- #1 Frantic Dimension
97% matchVery Positive91% of 66 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: GameMaker 13.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Old School 9.6%, Arcade 7.6%
- #2 Rolling Bird
96% matchVery Positive93% of 196 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: GameMaker 10.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Cult Classic 8.9% ★, 1980s 8.9%
- #3 Gundroid
95% matchVery Positive96% of 57 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%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Old School 10%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%
- #4 Golden Hornet
96% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 12.4%, Old School 8.2%
- #5 Cyberhunt
94% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 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 16.8%, GameMaker 13.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Space 10.4%
- #6 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 32.4%, Difficult 22.1%, Space 17.7%, Action 10.1%, Retro 9.7%
- #7 Distant Space
93% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.3%, Space 13.3%, 1980s 9.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
- #8 G WARRIOR
91% matchVery Positive92% of 119 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, 1980s 14.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 10.6%
- #9 Undercroft Warriors
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Difficult 15.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 8.1%
- #10 Power-Up
92% matchMixed58% of 263 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 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #11 1982
91% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 17.5%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 11.8%
- #12 Bit Blaster XL
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 18%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 13.9%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 9.1%
- #13 Destructivator 2
89% 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 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Retro 9.4%
- #14 Syder Arcade
88% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8%
- #15 Switch 'N' Shoot
87% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 8%
- #16 Z-Exemplar
86% 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%, Retro 17.2%, Action 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Indie 7.9%
- #17 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
84% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Space 8.1%
- #18 Enemy Mind
85% 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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #19 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 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1980s 10.3%, Old School 9%
- #20 Schildmaid MX
82% 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 23.8%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Space 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.8%
- #21 Grav Blazer Squared
84% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.9%
- #22 Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior
83% matchMixed60% of 443 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 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 18.3%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #23 Rigid Force Alpha
81% 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 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.5%
- #24 Super Hydorah
81% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, GameMaker 10.5% ★, Retro 10.5%
- #25 Space Elite Force
80% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 20.1%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 9.6%, Old School 8.7%
- #26 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
79% matchVery Positive94% of 362 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 15.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 10.1%
- #27 Cyberpunk 3776
82% matchMixed52% 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 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 1980s 8.5%, Space 8.2%
- #28 CometStriker DX
79% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 8.5%
- #29 Donuts'n'Justice
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 1980s 18.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Retro 8.7%
- #30 Cube Gothic
78% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 18.1%, GameMaker 10.8% ★, Arcade 10.1%
- #31 Pewt 'em Up!
74% 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 29.8%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 11.6%, Retro 8.7%
- #32 Super Destronaut DX
76% matchVery Positive88% of 92 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 66.4%, Indie 33.6%
- #33 Hyper Simon X
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, GameMaker 14.2% ★, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Difficult 10.2%, Space 9.5%
- #34 Guns of Fury
70% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 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 23.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Old School 14.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 11.1%
- #35 Burning Skies Arcade
73% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, 1980s 14.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 9.5%
- #36 Bladestar
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 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 23.9%, Space 14.3%, Difficult 14%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.7%
- #37 Mobile Astro
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 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 44.8%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #38 KILL KILL KILL KILL
71% 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 29.3%, Difficult 21.8%, Space 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 5.4%
- #39 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
70% matchVery Positive100% of 67 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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 10.7%, Old School 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%
- #40 Clean'Em Up
74% matchVery Positive90% of 72 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 61.6%, Indie 38.4%
- #41 Laser Disco Defenders
75% 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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Old School 10%, Arcade 9.2%
- #42 C-RUSH
77% 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 52.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.2%
- #43 Shooting Saucer
71% matchVery Positive90% of 51 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 27.3%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 9.6%, Old School 6.5%
- #44 Ogre Chambers DX
71% matchVery Positive91% of 131 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 21.6%, Difficult 20%, Space 14.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%
- #45 Droid Assault
73% 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 21.7%, Retro 18.1%, Action 15.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #46 I, AI
73% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Old School 10.6%
- #47 Biolab Wars
72% matchVery Positive87% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: 2ndBoss
Windows · Mac · Linux
Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.5%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Old School 12.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 8.2%
- #48 ImageStriker
70% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Retro 9.6%, 1980s 9.3%
- #49 Sophstar
69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Space 10.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Old School 8.4%
- #50 BloodDome Classic
68% 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 24.8%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Retro 17%, 1980s 5.8%
- #51 Abstractanoid
72% matchMixed65% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: katanadeathPub: Alien Jellyfish
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
A retro-style arkanoid about fighting aliens to save the mankind.
Why similar: Action 63.4%, Indie 36.6%
- #52 Space War: Infinity
69% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 12%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #53 DRAINUS
66% 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 43.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action 7.2%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #54 Moons Of Darsalon
67% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2023
Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
Windows · Mac
Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.1%, Retro 18.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D 8%
- #55 Blazing Chrome
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Retro 11.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%
- #56 Space Elite Force II
68% 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 20.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%
- #57 AngerForce: Reloaded
67% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 41.9%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shooter 23%
- #58 Rogue Invader
67% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 12.7%, 1980s 12.7%, Retro 9.4%
- #59 Chicken Invaders 1
64% 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 26.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.2%, 1980s 10.8%, Old School 9.2%
- #60 Hyper Echelon
66% matchVery Positive89% of 65 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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%