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  1. #1 Space War: Infinity
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Flight 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%

  2. #2 ESCHATOS
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
    Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%

  3. #3 Space Elite Force
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 186 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 20.2%, Flight 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 8.4%, Arcade 8.1%

  4. #4 Rigid Force Alpha
    95% 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 8.9%, Shooter 8.1%

  5. #5 Super Star Path
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 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 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 7.1%

  6. #6 Sophstar
    94% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 7.4%, Arcade 6.9%

  7. #7 Power of Ten
    93% matchVery Positive80% of 250 reviews2023
    Dev: Pew Times Three
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    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 17.5%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down 9.2%

  8. #8 Space Elite Force II
    92% 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 18.9%, Flight 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Score Attack 9.2%, Space 8.2%

  9. #9 Lilac 0
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 75 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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  10. #10 Super Hydorah
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 316 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 49.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 6.7%

  11. #11 Grav Blazer Squared
    91% 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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%

  12. #12 Hyperspace Dogfights
    89% 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 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Flight 15.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Shooter 7.7%

  13. #13 DRACOMATON
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,104 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 21.9%, Top-Down 13.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Robots 7.8%

  14. #14 Crisis Wing
    89% 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 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 6.8%, Arcade 6.4%

  15. #15 Grav Blazer
    88% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 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 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%

  16. #16 ROCKETRON
    86% 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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 6.8%

  17. #17 BroodStar
    84% 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 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 8.5%, Score Attack 7%

  18. #18 Black Paradox
    86% 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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Space 8.3%

  19. #19 Hyper Sentinel
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 9%

  20. #20 Jet Lancer
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,196 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.1%

  21. #21 Galaxy Highways
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 59 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 26%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  22. #22 Hyper Simon X
    84% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 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 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%

  23. #23 DELTAZEAL
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 6.9%, Space 5.5%

  24. #24 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 959 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.2 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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%

  25. #25 Jets'n'Guns 2
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,290 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.3 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 18.2%, Action 9.6%, Colorful 4.3%, 2D 3.4%

  26. #26 Ex-Zodiac
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,034 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 24.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11%, Space 10.9%

  27. #27 Planetary Dustoff
    81% 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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

  28. #28 Exodemic
    79% 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 36.8%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  29. #29 Void Resurgence
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 70 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Score Attack 8.5%

  30. #30 Phoenix 2
    77% matchMixed67% of 218 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Space 7.5%

  31. #31 Half Hour Hexagon
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 113 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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  32. #32 Starr Mazer: DSP
    78% 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 25%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Flight 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Arcade 7.7%

  33. #33 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%

  34. #34 Schildmaid MX
    75% 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 29.3%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

  35. #35 EON Fighter
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Square Wheel
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.9%

  36. #36 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 10.3%

  37. #37 Star of Providence
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 9%

  38. #38 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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Linear 6%

  39. #39 XIIZEAL
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  40. #40 Gunlocked
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  41. #41 Bladestar
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 109 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 27.7%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Space 14.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%

  42. #42 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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6.6%

  43. #43 ASTROLANCER
    70% 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 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Robots 9.7%, Linear 6.3%

  44. #44 Super Space Club
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 51 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 17.4%, Flight 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 9.8%

  45. #45 Cyberhunt
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 11.1%, Arcade 8.8%

  46. #46 Satellite Rush
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 75 reviews2016
    Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 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%

  47. #47 Gigantes Ex Machina
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 273 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 19.2%, Action 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 3.6%, Bullet Hell 2.6%

  48. #48 Rocky Mayhem
    69% matchPositive88% 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 6 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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.6%

  49. #49 Doomsday Hunters
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 787 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 35.1%, Procedural Generation 24.3%, Arcade 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 4.7%

  50. #50 Space Invaders Extreme
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 265 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%

  51. #51 Offendron Warrior
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%

  52. #52 Survivor Mercs
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
    Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Arcade 9.1%

  53. #53 Undercroft Warriors
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 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 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%

  54. #54 DRAINUS
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,121 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 7.7%, 2D 5.1%

  55. #55 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 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down 6.3%, Space 6.1%

  56. #56 Run Build Pew!
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 563 reviews2022
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 9.3%

  57. #57 Galactic Glitch
    63% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 20.6%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 11.5%

  58. #58 Horizon Shift
    68% 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 54.5%, Arcade 25.2%, Action 20.3%

  59. #59 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    68% 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Space 7.3%, Arcade 6.8%

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