- #1 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 17.9%, Space 14.1%, Retro 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #2 Lux Ex: Cyber Initiation
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martelo NeroPub: Ilex Games
Windows
Destroy bugs and glitches in your astral body to recover data from the source of the light of your soul. Lux Ex - Cyber Initiation is a Cyberspace Shooter following up Lux Ex - Legacy, this time featuring multiple levels, improved graphics and a more contemporary approach.
Why similar: Transhumanism 23.6% ★, Hero Shooter 21.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Underground 15.7% ★, Arcade 7.4%
- #3 OMEGA SPACE
96% match1 user reviews91% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: greencode S.r.l.s.
Windows
Ω-SPACE - The last dimension you can reach
Why similar: Science 22.6%, Space 18.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Sci-fi 10%, Shooter 10%
- #4 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 17.7%, Space 16.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #5 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 13.9%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #6 Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt
94% matchMixed58% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Space 17.1%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #7 Cosmic Cleaner
93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Space 16%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #8 Cosmic Guardians
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Hackquarius Games Inc.
Windows
Become a Cosmic Guardian in this thrilling space shooter! Defend Earth from alien threats, battle colossal bosses, and save the universe. Play solo with A.I. or team up in co-op mode. Level up, unlock abilities, and collect power-ups for an epic adventure!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Arcade 12%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #9 Asteroids
91% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 16.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
- #10 Pewt 'em Up!
91% 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 25.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #11 Solitarius
90% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Space 26%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #12 Apano SYN Fighter
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Space 16.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #13 Space & Pixels
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 18.8%, Space 15.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 8.9%
- #14 Anthea's Justice
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #15 Olbers Paradox
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Neko Sphere
Windows
Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Science 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #16 Gates of Zendocon
87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11%
- #17 Galacticon
85% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Radin GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Space 11.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #18 Stop the Saturnians!
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Space 18.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%
- #19 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #20 Andromeda Wing
84% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Adam John Adkins
Windows
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Space 17.1%, Arcade 12%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%
- #21 Invaders from the Third Dimension
83% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Space 18%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Retro 9.5%
- #22 Syder Arcade
81% 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 41.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Shooter 9.2%
- #23 Super Space Meltdown
82% matchMostly Negative21% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Polyquest GamesPub: ZXDigital Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Super Space Meltdown - 2D dungeon-crawler. In space! Humanities largest space station is under attack by mysterious alien invaders. You play as Sgt. Alex Cutter sent into deep space on a lone mission to save the day and annihilate the alien threat. But there's a catch.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 9%
- #24 Cosmo Chaser
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Choi Jaewook
Windows
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Space 18.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 11.1%
- #25 Gunslinger Nova
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #26 Space Aliens Invaders
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Space 22.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Aliens 9%
- #27 Alive 2
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Darkage Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relive the thrill of ‘90s arcade mayhem in this modern take on classic coin-op action! Featuring stunning high-resolution graphics and a pulse-pounding soundtrack, this game delivers old-school intensity with cutting-edge technology.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 10.1%
- #28 Astrotester
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Igrogost
Windows
Astrotester is an action-adventure game. Complete tasks across various locations and levels. Fight against the dominant forces of the Flow and hostile creatures. Learn more about the world of Stellar system.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 21.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.5%
- #29 Cosmic Cruiser
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 14%, Retro 12.2%
- #30 Star Jet Alpha
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Space 21.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #31 Brotherhood
75% matchPositive97% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: FatCatGamesPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
An old-school shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D. You are one of the prisoners of an ancient prison. There is no one to help you. You only have yourself to rely on. Your shotgun. Against hordes of enemies. Animal rage and the desire to kill. Destroy Them All!
Why similar: Transhumanism 36.1% ★, Science 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 9.3%
- #32 STURMWIND EX
77% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Space 17.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #33 Little Blue
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HyreonPub: Martial Mirror Studios, LLC
Windows
A top down shooter where you heal by getting near bullets, Little Blue allows you and 3 friends to bring Technitia down using nothing but their own technology and hubris.
Why similar: Transhumanism 22.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.5%
- #34 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
76% 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 28.6%, Space 18.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 7.3%
- #35 Zero Gravity Heroes
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: zooyos
Windows · Mac · Linux
3 games in 1! Land, jetpack, and shoot your way through 90 bite-sized arcade stages across 30 unique missions. Fast-paced, family-friendly action inspired by classic arcade gameplay — built for modern players.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 9.6%
- #36 Defender Zed-001
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Robert E. Hull
Windows
Defender Zed-001 is a fast-paced arcade space shooter where you battle endless waves of enemies, upgrade your ship between rounds, and push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.2% ★, Space 21.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Aliens 9.4%
- #37 Deadline:Aphelion
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MerlynPub: Merlyn Games
Windows
In Deadline: Aphelion, you play as a mercenary tasked with defending the research facility from the hordes of alien spiders that have been drawn to it.
Why similar: Science 40.6%, Space 21.4%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%
- #38 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Space 19.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%
- #39 Restless Voronezh
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SkitGames
Windows
Restless Voronezh - A game in the Top Down Shooter genre, where the player controls a hero and, using various available means, deals with his enemies in cramped rooms of a huge building, clearing floor after floor.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #40 Quasar
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameOrb
Windows · Mac · Linux
As species, we always needed a story to believe in, we need a hero to prevail, we need a challenge we can overcome, we need a tragedy to make us one.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Science 20%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%
- #41 SWARMED: Nuts & Bolts
74% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Colin DoughertyPub: Novation Tech LLC
Windows
In deep space, your robot transport vehicle crash-landed on a barren asteroid. The robots have escaped and are hungry for both revenge and crunchy humans. You are their only hope. Battle your way through multiple waves of rouge robots to avoid being SWARMED in this retro, heart pounding game.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.5%
- #42 Galactic Plague 2000
70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #43 Asteroid Sentinel
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #44 Distant Space
71% 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 34.8%, Space 23%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #45 RedRaptor
70% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 9.6%
- #46 Sun Blast: Star Fighter
72% matchMixed66% of 783 reviews2015
Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%
- #47 Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Short Warp LLC
Windows
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Space 14%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
- #48 Escape Space
69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Space 21.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #49 Revolgear Zero
67% matchVery Positive99% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Transhumanism 22.7% ★, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #50 Invasion From Space
69% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Jean Tampon
Windows
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 18.5%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 8.2%
- #51 The Core Message
73% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Space 22.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 12.6%, Shooter 5.2%
- #52 Bullet Time
70% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Bullet Time is the new shooting fun game. Mafia took your dog and you are coming for a big revenge! Use only one bullet and one shot to kill them all. Are you ready to test your shooting skills with one shot ONLY?
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 7.5%
- #53 METEOR COMMANDER
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
- #54 Captain Forever Trilogy
68% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: Farbs
Windows
Millions of players worldwide have flown, built, and fought their way through Captain Forever. CF Trilogy brings Captains Forever, Successor, and Impostor to Steam with a beautiful new renderer, new modules, and a reimagined world written by acclaimed novelist Cassandra Khaw.
Why similar: Science 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 13.9%, Strategy 11%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #55 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
65% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Space 12.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #56 R-Type Final 2
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 820 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 16.8%, Space 15.2%, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #57 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #58 Cosmic Tank
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Space 20.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Shooter 10.6%
- #59 Pipeline Panic
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pastil StudiosPub: Favour Toys Studios B.V.
Windows
Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 6.8%
- #60 Galencia
67% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Jason Aldred
Windows
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Space 25.7%, Retro 14.1%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%