- #1 Netherspace
97% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Aliens 12%, Character Customization 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%
- #2 Atomic Guardians
96% 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: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Futuristic 9.7%, Space 7.8%
- #3 Pewt 'em Up!
96% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Aliens 15.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, Futuristic 9.2%
- #4 Gunlocked
95% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Aliens 11.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%
- #5 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 12.7%, Aliens 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #6 Quiberon Zeta
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, Aliens 10.3%
- #7 Z-Warp
93% 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: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Space 7.5%
- #8 ZPF
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 7.6%
- #9 The Battle of Aurinoxia
91% 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: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 14%, Aliens 8.6%, Space 6.8%
- #10 Atomanta
91% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Futuristic 7.4%, Action 6.5%
- #11 Exorush
90% 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: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 14%, Aliens 11.9%, Action 8.6%
- #12 Drone Break
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 11.8%, Roguelite 11.7%, Shooter 10.9%
- #13 Generations Of Destruction
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tim BorkertPub: Electric Camel Studio
Windows
Generations of Destruction is a simple rougelite horizontal shoot’em up with short play sessions. Get more powerful as you play through each randomly generated level. A prefect game for when you only have a few minutes to play.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Aliens 20.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Roguelite 6.6%
- #14 Black Paradox Reloaded
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows · Mac
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Roguelite 11%, Space 8.3%
- #15 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Roguelite 14.5%, Shooter 14%, Action 6.3%
- #16 Bad Chicken
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 9.4%
- #17 Final Formation
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happymeal Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Action 8.8%
- #18 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
86% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Futuristic 10.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Aliens 9.9%
- #19 Intergalactic Battle Roosters
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Rock Games
Windows
It’s time to cluck around and find out. Gear up and pull on the helmets of the Battle Roosters, a hotshot space brigade of poultry with panache. In this quirky, roguelike, bullet hell adventure you’ll combine weapons, upgrades and killer strategies to recover space’s best taco ingredients. Bwark!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Aliens 13.9%, Character Customization 11.2%, Shooter 9.7%
- #20 Invaliens
84% 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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 10.4%, Space 8%
- #21 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #22 Crimson Crisis
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mr. Phil Games
Windows
A fast-paced action roguelike where skill beats firepower. Outmaneuver swarms, harness Poison/Inflame/Traumatize, and expand the game with mods & co-op.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Aliens 17.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #23 Project AionIX
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 11.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #24 Feeble Light
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 27%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #25 WDF
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac
‘WDF’, is a horizontal shmup game with a Boss-rush style in that the difficulty will increase slightly after the player clears all stages and continues to the next loop. Each loop will be different from the other. Also, it has a main campaign mode with a longer stage and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Aliens 15%, Shooter 13.1%, Space 9%
- #26 Space Invaders Extreme
81% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 10%, Space 8.9%
- #27 Spectrum Forces
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make up your squads out of 9 unique spaceships and go clear 3 planets from hordes of robots in not-so-classic horizontal shoot-em-up style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Aliens 17.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Futuristic 10.4%, Space 7.5%
- #28 Escape 2 Space
79% 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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 9.9%, Futuristic 8.9%
- #29 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
78% 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 16.4%, Aliens 13.1%, Action 9.5%
- #30 Radirgy Swag
77% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 8.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #31 Enemy Mind
78% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Space 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #32 SPACE FIGHTER:CODE 1999
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CHXPub: Gourd Games
Windows
It's a shooting game with a space background. Destroy a certain number of enemies and clear the level until you clear it. Enemies appear randomly, and each time you play it has a different experience. Welcome to discover more secrets in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Space 9%
- #33 Lilac 0
75% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Futuristic 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #34 Unknown Hero
76% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 15.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 10.4%
- #35 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
75% 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 7.9%, Futuristic 7.2%
- #36 Space Ship Infinity
76% 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 26%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 10.7%, Space 9.2%
- #37 Space Dragons
73% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Aliens 15.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 8.4%
- #38 Star Hunter DX
74% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Futuristic 8.3%, Action 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #39 Sophstar
73% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 8.4%
- #40 Beyond the Field
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Blixel
Windows
Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Aliens 12.8%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #41 Exo-Calibre
71% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 6.3%, Action 6.3%
- #42 Zone of Lacryma
73% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: oophok
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Zone of Lacryma is a story driven vertical shmup with 11 levels, highscores, speedrunning, upgrades and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 11.3%, Character Customization 10.4%, Futuristic 9.4%
- #43 Stop the Saturnians!
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Aliens 14.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 12.6%, Character Customization 12.1%
- #44 The X-Type
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Aliens 9.1%, Space 8%
- #45 Gunvein
70% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #46 Escape Space
70% 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Futuristic 7.4%
- #47 misaligned
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 15%, Aliens 11.3%, Action 6.7%
- #48 Grav Blazer Squared
72% 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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Space 9.5%
- #49 REMOTE LIFE
70% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2019
Dev: Next Game Level
Windows
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Aliens 15.3%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%
- #50 Planets Ambrosia
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Futuristic 6.1%
- #51 Groundskeeper 2
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 13.5%, Action 10.3%, Futuristic 7.2%
- #52 Last Space Guardian
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Aliens 19.7%, Space 13.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #53 Nociception ~ Voltaic Marketplace
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ethereal AirportPub: Sawney Arnett
Windows
A fantasy bullet hell on a strange, familiar planet. Fight the living and the dead as you figure out what's causing all this energy in the air! Play as a troupe of living puppets, curious immortal children, or a demon, and be sure to scan enemies to unlock journal pages on the way!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Aliens 16.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #54 Erika America
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Grant G Heffner
Windows · Mac
Erika America is an bullet hell video game. Fly and shoot your way through 5 levels, each culminating in a boss battle with a supervillain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #55 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
69% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action 10.2%, Space 9.2%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #56 Gunlocked 2
66% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Aliens 13.3%, Roguelite 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%
- #57 AlphaBlue
67% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.7%
- #58 Stellar Nemesis
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Perun Games Studio
Windows
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 11.4%, Old School 9.5%
- #59 Galactix
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scott Host
Windows
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Aliens 18.3%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.2%, Space 10.1%
- #60 Viral Reload EX
66% 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 21%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 7.9%