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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Bullet Hell.

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  1. #1 RagingBlasters
    96% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.1%, Bullet Hell 5.3%

  2. #2 Riddled Corpses
    97% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Action 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Bullet Hell 11%, Indie 10.8%

  3. #3 Super Hydorah
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.8%, Action 15.5%, Indie 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Bullet Hell 4.4%

  4. #4 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 480 reviews2014
    Dev: TIKIPOD
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.3%, Action 17.3%, Indie 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  5. #5 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Ever Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 15.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%

  6. #6 Blazing Chrome
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Action 15.5%, Indie 10.4%

  7. #7 Explosionade DX
    92% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.8%, Action 20.1%, Indie 6.1%

  8. #8 Rym 9000
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2018
    Dev: Sonoshee
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.1%, Action 17%, Indie 12.9%, Adventure 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

  9. #9 Zenodyne R
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 28.4%, Indie 19.3%

  10. #10 Black Paradox
    90% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Indie 6.7%

  11. #11 Super Glitter Rush
    88% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 12.6%, Indie 6.2%

  12. #12 FullBlast
    89% 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 68.2%, Action 18.5%, Indie 13.3%

  13. #13 Beekyr Reloaded
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.7%

  14. #14 CometStriker DX
    87% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 9.9%, Indie 6.2%

  15. #15 Minishoot' Adventures
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 13.2%

  16. #16 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action 10.8%

  17. #17 Sweezy Gunner
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 243 reviews2014
    Dev: Windybeard
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Action 29.3%, Indie 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%

  18. #18 Woof Blaster
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 139 reviews2015
    Dev: Fabian Jarrett
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Woof Blaster is an action packed shooter featuring a dog with a gun and jet boots in search of a magical pizza which holds the key to becoming King of the Dog Planet. Destroy waves of enemies with an array of weapons, power-ups and the ability to transform into different monsters such as a T-Rex!

    Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%

  19. #19 TeraBlaster
    84% matchMixed70% of 1,034 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 34.9%, Indie 28.3%

  20. #20 Hyper Bounce Blast
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Action 29%, Indie 20.1%

  21. #21 Assault Android Cactus+
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 14%

  22. #22 Hyper Sentinel
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 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 51%, Action 20.8%, Indie 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%

  23. #23 Bullet Heaven 2
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action 14.5%, Indie 10%

  24. #24 Rogue Star Rescue
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
    Dev: Chute Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Action 6.9%

  25. #25 Neptunia Shooter
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Action 13.7%

  26. #26 Disastr_Blastr
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Dog Theory
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem!

    Why similar: Action 39.5%, Indie 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 30.1%

  27. #27 Jet Buster
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Action 27%, Indie 19.1%

  28. #28 Bang Bang Barrage
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 897 reviews2025
    Dev: Monkey BreadPub: Spiral Up Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 67.5%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 12.8%

  29. #29 Cube Gothic
    79% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Indie 1.2%

  30. #30 Voidigo
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action 9.6%

  31. #31 Shoot 1UP DX
    77% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action 9.9%, Indie 3.8%

  32. #32 Cube Destroyer
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,159 reviews2016
    Dev: Freedomize Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.6%, Indie 27.1%, Action 23.3%

  33. #33 Garbanzo Quest
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
    Dev: zagawee
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.9%, Indie 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action 18.2%

  34. #34 Chippy
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 12.6%

  35. #35 Horizon Shift
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Action 33%, Indie 21.2%

  36. #36 Pixel Shooter
    78% matchMostly Negative35% of 188 reviews2017
    Dev: Sabrina Aridi
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 46.6%, Action 34.6%, Adventure 18.8%

  37. #37 Shoottera
    77% matchMixed40% of 60 reviews2018
    Dev: RussianDEVPub: azimuth team
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Shooter with the elements of the quest. You need to get out of the lab, killing all the enemies.

    Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 29.9%, Adventure 29.5%

  38. #38 BULLET PARTY
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%

  39. #39 A-Gents
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 130 reviews2016
    Dev: phime studio LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies.

    Why similar: Action 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Indie 10.6%, Bullet Hell 6.8%

  40. #40 Kromaia
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
    Dev: Kraken Empire
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.5%, Action 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Indie 12.2%

  41. #41 Earth Overclocked
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 198 reviews2015
    Dev: Chronicle Bench
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 16.1%

  42. #42 Shotgun Witch
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 reviews2020
    Dev: Asephy
    Windows

    Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Adventure 2.7%

  43. #43 Bite the Bullet
    73% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Action 18.2%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%

  44. #44 DRAINUS
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.7%, Action 17.5%, Indie 10.4%, Bullet Hell 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  45. #45 Project Starship
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 466 reviews2016
    Dev: Panda Indie Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

    Why similar: Indie 77.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 7.4%, Bullet Hell 3.8%

  46. #46 Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad
    64% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2026
    Dev: Fogo GamesPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 11%, Indie 6.5%

  47. #47 Jets'n'Guns 2
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.5%, Action 17.8%, Indie 11.9%, Bullet Hell 6.7%

  48. #48 Flying Tank
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.3%, Action 39.1%, Indie 3.6%

  49. #49 AFTERBLAST
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Lumino Games
    Windows

    AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters!

    Why similar: Action 43.3%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Indie 23.3%

  50. #50 Inferno 2
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.

    Why similar: Action 41.2%, Indie 30.3%, Adventure 28.5%

  51. #51 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2015
    Dev: Dreamloop Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 5.8%

  52. #52 Boss 101
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2017
    Dev: Donley Time Foundation
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

  53. #53 Galactic Battles
    72% matchMostly Negative37% of 125 reviews2018
    Dev: IndieLipPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders.

    Why similar: Action 43.1%, Indie 29.1%, Adventure 27.8%

  54. #54 Pudding: Lyre Knight
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Katatema
    Windows

    "Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%

  55. #55 Alien Splatter Redux
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 156 reviews2017
    Dev: Sinclair Strange
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    "BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!

    Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 28%, Adventure 27.6%

  56. #56 Super Star Path
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 5.3%

  57. #57 Gun Crazy
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Action 15.7%, Indie 12%, Adventure 10.8%

  58. #58 Story of a Cube
    69% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: TinyAtomGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.

    Why similar: Action 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Indie 24%, Adventure 19.9%

  59. #59 Holy Shot
    62% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: LoneWolf Digital Arts
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses.

    Why similar: Action 37.8%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Indie 18.6%, Adventure 10.2%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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