- #1 Zero Wrath Vendetta
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 9.9%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #2 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 20.5%, Score Attack 17.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #3 Space Invaders Extreme
96% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Difficult 14.7%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
- #4 Orbital
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Classy Games
Windows
An outer space, endless survival, arcade game where you become a planetary pilot to prolong the inevitable grasp of a super massive blackhole, witnessing the collapse of the solar system.
Why similar: Score Attack 17.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%
- #5 Marimoth
94% 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 21.8%, Score Attack 16%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 12.3%, Difficult 12.2%
- #6 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
94% 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 18.8%, Score Attack 15.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 9.5%
- #7 Dextram
93% 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: Score Attack 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #8 Cosmic Cleaner
92% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Retro 14%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 9.6%
- #9 Moon Dancer
90% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Score Attack 23.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 12.5%, Difficult 9.2%
- #10 Flashover MegaSector
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Happy Frog Games
Windows
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Score Attack 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 7.7%
- #11 RESHOOTER
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 9.2%
- #12 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
88% 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 25%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 9.1%
- #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 19%, Difficult 14.6%, Retro 11.6%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%
- #14 Spinner Invaders
89% 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 18.4%, Difficult 17.5%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #15 Retro Wing Prime
87% 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: Score Attack 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Retro 9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #16 Starship Turd Nugget: Too Cool For Stool
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Glinkie Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-arcade-inspired space shooter with tongue-in-cheek humor, a focus on exhilarating powerups, and score attack.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Illuminati 12.9% ★, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #17 Switch 'N' Shoot
86% 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: Score Attack 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.1%
- #18 Breakpoint
84% 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: Score Attack 17.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Retro 9.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #19 Suicide Runners
85% 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 24.3%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #20 Bit Blaster XL
82% 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 16.9%, Difficult 16.5%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #21 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
84% 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 19.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #22 Cosmic Cruiser
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Retro 15.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%
- #23 Space storm
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: rogerinfanger.com
Windows
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Tactical 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%
- #24 Eigengrau
79% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Score Attack 19%, Difficult 15.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #25 WOLFLAME
81% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 30%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 13%, Score Attack 11.9%, Retro 8.7%
- #26 Metis One
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
Windows
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Difficult 17%, Score Attack 14.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #27 Slap Fight
79% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Score Attack 20.3%, Arcade 19%, Retro 15.4%, Action 7.6%
- #28 Centrist
78% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Yrbiax
Windows
Centrist is a block stacking game where your goal is to place blocks around the center piece in a perfect square formation. Blocks will appear from 4 different directions.
Why similar: Score Attack 33.5%, Retro 17.9%, Logic 14.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Strategy 7.5%
- #29 Flying Shark
77% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Score Attack 19.2%, Retro 15.7%, Action 7.6%
- #30 Bounce your Bullets!
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #31 Meteor Storm
77% 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 20.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 11.9%, Retro 8.9%
- #32 Galactic Plague 2000
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Score Attack 14.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 8.3%
- #33 Enfora Star
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Score Attack 16%, Space 8.9%, Retro 8.9%
- #34 Space Mergers
74% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: MelonFruit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Mergers is a satisfying fast-paced puzzle game that encourages critical thinking. Combine blocks to create combos and gain points, reach the highest score you can! There is over a million different ways to play, enjoy some endless fun.
Why similar: Score Attack 24.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Logic 11.6%, Space 11.3%, Retro 11.2%
- #35 Rysen
76% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Score Attack 17.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #36 The Core Message
81% 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 25%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 13.2%, Difficult 10.1%
- #37 Syder Reloaded
72% 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 21.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11.1%
- #38 PULSOR
75% 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: Score Attack 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Space 12.3%, Retro 10.4%
- #39 MissileDancer
75% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Score Attack 28.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 5.6%
- #40 SUPER FLAIL
73% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 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 21.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Score Attack 16.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%
- #41 Terra Flame
72% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 23.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 7%
- #42 < STRECT >
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #43 Rolling Gunner
70% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Score Attack 26.4%, Shooter 19.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #44 Schildmaid MX
69% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Score Attack 13.4%, Retro 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.2%
- #45 ImageStriker
70% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Score Attack 25.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Retro 13%, Arcade 7.6%
- #46 Space Fuel
71% 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: Score Attack 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Retro 12.6%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%
- #47 Attack from Izar 2250
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Score Attack 28.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Space 9%, Retro 7.7%
- #48 Quantum: Recharged
69% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Shooter 19.5%, Score Attack 18.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Space 10.7%, Retro 8.4%
- #49 Space & Pixels
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Space 9.9%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #50 Never Not Shooting
71% 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 22%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 9.8%
- #51 Distant Space
67% 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 29.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Space 14.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 9.1%
- #52 Asteroids: Recharged
68% 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 22.2%, Score Attack 16.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Space 9.6%
- #53 BLASTER MAYHEM
71% 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 28.7%, Score Attack 24.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 6%
- #54 PAWARUMI
67% 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: Score Attack 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 10.4%
- #55 Nevultra
67% match4 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 29.3%, Score Attack 17.5%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #56 Orbt XL
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,395 reviews2017
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.5%, Difficult 21%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 9.3%, Retro 8.9%
- #57 Promethium
69% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Xiotex Studios LtdPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.8%
- #58 STARR RINGER
66% 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 20.1%, Score Attack 13.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 12.2%
- #59 Doughlings: Invasion
68% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Hero Concept
Windows
Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.
Why similar: Difficult 17.4%, Retro 16.8%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%
- #60 RYZY NYIL
64% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Score Attack 13.8%, Retro 9.5%