- #1 Saint Patrick's Day Break
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Saint Patrick's Day Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 levels. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Casual 10.7%
- #2 Guardian: Planet Defense
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 8.7%, Casual 7.9%
- #3 Valentine Candy Break
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Valentine Candy Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Casual 11.1%
- #4 Alpha Warrior
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Casual 12.4%, Old School 10.3%
- #5 Super Psy Penguin
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Shooter 22%, Arcade 16.7%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #6 Zero Wrath Vendetta
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14%, Puzzle 13.9%, 2D 4.4%
- #7 Super Chain Crusher Horizon
93% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2014
Dev: Mindware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.7%, Arcade 22.3%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #8 Kite Hunter
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WhiteClockGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aim for the skies and shoot down the kites. Witness the vivid skyline in rugged weather and lighting that challenge your aiming skills. Discover relics and upgrade munition in a race against time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Casual 8.8%, Physics 7.2%
- #9 Infinite Shooter
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #10 Call Sign is Magic Liner
90% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Brushing Software
Windows
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 16.8%, Casual 14.9%, Old School 10.8%
- #11 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
89% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 17.6%, Casual 15%, 2D 5.1%
- #12 Karous
89% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 16.6%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #13 C-RUSH
92% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Indie 4.7%
- #14 Barback
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Scott LinkenheldPub: Savage Squirrel Games
Windows
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Arcade 20.5%, Old School 16.7%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 2.1%
- #15 Galaxy Bricks
86% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Emerald Knight Interactive LLC
Windows
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Casual 14.7%, Old School 11.1%, 2D 5%
- #16 Horizon Shift '81
87% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows · Mac
An explosive wave based shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode! "...if you have the itch for some old-school arcade blast-em-up fun, Horizon Shift '81 is a great way to feed that craving." - 8/10 - The Sixth Axis
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Indie 8.1%, Casual 7.2%
- #17 Blinky
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: QuickBobber
Windows
You play as a small-eyed creature who needs to shoot bacteria falling on the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Casual 18.7%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #18 AWA
85% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 81.6%, Arcade 14.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #19 Tastrion
83% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.1%, Shooter 24.7%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #20 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 79.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 6.5%, Indie 1.2%
- #21 WOLFLAME
84% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.6%, 2D 5%, Casual 4.8%
- #22 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 6.3%
- #23 Verisim Skies
80% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.5%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #24 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
82% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 17.6%
- #25 A Blast From The Past
79% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 7.9%, Old School 6.7%
- #26 Echoes III
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.2%, Shooter 27.8%, Indie 5%
- #27 Feeble Light
79% 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 51.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Old School 8.4%, 2D 5.6%
- #28 Project Root
82% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.4%, Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #29 Chicken Invaders 1
76% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Casual 11.8%, Old School 8%
- #30 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
77% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Shooter 23.5%, Arcade 20.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #31 Space Intervention
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: RandomSpin
Windows
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Casual 16.9%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #32 DRAINUS
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.8%, Shooter 22%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #33 ADDRESS1
75% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: daruma3940
Windows
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Shooter 26%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #34 Anthea's Justice
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.9%, Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 12.2%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #35 Invaliens
76% 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 48.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Casual 10.2%, Old School 6.8%
- #36 Asteroid 69
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.5%, Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Old School 8.6%, 2D 5.8%
- #37 Asteroids
72% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Old School 10.4%, Physics 5.2%
- #38 Brother Wings
74% matchMixed64% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: BrogamesPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Casual 8.8%
- #39 Tempest 4000
73% matchMixed68% of 191 reviews2018
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56%, Arcade 25.4%, Casual 18.6%
- #40 Planet Cracker
72% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Nemoto Keisuke
Windows
Planet Cracker is a 2D shooting game features physics engine and 3D environment. You must protect a space station from space debris trying to surpass the line of defence. Destroy all debris, and accomplish the most important mission: SURVIVE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Shooter 23.5%, Casual 15.4%, Physics 10.6%, Indie 1.8%
- #41 Stars of Strife
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 17.6%, Casual 13.6%, 2D 5.1%
- #42 Syder Arcade
71% 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 62.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 14%, Old School 5.1%, Indie 3.1%
- #43 DRUNKEN BARON
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Florian Schäfer
Windows
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Old School 10.3%, Casual 8.8%
- #44 Gunvein
68% 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 63.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 13%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #45 Intergalactic Bubbles
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,192 reviews2015
Dev: Hellscape Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Blast your way through space in this innovative 3D bubble puzzler! Bounce, bobble, swing, and explode bubbles across the universe. Intergalactic Bubbles advances the classic match-3 genre into the 21st century with stellar graphics, 3D action, and upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Puzzle 26.1%, Casual 20.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 5.5%
- #46 Tecroroid Assault
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.7%, Arcade 20.8%, 2D 8.1%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 2.8%
- #47 Cosmic Wartoad
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Old School 7.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #48 Operation: A.S.S. Takedown
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brian Heier
Windows
Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Casual 10.2%, Old School 6.9%
- #49 RefleX
69% matchVery Positive90% of 230 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #50 Fast Food Rampage
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: Ancient Games DS
Windows · Mac
A hilarious arcade shooter about blasting people with junk food until they explode. It’s delicious!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Indie 6.1%
- #51 Enceladus
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
Windows
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.4%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 17.4%, Indie 7.4%
- #52 Sine Mora
69% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #53 Lilac 0
64% 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 47.6%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 16.4%, Old School 11%, 2D 6.2%
- #54 TCSTRIKERS4
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.5%, Shooter 28.2%, 2D 6.7%, Arcade 4.8%, Indie 2.7%
- #55 Tiger Heli
66% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.5%, Arcade 20.6%, Old School 10.8%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #56 Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
67% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Mechadonk Media
Windows
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 17.3%, Casual 13.2%, 2D 4.8%
- #57 Spacewing War
66% matchPositive100% of 11 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 48.8%, Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 15%, Old School 8.7%, 2D 5.8%
- #58 Record Store Nightmare
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 21%, Arcade 16.2%, Old School 10.5%, 2D 5.7%
- #59 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Old School 8.8%, 2D 5.8%
- #60 Beekyr
67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 14.1%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 6.9%