- #1 VERZEUS
97% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Flight 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Aliens 10%
- #2 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.3%
- #3 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 10.2%, 1990's 9.2%
- #4 Space Dragons
94% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Aliens 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 1990's 8.6%
- #5 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
95% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 10.4%
- #6 Origami Flight
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.7%
- #7 COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute
93% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%
- #8 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
92% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9%
- #9 Cosmic Destroyer
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #10 COTTOn 2 - Saturn Tribute
91% matchMixed68% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 1990's 11.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.7%
- #11 Bad Chicken
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #12 Apidya' Special
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team ApidyaPub: ININ
Windows
Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Flight 12.7%, Shooter 9.4%
- #13 The Battle of Aurinoxia
88% matchPositive73% of 15 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 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Aliens 8.4%
- #14 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%
- #15 Frutz
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Broken Walls Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%
- #16 Bingus In Space
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Jelly LLC
Windows
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%
- #17 TENGAI
84% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.3%
- #18 Spacewing War
86% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 9.2%
- #19 Spacewing War 2
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alcalico
Windows
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Aliens 13.9%, 1990's 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #20 Syder Reloaded
83% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.8%
- #21 Suicide Runners
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #22 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Flight 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9%
- #23 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 1990's 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%
- #24 Chromacell
80% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%
- #25 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #26 ZPF
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Aliens 8.8%
- #27 Feeble Light
79% matchPositive80% of 10 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 8%
- #28 Invaliens
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Flight 13.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 9.9%
- #29 Touch Force
79% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: www.superstargames.co.ukPub: Golocobiz Limited
Windows · Mac
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Aliens 11.7%, Shooter 10%
- #30 tz mini stg collection
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.9%
- #31 Habroxia 2
78% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 10.2%
- #32 Eden's Eclipse
75% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.2%
- #33 Escape 2 Space
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%
- #34 Kaiju Kite Attack
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: PWCA
Windows
OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #35 Gates of Zendocon
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 10.9%, Retro 10.4%
- #36 Celestia
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #37 GunBird - 2
73% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 10.4%
- #38 The X-Type
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 8.4%
- #39 Magnus
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Flight 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%
- #40 Strato Freaks DX
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Ulminac
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Flight 18.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #41 Galaxar
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Exhibyte
Windows
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Flight 12.6%, Aliens 11%
- #42 Gunboat God
69% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Vehicular Combat 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shooter 9.1%
- #43 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #44 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
70% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
Windows
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 11.8%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 9.2%
- #45 Shoot 1UP DX
72% matchVery Positive81% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%
- #46 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
72% matchMixed56% of 360 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9%, Flight 8.6%
- #47 Riders 2491
71% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Aliens 13.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%
- #48 The Rush
69% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.6%
- #49 Beekyr Reloaded
71% matchVery Positive86% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #50 DRUNKEN BARON
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Florian Schäfer
Windows
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Aliens 11.7%
- #51 Thundering Skies
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Flight 15%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9%
- #52 SPACEMAN
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 1990's 11.5%, Aliens 10%, Retro 7.8%
- #53 Dininho Space Adventure
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 8.3%
- #54 Operation Hardcore
69% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 7.9%
- #55 Last Space Guardian
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Aliens 18.5%, Colorful 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 6.6%
- #56 Herodes
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.3%
- #57 Viral Reload EX
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Aliens 13.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%
- #58 WING-IT
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A FAIR Studio
Windows
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #59 Habroxia
65% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 10.1%