- #1 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 15.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Destruction 12.4%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 8.2%
- #2 Nevultra
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%, 1980s 9.2%
- #3 Star Jet Alpha
96% 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 17.4%, Space 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 9.9%
- #4 misaligned
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Destruction 11%, 1980s 10.8%, Shooter 10.6%
- #5 GALXAGAR
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 9%
- #6 Distant Space
94% 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 26%, Space 16.4%, 1980s 12.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #7 Astro Busters
92% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Michael PrymusPub: Astrobuster Studios
Windows
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 14.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Modern 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #8 Cosmic Destroyer
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 10%, Destruction 8.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #9 The Rush
90% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 9.2%
- #10 Double D. F.
91% 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: 1980s 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #11 Chromacell
89% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%
- #12 Grav Blazer Squared
91% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, 1980s 13.1%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 10%
- #13 Lilac 0
87% 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Futuristic 10.1%, Shooter 10%
- #14 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
89% 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 22.3%, Space 14.5%, Retro 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 11.5%
- #15 Royal Odyssey
88% 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 18.4%, 1980s 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 11.6%, Futuristic 10.1%
- #16 AstroRage2049
85% 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%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #17 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.5%
- #18 Escape 2 Space
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.8%
- #19 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1980s 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Modern 11.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #20 Atomic Guardians
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Futuristic 10.6%, Space 10.4%
- #21 Alien Decimation
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Celestisoft
Windows
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Destruction 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Space 14.6%, Retro 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%
- #22 Space Maxwell: Arcade
81% 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.8%
- #23 Atomic City
79% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: anthund
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Destruction 14.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 10.2%
- #24 Viral Reload EX
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 13.6%, Retro 9.8%, Space 8.9%
- #25 The Core Message
84% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 16.5%, Retro 13.4%, Arcade 11.3%
- #26 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
80% 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 21.7%, 1980s 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 10.3%
- #27 Astar Solis
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.1%
- #28 Orbital Bombardment
77% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Banibot Games
Windows
Play a retro vibe with a synthwave music-infused space shooter. You orbit around planets and bombard the evil aliens to save the galaxy. Use different spaceships with unique weapons to your tactical advantage to defeat the planetary defenses and to destroy the enemies.
Why similar: 1980s 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 12.3%, Retro 11.8%
- #29 Deep Space Shooter
78% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Altair GamePub: ValkyrieInitiative
Windows
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Space 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, 1980s 11.4%, Retro 9.7%
- #30 Metal Head Warfare
76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Marcos Rodrigues Dos SantosPub: MK-GAMES
Windows
Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Destruction 8%
- #31 The Battle of Aurinoxia
75% 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 9.1%
- #32 Power-Up
79% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Space 12.2%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #33 AirRaid
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pilea Development LLC
Windows
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Destruction 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 11%
- #34 Splicer
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PolarBytes-Studio
Windows · Linux
Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell
Why similar: 1980s 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.5%
- #35 Absolute Blue
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
Windows
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 1980s 14%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 9%
- #36 Tameshi
74% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Power-up your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Survive the onslaught and emerge victorious!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Destruction 11.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%
- #37 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #38 STURMWIND EX
75% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 13.8%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 10%
- #39 Zaxtron EXPLUS
73% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: 1980s 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 9.7%
- #40 Escape Space
72% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 16.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%
- #41 Return Ace
74% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, 1980s 15.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%
- #42 Orbital Siege
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 11%
- #43 Z-Warp
71% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 11.4%, Space 10.3%
- #44 GoBlaster
71% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jarware
Windows
GoBlaster is a retro bullet-hell game where you can always beat your personal best. Blast through enemies while dodging their overwhelming attacks in a fast-paced and addictive setting. Make your way to the final boss, and just try to survive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Destruction 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.6%
- #45 Vectoraid
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 10%, 1980s 9.6%
- #46 Echoes+
70% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Space 12.2%, Action 10.1%, Arcade 9.5%
- #47 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Destruction 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, 1980s 11.9%, Retro 9.8%
- #48 Space Ship Infinity
70% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 11%
- #49 Golgalian
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 10%
- #50 Vector Seven
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric Shed
Windows
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: 1980s 20.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #51 Syder Reloaded
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 14.1%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%
- #52 GRADIUS ORIGINS
65% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 1980s 17.9%, Arcade 17.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Space 10.5%
- #53 FORTRESS DEFENDER
69% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: opmregisters
Windows
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, 1980s 15.1%, Destruction 13.3%, Retro 11.8%, Space 10.4%
- #54 Anceder
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Cédric Andreu
Windows
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 1980s 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #55 Syder Arcade
69% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 11%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #56 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
68% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Retro 13%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 6%
- #57 1982
66% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 21.2%, Retro 18.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
- #58 ZAKESTA-Z
65% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: zakichi
Windows
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #59 Gunlocked
65% 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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.7%
- #60 Insectipede
68% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, 1980s 14.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.7%