
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
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Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.

RedRaptor
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

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A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 7.3%, Space 5.4%
You are a single ship outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy fleet. The one advantage you have is a powerful magnet that is capable of capturing the enemy bullets and firing them back at the enemy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Linear 9.6%, Space 6.3%
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 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Action 5.1%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 7.4%, Linear 6.4%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 8.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 8.1%
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 5.8%
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 8.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 8.3%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 6.5%
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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 9.4%, Space 8.2%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 8%, Space 6%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Space 13.3%, Action 6.7%, Top-Down 6.1%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Sci-fi 5.4%
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 7.5%, Linear 6.2%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 8%, Linear 6.9%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Shooter 6.1%, Linear 5.8%
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Space 12.2%, Top-Down 5.8%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 7.9%, Linear 6.7%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Space 10.4%, Top-Down 7.9%, Linear 6.1%
Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Action 6.5%
The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 6.5%, Linear 6.1%
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 11.8%, Space 9.8%, Linear 8.8%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 5.4%
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 7.9%
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 9.3%, Linear 6.7%
Kill everyone in six seconds! Seconds Till Destruction is a lightning-fast and randomized top-down shooter. Use a massive array of guns and quick thinking to destroy humanity, one floor at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%
Steel Seraph is a shooter-adventure hybrid set on a colony planet in the distant future. Fly, run, strafe, dodge and shoot your way through a variety of stages and take down powerful invasion leaders and their minions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 8.3%, Action 6.9%
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7.4%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down 11.6%, Space 9.7%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down 7.1%, Shooter 6.7%, Action 6.5%
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 11.6%, Space 10.1%, Linear 7.3%
Set in the year 2078, CYBERDAD is a 2D cyberpunk gunfight dungeon crawler following a disgruntled father seeking to rescue his daughter, and exact his revenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 9.8%, Linear 8.2%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down 7.2%, Action 6.2%
A top-down space shooter roguelite built on momentum. Chain kills into devastating combos as you fly dock-to-dock through escalating gauntlets. Between runs, your AI companion Luna helps you prepare — and she'll do anything to keep you safe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Artificial Intelligence 8.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.6%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 13%, Space 6.5%, Linear 4.9%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 14%, Action 8.2%, Top-Down 7.1%
Combining intense action and dark storytelling, Confiscator offers a unique experience where gritty shootouts and grime intertwine with the tragic tale of the protagonist on a path of self-destruction. Are you ready to become a confiscator?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 8.3%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 9.4%, Linear 7.2%
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.7%
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 36.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down 8.2%, Sci-fi 4.3%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 9.8%, Space 8.8%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down 10.6%, Linear 8.2%, Space 6.9%
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, Linear 8.9%
Dead-End Bounty is an open-world top-down shooter set in the wild west! A frontier with 3 kinds of people: the ones on wanted posters, the ones printing them, and people like Charlie—a bounty hunter with his eyes set on one particular bounty that has slipped through his hands a few too many times.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 6.8%, Action 4.6%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Linear 7.7%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Top-Down 10%, Action 5.9%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 8.2%, Action 5.3%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 11.8%, Top-Down 10.6%, Space 8.4%
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 5.4%
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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down 8.3%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Space 8.1%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 7.9%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Top-Down 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Linear 10.6%, Space 7.9%, Action 7.3%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 10.7%, Top-Down 8.4%