- #1 Warcat Parade
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #2 TCSTRIKERS2
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 8.2%, Shooter 5.7%
- #3 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
96% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Score Attack 7.2%, Shooter 5.4%
- #4 Crucible
95% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 7.5%, Shooter 5.7%
- #5 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 6.2%, Score Attack 5.8%
- #6 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
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 25.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #7 Marimoth
93% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #8 Battle AirForce
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 7.4%, Shooter 5.3%
- #9 Always Surrender
91% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 13%, Shooter 4.8%
- #10 Exo-Calibre
91% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
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 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #11 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
90% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #12 Super Forklift 3000
89% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #13 SUPER FLAIL
88% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 5.2%
- #14 Kaguya
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Shooter 5.9%
- #15 4D:XD
85% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 5.9%, Arcade 5.7%
- #16 CHEER SQUAD
87% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 5.5%
- #17 Strelitzia
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #18 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
84% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%
- #19 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
82% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Score Attack 6.5%, Arcade 4.5%
- #20 Lobstar: Arcade Version
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #21 Laser Droplets
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 4.9%
- #22 Bullet Hell Monday
82% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 5.8%
- #23 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
81% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Score Attack 8%
- #24 Blast Rush LS
79% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #25 BLASTER MAYHEM
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Score Attack 14.2%, Arcade 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #26 WOLFLAME
81% 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 34.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Score Attack 7.1%, Shooter 6.7%
- #27 1x! Space Adventure
80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #28 Gamma Zero
77% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Score Attack 5.8%
- #29 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Score Attack 6.7%, Arcade 4.4%
- #30 STARR RINGER
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Score Attack 7.7%, Arcade 6.6%
- #31 Dininho Space Adventure
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.6%
- #32 Zannon
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #33 Barrage Fantasia
75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Score Attack 7.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #34 Dungeon Man
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #35 Sophstar
73% 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 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 8%, Arcade 4.9%
- #36 Vectro Blast
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Score Attack 15.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #37 ShapeNeon Chaos
74% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 6.1%
- #38 Kalzor: 2000
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Arcade 6.2%
- #39 Neon Fighter
73% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 6.5%
- #40 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
72% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 6.6%
- #41 GyroBlade
74% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 6.3%, Shooter 6.2%
- #42 Nevultra
73% 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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 6%
- #43 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #44 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
69% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Score Attack 5.4%, Shooter 5.2%
- #45 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
70% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Shooter 5.5%
- #46 Demonizer
71% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #47 tz mini stg collection
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%
- #48 Planets Ambrosia
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
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 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 5.8%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #49 Void Gore
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 6.5%, Arcade 6.2%
- #50 GunBird
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 7.1%
- #51 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
67% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 6.3%
- #52 Rysen
70% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 7%
- #53 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
67% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 4.3%
- #54 Crisis Wing
68% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #55 KAIKAN
66% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: zakichi
Windows
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 6.6%
- #56 BroodStar
66% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #57 DuckStruck
65% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Solemn Snail Studios
Windows · Mac
DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 5.6%
- #58 Killon
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, Arcade 6.1%
- #59 THUNDER STRIKER
66% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 6.1%
- #60 StellarFighter: Galactica
71% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Hanoi Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead your starfighter as a bounty hunter, complete contracts and fight your way to free your home system from a criminal empire full of conspiracies and underworld secrets, in this hard boiled action old school arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%