- #1 Super Alien Sniper - Super Realistic Simulator
97% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: James StringerPub: Digital Crypt
Windows
A SUPER REALISTIC (ahem..) alien sniper simulator! Use your super quick reaction skills to outwit the alien blighters and snipe your way to victory!
Why similar: Aliens 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Cartoony 9.3%
- #2 Invaliens
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%
- #3 Numina: Construct
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ScoutSpark
Windows
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 9%
- #4 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
95% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Aliens 13.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.3%
- #5 Groundskeeper 2
94% 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 23.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Aliens 12.9%, Cartoony 12.7%, Action 8.7%
- #6 The Battle of Aurinoxia
94% 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 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Aliens 9.4%
- #7 Grav Blazer Squared
93% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%
- #8 Exorush
92% 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 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Aliens 13%, Arcade 13%
- #9 Neon Invaders
91% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Aliens 12.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
- #10 Gunvein
91% 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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 7.4%
- #11 Spectrum Forces
90% 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 22.2%, Aliens 17.6%, Shooter 13.5%, LGBTQ+ 12.1%, Futuristic 9.7%
- #12 Space Invaders Extreme
89% 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Aliens 10.2%, Arcade 9.6%
- #13 ZAKESTA-Z
88% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: zakichi
Windows
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 14.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #14 misaligned
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Aliens 11.2%, Arcade 11%
- #15 Deathroids
87% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Stylized 6.5%
- #16 The Last Ladybug
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
Windows
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 18.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Aliens 16%, Action 7.6%
- #17 Magnus
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 10.4%
- #18 Aliencity
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: cnsgames
Windows
AlienCity is a fast-paced, wave-based FPS where you fight through a dark, stylized city overrun by alien creatures. Survive, score high, and push your limits against relentless enemy swarms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Aliens 9.4%
- #19 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
85% 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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 8.4%
- #20 Bad Chicken
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Aliens 14.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 7.3%
- #21 Astar Solis
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 6.5%
- #22 The Rush
82% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Stylized 6.7%
- #23 Laser Droplets
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 8.3%
- #24 Karous
79% 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 33.6%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 5.2%
- #25 Netherspace
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Aliens 15.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%
- #26 Astro Fighters 2
79% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Aliens 14.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%
- #27 Akka Arrh
80% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Funny 6.8%
- #28 Space Ship Infinity
81% 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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.1%
- #29 Pewt 'em Up!
78% 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 23.4%, Aliens 18.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Futuristic 10.1%
- #30 RESHOOTER
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%
- #31 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 25.3%, Aliens 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%
- #32 Stellarium
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 7.4%, Casual 6.8%
- #33 WDF
75% 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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Aliens 16.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 8%
- #34 Double D. F.
77% 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: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Aliens 14.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11%
- #35 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
75% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
Dev: DeerFarm
Windows
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 6.9%
- #36 Grav Blazer
76% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%
- #37 Magical Blaster
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #38 Alien Decimation
74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Aliens 16.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Cartoony 11.4%
- #39 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
72% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 6.8%
- #40 Alien Space Bastards
73% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #41 Waifu Space Conquest
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Sweet Banana GamesPub: Gamuzumi
Windows · Linux
In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Aliens 11.6%, Action 7.2%
- #42 Cybxus Heart
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 8.2%
- #43 REMOTE LIFE
71% 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 21%, Aliens 16.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 9.6%
- #44 Riders 2491
72% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Aliens 15.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.8%
- #45 Escape 2 Space
71% 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #46 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
70% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 15.9%, Aliens 14.4%, Arcade 13.5%
- #47 Star Hunter DX
71% 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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Futuristic 8.2%, Action 7.8%
- #48 Nevultra
70% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.1%
- #49 Crush The Rebellion!
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameBeast Productions
Windows · Linux
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #50 Netherspace 2
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Aliens 16.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #51 Luxenglobe: The Final Game
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonathan HuPub: Ringling College of Art and Design
Windows
A fast-paced first person arena shooter set in the retro-futuristic game show, Luxenglobe. Battle melee and ranged robots while platforming with your shotgun and electric cannon to conquer the hippodrome and be the winner of endless fame and fortune! Fail, and perish.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Cartoony 9.6%
- #52 Space Blade
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 7.3%
- #53 Idol Hell
67% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Ultimate DevelopersPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
🎀Idol Hell is the beginner friendly bullet hell game!🎀Play as Medli and fight through hoards of enemies and meet vibrant cute bosses! Play at your pace and choose from 4 difficulties!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Futuristic 9.3%
- #54 Operius DX
66% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Distant Illusions
Windows
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Aliens 16.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Futuristic 9%
- #55 Arcade Forever
66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 8.5%, Colorful 7.1%
- #56 Compact Plasma Gears
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Pliesnetsov Serhii
Windows
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 9%, Stylized 5.9%
- #57 ZPF
68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Aliens 16.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Futuristic 8.3%
- #58 Don't Underestimate Me
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Horny Beasts
Windows
A 2D bullet hell game in top-down for PC. You can dodge, but can't shoot back. Learn about the stories of unique characters trying to understand each other and solve their personal problems while constantly on the edge of fights.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 14%, LGBTQ+ 12.6%, Futuristic 9.6%, Space 9.5%
- #59 Space Aliens Invaders
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Aliens 21.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 11.6%
- #60 Anceder
68% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Aliens 14%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%