- #1 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 7.7%, Futuristic 5.2%
- #2 Basilisk looks into the Mirror
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Projector Studios
Windows
Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Abstract 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, 1980s 8.9%, Minimalist 8.2%
- #3 Return Home
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Verran
Windows
Return Home is an abstract horizontal shooter with dynamic levels and metaphorical explosions. The game is randomised and altered according to how well you play.
Why similar: Psychedelic 16.5%, Abstract 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #4 River Rush
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: 2nd Best Games
Windows
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Flight 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #5 Space Invaders Extreme
94% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #6 VERZEUS
94% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Flight 18.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 1980s 9%, Aliens 8.5%
- #7 Space Maxwell: Arcade
93% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Psychedelic 12%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #8 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
92% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Flight 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #9 Gravity Waves
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: James Wilder
Windows
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #10 Invaliens
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Flight 18.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Aliens 7.6%
- #11 Akka Arrh
89% 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Abstract 14.3%, Top-Down 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #12 Neon Fuga
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Abyss in Stars
Windows
By choosing one of the two ships, destroy bizarre enemies in neon worlds.
Why similar: Flight 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Abstract 11.1%, Aliens 10.3%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #13 Red Blue Cell
88% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 22.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
- #14 tranceWave NEO
89% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: foxel_
Windows · Mac · Linux
tranceWave NEO is a classic arcade twin-stick shmup, inspired by others in the "trance shooter" genre. Move, shoot, survive, and aim for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Psychedelic 14.5%, Abstract 14.2%, 1980s 9.5%, Minimalist 8.6%
- #15 Operius DX
86% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Distant Illusions
Windows
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 1980s 11.4%, Aliens 10.6%, Minimalist 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
- #16 AWA 2024
87% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Flight 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 9%
- #17 Grid Ranger
84% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Abstract 11.6%, Psychedelic 11.2%, 1980s 8.4%
- #18 Space Escaper
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #19 Neon Invaders
85% 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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Aliens 9.1%
- #20 Timeloop Titans
84% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: LapaGames
Windows
Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!
Why similar: Flight 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Aliens 7.9%
- #21 AstroRage2049
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 10%
- #22 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
83% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19%, Psychedelic 18.7%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #23 Centipede: Recharged
82% 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 20.1%, Abstract 15.1%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #24 2nd Shot
81% 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 16.8%, 1980s 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 7.7%
- #25 Gunlocked
80% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Aliens 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%, 1980s 8.9%
- #26 Cosmolon
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Se7enZ Studio
Windows
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Flight 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 9.4%, 1980s 7.9%
- #27 The Battle of Aurinoxia
77% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Aliens 7.1%
- #28 RADARjAM
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Hamra Digital
Windows
RADARjAM consists of the constant unpredictability of your enemy’s location. Dodge what you can't see in your radar equipped fighter!
Why similar: Flight 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 11%, 2D 4.3%
- #29 misaligned
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 9.4%, Minimalist 8.9%
- #30 Return Ace
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #31 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
77% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Flight 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 9.3%
- #32 Blaster Panic
81% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Abstract 12.4%, Psychedelic 10.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #33 Lilac 0
74% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Futuristic 9.1%, Old School 6.9%
- #34 空间大作战 Space Operation
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 天马工作室
Windows
In2XXX,alien civilizations gradually came to the earth's clouds and outer space began to invade the earth. In order to counterattack,mankind will launch two space combat spaceships that have been developed for many years. Can the two pilots driving the combat spacecraft repel the aliens civilization
Why similar: Flight 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Abstract 13.4%, 1980s 8.5%
- #35 Super Forklift 3000
75% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down 9.3%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 9%
- #36 Gamma Zero
72% matchPositive90% of 21 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Aliens 12.7%, Top-Down 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
73% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Flight 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%
- #38 Exorush
76% 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Aliens 9.8%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #39 Gravitar: Recharged
73% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Why similar: Flight 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Aliens 15.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.3%
- #40 BrAInstorm
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Psychedelic 18.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Action 9.3%
- #41 Yars: Recharged
71% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Abstract 14.1%, 1980s 8.6%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #42 OVERWHELMED
70% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Blukulélé
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the neon world of OVERWHELMED! Fight waves of enemies, using shooting and dashing skills to evade fire. Trigger your special Overdrive ability to defeat enemies more easily. Unlock characters, each with unique abilities and varied arsenal, to discover new gameplay styles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Psychedelic 13.4%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 9.1%
- #43 Double D. F.
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RielFactor
Windows
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, 1980s 14.5%, Aliens 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #44 Normal SHMUP
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: HyperBitGore
Windows
Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Psychedelic 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Abstract 15.7%, Arcade 7.9%
- #45 INSPACE 2980
72% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Flight 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Space 9.2%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #46 Space Defense
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Guilherme UemaPub: Uema Studio
Windows
You and your space troop have a tough mission to defend Earth from an alien invasion in this epic space war. Will you be able to guide your troops to victory?
Why similar: Flight 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 11%, Aliens 8.3%
- #47 Wings Of WW2
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down.
Why similar: Flight 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 8.4%, Minimalist 8.1%
- #48 Dominus Solaris
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Danubium
Windows
In the year 2073, the Skolovan Empire attacked and subdued planet Earth. The rebels gathered technology from whatever they could to build a prototype ship, the Dominus Solaris. Now it's up to you, the ship's sole pilot, to fight and liberate the Earth from the usurpers.
Why similar: Flight 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Aliens 11%, 1980s 9.7%
- #49 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down 11.1%, Space 9.7%
- #50 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
69% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down 10.2%, Aliens 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%
- #51 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Aliens 10.3%
- #52 Cosmic collapse
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: REX PEX GAMES
Windows
Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies!
Why similar: Flight 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1980s 11.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #53 My Nuclear Octopus
68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Tea Monster Games
Windows
My Nuclear Octopus is a psychedelic retro arcade game for fans of pure out-and-out arcade blasters that takes two minutes to learn and hours to master! It's an overload of sight and sound for you to lose yourself in. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Psychedelic 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 7.5%
- #54 Unknown Hero
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Aliens 12%, Arcade 11.2%, Minimalist 8.4%
- #55 Starfighter Neon
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Aliens 9.9%, Minimalist 9.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #56 THUNDER STRIKER
66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, 1980s 14.3%, Flight 11.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #57 TROID BLASTER 2
65% 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 22.3%, Arcade 12.4%, 1980s 9.9%, Minimalist 9.8%, Action 7.4%
- #58 While you are Downloading
67% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 8.9%, Space 8%
- #59 KALE - Grakonian War Campaign
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Inorganic Visions
Windows
You're here because no one else can fly this hell-run. Heroes died a long time ago. You’re what’s left.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Flight 17.1%, Aliens 16.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%
- #60 Distant Space
65% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 12.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Space 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%