- #1 Asteroids Millennium
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Classic 14% ★, Action 11.3%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
- #2 PULSOR
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: robotragePub: RR Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !
Why similar: Addictive 19.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #3 Hyper Simon X
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 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: Addictive 16.5% ★, Action 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Fast-Paced 8.5%, Indie 8%
- #4 Hyperbolic Ignition
95% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Kevin Nguyen
Windows
Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.
Why similar: Classic 10.9% ★, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Action 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
- #5 Retro Wing Prime
94% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Light Studios
Windows · Mac
Retro Wing Prime is a minimal, polished, retro-inspired, one button arcade game. Easy to learn and hard to master, it's a classic concept with modern gameplay elements and a unique control scheme. Unlock 5 unique ships and many helpful power-ups as you try for a high score!
Why similar: Classic 15.9% ★, Action 13.5%, Indie 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Score Attack 9.4%
- #6 Space Toads Mayhem
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LimeVibe Games
Windows · Mac
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Fast-Paced 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Score Attack 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #7 Warp Glider
93% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Mole Eyes Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot a gravity-defying craft at blazing speeds. Pull off aerial acrobats using stackable weapons to survive the swarming Bandits. Retro arcade action and out of this world flight control! Now with Co-op!
Why similar: Addictive 18.8% ★, Classic 14.2% ★, Action 12.1%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #8 Dark Gravity
92% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
Windows
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Classic 13.1% ★, Action 11.9%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #9 TERROR SQUID
91% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Rubarb
Windows · Mac
Create your own bullet hell in this escalating symphony of destruction. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Addictive 21% ★, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action 13.3%, Difficult 12.9%
- #10 Bladestar
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 109 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: Fast-Paced 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action 11.4%, Space 10%, Classic 9.6% ★
- #11 Sky Force Anniversary
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,149 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Classic 10.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Addictive 9.2% ★
- #12 Shmup!
90% matchNo user reviews2026
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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #13 Kalzor: 2000
89% 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 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Difficult 8.9%
- #14 Frantic Dimension
88% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Classic 14.4% ★, Action 13.4%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Indie 9.8%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #15 Gunkid 99
87% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Addictive 23.4% ★, Action 12.7%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Indie 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #16 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 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 19%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 9.5%, Fast-Paced 7.7%, Indie 7%
- #17 Beyond The Heavens
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Action 18.6%, Indie 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12%
- #18 Grand Brix Shooter
84% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Addictive 21.8% ★, Classic 15% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9%, Difficult 7.6%
- #19 Space Fuel
84% 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 16.1%, Score Attack 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Space 10.9%
- #20 Grav Blazer
85% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 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 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action 8.7%, Space 8.6%
- #21 Marimoth
82% matchPositive85% of 13 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 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 11.2%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #22 P.3
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: DevJgame
Windows
P.3 is a vertical classic arcade shooter with two button controls. Save the space by defeating 5 stages and bosses with variety of weapons and upgrade.
Why similar: Addictive 21.9% ★, Classic 15.1% ★, Action 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Difficult 7.3%
- #23 SUPER FLAIL
81% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 11.1%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #24 Overrun
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Action 13.7%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Indie 10%, Score Attack 9.5%
- #25 Jet Lancer
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,196 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Addictive 20.7% ★, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Difficult 8.6%
- #26 XIIZEAL
79% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #27 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
77% 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 17.3%, Score Attack 13.2%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.9%
- #28 Space Wars
80% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Action 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Indie 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #29 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
78% matchVery Positive84% of 605 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 10.2%, Retro 8.6%, Indie 7.7%
- #30 The Core Message
83% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 12.1%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #31 Viper Attack
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Action 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Indie 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #32 Thunder Chase
78% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Gigafun Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Thunder Chase pits you against never ending missiles. Protected by a time slowing Armor and with various Boosts, survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.1%, Score Attack 16.7%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 12.4%
- #33 Space God
76% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Jellypig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.8%
- #34 Pyro Fighters
75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Action 17.8%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Indie 13%, Bullet Hell 12.2%
- #35 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.3%
- #36 Breakpoint
73% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 13.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Difficult 8.7%
- #37 Senshi Tank 2: Space Bots
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Raven About Games
Windows
An exciting, fast-paced, top down shooter -- play til you die in a bullet-hell arena OR choose to race against time in a randomized search and destroy mode set in SPACE! Either way, you'll have fun with this challenging arcade shooter.
Why similar: Action 15.7%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Indie 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #38 Switch 'N' Shoot
72% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 14%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Difficult 10%
- #39 Solar Wind
74% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Blast your way through a galaxy of planets in this fast paced, side scrolling shoot 'em up. Fight in deep space, fly through asteroid belts, and battle across moons as you take on the alien menace.
Why similar: Classic 21.3% ★, Action 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Indie 13.7%, Space 9.8%
- #40 Power-Up
76% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Fast-Paced 9.7%, Indie 9.3%
- #41 LUFTRAUSERS
71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,499 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Addictive 13.9% ★, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #42 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
74% 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 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 9%, Difficult 8.6%
- #43 Laser Droplets
72% 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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%
- #44 Graviton Core
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JPGames
Windows
Absorb mass. Bend gravity. Detonate everything. A fast-paced hardcore bullet hell where every explosion is your choice.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 15.1%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%
- #45 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
69% 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: Action 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 10.4%
- #46 Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Myke WillsPub: Enfenyx Games
Windows
Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race, is a 2D, dual stick shoot em' up, bullet hell, arcade game. Tear up hordes of aliens with skill based game play, bombs & upgrades to obliterate everything!. Gun down 11 massive bosses, bank insane score on the leaderboards & overcome clouds of enemy fire.
Why similar: Action 21.7%, Indie 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
- #47 Vulture Strike
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Fast-Paced 11.2%
- #48 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
65% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Difficult 11.6%, Action 7.6%
- #49 Protect Your Fool
69% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: MODIV games
Windows
In the role of a guardian protector of the fool, practice and enhance your mouse skills, use your reflexes and quick thinking and make your way through the leaderboard in this brain-melting and unique arcade game.
Why similar: Addictive 27.8% ★, Action 15.8%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Indie 11.9%, Score Attack 11.3%
- #50 TRIZEAL Remix
69% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #51 DELTAZEAL
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action 8.7%, Difficult 6.7%
- #52 Suicide Runners
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #53 STURMWIND EX
68% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action 12.4%, Space 10.3%, Indie 9.2%
- #54 Offendron Warrior
68% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 7.8%
- #55 Orchid Glitter
70% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Action 6.7%
- #56 Spinner Invaders
68% 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 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 11.7%, Score Attack 10.9%, Space 9.1%
- #57 1x! Space Adventure
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 11%
- #58 Invasion
67% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: brutalsoft
Windows
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.7%, Action 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Indie 11.6%
- #59 PAWARUMI
66% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Manufacture 43
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 14.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Difficult 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%
- #60 Hyper Sentinel
66% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Action 15.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Indie 11.4%