- #1 Solitarius
97% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Space 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 5.6%
- #2 Gunstorm
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cornutopia Software
Windows
Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Space 10%
- #3 Truxton 2
96% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 9.2%
- #4 Neon Invaders
95% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 1980s 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Aliens 7.9%
- #5 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 9.8%
- #6 Meteor Mania
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jack NordnessPub: NoisyNordsGameCraft
Windows
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #7 ionAXXIA
93% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Software Geezers
Windows
ionAXXIA introduces the ‘big brained shooter’ genre with a tactical arcade space shooter. Classic 90's inspired sci-fi action adds a whiff of Dark Souls to its varied-weaponry combat, pairing a need for quick reactions and gaming skills with patience, timing, and smart decision.
Why similar: Space 17.1%, Arena Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 1990's 9.7%
- #8 TROID BLASTER 2
91% 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 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 8.5%, Minimalist 8%
- #9 Exphelius: Arena
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 9%
- #10 Tank vs. Aliens
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Jake Makes
Windows
Fight to survive an endless onslaught of aliens, upgrading your tank between levels to keep up with the horde. Death may be inevitable in the aftermath of the invasion, but it is up to you to bring down as many of the these creatures as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6%
- #11 GUN KING
89% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows · Mac · Linux
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: 1980s 18%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #12 Gray Goo
89% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Nomads
Windows
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Space 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Retro 10.6%, Minimalist 9.9%, 1980s 8.9%
- #13 Spacebase19
90% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Morgondag
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10.1%
- #14 Chicken Invaders 1
88% 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 9%, Action 8.5%
- #15 Alien Wall
87% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.8%, Space 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.5%
- #16 ZEROCRON
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, 1980s 9%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 7.5%
- #17 Cosmic Cleaner
85% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Space 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 10.8%
- #18 Royal Odyssey
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Space 14%, 1980s 11.6%, Retro 7.9%
- #19 Retaliate
82% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Space 19%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 6%
- #20 Space Battle Arena
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Sam Ghalili
Windows · Mac
Space fight arena is a retro arcade based arena shooter game that was modeled after legendary arcade games. This game retains the fun, addicting aspects of those arcade games while also adding on new, awesome features such as challenges, skins, and a world wide leaderboard.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.8%, Space 19.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Aliens 9.1%, Retro 8.8%
- #21 METEOR COMMANDER
84% 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Aliens 10.3%, Space 9%
- #22 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
83% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 14%, Retro 13.3%, Aliens 8%
- #23 Warp Commander
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: AngrySodaCan
Windows
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Space 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Retro 10.1%
- #24 Meteor Storm
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Space 11.1%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 9.6%
- #25 Asteroids
79% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 11.6%, Action 8.5%
- #26 Blaster Alert
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 16.9%, 1980s 11.9%, Aliens 11.8%
- #27 Boing Bang Adventure
79% 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: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 9.5%
- #28 Star Jet Alpha
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Space 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 9.7%
- #29 Super Forklift 3000
78% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Space 17%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7%
- #30 Rockjack
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Man Cave Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-inspired 2D space shoot-em-up. Mine asteroids! Shoot alien saucers! Get rich or die flying!
Why similar: Space 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Minimalist 9.1%
- #31 RedRaptor
77% 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, 1990's 10.3%, Space 8.7%, Retro 7.5%
- #32 Dan's Odyssey
77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #33 Invaders from the Third Dimension
75% 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 18.2%, Space 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 10.6%, 1980s 10.5%
- #34 CHROMACORE
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3HP
Windows
CHROMACORE is a top-down arena shooter set in a futuristic super soldier training facility. Match your neon lights to the enemies in flow-inducing combat. Your task is simple: kill, adapt, survive, respawn.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 9%, Action 4.9%
- #35 Tartaron
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: TartaronDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Minimalist 7.8%, Casual 6.5%
- #36 While you are Downloading
74% 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 19.1%, Space 14.6%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 6.7%
- #37 Chicken Invaders Universe
70% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 16.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Old School 7.5%
- #38 Gunslinger Nova
73% 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Space 11%, Arcade 9.6%, Aliens 7.3%
- #39 Stop the Saturnians!
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 9.8%
- #40 Stellar Space
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Space 12.1%, 1980s 9.4%, Arcade 9%
- #41 Gun Bots
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Protect the KingPub: Self Published
Windows · Mac
Customize your Gun Bots to fight through 7 unique worlds with different weather conditions that become more challenging as you progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Aliens 9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #42 Blue Jay Joyride
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Aliens 11.6%, Space 11.3%, Action 9.3%
- #43 Explaining every string
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: chelovekbeznika
Windows
No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 8.9%, Retro 8.3%
- #44 Galactic Explorers
70% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Space 15.6%, Retro 8.1%, 1980s 7.9%
- #45 Shibui Coliseum
76% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 8.6%
- #46 Parsec
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Space 15.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 8.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #47 THUNDER STRIKER
68% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 1980s 13.4%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #48 Pangaroids
69% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Space 12.9%, 1980s 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #49 Angles of Death
67% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Big StavPub: Big Stav Studios
Windows
"Angles of Death" is an action RPG and roguelike game. It blends the intensity of real-time combat and the unpredictability of roguelike mechanics. The pixel art aesthetic adds a nostalgic yet modern visual appeal, while the atmospheric soundtrack immerses players in a dark and captivating world.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Space 9.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #50 Particulitix
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshop Geek
Windows · Linux
Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 11.1%
- #51 CometSoldier
73% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: SawaiwaGame
Windows
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 1980s 11.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.3%
- #52 Space Maxwell: Arcade
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 8.4%
- #53 Constellar
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Space 11.9%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #54 Starfighter Neon
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Space 9.1%, Aliens 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #55 Martian Invaders
67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 1980s 12.1%, Aliens 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%
- #56 Shape Shipter
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Jorge T. Vargas
Windows
Embark on an retro adventure of ever-changing challenges. Adapt to unique ships, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and shape-shift your way to victory. Get ready for non-stop excitement and pure arcade fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Space 16.3%, Arena Shooter 14%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 10%
- #57 Space Smash
67% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Space 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Minimalist 8.2%
- #58 Spacey Vade
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Brown Bot
Windows
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 1980s 14.3%, Space 9.9%, Retro 7%
- #59 Arcade Classics
64% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Reza MirzaeiPub: Dreamware Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, 1980s 13.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 10.2%, 1990's 10%