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Games Like Polygon Attack

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.

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Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 268 reviews
Released: 2016-12-27
Developer: Magnolia Art
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

Overview

Polygon Attack is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade shooter that challenges players to survive endless waves of enemies and intense boss encounters. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same high-intensity bullet-hell experience, emphasizing arcade-style progression, tight controls, and challenging patterns.

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  1. #1 Polygoneer
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar minimalist aesthetic and arcade-focused gameplay loop centered on survival.

  2. #2 BLUE REVOLVER
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Indie 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly polished and intense bullet-hell experience that matches the high-octane energy of Polygon Attack.

  3. #3 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Arcade 6.8%, Indie 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell shooter that focuses on dodging complex patterns and high-score chasing.

  4. #4 Switch 'N' Shoot
    95% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Difficult 10.6%, Shooter 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arcade shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and score-attack mechanics.

  5. #5 Sophstar
    94% 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Space 13.3%, Arcade 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell shooter that features challenging boss encounters and tight, responsive controls.

  6. #6 ZeroRanger
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 7.6%, Indie 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep and highly regarded bullet-hell game that captures the same sense of progression and challenge.

  7. #7 Super Star Path
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 10.9%, Difficult 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends bullet-hell mechanics with arcade-style progression for a fast-paced experience.

  8. #8 SPLIT BULLET
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist shooter that focuses on precision and survival against endless waves of enemies.

  9. #9 Echoes+
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Space 14.9%, Action 13.1%, Indie 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade shooter that emphasizes survival and score-chasing.

  10. #10 Mushihimesama
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Difficult 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for bullet-hell shooters, offering the intense dodging gameplay found in Polygon Attack.

  11. #11 Bullet Hell Monday
    89% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet challenging bullet-hell game that captures the arcade spirit of the seed title.

  12. #12 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Difficult 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features dense bullet patterns and high-speed action that will appeal to fans of challenging shooters.

  13. #13 Bladestar
    89% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
    Dev: Fair Weather Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi arcade shooter that focuses on fast-paced action and enemy destruction.

  14. #14 Phoenix Force
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 948 reviews2014
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A boss-focused shooter that requires players to learn patterns and survive intense bullet storms.

  15. #15 Jamestown
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,360 reviews2011
    Dev: Final Form Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Indie 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter with beautiful pixel art and a focus on overcoming difficult enemy waves.

  16. #16 Distant Space
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Space 20.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Difficult 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style space shooter that focuses on arcade action and pixel-art aesthetics.

  17. #17 Star Saviors
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Indie 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed shooter that captures the arcade-style wave progression seen in Polygon Attack.

  18. #18 Galaxy Highways
    81% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that provides a difficult, space-themed arcade experience.

  19. #19 Ikaruga
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Shooter 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that requires precision and pattern recognition to survive boss encounters.

  20. #20 Legacy of the Elder Star
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2016
    Dev: Kickbomb Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Indie 12.9%, Action 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that focuses on boss fights and intense bullet-dodging.

  21. #21 Space Codex
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 412 reviews2016
    Dev: takk
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Casual 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 13%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro arcade shooter that focuses on simple mechanics and high-score survival.

  22. #22 Space War: Infinity
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade space shooter that provides a similar loop of wave-based combat and score chasing.

  23. #23 Hyper Simon X
    82% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Indie 10.7%, Action 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and simple, addictive gameplay.

  24. #24 Cube Destroyer
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Indie 21.2%, Top-Down 15.1%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade shooter that shares the minimalist aesthetic and wave-based gameplay.

  25. #25 Steel Vampire
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Indie 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fast movement and dodging complex enemy patterns.

  26. #26 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    76% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Difficult 9.2%, Shooter 7.7%

  27. #27 Sine Mora EX
    79% matchMixed65% of 678 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Difficult 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A time-based bullet-hell shooter that offers a unique twist on the genre while maintaining high intensity.

  28. #28 Road Doom
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Indie 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual yet challenging bullet-hell shooter that fits the arcade-action vibe of the seed game.

  29. #29 Blast-off
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 419 reviews2018
    Dev: Quad-Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.

    Why similar: Space 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10%

  30. #30 Super Space Club
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Space 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10%

  31. #31 Defendoooooor!!
    78% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Indie 14.2%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-packed arcade game that focuses on defending against waves of enemies.

  32. #32 Beat Invaders
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Raffaele Picca
    Windows · Linux

    Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

    Why similar: Space 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%

  33. #33 Grav Blazer
    78% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Space 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  34. #34 Galactic Glitch
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Space 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 11%, Shooter 10.8%

  35. #35 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2019
    Dev: DRM GMZ
    Windows

    Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

    Why similar: Space 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Indie 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%

  36. #36 Nebula
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Space 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 8.8%

  37. #37 Geometry Survivor
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows

    Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%

  38. #38 Space Survival
    77% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?

    Why similar: Space 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8%

  39. #39 Outnumbered
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.4%

  40. #40 GalaxIverse
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 7.5%

  41. #41 Waveform
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,137 reviews2012
    Dev: Eden Industries
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Indie 18.6%, Space 18.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%

  42. #42 Void Resurgence
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%

  43. #43 Nebulock
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Space 22%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Difficult 10.2%

  44. #44 Captain Starshot
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

    Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Space 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 8.1%

  45. #45 Space Moth DX
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Indie 11%

  46. #46 Grav Blazer Squared
    75% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 14.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%

  47. #47 Nova Drift
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%

  48. #48 Zolg
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down 13.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.2%

  49. #49 Half Hour Hexagon
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Carson Kompon
    Windows

    Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 9.5%

  50. #50 PAWARUMI
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Space 12%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%

  51. #51 BroodStar
    68% 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 14.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  52. #52 Waves
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Arcade 12.4%

  53. #53 Phoenix 2
    65% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.8%

  54. #54 Ether Loop
    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Indie 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Action 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%

  55. #55 Dark Old Sun
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
    Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

    Why similar: Action 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 9.7%

  56. #56 GUNFIELD
    62% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiv
    Windows

    GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%

  57. #57 Bit Blaster XL
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 16.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Difficult 10.5%

  58. #58 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%

  59. #59 Neon Striker
    61% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 10.2%

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