- #1 FullBlast
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #2 Retro Wars
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Fight through overwhelming enemy forces in this explosive arcade battlefield shooter built around tactical movement, intense combat, and chaotic co-op survival.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.4%, Co-op Campaign 19.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #3 Proto Trigger
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Co-op 8.2%, Shooter 7.7%
- #4 Rogue Tanks
94% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Clayton Games
Windows
Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes!
Why similar: Tanks 19.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Co-op Campaign 11.8% ★, Local Co-Op 11.6%
- #5 Galactic Wars EX
94% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #6 Centipede: Recharged
93% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Retro 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%
- #7 Griffin 「グリフォン」
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
The cult classic is back! Ready for the tank battles?!
Why similar: Tanks 33.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Retro 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Arcade 5.6%
- #8 Rescue bomber
92% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Laughing Fox Games
Windows
Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 12.4%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #9 Vulture
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Cubic Timeline Productions Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 8.7%
- #10 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.1%
- #11 Titan Bash
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gratts Studio
Windows
Fight through a sci-fi campaign or battle friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Pilot powerful tanks and mechs, unlock devastating weapons, rescue survivors, and destroy relentless alien hordes in this fast-paced top-down twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Tanks 19.2% ★, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Co-op Campaign 12% ★
- #12 TANKBOX
89% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Isaac Andrews
Windows
TANKBOX is a top-down perspective/orthographic arcade shooter. Fight it out against specialized AI-controlled tanks cooperatively with a friend or by yourself.
Why similar: Tanks 25.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Minimalist 8.4%
- #13 Tanks Target Challenge
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Set Sail Games
Windows · Mac
Shoot and smash targets as you navigate through dynamic environments filled with moving targets and obstacles! Unleash your firepower to destroy as many targets as possible before time runs out.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Tanks 8.3% ★
- #14 Nightmare Busters Rebirth
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aurora Game StudioPub: Pix'n Love Games
Windows
Hunt down nightmares in the Kingdom of Dreams in this gorgeous, action-packed 2D run 'n gun, playable in local co-op for up to two players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, Co-op Campaign 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8%
- #15 Tank Brigade
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Dual B Games
Windows
Explore a tactical top-down tank shooter set across diverse biomes. Each run offers a unique experience with procedurally generated levels and a variety of powerful weapons to unlock.
Why similar: Tanks 28.6% ★, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Co-op Campaign 14.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.2%
- #16 Delta Squad
86% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: EskemaGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stop the Dictatorship forces of General Rumanovsky in their attempt to control a mortal virus, make your way through different missions in this top down arcade. Play solo or gather up to 4 friends to play local co-op
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Local Co-Op 17%, Arcade 12%, Retro 10.8%, Cartoony 10.3%
- #17 Intersecta
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 11th Dan
Windows
"Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.3%, Co-op Campaign 22.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 5.5%
- #18 Burst Fighter
85% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Core
Windows
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Co-op Campaign 12.8% ★, Shooter 8.4%
- #19 TROID BLASTER 2
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Minimalist 9%
- #20 Neon Tyrant
82% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: One Mind Games
Windows
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Co-op Campaign 9.8% ★
- #21 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 8.6%
- #22 The World Has Gone
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amuzo LimitedPub: Amuzo Limited
Windows
The World Has Gone—a fast-paced zombie shooter couch-co-op game!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #23 Red Blaster
81% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 6.7%
- #24 Meteor Storm
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #25 Space Beast
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robot Rush
Windows
Space Beast is a cute, non stop action, pixel art, vertically scrolling, arcade shoot-them-up. Shoot and dodge bullets in a short and dense Story mode. Find the alternate paths and unlock new biomes. Explore the ever changing Dimension mode. All games modes are playable in coop.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op Campaign 20.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #26 Cosmic Shell
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gherkin GoldfingerPub: Goldfinger Entertainment
Windows · Linux
A top-down space shooter. Destroy as much as possible to get to the top of the leaderboard, Collect powerups or even use points you have and get upgrades to survive. once you die its perma death and you will have to start from nothing.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #27 Astro Fighters
78% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 12%, Local Co-Op 11%, Arcade 10.4%
- #28 Chicken Invaders 1
78% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9.2%
- #29 Asteroids
79% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.9%
- #30 Sleeper Agent
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: POWERBOMB
Windows
Sleeper Agent is a top-down, couch co-op where you play as two mischievous aliens with unique abilities, JUMBO and SLIM, tethered together as they drag along the unconscious body of a secret agent! THRASH, STUMBLE, and SMASH your way through the levels! Oh! And be sure not to wake the agent..
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 22.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Stylized 6.4%
- #31 Zero Gunner 2
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #32 Heliocide
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Local Co-Op 15%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #33 GunBird
75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #34 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
76% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #35 Sky Force Anniversary
75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,168 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Local Co-Op 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 9.4%
- #36 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
74% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Tanks 18.3% ★, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.7%
- #37 Dead End Job
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Action 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.3%, Shooter 4.6%
- #38 Hellfire
73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 14.3%, Action 9.9%
- #39 Cubyte
73% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Terracotta Studios
Windows · Mac
Cubyte is an abstract minimalist top-down shooter game. Journey through levels, purchase upgrades, and defeat your foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Minimalist 15.2%, Action 7.2%
- #40 Battle Tracks
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Dreamfire Studios
Windows · Mac
Unleash mayhem in Battle Tracks, a top-down action-adventure game with strategy and puzzle elements. Confront waves of enemies, play with or challenge friends, explore six unique worlds, and earn stars to advance through uncharted territories.
Why similar: Tanks 21.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
- #41 The Art Of Flight
71% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.2%
- #42 Army Air Corps
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Boat Games
Windows
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.3%
- #43 WARPED
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Starbound Studio
Windows · Mac
WARPED is a fast, retro-inspired twin-stick space shooter where you blast UFOs, destroy asteroids, upgrade your ship, and fight across the solar system with your robot companion Zippy to uncover the source of a mysterious signal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Co-op Campaign 14.2% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%
- #44 Iron Skies
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #45 Metis One
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
Windows
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #46 Techno Tanks
70% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Techno Tanks is an intense, fast-paced arcade-inspired tanks game. It’s a lot of fast fun and a must-have if you enjoy arcade games.
Why similar: Tanks 30% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10%
- #47 Droid Assault
71% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 12.6%
- #48 Blue Sun Saga
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Prospective Games
Windows
Go on a quest to restore life to the world in this retro inspired shooter! You must be skillful and tactical as many will try to stop you! You are an exile after all which is a death sentence. But things may be as they seem on this journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 13.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Arcade 12.7%
- #49 POOSTALL Royale
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,123 reviews2023
Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 22%
APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Arcade 12.7%, Minimalist 9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #50 Asteroids 44 (For Four)
70% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Grzegorz Korycki
Windows
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Co-op 9.3%
- #51 Leatherneck
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MicroDeal Ltd.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Retro 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%
- #52 Sky Force Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,759 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #53 DELTAZEAL
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #54 Tanks: 1985
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: CODEHUB
Windows
Classic tank battles reborn with online play, powerups, emojis & map editor!
Why similar: Tanks 26% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #55 RedRaptor
67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #56 Hexagonal Explods
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: lemoniedev
Windows
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #57 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.1%
- #58 Rysen
68% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 9.1%
- #59 ARKADIANAX
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: AN Games
Windows
Shoot your way through hordes of enemy ships, tanks, mine fields, wind mills, lazer beams, massive boss fights and software bugs, all in a multidimensional shoot em up like never seen before!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Local Co-Op 18%, Co-op Campaign 14.3% ★, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%