- #1 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
97% matchMixed56% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 5.4%
- #2 Gunvein
96% matchVery Positive97% of 219 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 41.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 5%
- #3 Radirgy Swag
96% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 5.4%, 2D 5.4%
- #4 Astar Solis
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 4.4%
- #5 Cybxus Heart
94% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 31%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 5.4%
- #6 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
93% matchVery Positive97% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 4.6%
- #7 Feeble Light
92% 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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 4.6%
- #8 AngerForce: Reloaded
91% matchVery Positive91% of 384 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shooter 22.4%
- #9 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
90% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 4.4%
- #10 Project Root
91% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8%
- #11 Quad Blaster
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Juritobi
Windows
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 1.1%
- #12 Sine Mora
89% matchVery Positive82% of 941 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 3.8%
- #13 Magical Blaster
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 13.8%, 2D 3.8%
- #14 Danmaku Unlimited 2
86% matchVery Positive92% of 489 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 43.3%, Bullet Hell 40.7%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 3.5%
- #15 Andro Dunos II
86% matchVery Positive93% of 229 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 3.7%
- #16 Marianara Deep
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #17 The Battle of Aurinoxia
83% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.9%, 2D 4.7%
- #18 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 5.7%, Action 3.8%
- #19 WOLFLAME
84% matchVery Positive86% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 4.5%
- #20 Empyreus
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 5.2%
- #21 ASSAULT SHELL
82% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D 4.7%
- #22 1x! Space Adventure
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 7.8%
- #23 Warding Witches
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 4.3%
- #24 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 8.6%, 2D 5.4%
- #25 Ikaruga
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,344 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 45.8%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 4.8%, Action 1.8%
- #26 RefleX
79% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 4.6%
- #27 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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 7.8%
- #28 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
78% matchVery Positive83% of 217 reviews2017
Dev: DeerFarm
Windows
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 5.5%
- #29 Dininho Space Adventure
78% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15%, Action 6.8%
- #30 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
77% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 10.4%
- #31 Revolution Ace
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 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 52.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4.6%
- #32 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 4.6%
- #33 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 5.6%
- #34 Mushihimesama
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,553 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 39.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 2.8%, Shooter 2.2%
- #35 Illvelo Swamp
72% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Multiple goals. Multiple routes. Multiple endings. Complete missions to unlock new paths in a branching stage layout. As soon as you dip your toes in, you'll find yourself sucked deeper and deeper into this bottomless quagmire of a shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.3%
- #36 Laser Droplets
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 9%, Action 6.1%
- #37 ASSAULT SHELL 2
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11%, Action 4.4%
- #38 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
71% matchVery Positive91% of 827 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11%, Action 3.4%
- #39 Lilac 0
71% matchVery Positive95% of 82 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 35.6%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #40 Gamma Blast
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.2%
- #41 DRAINUS
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,135 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 52.1%, Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 7.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #42 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
73% 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 32.8%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 7.4%
- #43 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
72% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 4.2%
- #44 Super Psy Penguin
73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 5.7%, Bullet Hell 5.4%
- #45 BLUE REVOLVER
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 888 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 50.9%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 3.2%, Shooter 3%
- #46 Star Saviors
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,685 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Arcade 6%, Shooter 4.7%, Action 4.2%
- #47 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
67% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.8%
- #48 Eden's Eclipse
67% 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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 7%
- #49 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 318 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 63.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 4.6%
- #50 Nevultra
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 5.9%
- #51 Golgalian
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 5.2%
- #52 Syder Arcade
68% matchVery Positive84% of 694 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 4.6%
- #53 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.5%
- #54 Kromaia
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 5.9%
- #55 Stellarium
69% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 35.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 5.5%, 2D 5.1%