- #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%, Bullet Hell 12%, Flight 10.9%, Aliens 10.1%
- #2 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
96% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Jet 17.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 12.6%, Aliens 10.2%
- #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 18.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9.3%
- #4 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%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.5%
- #5 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 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Aliens 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 1990's 8.7%
- #6 ZPF
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter 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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 10.6%
- #7 Origami Flight
93% 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 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #8 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
91% matchPositive88% of 26 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 23.1%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #9 COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute
92% matchMixed67% of 18 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 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 1990's 11.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.9%
- #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 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 1990's 11.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.8%
- #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 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Aliens 12.2%, Shooter 10.1%
- #12 The Battle of Aurinoxia
89% 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 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Aliens 8.4%
- #13 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Aliens 11.6%, Arcade 11.2%
- #14 Apidya' Special
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team ApidyaPub: ININ
Windows
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 11.8%, Shooter 9.5%
- #15 Spacewing War
87% matchPositive100% of 11 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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 9.3%
- #16 TENGAI
86% matchPositive100% of 17 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%
- #17 Spacewing War 2
86% 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 18.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Aliens 13.9%, 1990's 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #18 Suicide Runners
85% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 8.8%
- #19 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
84% 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 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 1990's 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
- #20 Broken Sky
84% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Addictive 247 Games
Windows
Broken Sky is a fast paced dogfighting shooter featuring unlockable planes, explosive weapons, special abilities and Shoot 'em up madness. Responsive controls combined with super fast air combat will have you coming back for more in your bullet hell quest to defeat the alien takeover.
Why similar: Jet 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Aliens 10.4%
- #21 Feeble Light
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 8%
- #22 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
83% 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 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #23 Chromacell
81% 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 20.3%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.2%
- #24 Syder Reloaded
81% 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 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%
- #25 Space Elite Force
82% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Jet 22.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Aliens 9.8%
- #26 Cosmic Destroyer
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #27 Space Elite Force II
79% 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: Jet 22.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 8.1%
- #28 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
79% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Jet 21.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 12.8%, Flight 10.9%
- #29 Touch Force
78% 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 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 9.9%
- #30 tz mini stg collection
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 14%
- #31 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Flight 17.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.2%
- #32 AWA 2024
76% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Flight 16.3%, Jet 13.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 10.4%
- #33 Habroxia 2
77% matchVery Positive92% of 61 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 23.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.9%, 1990's 10.4%
- #34 Invaliens
78% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Flight 12%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 10%
- #35 GunBird - 2
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 10.4%
- #36 Gates of Zendocon
75% 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 22.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 10.9%, Retro 10.5%
- #37 Kaiju Kite Attack
75% 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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #38 Celestia
74% 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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10%
- #39 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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #40 Escape 2 Space
73% 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 19%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%
- #41 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
71% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%
- #42 Shoot 1UP DX
73% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%
- #43 River Attack
72% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Phoenix Steel Games
Windows
River Attack is a shootting up style game 2D, which combines harmoniously colored scenes with aerial shooting battle! Evolve your ship to defeat an alien invasion that has the technology to control human combat vehicles. Will you be able to defeat an army of ships to save your girl and the planet?!
Why similar: Jet 25.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Flight 12.4%, Vehicular Combat 12.3% ★, Shooter 8.3%
- #44 Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 595 reviews2015
Dev: Scott HostPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Jet 22% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Flight 13%, Vehicular Combat 12% ★
- #45 The Rush
70% matchPositive90% of 31 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 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%
- #46 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Aliens 13%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.2%
- #47 Magnus
71% matchNo user reviews
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 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Flight 14.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.9%
- #48 SPACEMAN
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Colton Crawford
Windows · Mac
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 1990's 11.7%, Aliens 10%, Retro 7.9%
- #49 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 21.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Aliens 11.7%
- #50 Dininho Space Adventure
69% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 8.2%
- #51 Gunboat God
69% matchNo user 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 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Vehicular Combat 12.6% ★, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 9%
- #52 Last Space Guardian
69% 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 23.5%, Aliens 18.3%, Colorful 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
- #53 Operation Hardcore
70% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 7.9%
- #54 AERA Flying Heroes
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GLHF Studio
Windows
An adventure for all those who dream of conquering the skies. Choose your pilot, upgrade your ship, and make battles against waves of enemies and colossal bosses. Collect stars, unlock new missions and write your legend.
Why similar: Jet 29.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Flight 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%
- #55 Habroxia
66% matchPositive97% of 32 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 22.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 10.2%
- #56 GunBird
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 9.3%
- #57 WING-IT
67% matchNo user reviews
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 20.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #58 COTTON REBOOT!
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.Pub: BEEP
Windows
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 10.5%
- #59 Thundering Skies
68% 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 20.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Flight 13.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 9.1%