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  1. #1 Crisis Wing
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 7.1%

  2. #2 The Art Of Flight
    96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 6.3%

  3. #3 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 8.3%

  4. #4 Astro Fighters
    95% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%

  5. #5 Metis One
    94% 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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Co-op 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.6%

  6. #6 4D:XD
    94% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 6%

  7. #7 Asteroidia
    93% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, PvE 8.7%, Shooter 7%

  8. #8 Sky Force Anniversary
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 33.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 5.8%

  9. #9 Arcade Forever
    91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: KOD7
    Windows

    Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 6.2%

  10. #10 Umbra Galaxy
    90% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
    Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
    Windows

    Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, PvE 8.5%, Shooter 6.9%

  11. #11 Psyvariar 3
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 5.9%

  12. #12 GunBird
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%

  13. #13 Dogyuun
    88% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Arcade 6.4%

  14. #14 Star Jet Alpha
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.4%

  15. #15 Exo-Calibre
    86% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 5.2%

  16. #16 Space Drift Squad
    87% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
    Windows

    Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Co-op 8.1%

  17. #17 VASARA Collection
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 145 reviews2019
    Dev: QUByte Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 11%

  18. #18 Variator
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ruin Software
    Windows

    Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Co-op 14.4%, Local Co-Op 7.7%

  19. #19 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.7%

  20. #20 Revolution Ace
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 5.3%

  21. #21 Red Blaster
    82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.7%

  22. #22 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    81% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%

  23. #23 Laser Droplets
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 5.8%

  24. #24 SOLSTORM
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

    SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%

  25. #25 Battle AirForce
    80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, PvE 9%, Shooter 7.7%

  26. #26 1x! Space Adventure
    79% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%

  27. #27 Unexpected Sequence
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Breach Studio
    Windows

    Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 8.3%

  28. #28 Gunslinger Nova
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, PvE 10.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.6%

  29. #29 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    77% 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 32.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 5.3%

  30. #30 Sky Force Reloaded
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 6.6%

  31. #31 Autonomous Anarchy
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Orabidon Games
    Windows

    A retro twin-stick bullet-hell where you fight hordes of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and go head to head with menacing mechanical bosses. Take on the hordes solo or with a friend in local co-op!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, PvE 7%

  32. #32 FullBlast
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
    Dev: UFO Crash Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 7.2%

  33. #33 Galactic Wars EX
    75% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
    Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 6.1%, Co-op 5.9%

  34. #34 SynthEscape
    77% 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 24.9%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 7.7%

  35. #35 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    76% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.6%

  36. #36 Hellcrackers
    72% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Balazs Maczak
    Windows

    Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.4%

  37. #37 GALXAGAR
    74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
    Windows

    "Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, PvE 10.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.3%

  38. #38 Strikers 1945 2
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.4%

  39. #39 Hexagonal Explods
    73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: lemoniedev
    Windows

    Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, PvE 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%

  40. #40 Strelitzia
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sorgintza
    Windows · Linux

    An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 5.9%

  41. #41 Atomic Guardians
    73% 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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Co-op 8.5%

  42. #42 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 5.6%

  43. #43 Warding Witches
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Local Co-Op 15%, Arcade 9.2%, Co-op 7.1%

  44. #44 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 5.3%

  45. #45 Super Nano Blaster
    70% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
    Windows · Mac

    Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Co-op 12.9%, Shooter 7%

  46. #46 Alpha Squadron
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Ender's WorkshopPub: Ender Toone
    Windows

    Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Co-op 18%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.5%

  47. #47 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wow Cool Games
    Windows

    Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, PvE 8.9%, Shooter 7.4%

  48. #48 Crucible
    69% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 6.9%

  49. #49 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    68% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%

  50. #50 Orchid Glitter
    71% 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 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 5.2%, Arcade 5.1%

  51. #51 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Dreamland Games
    Windows

    Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.9%

  52. #52 Project AionIX
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 5.8%

  53. #53 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: wellsleepnahw
    Windows

    MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, PvE 12.7%, Shooter 7.8%

  54. #54 Always Surrender
    66% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, PvE 9%, Shooter 7.3%

  55. #55 Super Retro Fighter
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
    Windows

    Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Co-op 6.1%

  56. #56 Zannon
    67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Top-Down 5.9%

  57. #57 Meteor Storm
    66% 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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 9%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Arcade 7.7%

  58. #58 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    65% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 5.9%

  59. #59 Exorush
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%

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