Burning Skies Arcade
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.8%

  25. #25 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%

  26. #26 Planetary Dustoff
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
    Dev: Rymdfall AB
    Windows · Mac

    Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%

  27. #27 Void Resurgence
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Score Attack 8.5%

  28. #28 Exodemic
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: ganashaw
    Windows

    Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  29. #29 Phoenix 2
    78% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Space 7.5%

  30. #30 Space Elite Force II
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%

  31. #31 Half Hour Hexagon
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Carson Kompon
    Windows

    Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  32. #32 Jet Lancer
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Flight 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  33. #33 Gunlocked
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

  34. #34 Schildmaid MX
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  35. #35 Nova Drift
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%

  36. #36 EON Fighter
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Square Wheel
    Windows

    Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9%

  37. #37 Operation STEEL
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 10.4%

  38. #38 Bladestar
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Space 14.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.3%

  39. #39 Starr Mazer: DSP
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Flight 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%

  40. #40 Star of Providence
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Procedural Generation 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Top-Down 9.1%

  41. #41 Interstellar Sentinel
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Uplifting Goat LLC.
    Windows

    ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

    Why similar: Dragons 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Linear 6.1%

  42. #42 Void Scrappers
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 9.4%, Score Attack 9%

  43. #43 ASTROLANCER
    71% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Hexeye
    Windows

    ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Robots 9.6%, Linear 6.3%

  44. #44 Super Space Club
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Flight 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Space 9.8%

  45. #45 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.7%

  46. #46 Space Invaders Extreme
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%

  47. #47 Satellite Rush
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  48. #48 Gigantes Ex Machina
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: AcrylByte
    Windows

    Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 3.5%, Bullet Hell 2.6%

  49. #49 Rocky Mayhem
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
    Windows

    Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%

  50. #50 Undercroft Warriors
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%

  51. #51 Doomsday Hunters
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Procedural Generation 24.3%, Arcade 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 4.7%

  52. #52 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Space 7.3%, Arcade 6.8%

  53. #53 Cosmonator
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down 6.3%, Space 6.2%

  54. #54 Outnumbered
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%

  55. #55 Nebula
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Space 13%, Arcade 8.4%

  56. #56 Horizon Shift
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 20.2%

  57. #57 CometStriker DX
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.4%, Linear 9.3%

  58. #58 Symmodance
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
    Windows

    Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Space 9.4%

  59. #59 Galactic Glitch
    61% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down 11.5%

  60. #60 Solar Shifter EX
    70% matchMixed47% of 114 reviews2015
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 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 84.3%, Action 15.7%

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