- #1 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
96% 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 24.9%, Score Attack 15.3%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%
- #2 Orchid Glitter
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 6.7%
- #3 Cosmic Cleaner
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 24%, Score Attack 17.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Retro 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #4 Nova Swarm
95% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Foundry
Windows
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Score Attack 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.6%
- #5 Super Forklift 3000
94% matchPositive100% of 36 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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Score Attack 15.1%, Space 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #6 ESCHATOS
93% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 8.1%
- #7 Iron Skies
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 6.9%
- #8 ShapeNeon Chaos
92% 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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Score Attack 15.8%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #9 Warcat Parade
91% 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 25.5%, Score Attack 19%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #10 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 24.3%, Score Attack 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Arcade 7.8%
- #11 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
90% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #12 Shin Sophstar
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #13 Heliocide
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #14 Astro Fighters
85% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.7%
- #15 Marimoth
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 27.6%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Retro 10.7%
- #16 Blast'N Bounty
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #17 Infinity Lancer
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Score Attack 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Retro 6.3%
- #18 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #19 Retaliate
84% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #20 BLASTER MAYHEM
86% 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 32.5%, Score Attack 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 5.5%
- #21 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 32%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Score Attack 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #22 STARR RINGER
83% 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%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 10.5%
- #23 Vectro Blast
82% 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%, Score Attack 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Bullet Hell 6.1%
- #24 Neon Fighter
81% 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 20.7%, Score Attack 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #25 Akka Arrh
80% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 9.4%
- #26 Rysen
81% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #27 Asteroids: Recharged
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.8%
- #28 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
78% matchPositive94% of 35 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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%
- #29 TCSTRIKERS2
79% 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 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 12.3%, Shooter 6.2%
- #30 Sophstar
76% matchVery Positive100% of 107 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%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8%
- #31 Meteor Storm
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 9.9%, Retro 7.2%
- #32 Laser Droplets
77% 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Space 6.6%
- #33 Space Fuel
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Score Attack 20.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Space 11.8%, Retro 10%
- #34 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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Space 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Retro 10%
- #35 1x! Space Adventure
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #36 CoreShot
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoonWindowStudioPub: Nigel Purcell
Windows
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: Score Attack 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #37 WOLFLAME
73% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 36.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Retro 7.3%
- #38 The War Enders: First Strike
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
Windows
The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 9.6%
- #39 Sky Force Anniversary
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,168 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #40 Battle AirForce
71% match5 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 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8%
- #41 GyroBlade
73% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Score Attack 15.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #42 BroodStar
70% 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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Score Attack 13%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Space 8.7%
- #43 Star Jet Alpha
75% 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 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Space 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%
- #44 Neuroma
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%
- #45 Nevultra
70% match3 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 33.4%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 7.2%
- #46 Crucible
70% 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 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 6.3%
- #47 Asteroids
69% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Space 7.6%
- #48 Storm Mined
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Score Attack 13.9%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #49 Bullet Hell Monday
67% matchVery Positive95% of 66 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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 9.2%
- #50 Shmup!
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Conti Games
Windows · Mac
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Score Attack 11%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
- #51 SUPER FLAIL
67% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Score Attack 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 9%
- #52 Starfighter Neon
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #53 XIIZEAL
68% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #54 Blade Rush
65% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Noba
Windows
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6.9%
- #55 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #56 Frutz
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Broken Walls Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Score Attack 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 5.5%
- #57 Blast Rush LS
64% matchPositive100% of 15 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 24.1%, Score Attack 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #58 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
65% matchPositive80% 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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 11.8%