- #1 Astro Fighters
97% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.6%
- #2 Crisis Wing
96% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Co-op 6.6%
- #3 Eigengrau
96% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #4 The Art Of Flight
95% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 10.8%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #5 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
94% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Shooter 6.4%
- #6 Proto Trigger
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Co-op 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
- #7 Asteroids: Recharged
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Score Attack 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%
- #8 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 5.6%
- #9 Meteor Storm
91% 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 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #10 SUPER FLAIL
91% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Score Attack 8.4%
- #11 Sky Force Reloaded
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 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 20%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
- #12 STARR RINGER
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8%
- #13 Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
87% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #14 SynthEscape
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 7.9%
- #15 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 9.8%, Score Attack 9.2%, Shooter 7.5%
- #16 Spinner Invaders
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Score Attack 8.9%, Co-op 8.8%
- #17 GyroBlade
84% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Score Attack 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #18 Marimoth
84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Difficult 9.6%
- #19 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
86% 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 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%
- #20 Flowing Lights
83% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: gFaUmNe
Windows
Flowing Lights is an Arcade Puzzle Shooter. Each fight is a puzzle. Attack and... Fail! ...Think back... try again! Got it? Improve with each try, there is always a smarter way to win!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #21 Storm Mined
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Score Attack 9%, 1980s 7.4%
- #22 Sky Force Anniversary
82% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 7%, Score Attack 6.4%
- #23 Warcat Parade
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 7.4%
- #24 Never Not Shooting
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #25 Crucible
80% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #26 Undercroft Warriors
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #27 Space Waves
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #28 Battle AirForce
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #29 Rysen
79% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #30 Demonizer
77% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #31 2nd Shot
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 8.9%
- #32 THUNDER STRIKER
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, 1980s 10%, Retro 7.7%
- #33 Insectipede
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #34 Arcade Forever
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #35 Neon Invaders
74% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 8.9%, 1980s 7.9%
- #36 The Night Christmas Ended
75% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
Windows
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Co-op 13.4%, Shooter 7.9%
- #37 Polyfury
72% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Wayfarer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Score Attack 11%
- #38 Killon
73% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 8.7%, Shooter 7.9%
- #39 Space Maxwell: Arcade
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #40 Asteroidia
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #41 Akka Arrh
71% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 8%
- #42 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
71% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #43 Pangaroids
72% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 8.5%, Shooter 7.7%
- #44 Star Jet Alpha
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%
- #45 Radiant Silvergun
69% matchVery Positive93% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 8.1%
- #46 Centipede: Recharged
70% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #47 Truxton
67% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Co-op 12.3%, 1980s 9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #48 Orchid Glitter
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 5.8%
- #49 Rheum
70% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Difficult 14.5%, Shooter 8.9%
- #50 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
66% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 28%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.5%
- #51 Enfora Star
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Score Attack 9.2%
- #52 HyperShot
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #53 Steel Alcimus
68% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 8.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #54 4D:XD
67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.7%
- #55 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
66% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #56 Royal Odyssey
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, 1980s 9.3%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #57 Bullet Hell Monday
65% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Score Attack 8.8%
- #58 Warships On The Halloween Night
69% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.6%
- #59 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
65% match6 user reviews83% of 6 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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%