- #1 Flying Fury
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Military 9.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #2 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Comic Book 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 8.2%
- #3 Airborne Justice
96% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: SEEP
Windows · Linux
Airborne Justice is a shoot 'em up that pays homage to classics from the golden age of video games. Take control of a helicopter, fight enemies, and restore peace to the skies!
Why similar: Comic Book 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Flight 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, War 9.1%
- #4 Scouts Out
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Rotating Games
Windows
A punishing helicopter survival shooter where you’re not clearing the battlefield—you’re trying to escape it alive.
Why similar: Flight 23.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Military 8.6%
- #5 Covid Chaos
94% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Tomato Frog Games
Windows
Covid Chaos is an action packed space shooter where you don't only have to protect yourself but the entire country from the dreaded virus.
Why similar: Flight 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Modern 11.1%, Cartoon 10.6%
- #6 Flying Flogger
94% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Kalashot
Windows
Flying Flogger is an arcade WWII dogfight. It’s a side view fast-paced air combat game with simple controls, minimalist design and smooth animation.
Why similar: Flight 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, War 10.5%, Military 10.1%
- #7 Art Strikers
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Cartoon 14.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #8 The Rush
92% matchPositive91% of 33 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 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
- #9 Hop's Awakening!
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eden CruzPub: Eden Cruz Games
Windows
Blast through enemy invaders in colorful 2D pixel art!
Why similar: Comic Book 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Cartoon 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
- #10 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Flight 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #11 Chromacell
89% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
- #12 Origami Flight
90% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Stylized 11.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #13 Apidya' Special
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team ApidyaPub: ININ
Windows
Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Flight 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 8.3%
- #14 Project X: Light Years
86% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: MK_Games
Windows · Linux
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Linear 8.1%
- #15 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
88% matchMixed56% of 360 reviews2015
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Flight 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #16 Aircraft Sketch Shooter
87% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Stusse Games
Windows · Linux
Choose One of 4 Aircrafts and start to fight against Unique Boss Enemies.
Why similar: Flight 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 7.5%, Military 7.2%
- #17 Space Dragons
86% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 1990's 9.9%, War 9.8%
- #18 Energy Fighters
85% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Absorb enemy fire, deflect incoming attacks, and survive intense side-scrolling battles in this reactive arcade shooter built around polarity-based combat and tactical counterattacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Co-op 10.1%, Shooter 9.2%
- #19 Interstellar Sentinel 2
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uplifting Goat LLC.
Windows
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Comic Book 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
- #20 FIGHT PLANE 機戰
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: King KongPub: King Kong Gaming
Windows
"FIGHT PLANE 機戰" is a hard-core clear-cut shooting air combat game. Players control the fighter plane to shuttle through the sky full of bullets. While improving the fighter plane's ability, challenge powerful enemies at the same time!!!
Why similar: Flight 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, War 12.4%
- #21 Galaxi Taxi
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fumi Games
Windows
Galaxi Taxi is a hybrid of Story-Driven Action-Adventure, Shoot’em and Boss Fight, and you’re a taxi crew in the classy 90s animation art style. Drive your taxi and discover the depths of a rural outer space, a muddy milky way, a cosmic dust flooding the taxi and an ubiquitous smog.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 1990's 11.7%, Cartoon 11.7%
- #22 Raiders 1941
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ruttsoft
Windows
A hardcore challenging Shoot 'Em Up set during WWII - battle, shoot, bomb and weave your way accross the European Theatre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Flight 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, War 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #23 Celestia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%
- #24 Red Blue Cell
81% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1990's 14%, War 10%
- #25 Jetpack Kiwi
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pitigamedev
Windows
Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Flight 15.1%, 1990's 10.2%
- #26 Cosmic Destroyer
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #27 Magnus
79% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Flight 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Cartoon 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #28 Hazelnut Hex
77% matchVery Positive98% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Cartoon 13.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
- #29 ROCPAIN: Rock Paper Scissors
79% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Rocpain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A paper airplane fights against Rock, Paper and Scissors. The ROCPAIN gameplay is inspired on the rock-paper-scissors hand game, and like the original hand game, each enemy only its destroyed with the right shot. A new way to play shooting games that will challenge your skills.
Why similar: Flight 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.1%
- #30 Mud River
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Rocpain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Flight 15.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%
- #31 Brave Rounds
76% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: PlayShift Games
Windows
Shoot, punch and get closer through bullets towards enemies in this close range-heavy arcade bullet hell shoot 'em up. A mysterious cult is going to make Mt. Krakatoa explode! By yourself or with a friend, stand your ground; the fate of the world is in your hands...!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17%, Modern 15.9%, Co-op 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #32 One Way Road: Firehunt
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Shabunov LeonidPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Flight 15.6%, Arcade 10.8%
- #33 Space Force Squadron
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: heyjeff
Windows
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Flight 15.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #34 NOMAD Revisited
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #35 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
75% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Moebius One Games
Windows · Linux
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Flight 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Military 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%
- #36 Space Saviour Special
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lizard Game Dev
Windows
Space Savior Special. Shmup genre game. Help Earth in her last awakened attempt to save humanity from the Naggal Biomechanical Virus. Use everything you have to get through enemy forces! Your ship, your pods, your bombs, your faith and your reflexes to destroy your terrible enemy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.4%
- #37 Tadpole Tales
74% matchVery Positive90% of 871 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #38 Suicide Runners
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 9.8%
- #39 UNDER DEFEAT
71% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Military 14.6%, War 13%, Arcade 11.6%
- #40 AWA 2024
73% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Flight 11.2%, Linear 10.6%
- #41 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
73% matchVery Positive90% of 371 reviews2015
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Comic Book 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #42 Blazend
73% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Rich Games
Windows
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 13.8%, 1990's 11.2%, Action 8.7%
- #43 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
70% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 8.6%
- #44 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
72% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 1990's 12.4%, War 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%
- #45 Fox Flare Night
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
Shape-shifting Kitsune Mio battles the mischievous Tanuki army in this fast-paced, comedic side-scrolling shooter! Unleash powerful yōjutsu and transformations to dodge bullet barrages. Packed with modes for both casual and hardcore players, offering plenty of content to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Comic Book 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Cartoon 11.6%
- #46 Frutz
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Broken Walls Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.1%
- #47 Veggie Menace
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 11%, Linear 9.6%
- #48 Squirrel Launcher
69% matchVery Positive92% of 250 reviews2023
Dev: Aiden Bradley
Windows
Launch squirrels into the atmosphere and explore the clouds. Dodge and shoot down obstacles – upgrade your vehicle to make it further and further until you get to the moon!
Why similar: Flight 30.5%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 11%, Linear 9.2%
- #49 Mow That Lawn
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Suburban Codestew
Windows · Mac
Action-packed sidescrolling gardening-shooter, with colorful comicbook-style graphics and gameplay inspired by the arcade-machines of the early 80's. Mow that lawn, jump over the holes and don't let piles of dirt, animals, drones-with-water-balloons or mischievous friends, get in your way.
Why similar: Comic Book 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #50 ASSAULT SHELL 2
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #51 Space Escaper
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Flight 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Cartoon 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%
- #52 VERZEUS
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Flight 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #53 Black Otaku - SOS HD
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Def Sauce
Windows
Big guns have begun an attack on YOUR communities, and trust, bredren, YOU DI ONLY BLACK MAN DAT CYAN STOP DEM ...and di only way to stop dem, is to run-right and shoot everything that moves!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Cartoon 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Modern 9%
- #54 Akai Katana Shin
67% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Military 13%, Arcade 11.3%
- #55 ZOE Begone!
66% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Cartoon 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
- #56 RePulse-X
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Stefan Amelung
Windows · Linux
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Modern 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, 1990's 9.1%
- #57 TENGAI
65% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 11.2%
- #58 Aircraft Evolution
68% matchVery Positive80% of 257 reviews2018
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!
Why similar: Flight 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Military 12.3%
- #59 Strix STG
67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Strix STG Dev
Windows
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Military 14.4%, Shooter 13%, Co-op 12.9%
- #60 Tiebreakers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiecorp StudioPub: Noodlecake
Windows
A SHONEN RUN N' GUN! Discover a heated run n' gun gameplay and challenging boss-fight tiebreaks. Shoot, Parry, and blast your way through intense encounters mastering a combat system about precision and movement. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn: push your limits, and come back stronger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Cartoon 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Co-op 10.4%