- #1 Hyper Frenzy
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 9.9%, Aliens 9.7%
- #2 The Flames
96% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Pax Breslaw
Windows
The Flames is a top down shooter where you fight a powerful boss called Hodaya and help save the Wisp the leader of the planet.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.3%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Aliens 8.7%
- #3 Paper War
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luong Minh HienPub: BrightStdio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paper War is a roguelite adventure where you play as "Little Blue," a character brought to life from an artist’s dreams. Battle failed sketches, upgrade skills, and weapons, and fight for survival on a living paper sheet filled with chaos and bombs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32%, Arena Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Action 7.3%
- #4 Blaster Alert
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Aliens 16.4%, Space 9%
- #5 Shoot or Die
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Loen Interactive
Mac
'Shoot or Die' is a thrilling 2D shooting game where you take on the role of the last human survivor facing a robotic uprising. Arm yourself with powerful weapons, such as the Fireball and Shield, and utilize game-changing perks, to navigate dynamic battlefields and outwit cunning enemy droids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.5%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Military 10.3%, Old School 6.6%
- #6 CHROMACORE
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3HP
Windows
CHROMACORE is a top-down arena shooter set in a futuristic super soldier training facility. Match your neon lights to the enemies in flow-inducing combat. Your task is simple: kill, adapt, survive, respawn.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Futuristic 7.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #7 Tank vs. Aliens
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Jake Makes
Windows
Fight to survive an endless onslaught of aliens, upgrading your tank between levels to keep up with the horde. Death may be inevitable in the aftermath of the invasion, but it is up to you to bring down as many of the these creatures as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Old School 6.5%, Aliens 6.4%
- #8 Gem Raider 2
92% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Matt WordenPub: Matt Worden Games
Windows
Gem Raider 2 is an old-school move-and-shoot game. Your objective in each room is to destroy all of the Power Gems and return to the teleport pad to exit. Other Gems can also be destroyed to increase your score. There are 20 rooms and each of the 9 types of enemy Gems has unique weapons or skills.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Aliens 11.8%, Military 9.6%
- #9 Tartaron
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: TartaronDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, 2D Fighter 21.5%, Action 6.1%, Top-Down 4.1%
- #10 ACCRETION
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DoingOutstanding
Windows
ACCRETION is a fast-paced 2D space combat arena where up to 4 players battle in intense round-based dogfights.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.5%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Aliens 12.7%, Space 11.1%, Futuristic 6.9%
- #11 Xenoterrestrial
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cephalopod1112Pub: Cephalopod Studios
Windows
Unleash hell as a xeno-hating soldier aboard a ship being hijacked by a hitherto undiscovered alien race. Xenoterrestrial is a top-down technical shooter that combines skill and strategy for a fast-paced, challenging experience offering customizable weapons, complex mechanics, and diverse enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Aliens 12.9%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #12 Nova Impact
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael FichotPub: ReDreamt Games Studio
Windows
Nova Impact is an intense space shooter where arenas metamorphose between 2D and 3D as you play. Survive fierce waves, customize your ship, and climb the leaderboards to unlock high-octane 3D racing. Two gameplays, one adrenaline rush.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.6%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Futuristic 6.4%
- #13 Gun Bots
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Protect the KingPub: Self Published
Windows · Mac
Customize your Gun Bots to fight through 7 unique worlds with different weather conditions that become more challenging as you progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Aliens 12.6%, Futuristic 7.7%
- #14 Gunstorm
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cornutopia Software
Windows
Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Old School 7.2%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #15 Last Meow Standing
87% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Aliens 10%, Top-Down 7%
- #16 Stopping Santa
86% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Hephaestus Games
Windows · Linux
Stopping Santa is a Jazzy top-down arena shooter where you play a mercenary fighting against Santa’s legions. Short play sessions, simple controls, instant action, and a global leaderboard for the Top 10. Inspired by classic arcade games.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.9%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #17 Casual Pixel Warrior
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Survive the waves! Buy weapons and ammo! Unlock new stages! Purchase companions! Solve daily quests and get rewards! Casual Pixel Warrior is a wave shooter where your endurance to last an infinite fight depends on your skill, unlocked weapons and purchased ammo.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Aliens 12.3%, Military 9.5%
- #18 Flank Speed
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: SimRed
Windows
Flank Speed is a simple top down Newtonian space shooter based on the aesthetics and style of early 90s arcade games. Everything from the designs, textures, sounds and gameplay are made to capture that arcade feel in a simple yet enjoyable game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Aliens 12.4%, Futuristic 7.7%
- #19 Xeno Shooter
84% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Dino Game StudioPub: Cupana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Xeno Shooter is a action shooter arena game! You play as a space cadet who travels to Andromeda with the mission of defeating the Primordials and thus, achieving a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Military 11.1%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 7.7%
- #20 Gunslinger Nova
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Aliens 10.6%, Top-Down 7.3%, Futuristic 6.4%
- #21 Extermination Overdrive
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Denormalizer
Windows
Extermination Overdrive is a single player 2D arcade shooter set in space. Battle swarms of enemy space craft and massive dreadnoughts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.8%, Military 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Space 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #22 HyperFeat
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: LobianGames
Windows
A top down 2D space shooter bullethell with roguelike elements awaits you. Dodge, weave and shoot your way through waves of enemies while gaining upgrades trying to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 10.2%, Military 8.9%
- #23 Project AionIX
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Aliens 12.2%, Space 10.3%, Futuristic 8%
- #24 Final 4 Survival
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sean Foley
Windows
Final 4 Survival is an Arcade style top-down shooter. You play as an elemental soldier and are tasked with having to defeat waves of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.4%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action 7.6%
- #25 Neon: Eternal
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleHouseStudios
Windows
Neon: Eternal is a 2D Retro-styled Arena shooter. Blast your way through seamlessly never-ending action-packed levels of radiating colors while eliminating over 50 unique enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.9%, 2D Fighter 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down 6.5%, Action 4.7%
- #26 Solitarius
79% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Space 14.6%, Action 6.8%, Futuristic 6.7%
- #27 Raid on the Zone
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
Fight in a furious battle against “The Zone”, a mysterious terrorist group hell-bent on destroying the world. Cripple their defenses with your dual-prop helicopter and massive arsenal of weaponry in this retro-inspired homage to arcade games of the 80’s.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Military 14.2%, War 7.7%
- #28 Stolen Skies
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToastyNerdzStudios
Windows
Stolen Skies is a top-down scrolling shooter. Fly various fighter jets against hordes of enemies, navigate clouds of bullets, complete objectives, and face off against massive bosses and enemy ace pilots! With several weapon types across 18 original aircraft, there's something for every playstyle!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Futuristic 7.9%, Military 7.4%
- #29 Nebula Invaders
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Les 4 Cavaliers
Windows
Nebula Invaders is a retro-neon space shooter where you pilot a lone ship against endless waves of interstellar invaders. Destroy, dodge, upgrade your weapons, and survive in a vibrant cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Space 11.4%, Action 10.4%, 2D 4.8%
- #30 Cyber Slayer
78% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Double Dice GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down 7.8%, Action 5.3%
- #31 Dime Nebula
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wyso Sirius
Windows
After being abducted by a maniacal cyberbot, you must fight your way through a hundred levels of nebulous arenas in your spacecraft to escape. A mouse-controlled, 1366 x 768 indie-game adventure. Prepare to face turrets, mines, asteroids and mechanical krabs intent on thwarting your escape!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.5%, Arena Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action 7.6%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #32 Gamma Zero
76% matchPositive87% of 23 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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Aliens 17.1%, Old School 11.2%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #33 The Developer
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yang HyunsukPub: Team HJD
Windows · Mac
Manage limited energy to power towers and repel alien hordes in this TD/Shooter hybrid. Protect the Control Unit at all costs while fighting for your own survival. Can you hold the line?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Aliens 11%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #34 Snake Core
77% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Linux
Are you ready to command a range of different units as they battle aliens in a mission-based take on the classic Snake? Select your path to victory!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 13.1%, Military 12.9%, War 8.6%
- #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: 2D Fighter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Aliens 9%, Space 9%
- #36 Truxton 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Aliens 11.3%, Old School 9.3%, Space 8.9%
- #37 METEOR COMMANDER
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Aliens 16.3%, Top-Down 8.5%, Old School 8.2%
- #38 Dan's Odyssey
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Top-Down 11.8%, Futuristic 9.3%
- #39 MannaWars
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Drunken Angel Entertainment
Windows
MannaWars is a fast top-down arcade space shooter. Fight PVP battles with up to 32 players, or try your luck in CO-OP mode against waves of enemies! As long as one of your team survives, the whole team survives! All modes are available in single-player as well!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down 5.6%, Action 4.1%
- #40 Blue Blaze
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SixCats
Windows
A challenging top-down survivor game where your mind is your greatest enemy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Aliens 12.5%, Top-Down 8.2%, Space 7.4%
- #41 Son of a Gun
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Aliens 13.7%, Military 10.4%, Futuristic 8%
- #42 Space Rock Armageddon
72% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: David ReidPub: Admire Digital
Windows
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Arena Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Action 8.2%, Old School 5.8%
- #43 Qorena
73% matchPositive82% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Néotl Empire
Windows · Linux
Qorena is a top-down, bullet hell, action-arena shooter of pure, survival, action! Bundled with a wide variety of multiplayer levels of bullet-raining hell, numerous monsters to fight, and the ability to customize the world!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Military 12.5%, War 8.4%
- #44 Cat With Gun
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Anton Kastler
Windows
A top down 2D game about a cat who kills starfish with a gun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.7%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action 7.4%
- #45 Rakuten
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: TheRealDan
Windows
Rakuten is a physics based space shooter where you pilot your own rocketship, shoot down enemy spacecraft, and unlock upgrades to further increase your capabilities and available weaponry.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.3%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Futuristic 7.1%
- #46 Swarmfall
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: grannyForge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot humanity’s last starship and survive relentless alien swarms. Your automated fleet fights for you as you dodge, collect, and grow stronger every run.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.8%, Arena Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Space 9%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #47 Pipeline Panic
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pastil StudiosPub: Favour Toys Studios B.V.
Windows
Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Futuristic 8.8%, Old School 6.9%
- #48 CORA
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Empty House Games
Windows · Linux
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Futuristic 8.8%, Space 7.1%
- #49 Twin Hawk
69% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Military 13.2%, Top-Down 9.2%, War 8.2%
- #50 Plucked
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wrenchy Productions
Windows
A top-down bullet-hell roguelite about a small, heavily armed duck. Pick a weapon, survive the waves, and merge your guns into increasingly stupid firepower while the pond does its best to pluck you. Quack responsibly.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.5%, Arena Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.3%
- #51 Exphelius: Arena
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #52 Alien Outpost
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: RETROPE STUDIOS
Windows
Alien Outpost an adrenaline-pumping 2.5D twin-stick shooter places you at a remote outpost besieged by relentless waves of alien invaders
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Aliens 11.4%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #53 Tanks of Chaos
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SerPlanetPub: SerPlanetGames
Windows
Tanks of Chaos is a fast-paced top-down 2D pixel art game where you battle waves of enemies using customizable tanks. Upgrade your arsenal, face unique foes, and conquer diverse worlds in intense, retro-style combat. Can you survive the onslaught?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.1%, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Action 3%
- #54 Ace Pilot Europe
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Hubert cachatPub: HC
Windows
Arcade style World War 2 aircraft game. Control multiple fighters in dogfights. Fly bombing run with B25 and B17. Hunt submarines with a B24. Drop paratroopers in a C47. Attack trains. 10 different missions over Europe. This is my second indie game and it's a lot of fun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Military 13.7%, War 8.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #55 Constellar
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, 2D Fighter 25%, Space 7.1%, Action 5%
- #56 Meteor Mania
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jack NordnessPub: NoisyNordsGameCraft
Windows
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Action 3.5%
- #57 Chicken Invaders Universe
65% matchVery Positive91% of 3,775 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Old School 11.1%, Space 9.7%, Aliens 8.7%
- #58 Dash Rider
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunless Planet games
Windows
Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action 9.1%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #59 DnB Starfighter
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows · Mac
A skill-driven space shooter where the only goal is a better run.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Aliens 12.5%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #60 Exorush
67% 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 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Aliens 14%, Action 8.8%, Futuristic 8%