- #1 Golden Hornet
97% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Old School 8.2%
- #2 Gundroid
96% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Kitogoru Games
Windows
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Old School 9.9%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #3 Frantic Dimension
96% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Classic 8% ★
- #4 Rolling Bird
95% matchVery Positive93% of 197 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Old School 10.1%, Difficult 10.1%
- #5 Undercroft Warriors
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 15%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 7.8%
- #6 Power-Up
94% matchMixed58% of 266 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 23.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #7 Alien Crusader
94% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Difficult 22.1%, Space 17.6%, Action 10.2%, Retro 9.6%
- #8 Switch 'N' Shoot
92% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.6%
- #9 Distant Space
91% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.5%, Space 13.3%, 1980s 10%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Difficult 9.3%
- #10 Bit Blaster XL
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,145 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 8.8%
- #11 G WARRIOR
90% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2024
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, 1980s 14.6%, Shooter 12%, Space 10.6%
- #12 Enemy Mind
89% matchVery Positive85% of 798 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #13 Syder Arcade
89% 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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8%
- #14 Schildmaid MX
87% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Retro 8.5%
- #15 Space Elite Force
88% matchVery Positive89% of 186 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Space 9.3%, Old School 8.4%
- #16 Gamma Bros
86% matchVery Positive92% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 11%, Old School 10%
- #17 Absolute Blue
86% 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 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 10.4%, Old School 8.9%
- #18 Cyberhunt
84% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 12.4%, Space 12%, Old School 9.6%
- #19 Destructivator 2
84% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Old School 18%, Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Retro 9.4%
- #20 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
83% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Maze TeamPub: Tinaynox
Windows
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Space 8.1%
- #21 Grav Blazer Squared
85% matchMixed41% of 87 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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 9.9%
- #22 Zero Wing
81% matchVery Positive88% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, 1980s 10.9%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #23 ImageStriker
82% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Retro 9%, 1980s 8.7%
- #24 Rigid Force Alpha
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 9.9%
- #25 1982
78% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 17.6%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%
- #26 Space Smash
79% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Space 11.3%, Old School 10.6%
- #27 Z-Exemplar
79% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Suminell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Retro 17.2%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 7.7%
- #28 Super Destronaut DX
78% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.
Why similar: Action 66.8%, Indie 33.2%
- #29 Space War: Infinity
77% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 11.4%, Old School 10.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #30 Cyberpunk 3776
80% matchMixed51% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Peter Hann
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, 1980s 8.4%, Space 8.3%
- #31 Space Elite Force II
77% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 8.1%
- #32 DRAINUS
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,121 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 43.2%, Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 7.3%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #33 C-RUSH
81% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.5 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 52.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 7.2%
- #34 Clean'Em Up
76% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Cheesy Holes
Windows
Clean’Em Up is a fast paced, arcade-style Top Down Shooter with neon graphics. You play as an Upgradable Antivirus. You seek and destroy tremendous viruses and threats, collect and protect files and survive huge Bosses. The story is simple: Your Computer has been hacked... Dozens of viruses and other threats have penetrated your System...
Why similar: Action 62.1%, Indie 37.9%
- #35 Pewt 'em Up!
73% 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 29.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 11.5%, Retro 8.7%
- #36 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
75% matchMixed62% of 464 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.
Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #37 Mobile Astro
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Retro 19.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 15%, Indie 5%
- #38 Shooting Game KARI
72% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 16.5%, Old School 13.9%, Action 9%
- #39 Hyper Echelon
72% matchVery Positive89% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%
- #40 Abstractanoid
74% matchMixed65% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: katanadeathPub: Alien Jellyfish
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
A retro-style arkanoid about fighting aliens to save the mankind.
Why similar: Action 63.9%, Indie 36.1%
- #41 Laser Disco Defenders
74% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 10%, Arcade 9.1%
- #42 Sophstar
70% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Old School 8%
- #43 Shooting Saucer
70% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: SinksAdventure
Windows
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 9.6%, Old School 6.4%
- #44 KILL KILL KILL KILL
69% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
KILL KILL KILL KILL - Intense arena shooter featuring a space warrior annihilating invaders from the distant cosmos. You're the last line of defense against their domination. Destroy them with diverse weapons, tearing through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Difficult 21.8%, Space 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 5.4%
- #45 Ogre Chambers DX
69% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 20.1%, Space 14.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%
- #46 CometStriker DX
71% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 8.5%
- #47 Guns of Fury
65% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Old School 14.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 11%
- #48 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
70% matchVery Positive94% of 365 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 10.1%
- #49 I, AI
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 11%, Old School 10.6%
- #50 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
66% matchVery Positive100% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 1980s 10.8%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%
- #51 Biodrone Battle
73% matchMixed51% of 282 reviews2015
Dev: Bit Juggler
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Fight hostile drones that try to keep their recently gained autonomy by either shooting or morphing into them.Biodrone Battle brings classic top-down action rooted in the pioneer gaming era of the 1980s into your living room.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Retro 22.7%, Action 15.1%, 2D 9.1%, Indie 6.3%
- #52 Bladestar
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 109 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Space 14.3%, Difficult 14%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #53 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
67% matchVery Positive85% of 3,018 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.9 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 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 10.7%, 1980s 9.7%, Shooter 8.7%
- #54 AngerForce: Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive91% of 383 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shooter 23.1%
- #55 SOL CRESTA
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 16.1%, 1980s 15.2%, Old School 11.2%, Space 10.5%
- #56 Droid Assault
69% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Arcade 24.7%, Shooter 21.9%, Retro 18.1%, Action 15.4%, Indie 8.2%
- #57 REMOTE LIFE
67% matchVery Positive91% of 222 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 19.4%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%
- #58 Earthion
62% matchVery Positive96% of 484 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient CorporationPub: Limited Run Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Space 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Shooter 9.6%
- #59 BloodDome Classic
66% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 15.4%, Score Attack 8.9%