- #1 STRIKER HERO
97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: OP37K
Windows
STRIKER HERO is an action arcade input game with an epic metal soundtrack! Master your skills, unlock new weapons, defeat the enemies, and become a true STRIKER HERO!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.9%, Soundtrack 21.5% ★, Quick-Time Events 19.3% ★, Arcade 10.8%, Hand-drawn 6.2%
- #2 Hyper Sentinel
96% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Fast-Paced 25.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Retro 9.9%
- #3 Shmup!
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Conti Games
Windows · Mac
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Score Attack 4.8%
- #4 Space Toads Mayhem
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LimeVibe Games
Windows · Mac
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 7.7%
- #5 ASTRONAVE
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Doug B.
Windows
Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.5% ★, Fast-Paced 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Bullet Hell 7.5%
- #6 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Lodder Digital Media
Windows · Linux
A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Platformer 9%
- #7 Vulture Strike
93% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Fast-Paced 16%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #8 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
91% matchVery Positive85% of 3,018 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.9 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: Soundtrack 20.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #9 Power-Up
92% matchMixed58% of 266 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 30.9%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Retro 9.1%
- #10 BLACK BIRD
91% matchVery Positive91% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: Onion Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the Black Bird in this dark-fantasy shooting game with an operatic twist! This is the tale of a young girl who dies a pitiful death, but is reborn as the calamitous Black Bird whose destiny is to destroy the kingdom.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Arcade 6.9%
- #11 pixelBOT EXTREME!
90% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: PlayHeart Games
Windows · Mac
EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
- #12 Pyro Fighters
89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Fast-Paced 23.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 8.4%
- #13 Fairy Fire - Defender of the Fairies
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #14 Hell is Other Demons
87% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #15 Weapon of Choice DX
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 495 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Soundtrack 12.6% ★, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
- #16 Contract Rush DX
85% matchVery Positive100% of 232 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #17 Invasion
86% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: brutalsoft
Windows
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 7.8%
- #18 Metal Slugger Ops
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Metal Slugger Ops is a remastered run-and-gun shooter. Arm yourself with flamethrowers, ray guns, and more to stop Skuntank's evil military plans. Humanity's last hope for peace lies in your hands!
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.1%
- #19 Temples Vs Buildings
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valhalla Pigz
Windows
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 8.4%
- #20 Ballpoint Universe - Infinite
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 726 reviews2013
Dev: Arachnid Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen. Explore immaculate worlds, discover the secrets of the doodles, and customize your Ink-Ship for battle! Press"Ballpoint Universe Infinite is too exuberant to ignore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #21 Shoot 1UP DX
83% matchVery Positive80% of 153 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Soundtrack 18.2% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 10.1%
- #22 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
81% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Maze TeamPub: Tinaynox
Windows
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #23 Space Fuel
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Fast-Paced 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Score Attack 10.1%
- #24 Aureole - Wings of Hope
79% matchVery Positive97% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Team StargazersPub: JanduSoft
Windows
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.6% ★, Fast-Paced 21.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Cartoony 11%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #25 Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition
82% matchMixed44% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Axol Studio, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Trouble in Antarctica!The Black Hand of Fate, an international Terrorist Group has constructed a secret base within the heart of a Volcano, and have built a massive army of bio-engineered soldiers and genetic monsters to take over the world! You are the only one that can put a stop to their dastardly plans. You are the Blasting Agent!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Retro 11.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%
- #26 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
80% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2015
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 9.7%
- #27 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,674 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.1% ★, Fast-Paced 27.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Cartoony 9.2%, Quick-Time Events 9.1% ★
- #28 Future Knight
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio KobaPub: Aeternum Game Studios
Windows
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Retro 10.9%, Cartoony 10.7%
- #29 Metal Voyager
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: CarlMorganArt
Windows
A side-scrolling heavy metal guitar shooter. Blast your enemies with pure metal energy from your astral guitar as the backing track rages in the night. Featuring a fleet of surreal hand drawn space monsters and an arsenal of cosmic items to whomp them with. It's your one way ticket to midnight!
Why similar: Soundtrack 36.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Arcade 10.7%
- #30 The Bug Butcher
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Cartoony 7.3%
- #31 Full Moon Rush
77% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 9.6%
- #32 Sine Mora
78% matchVery Positive82% of 940 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 17%, Arcade 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Indie 4.4%
- #33 Andro Dunos II
76% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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 43.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Arcade 12.8%, Difficult 6.6%
- #34 The Core Message
79% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 12.3%, Fast-Paced 7.8%
- #35 Galactic Plague 2000
73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Soundtrack 22.3% ★, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 6.4%, Retro 6.4%
- #36 Firefight!
75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Megalithic Mainframe
Windows · Mac
Put out the fires and rescue the hostages in this fast-paced arcade game!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.2%, Soundtrack 22.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Cartoony 11%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
- #37 Gunkid 99
74% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Arcade 10%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
- #38 Suicide Runners
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.8%
- #39 Metaloid : Origin
74% 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: Fast-Paced 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #40 Frog Demon
75% matchMostly Negative32% of 41 reviews2018
Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Frog Demon supaaa dupaaa shooter!!
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.1% ★, Quick-Time Events 18.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #41 Tadpole Tales
71% matchVery Positive90% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 10.4%
- #42 Syder Arcade
73% matchVery Positive84% of 692 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 46.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Retro 6.6%
- #43 DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
Dev: Augmented Irreality
Windows
Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Soundtrack 23.4% ★, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Arcade 9%, Bullet Hell 7.8%
- #44 Rocking Pilot
71% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Fast-Paced 24.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #45 Super XYX
70% matchVery Positive88% of 121 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 13.5%, Indie 8.6%
- #46 Golden Hornet
70% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Soundtrack 7.5% ★
- #47 Offendron Warrior
70% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 10.6%, Fast-Paced 10.1%
- #48 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 36.2%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 11.4%, Platformer 7.3%
- #49 Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
67% matchVery Positive89% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Monster Bath Games Inc.
Windows
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Retro 9.7%
- #50 Go Bananas
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Funsome Games
Windows · Mac
Go Bananas is a fast-paced, arcade platformer. Race against the clock to collect Bananas! Run, jump, and dash your way through 100+ Banana filled levels! Get a High Score and become the next banana billionaire!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.5%, Cartoony 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.3%
- #51 Blazing Chrome
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,938 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%
- #52 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
71% matchMixed56% of 356 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Retro 11.4%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
- #53 Mupple
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Titan
Windows
A colorful and animated world starring sweet animals and 2D Platformer focused on obstacles and challenges seems to be a perfect mix for... Deadly traps, absurd challenges and an insane adventure. Help Bilbo on his quest to retrieve the fruits from the forest and return home
Why similar: Soundtrack 33.1% ★, Fast-Paced 25.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Retro 7.9%, Side Scroller 7%
- #54 Beastie Land
68% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.7% ★, Fast-Paced 27.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoony 11.3%, Retro 6.8%
- #55 Particle Storm
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevin Lopez
Windows
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Platformer 10.8%
- #56 Gunboat God
64% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Cartoony 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #57 Naughty Geese
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Statera Studio
Windows
Naughty Geese is a 2D pixel art platformer. You control a biker goose who tries to keep his offspring safe from predators. As they like to escape and enjoy the scenery, Dad needs to go after his "Naughty Geese" every time. Enjoy unique gameplay that pays homage to classics of the genre.
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.9% ★, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Cartoony 12.2%
- #58 Pengame
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rogue Relay
Windows
Shoot your way through a corrupted notebook as the hand-drawn stickman named... Stickman! Explore a frame-by-frame animated world, and save it from evil by the power of shooting things in the face in this 2D action platformer.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #59 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
67% 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 36.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Fast-Paced 14%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 6.3%
- #60 Spark
66% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Knightmare Games, Limited
Windows · Mac
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Indie 7%