- #1 Kalzor: 2000
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Space 10.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%
- #2 Distant Space
96% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Space 13%, Arcade 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 9.6%
- #3 Syder Reloaded
96% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Space 10.2%, Shooter 10%
- #4 Galactic Vanguard
94% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: TopGame
Windows
Galactic Vanguard is a fast-paced, retro-style action shooter. Grab your weapons and eliminate relentless enemy forces and powerful alien creatures. Engage in intense battles across space bases, desert wastelands, lava valleys, and abandoned alien ruins!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.3% ★, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 7.8%
- #5 Red Horizon
95% matchMostly Negative36% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: Allen Games
Windows · Mac
Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Survival 10.1%, Space 9.5%
- #6 Crome: Before Purgatory
94% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Difficult 13.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 10.2%
- #7 Xeno Swarm - 异虫强袭
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: J&Z Studio
Windows · Mac
"Xeno Swarm" is a hardcore side-scrolling shoot-'em-up game. Team up with your allies to battle overwhelming swarms of alien creatures, engage in life-or-death showdowns with colossal bosses on extraterrestrial battlefields, and relive the exhilarating thrill of bullet-hell mayhem!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 7.5%, Retro 6.2%
- #8 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
92% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 8.2%
- #9 Atomic City
91% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: anthund
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Survival 14.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.2%
- #10 Cataclyzm
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dogroach
Windows
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Difficult 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10%
- #11 Offendron Warrior
89% 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: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 9.3%
- #12 The Core Message
90% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Space 13.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 11%
- #13 Nevultra
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11.1%, 1980s 7.2%
- #14 The Battle of Aurinoxia
87% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 7.2%
- #15 Marimoth
88% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Difficult 10%, Shooter 9.9%
- #16 AstroRage2049
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.7%, 1980s 9%
- #17 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 10.8%
- #18 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 10.3%, 1980s 10.3%
- #19 BULLETnico
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%
- #20 Neon Dodge
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mavixen
Windows
Neon Dodge is a frantic, vaporwave-themed bullet hell where you cannot shoot. Master the dodge to survive the impossible challenges that a mysterious Voice throws at you... Or watch your death counter ascend to infinity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Difficult 21.4%, Arcade 17.8%, 1980s 15.5%, Retro 8.1%
- #21 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 10.4%
- #22 Xerminus
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Bugnie
Windows
Survive randomized waves of enemies in top down arena combat. No upgrades or roguelite elements. No survivors.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #23 Red Titans
82% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 13.9%, 1980s 11.2%, Action 8.7%
- #24 1982
81% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Arcade 15.5%, Retro 15%, 1980s 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 12.4%
- #25 DAVE a nice guy
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: noisy kazoo
Windows
fast paced action game
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.7%
- #26 Bit Blaster XL
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Survival 9.4%
- #27 SHOGUN
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: GunealPub: Deep Rock Labs LLC
Windows · Linux
SHOGUN is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes running and gunning to stay alive. Rip through waves of increasingly difficult enemies hell-bent on your doom by shooting, looting, and eluding a bullet hell of cartoonish horror. Refuse death, explode with burning rage and tear asunder!!!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 11%
- #28 GRADIUS ORIGINS
77% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 19.2%, Shooter 15.5%, 1980s 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Space 8.4%
- #29 Z-Warp
79% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 14%, Retro 9.2%, Space 8.3%
- #30 Suicide Runners
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #31 Deep Space Shooter
78% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Altair GamePub: ValkyrieInitiative
Windows
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Space 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #32 Feeble Light
76% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 6.2%
- #33 Orbital Siege
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Arcade 13.1%, Retro 11.9%, Shooter 9.7%
- #34 Spinner Invaders
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 10.1%
- #35 Enemy Mind
76% 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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Space 13.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.9%
- #36 Andro Dunos II
74% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.9%
- #37 Splicer
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PolarBytes-Studio
Windows · Linux
Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, 1980s 15.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #38 Last Chance
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kavun4ekz dev©Pub: TXC
Windows · Mac
Last Chance - is an atmospheric retro shooter with pixel graphics, where you are Alexei who has a disease in his head and must do everything to survive. The atmosphere of the dark winter adds to the epic and enhances the gameplay experience.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.2%, Retro 6.5%
- #39 Battle for Asciion
71% matchPositive83% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Relevo
Windows
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.8% ★, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, 1980s 8.8%
- #40 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
Windows
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #41 Star Jet Alpha
73% 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Space 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.6%
- #42 Terra Flame
72% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #43 Vektor Z
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 9.6%, Space 7.9%
- #44 First Person Stapler
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew Connelly
Windows
Clear targets in your office call center and race to the exit in this ridiculous, stapler-centric target shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.4% ★, Shooter 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Arcade 8.1%, 1990's 7.5%
- #45 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 7.9%
- #46 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%
- #47 Chertovica
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David FilusPub: Jester's Tales
Windows
All the cherts are getting married tonight, on a night called Chertovica. Grab your axe, chug down your last tankard, and kick them back to hell where they belong in this retro, melee-centric boomer shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.1% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6%
- #48 J. El Tanquista
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jorge Damian RodriguezPub: IJKStudios
Windows
Third-person military shooter set in World War III. Fight on foot, inside your tank, and with tactical drones, and survive in open environments full of chaos and destruction.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47% ★, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5%
- #49 ITZO
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: GRRRVERSE
Windows · Mac
ITZO is a retro style scrolling shooter and bullet hell game where you play as the best (and most ruthless) agent in space: ITZO! You have the mission to prevent an incoming interplanetary conflict… How are you going to do it? Easy. With bullets, destruction, chaos and no diplomacy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 9.9%
- #50 Lilac 0
67% 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: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 7.3%
- #51 WOLFLAME
70% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 6.7%
- #52 Alpha Galaxy Shooting Championship
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: .
Windows
This is a portal disguised as a game, where we will teleport your soul to a combat mech in the Alpha galaxy, where you will personally participate in the greatest shooting tournament in the entire Alpha galaxy and experience the purest combat fun in the arena filled with skilled players!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.8% ★, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 7.4%, Action 5.3%
- #53 Galaxy Frame
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Suit Monkey
Windows
Galaxy Frame is a space Roguelite game players control their aircraft to survive the attacks of alien insects. By understanding the characteristics of aircraft, skills, and props, players can build their own decks and challenge stronger enemies. Arcade mode to challenge the world leaderboard.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Survival 14.5%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 7%
- #54 Grave Space
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 10%, Action 7.9%
- #55 Return Ace
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 11.9%
- #56 VALE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Fight your way to dominion over the universe in this Shoot Em Up game based on the book! On the planet Vale, known for its extreme cold and endless snowfields, the story follows young Talen Esko and his sister Salla, whose family, the Esko clan, is transferred to govern this icy world.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #57 Escape 2 Space
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 10.4%
- #58 Lobstar: Arcade Version
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 7.9%, Space 7.8%
- #59 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10.6%
- #60 Frog Legs
63% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: Elliott Dahle
Windows
A short, single-player horror action game starring Carl, the suburban house frog. Will you be able to conquer arcade challenges, solve puzzles, and Ribbit and Tear your way back to the life you once knew?
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.1% ★, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 5.9%