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  1. #1 RePulse-X
    97% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Stefan Amelung
    Windows · Linux

    Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Roguelite 10.2%, Shooter 8%

  2. #2 Cthulhu Rampage
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁Pub: Outofthematrix
    Windows

    A beginner-friendly idle game set in a Lovecraftian world where you command a powerful battleship, upgrade devastating weapons, earn idle income, and battle the legendary Cthulhu.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 20.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Idler 16.9%, Incremental 15.3%

  3. #3 NetDive
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: DK Liao
    Windows · Mac

    NetDive is a short, experimental incremental game about an AI learning what makes a human human.

    Why similar: Experimental 25.4% ★, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 17.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Minimalist 8.6%

  4. #4 Stellar Interface
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
    Dev: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 19.6% ★, Bullet Time 17.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Side Scroller 13%, Roguelite 9.2%

  5. #5 Star Dust - A Journey Through Space
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ogamo Entertainment
    Windows

    Go on an exciting journey through space in this lovingly designed indie rogue-lite space shooter. Gather ressources, craft new equipment and level up your pilot to set against the hordes of alien enemies. Party up with companions that will make your journey less lonely and help you on your path.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 21.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, Roguelite 9.6%

  6. #6 Keep on Blessin'
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 1 Bit Studio
    Windows

    Keep on Blessin' is a short incremental magic game. Bless undead to free their souls! Find artifacts, learn new spells, gather followers and transform souls to gain permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!

    Why similar: Experimental 24.5% ★, Incremental 19.9%, Idler 18.4%, Strategy 7.3%, Arcade 7.2%

  7. #7 Balls & Gamble
    93% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2026
    Dev: GETTAKE
    Windows

    Balls & Gamble is a casino-inspired incremental game where you shoot a LOT of balls, earn money, buy upgrades, gamble, unlock new balls, and eventually break reality itself.

    Why similar: Experimental 22% ★, Incremental 21.6%, Idler 19.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Arcade 7.2%

  8. #8 Kickback Clicker
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Mutants are flooding the planets! Destroy them all! Improve your technology, upgrade weapons and turn dangerous worlds into safe havens. Every click is a step towards the future of mankind!

    Why similar: Incremental 21.1%, Idler 20.9%, Experimental 19.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Strategy 6.8%

  9. #9 Nodebuster
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,078 reviews2024
    Dev: Goblobin
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    Why similar: Incremental 29.4%, Experimental 21.3% ★, Idler 18%, Arcade 7%, Strategy 5.8%

  10. #10 Idle Slayer
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 10,912 reviews2020
    Dev: Pablo Leban
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 106.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.

    Why similar: Idler 28.8%, Incremental 24.9%, Experimental 19.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Procedural Generation 4.8%

  11. #11 Escape Space
    90% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Gun Customization 22.1% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.6%

  12. #12 Miners' Union
    89% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: Gem
    Windows

    Miners' Union is an incremental game. Mine coal, upgrade, fight off busters and grow the union.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.3%, Experimental 21.4% ★, Idler 20.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Arcade 7.1%

  13. #13 Grass Cutters Academy - Idle Game
    89% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2021
    Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
    Windows

    Are you interested in gardening? painting? how about a mix of both? In Grass Cutters Academy you cut grass for money, spend that money on paint powered auto mowers that get faster, stronger and more efficient with each blade of grass cut

    Why similar: Experimental 36.8% ★, Incremental 17.1%, Idler 14.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Strategy 6.6%

  14. #14 Sisyphus Paradox
    87% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2026
    Dev: Unruly Mob
    Windows

    Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Shooter 11.1%

  15. #15 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Bullet Time 12.1% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.9%

  16. #16 Typing Bullets
    86% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: cip
    Windows

    Typing Bullets is an arcade typing roguelite game, where you learn new words, you practice your typing skills, all while fighting against enemies based off of keyboard keys. Upgrade and customize your character, and if you get overwhelmed by your foes, respawn instantly through the quiz mechanic.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 17% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Gun Customization 14.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.7%, Roguelite 11%

  17. #17 INCREDECK
    85% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Sempiternal Rain
    Windows

    INCREDECK is a small incremental game where you collect cards, earn money, buy upgrades, and unlock new stages of the game.

    Why similar: Idler 29.4%, Incremental 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 6.4%

  18. #18 Dyeversion
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Catchy
    Windows · Mac

    Dyeversion is a color-routing tower defense. Drag liquid hoses from color sources to your towers, mix colors to forge powerful COMBO towers, and route your pipes around the enemy path. Battle dozens of levels, earn tokens, and unlock a deep skill tree.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 28.4% ★, Incremental 18.7%, Idler 10.7%, Minimalist 8.9%, Roguelite 8.2%

  19. #19 Xenosensory
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows

    Xenosensory is a short incremental game with horror themes. Use your cursor to bust Xenos and save convicts then spend your research points on skill tree upgrades, actions, gadgets, and uncover the true horrifying nature of this space station nightmare.

    Why similar: Experimental 24.9% ★, Incremental 20.1%, Idler 18.3%, Arcade 7.2%, Minimalist 7%

  20. #20 Antibody
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PunchButton Studios
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Gun Customization 23.8% ★, Side Scroller 17.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  21. #21 Space Force Squadron
    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: heyjeff
    Windows

    Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 34.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

  22. #22 Xenmega
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: iMWCode Gaming
    Windows

    A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

  23. #23 Bubble Cadence
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rodrigo Serôdio
    Windows

    Bubble Cadence is a short incremental game about popping lots of bubbles and gathering musical essence to help the inhabitants of a small island town.

    Why similar: Experimental 24.6% ★, Incremental 22.6%, Idler 20.6%, Strategy 10%, Arcade 8.7%

  24. #24 Xenotype
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Legacy Game Studio
    Windows

    Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, Shooter 8.8%

  25. #25 ParryMaster
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: GOGOIO Games
    Windows

    Defend yourself in this minimalist one-button incremental defense game. One hit, and it’s over.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.3%, Bullet Time 22% ★, Idler 19.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Minimalist 8.9%

  26. #26 Gates of Zendocon
    81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9%

  27. #27 Spacewing War
    80% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  28. #28 Minutescape
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 574 reviews2025
    Dev: MolterPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Dodge bullets and upgrade yourself in Minutescape, a retro-inspired incremental game that keeps unfolding. Unlock new abilities and keep upgrading yourself to survive for 5 consecutive minutes.

    Why similar: Incremental 20.6%, Idler 18%, Experimental 16.7% ★, Roguelite 10.7%, Arcade 7.8%

  29. #29 Billion Bounces
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pinel Games
    Windows

    Billion Bounces is a short incremental game with bouncing balls, bumpers, and one goal: earn coins, buy upgrades, and watch the economy slowly fall apart.

    Why similar: Idler 24.8%, Incremental 21.4%, Experimental 19.6% ★, Arcade 9.4%, Minimalist 6.4%

  30. #30 ElbmarKs
    78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Mantislia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 23.8% ★, Side Scroller 23.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 9%

  31. #31 SEN.TUR.
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Ludum Factorem
    Windows · Mac

    Defend the planet from endless waves of alien ships in this retro arcade shooter. Craft the turret to best fend off the alien assault with shotgun, explosive and many more modifiers.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 29.3% ★, Bullet Time 26% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Strategy 6%

  32. #32 Automatic Eltron
    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Elysion CD
    Windows

    A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 28.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  33. #33 Starshot Idle
    76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: jake o'reilly
    Windows

    Destroy Aliens, earn Stars, upgrade EVERYTHING. Blast enemies, power up your ship, unlock stronger aliens, and watch your Stars soar.

    Why similar: Idler 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Incremental 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 6.7%

  34. #34 THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: FLOWERFIELD Games
    Windows · Mac

    THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 25.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Roguelite 7.9%, Arcade 7.1%

  35. #35 Feed THE DEMON Incremental
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DMK
    Windows

    Unleash carnage in this dark incremental clicker. Sacrifice humans to fuel your demonic evolution and explode your wealth.

    Why similar: Incremental 22.4%, Idler 20.4%, Experimental 19% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Arcade 8%

  36. #36 Just A Gun
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hesoyam
    Windows

    Just A Gun is an incremental point-and-click shooter where you evolve a single weapon through a massive upgrade tree.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 38.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Incremental 17.6%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 5.5%

  37. #37 Coinbox Clicker
    73% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2026
    Dev: zenotonic
    Windows

    Discover coins, generate cash, and exploit crazy combos in this satisfying incremental game about clicking a box.

    Why similar: Incremental 35.4%, Idler 25.9%, Arcade 11%, Strategy 7.3%, Retro 7.1%

  38. #38 Space Mash
    74% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Thomas
    Windows · Linux

    Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 24.6% ★, Side Scroller 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 6.2%

  39. #39 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
    72% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 8.9%

  40. #40 Plinfinity
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Medium Loser
    Windows · Linux

    An Incremental game about filling your screen with balls.

    Why similar: Incremental 31.7%, Idler 28.5%, Minimalist 9.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  41. #41 1993 Space Machine
    73% matchMixed70% of 387 reviews2016
    Dev: ExceedPub: Aurora Punks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 32.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 7.1%

  42. #42 Chromadi
    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Kleanup Games
    Windows

    Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Chroma Crew to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Time 23.7% ★, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%

  43. #43 Starship Architect
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: InventState Studio
    Windows

    Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 27.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.3%

  44. #44 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
    72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
    Windows

    Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  45. #45 Orbrix
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gummy Grenade Games
    Windows

    Orbrix is an incremental breakout game. Break endless layers of bricks, purchase powerful upgrades, and unlock visual themes. Play actively or as idle as you want. Create a swarm of upgraded bullets to defeat your enemies. Can you grind your way to level 1000 to escape the Orbrix prison?

    Why similar: Idler 19.3%, Incremental 19.2%, Bullet Time 17.1% ★, Arcade 8.5%, Psychedelic 8.4%

  46. #46 Elecade
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PongorianGamesPub: The Bueno Interactive
    Windows

    Strike down rampaging machines with chain lightning. Elecade is a 1-bit action game with incremental upgrades, where you power up and climb to the top of a space facility.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 29.3% ★, Incremental 21.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Minimalist 7.1%

  47. #47 GLONK
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: Mistical Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A short incremental game about feeding Glonk! Make Glonk bigger, get more money, and explore the skill tree to upgrade your abilities, and get more Glonks!

    Why similar: Incremental 27.6%, Idler 25.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Strategy 6%

  48. #48 Super Intergalactic Gang
    71% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2016
    Dev: Martin Cerdeira
    Windows

    Super Intergalactic Gang is a classic arcade shoot-em-up with a new twist. Slow time to dodge waves of bullets, charge up shots into super attacks, and even punch your enemies to death! The game is a fresh new take on a genre that is an oldie but a goodie.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Time 19% ★, Side Scroller 15.2%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Shooter 9.5%

  49. #49 Catnip Cosmos
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Shattering Pie
    Windows

    Shoot. Upgrade. Incrementally progress further. Pilot cat-operated spaceships on timed Zoomies runs in this space shooter. Combine pilots for powerful synergies, defeat boss challenges to unlock new weapons and improve exponentially.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Incremental 19%, Roguelite 12.6%, Arcade 7.9%

  50. #50 AlphaBlue
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dream Stories
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Gun Customization 20.3% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Retro 8.4%

  51. #51 IncreKnight
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 451 reviews2026
    Dev: SUPERita
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    An Incremental game about Slaying a Dragon.

    Why similar: Incremental 32.1%, Idler 17.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Arcade 7.8%

  52. #52 Return Home
    71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Psychedelic 16.2%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Side Scroller 9.1%

  53. #53 10 Million Bounces
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BATTLE LAB
    Windows

    Start with one ball and grow a mining swarm. Break ore, gain experience, and evolve six ball types with blinking, splitting, fire, and lightning. Rainbow balls learn nearby abilities. Choose where to launch and watch each bounce open new paths.

    Why similar: Incremental 29.1%, Idler 27%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Minimalist 7.7%

  54. #54 Herodes
    69% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Psychedelic 7.5%

  55. #55 Thunder Tiger
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
    Windows

    Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  56. #56 Shield Hero
    66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Bryant Frankford
    Windows

    Wrenched from your world by a rift, you awaken in a hostile arena. Your only defense is an ethereal shield that evolves with each wave of foes you vanquish. With no memory and no way home, you must master the shield's power to survive and uncover the secrets of this strange dimension.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 28.2% ★, Roguelite 20.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%

  57. #57 Stellar Raid
    68% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Berry Patch Games
    Windows

    Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 12%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 7.4%

  58. #58 Deadswitch Combat
    64% matchVery Positive83% of 573 reviews2025
    Dev: Wilkin Games
    Windows

    DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 34.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Strategy 6.8%

  59. #59 Planetstar Warrior
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Todd FrantzPub: Hardbyte LLC
    Windows

    Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Strategy 8.6%

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