- #1 Monstir Iradicator
97% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Rishit Roshan
Windows · Mac
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Aliens 16.9%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #2 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Space 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 6.6%, Aliens 6.4%
- #3 Bad Chicken
96% 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 23.1%, Aliens 15%, Space 12.5%, Bullet Hell 6.4%, Colorful 6.4%
- #4 Andromeda Wing
95% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Adam John Adkins
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Aliens 19.2%, Action 14.5%, Space 14.4%, Retro 7.1%
- #5 Galactix
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scott Host
Windows
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Aliens 19.3%, Space 12.4%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #6 Zaxterion: Space Frenzy!
94% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 8.1%
- #7 Invasion From Space
93% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Jean Tampon
Windows
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Aliens 18.3%, Action 12.1%, Space 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #8 Space Aliens Invaders
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Aliens 21.8%, Space 19.5%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 5.8%
- #9 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Aliens 15.9%, Space 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 8.1%
- #10 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
91% 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 28.1%, Aliens 15.4%, Space 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
- #11 Cosmic Brothers
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: namjo-games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through endless waves of asteroids and alien formations in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Unlock new weapons, find powerful loot, upgrade your ship, and master devastating skills to survive the cosmic onslaught. Made with love by a father-daughter team.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Space 18%, Aliens 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%
- #12 AlphaBlue
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Aliens 15.1%, Space 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Retro 6.4%
- #13 Metal Swarm Infinity
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Nutter666 JaggarPub: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
Windows
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Aliens 20.6%, Space 9.9%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 7.7%
- #14 Gates of Zendocon
88% 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 28.7%, Aliens 13.2%, Space 10.7%, Retro 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.5%
- #15 Shooting Stars!
87% matchVery Positive81% of 964 reviews2016
Dev: BloodironyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This game is the answer to one of the most important questions in life: “I can haz lazer kitty?“ Yes you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Aliens 15.2%, Action 13%, Space 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #16 Pewt 'em Up!
86% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Aliens 20.3%, Space 11%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #17 Yupi Road 2 World
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alejandro Medina PrattoPub: Netdreams - Regob EIRL
Windows
Yupi, the alien, embarks on the mission to save the Earth, helping humans and armed with his power boots, he must overcome the levels avoiding or using enemies to make his way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Aliens 13.3%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Space 11%
- #18 Stop the Saturnians!
85% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Space 16.6%, Aliens 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%
- #19 Distant Space
84% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Space 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 4.9%
- #20 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
84% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Aliens 13.8%, Space 13.3%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 7.5%
- #21 Boss 101
83% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Donley Time Foundation
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Retro 7.2%
- #22 Anyaroth: The Queen's Tyranny
82% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: YggdraseedPub: Firenut Games
Windows
A pixel-art platformer adventure game with lots of action and a memorable story.Dive into the depths of planet Anyaroth and free its people from the tyranny of the Queen. Join the Rebellion and fight against the Regime’s mind-control system. The anya civilization needs you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Aliens 16.2%, Space 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Colorful 6.1%
- #23 Unknown Hero
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Aliens 17.6%, Space 14%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 6.5%
- #24 Space Survival
82% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Space 17.9%, Aliens 14.2%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%
- #25 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
81% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Aliens 14.7%, Space 11.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 6.3%
- #26 AYBABTU
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Aliens 28.5%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 7.4%, 2D 7.2%
- #27 REMOTE LIFE
79% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2019
Dev: Next Game Level
Windows
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Aliens 17.4%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 7.3%, Action 5.9%
- #28 Collapsion
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Aliens 20.6%, Space 12.9%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #29 The Battle of Aurinoxia
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Aliens 11%, Space 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Action 7.5%
- #30 Cosmic Cleaner
78% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 14.9%, Aliens 13.2%, Action 11.8%, Retro 8.7%
- #31 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
77% 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%, Aliens 11.2%, Space 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #32 ZPF
78% 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 25%, Aliens 18%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Space 7.2%
- #33 Syder Reloaded
74% 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 26.8%, Space 15.6%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Retro 6.7%, Action 6.5%
- #34 Solitarius
76% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Space 24.1%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Aliens 6.7%
- #35 Galactic Explorers
75% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 14.6%, Aliens 10.2%, Bullet Hell 6.4%, Retro 6.2%
- #36 Grav Blazer Squared
76% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 26%, Aliens 15.7%, Space 12.7%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Colorful 6.8%
- #37 Invaliens
74% 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 34.7%, Aliens 12.9%, Space 11.5%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Action 7.2%
- #38 Gray Goo
71% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Nomads
Windows
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Space 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Aliens 9.4%, Retro 8.8%
- #39 Exorush
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Aliens 15.5%, Action 11.2%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #40 Cosmic Cruiser
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Aliens 13.1%, Space 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 9.2%
- #41 Enemy Mind
72% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Space 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 7%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
- #42 Starfighter Neon
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Aliens 15.2%, Space 8.5%, Bullet Hell 6.8%, Action 6.6%
- #43 IRO HERO
75% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Artax Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 9.9%, Adventure 8.1%
- #44 SPACEMAN
69% 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 33.8%, Aliens 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Retro 7.7%
- #45 NARWHAR Project Hornwhale
72% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: AB
Windows
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Adventure 17.1%, Action 16.3%, Retro 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #46 Schildmaid MX
70% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Space 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 7.5%, Colorful 7.4%
- #47 Super Forklift 3000
70% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Space 16.8%, Aliens 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #48 Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus
71% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shameless 8-bit style clone of Shadow of the Colossus! You are Captain Navigator. Fight the evil minions of Planetus! Save Saturn! Save Galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Aliens 17.2%, Adventure 13.2%, Space 12.9%, Action 12.5%
- #49 Gamma Zero
68% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Aliens 20%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Space 8.3%, Bullet Hell 8.1%
- #50 Escape Space
68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Space 19.1%, Bullet Hell 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action RPG 5.3%
- #51 Zero Wrath Vendetta
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 11.7%, Space 11.2%, Colorful 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #52 Spaced Liberation
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Aliens 17.1%, Space 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
- #53 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Space 14.3%, Aliens 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.5%
- #54 The Last Ladybug
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
Windows
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Aliens 19%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #55 Viral Reload EX
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Aliens 16.7%, Space 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 6.8%
- #56 Power-Up
69% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Space 14.5%, Action 9.1%, Retro 7.8%, Side Scroller 7%
- #57 VERZEUS
66% 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 27.1%, Aliens 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.8%, Space 7.2%
- #58 Ops
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Pete DeSimone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Aliens 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Combat 9.5%, Arcade 9%, 2D 7%
- #59 Quaxum
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alympyan Arts
Windows
Quaxum is a new age retro arcade shooter where you defend the planetary defense shield from the onslaught of aliens. Balance your energy between charging your shield and buying power ups to clear the screen of enemies! 50 levels of color mayhem! Recharge, shoot, win!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Aliens 16.2%, Space 10.1%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #60 Distant Space 2
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,501 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Aliens 15.2%, Space 10.3%, Retro 6.8%, Bullet Hell 6.7%