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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Arcade.

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  1. #1 Void Source
    97% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2020
    Dev: Xitilon
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Space 7.1%, Shooter 6.1%

  2. #2 Security Guy vs AI: The Dawn of AI
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 91 reviews2021
    Dev: Alexander BogdanovPub: Alexander Bogdanov
    Windows

    Security guy vs AI is a short top-down shooter game with a mysterious story. Reveal the truth about what happened at your workplace and stop the Evil Artificial Intelligence from spreading out.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Futuristic 9.9%, Action 9.4%

  3. #3 BroodStar
    95% 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 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 6.9%

  4. #4 Grav Blazer Squared
    96% 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 20.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 11%, Arcade 9.2%

  5. #5 Space War: Infinity
    94% 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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Space 11%, Old School 8.8%

  6. #6 It's time to get out from the solar system
    94% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%

  7. #7 Outnumbered
    92% 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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.4%

  8. #8 A.I. Invasion
    93% matchMostly Negative35% of 66 reviews2015
    Dev: GameArt Studio GmbH
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 63.4%, Shooter 17%, Action 13.7%, Indie 5.8%

  9. #9 Cosmonator
    91% 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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Space 6.5%, Action 6.1%

  10. #10 Vostok 2061
    89% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 7.7%

  11. #11 Grav Blazer
    90% 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 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  12. #12 I, Toaster
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: HotCroutons
    Windows · Mac

    Defend your city from the appliance uprising! Play as a Rebellious Hero who is a neural networks backup file loaded into the toaster. Guns! Toaster!

    Why similar: Shooter 30.2%, Arcade 27.2%, Top-Down 24.8%, Action 11.1%, Combat 5.6%

  13. #13 Gunlocked
    87% 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 7.7%

  14. #14 Satellite Rush
    89% 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 72.7%, Indie 27.3%

  15. #15 Sophstar
    86% 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 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 8%, Shooter 6.5%

  16. #16 BIRDCAGE
    84% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.9%

  17. #17 Madrobot X
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 142 reviews2016
    Dev: NetoXPub: Sometimes You
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    MadRobot X is an old school shoot 'em up game. You control a robot trying to escape from the laboratory of a mad scientist, and to accomplish this, you'll need the help of GoboGobo, another robot who also wants to escape.

    Why similar: Action 46.6%, Indie 32.4%, Casual 21%

  18. #18 Railgunners
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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: On-Rails Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 6.9%, Arcade 6.8%

  19. #19 SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Space 8%, Combat 8%, Top-Down 7.2%

  20. #20 Offendron Warrior
    84% matchPositive86% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Old School 10.6%

  21. #21 Lilac 0
    82% 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 24%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 8.7%

  22. #22 Shooting Game KARI
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2022
    Dev: SAEKI Soft
    Windows

    The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Old School 9.1%

  23. #23 Void Resurgence
    79% 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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 8%

  24. #24 Project Beril / 贝丽尔养成计划
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2022
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows

    This is an AI game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 10%, 2D 4.8%

  25. #25 Power-Up
    83% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 8.8%

  26. #26 Gunlocked 2
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.9%

  27. #27 Hyper Echelon
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 65 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 10%, Shooter 8.7%

  28. #28 Burning Skies Arcade
    78% 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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 8.3%

  29. #29 Cyberhunt
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 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 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Space 11.2%, Old School 7.6%

  30. #30 Uragun
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 9%

  31. #31 Stellar Interface
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
    Dev: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 9.2%

  32. #32 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    74% 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%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.7%

  33. #33 Cyberpunk 3776
    78% matchMixed52% of 66 reviews2015
    Dev: Peter Hann
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  34. #34 Galaxy Highways
    73% 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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 9.1%

  35. #35 Enemy Mind
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 15.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%

  36. #36 Droid Assault
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 12.7%, Retro 10.3%

  37. #37 Space Elite Force II
    75% 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 13.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 8.5%

  38. #38 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 9.3%, Space 8.7%

  39. #39 REPLIKATOR
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 13%, Futuristic 9.1%

  40. #40 Absolute Blue
    74% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
    Windows

    Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 11%, Shooter 10%, Old School 9.9%

  41. #41 Switch 'N' Shoot
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 10%, Old School 8.5%

  42. #42 VOID/BREAKER
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shooter 19.1%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Futuristic 14.6%, Combat 9.7%

  43. #43 Laser Disco Defenders
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%

  44. #44 Rogue Invader
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

    Why similar: Shooter 21.5%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Space 19%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.5%

  45. #45 Half Hour Hexagon
    69% 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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 5.9%

  46. #46 Dark Old Sun
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
    Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action 14.9%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 11.5%

  47. #47 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 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%

  48. #48 Neon Striker
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 9.6%

  49. #49 ASTROLANCER
    67% 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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Retro 10.3%, Futuristic 8.5%, Shooter 6.4%

  50. #50 Rigid Force Alpha
    70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%

  51. #51 Gigantes Ex Machina
    66% 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 55.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 11.8%, Indie 4.6%, Top-Down Shooter 3.3%

  52. #52 Pewt 'em Up!
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 10.7%, Futuristic 9.4%

  53. #53 C-RUSH
    73% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 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 61.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.9%, Indie 4.2%

  54. #54 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
    71% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
    Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 25.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 10.5%

  55. #55 ImageStriker
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 7.5%

  56. #56 Chicken Invaders 1
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 7%

  57. #57 Space Battlecruiser
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: Less Describable Games
    Windows

    Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield.

    Why similar: Action 69.4%, Indie 30.6%

  58. #58 Phoenix 2
    65% 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 7.9%

  59. #59 Space Survival
    70% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?

    Why similar: Space 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 8.7%

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