- #1 StanÇact -Sexy Tenacious Girls-
97% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: marumellon
Windows
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Shooter 6.8%, Arcade 6.4%
- #2 Nyan-Nyan Punch!
96% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: NomaryPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
- #3 Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade
96% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: xen-42
Windows · Linux
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Comedy 10.3%
- #4 COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute
95% 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 25.2%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Comedy 12%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #5 COTTOn 2 - Saturn Tribute
94% 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 25.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Comedy 11.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #6 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
94% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Comedy 10.9%
- #7 Celestia
93% 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 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #8 R-Type Final 2
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Side Scroller 26.8%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 7.9%
- #9 Kanamono
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Karai
Windows
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Side Scroller 33.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #10 Sigma Star Saga DX
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Anime 10.7%
- #11 Spacewing War
90% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 30.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.2%
- #12 Habroxia 2
89% 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 32.1%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%
- #13 Jezebel: Givin' Love a Shot
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voodoo Games
Windows
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
- #14 Deathsmiles I・II
87% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Anime 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #15 Revolgear Zero
86% matchVery Positive99% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Anime 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Cute 7.5%
- #16 TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.2%, Anime 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.2%
- #17 Anthea's Justice
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Sci-fi 15%, Shooter 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #18 TriggerHeart EXELICA
84% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Anime 12.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #19 Gearbits: Gear Angels
83% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: Quackpond Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Anime 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 11.1%
- #20 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
82% 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 33.7%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #21 Thunder Tiger
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #22 LASERPITIUM
85% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: THE REETEAM
Windows
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 23%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #23 Singularity Strike
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 10.6%
- #24 Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES
81% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Anime 11%, Comedy 9.2%, Shooter 8.7%
- #25 Iron Project: Reclaim
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinicius OliveiraPub: Yu Game Studio
Windows
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #26 Princess Maira: Initiation
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Termeno, s.r.o.
Windows
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #27 Gates of Zendocon
78% 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 31%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #28 Pamina VS Slimes
76% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Rune Game Dev
Windows
Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced top-down arcade game where you defend your home from endless waves of slimes. Choose from 4 headpattable characters, master elemental strategies, and unleash powerful burst skills across 4 game modes. Get ready for non-stop action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Anime 15.4%, Comedy 14.8%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 7.6%
- #29 Kamio Recoil
79% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ShindenkenPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Cute 7.4%
- #30 TENGAI
76% 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 27.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Comedy 10.3%, Action 10.1%
- #31 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Gate Studios
Windows
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Anime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 8.9%, Comedy 8.3%
- #32 Speyarranoth
78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Eivind Magnus Noersterud Hvidevold
Windows
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.2%
- #33 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
77% 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 32.4%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 7.9%
- #34 Habroxia
75% 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 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 11%
- #35 Promethium
77% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Xiotex Studios LtdPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%
- #36 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 29.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Anime 11.9%, Comedy 11.2%, Action 11.1%
- #37 Hyper-5
75% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Hyper Productions
Windows
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 25%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%
- #38 DRAINUS
72% 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 49.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #39 ADDRESS1
72% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: daruma3940
Windows
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Sci-fi 8%, Action 6.7%
- #40 Shadow and darkness
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Cute 9.1%
- #41 Metaloid : Origin
73% matchPositive82% of 39 reviews2019
Dev: RetroRevolution
Windows · Mac
Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action 13.4%, Anime 10.8%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #42 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
71% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 16%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Shooter 14%, Action 13.9%
- #43 Sun Blast: Star Fighter
73% matchMixed66% of 782 reviews2015
Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Anime 15.9%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #44 Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke
69% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Super16bits
Windows · Linux
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Anime 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #45 The Rush
69% 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 30.2%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #46 Star Hunter DX
70% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Action 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #47 SATAZIUS
71% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Anime 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #48 C-RUSH
74% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 11%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.1%
- #49 ELE BLAZE
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Guy
Windows
Fighting, dodge bullets and traps, ELE BLAZE is transverse scrolling game of ACT, The girl - Nono have powerful ELE energy battling with enemies and stop chaos spreads, save the universe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Anime 19.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Action 15.4%, Cute 12%
- #50 R-Type Dimensions EX
70% matchVery Positive87% of 323 reviews2018
Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 4%
- #51 Stellar Raid
69% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Berry Patch Games
Windows
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Side Scroller 35.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 6.1%, Action 4.5%
- #52 IKUSAAAAAAAN!
68% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: 幽々燦々(yuyusansan)
Windows
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 14.8%, Cute 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #53 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.3%, Anime 14%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 5.1%
- #54 tz mini stg collection
67% 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 32.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%
- #55 Black Academy
67% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2023
Dev: Catdoors
Windows
'School life like hell... Actually, it’s a school run by the devil?!’ Black Academy combines Side-scrolling shooting and Rogue-lite with storyline of students transforming into magical girls to confront demons after finding out the real identity of the Academy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 10%, Cute 8.9%
- #56 STURMWIND EX
68% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 9.7%
- #57 Neptunia Shooter
67% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Anime 17.1%, Cute 9.8%, Action 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #58 Tastrion
66% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Action 12.9%, 2D 5.5%
- #59 Verisim Skies
66% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.6%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%
- #60 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
65% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 13.7%, Anime 13.4%, Shooter 12.9%