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  1. #1 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Mechs 16.7%, Score Attack 14.4%, Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

  2. #2 Shooting Game KARI
    97% 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 25.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 10.1%

  3. #3 LUFTRAUSERS
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%

  4. #4 Furious Angels
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2017
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

    Why similar: Destruction 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Mechs 13.1%, Score Attack 11.5%

  5. #5 Bullet Hell Monday
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Score Attack 9.6%

  6. #6 Undercroft Warriors
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Score Attack 9.9%

  7. #7 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    93% 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 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Score Attack 7.4%

  8. #8 Sophstar
    92% 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 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%

  9. #9 SPLIT BULLET
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

    Why similar: Destruction 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Shooter 10.3%

  10. #10 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Arcade 5.5%

  11. #11 Cube Destroyer
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Destruction 20.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 9.8%, Arcade 8%

  12. #12 Hyper Simon X
    90% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Destruction 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Score Attack 9.2%, Bullet Hell 6.7%

  13. #13 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Destruction 11.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Mechs 9%

  14. #14 Crisis Wing
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Score Attack 9%

  15. #15 BLUE REVOLVER
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Arcade 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

  16. #16 ImageStriker
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Score Attack 17.8%, Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  17. #17 Burning Skies Arcade
    85% 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 21%, Destruction 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.2%

  18. #18 BIRDCAGE
    83% 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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Score Attack 9.2%

  19. #19 Radiant Silvergun
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 213 reviews2023
    Dev: Live Wire
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Score Attack 9.2%

  20. #20 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.

    Why similar: Destruction 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%

  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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  22. #22 Chippy
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Destruction 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.7%

  23. #23 Polygon Attack
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 8.6%

  24. #24 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Score Attack 8%, Shooter 7.3%

  25. #25 Akka Arrh
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 8.6%

  26. #26 Void Scrappers
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 10.5%

  27. #27 Infinos Gaiden
    79% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2018
    Dev: Picorinne Soft
    Windows

    The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 9.8%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 6.6%

  28. #28 Grav Blazer
    82% 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 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Score Attack 8.7%

  29. #29 RagingBlasters
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Score Attack 16.9%, Shooter 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Bullet Hell 5.2%

  30. #30 ASTROLANCER
    75% 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 36.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 5.9%

  31. #31 Outnumbered
    76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 7.6%

  32. #32 Sky Force Reloaded
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shooter 8.3%

  33. #33 BLUE WISH DESIRE
    76% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: xxgameroom
    Windows

    BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Mechs 20.1%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%

  34. #34 Gunvein
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%, 2D 6.1%

  35. #35 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Score Attack 15.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Bullet Hell 8%

  36. #36 Gigantes Ex Machina
    72% 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 57%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.5%, Mechs 8.2%, Indie 6.2%

  37. #37 Waves
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 8.1%

  38. #38 Sky Force Anniversary
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 8.2%, Shooter 6.9%

  39. #39 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 8.8%

  40. #40 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Mechs 19.8%, Destruction 18.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.3%

  41. #41 ROCKETRON
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Mechs 24.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  42. #42 Operation STEEL
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Score Attack 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%

  43. #43 Grand Brix Shooter
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.3%

  44. #44 DRAINUS
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.2%

  45. #45 Hyper Echelon
    71% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Score Attack 8.5%

  46. #46 Cloud Cutter
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 6.7%

  47. #47 Phoenix 2
    69% 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 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Score Attack 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 7.6%

  48. #48 GanaBlade
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2023
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 6.9%

  49. #49 Destropolis
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 6.7%

  50. #50 TYPECAST
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
    Dev: Gutter Arcade
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 6.6%

  51. #51 Revolution Ace
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 4.6%

  52. #52 Sektori
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Destruction 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 8.9%

  53. #53 Ikaruga
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

  54. #54 GUNFIELD
    63% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiv
    Windows

    GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 7.1%

  55. #55 Jet Lancer
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Arcade 8.1%

  56. #56 Go Mecha Ball
    64% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Mechs 16.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 9%

  57. #57 SUPER FLAIL
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%

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