- #1 FullBlast
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: UFO Crash Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 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 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 8%
- #2 Retro Wars
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.4%, Co-op Campaign 19.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, 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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Co-op 8.3%, Shooter 7.6%
- #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 19.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Co-op Campaign 11.9% ★, 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%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #6 Centipede: Recharged
93% matchVery Positive84% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.9 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 19.4%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.3%
- #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 33.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Retro 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 5.7%
- #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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 12.4%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #9 Vulture
91% matchPositive83% of 18 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 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 8.6%
- #10 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 9.2%
- #11 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 25.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Minimalist 8.5%
- #12 Tanks Target Challenge
89% 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 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 12%, Tanks 8.2% ★
- #13 Nightmare Busters Rebirth
88% 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 17.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #14 Delta Squad
87% 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 16.9%, Arcade 12%, Retro 10.7%, Cartoony 10.3%
- #15 Tank Brigade
86% matchNo user 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 28.4% ★, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Co-op Campaign 14.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.3%
- #16 TROID BLASTER 2
84% 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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Minimalist 9.1%
- #17 Burst Fighter
86% 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 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Co-op Campaign 12.9% ★, Shooter 8.3%
- #18 Intersecta
85% 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 30.2%, Co-op Campaign 22.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 5.5%
- #19 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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 8.6%
- #20 Red Blaster
82% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6.7%
- #21 Meteor Storm
83% 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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #22 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Trema-CodingPub: Trema-Coding Ltd
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced top-down shooter where you harvest alien resources, grow living weapons, build battlefield defenses, and fight off alien birdmen and giant worms solo or in split-screen co-op
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Co-op Campaign 16.8% ★, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Arcade 9.6%
- #23 The World Has Gone
82% 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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #24 Astro Fighters
80% 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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11%, Arcade 10.5%
- #25 Chicken Invaders 1
79% matchVery Positive91% of 65 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 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 9.1%
- #26 Asteroids
81% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 8.8%
- #27 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
78% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10%
- #28 GunBird
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 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%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
- #29 Sleeper Agent
79% matchNo user reviews
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 22.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 7.7%, Stylized 6.6%
- #30 Heliocide
78% 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 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #31 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
76% 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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Tanks 18.3% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #32 Dead End Job
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 138 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop LtdPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 28.6%, Action 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.2%, Shooter 4.6%
- #33 Hellfire
76% 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%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 14.4%, Action 9.8%
- #34 Cubyte
75% matchPositive87% of 15 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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Minimalist 15.4%, Action 7.1%
- #35 The Art Of Flight
73% matchPositive93% of 14 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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.1%
- #36 Battle Tracks
74% 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 21.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #37 Tanks: 1985
72% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: CODEHUB
Windows
Classic tank battles reborn with online play, powerups, emojis & map editor!
Why similar: Tanks 25.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #38 Army Air Corps
75% 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 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.2%
- #39 Sky Force Anniversary
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,149 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.4%
- #40 Metis One
74% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #41 POOSTALL Royale
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,114 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 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Minimalist 9.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #42 Droid Assault
73% 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 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 12.4%
- #43 Techno Tanks
72% 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 29.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%
- #44 Sky Force Reloaded
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,688 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: Local Co-Op 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 7.3%
- #45 Asteroids 44 (For Four)
71% 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 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Retro 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Co-op 9.4%
- #46 Leatherneck
71% 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 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Retro 13.3%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Shooter 10.3%
- #47 DELTAZEAL
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 28%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Retro 9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #48 RedRaptor
69% 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 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #49 Hexagonal Explods
69% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #50 Rysen
70% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 9.1%
- #51 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
69% 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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.2%
- #52 TetsunoEbi
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: 鉄之海老制作班
Windows
I made this game as top view shmup STG(also known Shoot'em ups) game.but some people think as Shrimp STG.shrimp type anti-aircraft tank TETSUNOEBI!control the tank and destroy drones or AI tanks or large bosses.
Why similar: Tanks 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9.1%
- #53 Strikers 1945 2
65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #54 Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Salem Electrónica
Windows · Linux
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Retro 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
- #55 Crush The Rebellion!
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GameBeast Productions
Windows · Linux
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 9.3%
- #56 VASARA Collection
67% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #57 CrypticaL
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Stylized 7.7%
- #58 Chromancy
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
Windows · Mac
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #59 Data Man
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Action 9.8%