- #1 Armada Skies
97% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Josh Tam UniversePub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows
Buy weapons and ship upgrades. Fly through the skies, collect powerups and gun down wave after wave of enemies. Today, you own the skies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Difficult 18.2%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 13%, Retro 8.6%
- #2 Spinner Invaders
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
- #3 Invaders 360
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Holo Games GbR
Windows
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.5%
- #4 Asteroids 44 (For Four)
95% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Grzegorz Korycki
Windows
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 8.2%
- #5 Switch 'N' Shoot
94% 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: Perma Death 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Difficult 13.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.2%
- #6 Exile Squadron
94% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: One Bit Studio
Windows · Linux
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #7 Never Not Shooting
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Difficult 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%
- #8 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
92% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 10%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Space 9.6%
- #9 Enemy Mind
91% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 12%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #10 PinCOL
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Gianni Laschi
Windows
PinCOL is an addictive Action 2D Space Shooter, a fast tactical Bullet Hell with Upgrade elements and Special abilities to obtain, the Color Damage Mechanics will drive you Crazy !!!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Destruction 11.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.2%
- #11 Comet Clash
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: bitshift.studio
Windows
Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Destruction 12.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #12 Asteroid 69
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
Windows
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
- #13 Record Store Nightmare
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 16.6%, Perma Death 16.2%, Arcade 13%, Old School 8.8%
- #14 Alien Decimation
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Celestisoft
Windows
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Destruction 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 13.1%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #15 SynthEscape
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Local Co-Op 10.5%
- #16 Brick Blaster
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Electronic Imagination
Windows
Gather your weapons and blast your way through the bricks in this new twist to the classic brick breaking genre. Test your dexterity and aim as you wreak havoc on waves of defenseless bricks.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11%, Old School 6.7%
- #17 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Difficult 8.3%
- #18 Numina: Construct
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ScoutSpark
Windows
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Difficult 18.2%, Perma Death 14.1%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 9.8%
- #19 Apano SYN Fighter
84% 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 28.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #20 Atomic Guardians
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 9.3%, Old School 9.1%
- #21 Syder Reloaded
80% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Space 12%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.1%
- #22 Star Bind
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AlienX
Windows · Mac
Star Bind is a fast-paced rogue-lite action dungeon crawler where you must shoot, dodge, loot, learn, and improve your way out of a bizarre simulation.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.1% ★, Perma Death 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 6.9%
- #23 Super Block Crush
81% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Aton Games
Windows
Super block crash is a new Breakout game, with a sprinkle of RPG.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.3% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 9.6%
- #24 Collapsion
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Destruction 16.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 10.1%
- #25 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #26 TROID BLASTER
82% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
Troid Blaster is a physics based asteroids roguelike with permadeath and perks
Why similar: Perma Death 40%, Space 20.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 9.5%
- #27 Distant Space
79% 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 33%, Space 15.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 7.8%
- #28 Syder Arcade
79% 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 41.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 9.2%, Difficult 7.3%
- #29 Star Gun
78% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Transfinity Games
Windows
Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Difficult 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Space 7.9%
- #30 Asteroid Blasters
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11%, Old School 9.8%, Space 9.6%
- #31 Alpha Warrior
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 12.1%, Old School 10.9%
- #32 Pangaroids
77% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%
- #33 Save New York 2030
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Black Belt Logic LLC
Windows · Linux
Defend two iconic cities in this horizontal flying combat game with block-by-block destruction physics. Choose from four ships with unique abilities, combine 36 weapon loadouts, and fight through dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Full local co-op. Custom wave builder included.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Destruction 21.4%, Level Editor 13.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #34 Guardian: Planet Defense
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Old School 9.6%, Action 6.3%
- #35 Alien Crusader
76% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Difficult 20.7%, Space 14%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Action 8.5%
- #36 GalaxIverse
75% 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: Looter Shooter 37.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #37 Bionic Crusade
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Looter Shooter 43.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Local Co-Op 4.7%
- #38 Evasion from cluster 42
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eric BehmePub: None
Windows
Evasion from Cluster 42, an arcade spaceshooter for 1 or 2 players with 3D GFX and a Background Story. Play every level from top down view or from side view. You'll get a different view and a different experience that way for each level!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.7%
- #39 Thundering Skies
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 13.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.7%
- #40 OneHanded
72% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: LarcenistGames
Windows
Short Retro style sci-fi 3d shooter-platformer with shooting mechanics, where you play as a cyborg shooting and escaping from enemies.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 48.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Old School 8.2%, Action 7.3%
- #41 While you are Downloading
73% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Perma Death 11.1%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 11%
- #42 Hallway Gunners
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Finbox Entertainment
Windows
Run & gun, dash & slide to claim back your hallway from your enemies and set the new highscore on all 3 difficulty levels. Hallway Gunners is a retro/pixel - style endless runner with guns, upgrades and leaderboards.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10%, Retro 7.3%
- #43 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
71% 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 32.7%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 13%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #44 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
71% 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 32.1%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #45 Qwepoi
69% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Marcos Raoi
Windows · Linux
Qwepoi is a speed arcade spaceshooter game using both hands in Q, W, E, I, O, P keys (or even in controller), where you must paint the Infantry ships before they enter the base! Each level inscreases the challenge!
Why similar: Difficult 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #46 Kalzor: 2000
73% 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 25%, Difficult 15.4%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%
- #47 Asteroids: Recharged
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 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 26.2%, Shooter 13%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 7.6%
- #48 Meteor Storm
70% 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 25.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Old School 9%, Space 8.7%
- #49 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
70% 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 33.6%, Arcade 16%, Retro 12.4%, Space 11.1%, Old School 8.4%
- #50 Survive the Rift
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Monster Helix Inc.
Windows
Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 45.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Shooter 6.7%
- #51 Against All Odds
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: 25 Crimson
Windows
Against All Odds is an immersive story based top-down shooter, where you follow the tragic story of Maxwell Philben. Fight your way out, tearing anything that comes in your way and find out the madness behind your abduction.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 51.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 6.2%, 2D 3.6%
- #52 Battle Force 2249
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simon JefferiesPub: OliveGameStudio
Windows
BATTLE FORCE 2249 is a PvE sci-fi shooter where your choices shape the fight. Pick your character, customize your loadout, and uncover a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. Quest, loot, and battle your way through hostile worlds — the future is yours to reclaim.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #53 Asteroids
67% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Space 9.2%, Old School 8.9%
- #54 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
64% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.1%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #55 Astro Fighters
65% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #56 HowlKraul
65% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Konstkollektivet Studio
Windows
A fast-paced pixel dungeon crawler focused on score chasing. Break furniture, slay enemies, and grab as many coins as you can in rooms that constantly change colors and foes. Play alone or with a friend and settle the score with end-of-run stats.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 10.2%
- #57 Orbital Siege
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 11.7%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.7%
- #58 Galacide
68% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Space 15.6%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 6.7%
- #59 Dextram
67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Lingon Studios
Windows
This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Perma Death 16.7%, Difficult 16.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 9.1%
- #60 Bladestar
68% 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 26.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%