- #1 Galactic Explorers
97% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, 1980s 9.6%, Space 7.1%
- #2 Rangerdog
96% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: OOEGAMESPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the universe with Rangerdog! A cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Cartoon 10.6%
- #3 Super Forklift 3000
96% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 12.3%, Space 8%
- #4 THUNDER STRIKER
95% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, 1980s 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Retro 8.9%
- #5 Battle AirForce
94% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, 1980s 9.4%, Score Attack 8.3%
- #6 Stellar Space
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 12%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Aliens 9.3%
- #7 Viral Reload EX
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1980s 13.6%, Aliens 10.2%, Arcade 7.4%
- #8 Asteroids: Recharged
92% 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 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, 1980s 12.4%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 8%
- #9 Cosmic Cleaner
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Score Attack 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.5%
- #10 Gamma Zero
89% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Aliens 12.7%, Arcade 7.2%
- #11 Neon Invaders
90% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, 1980s 13.6%, Aliens 9.7%
- #12 Star Jet Alpha
91% 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: Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 1980s 12.9%, Space 9.8%
- #13 Killon
88% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #14 Blast Rush LS
86% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Score Attack 14%, Aliens 8.8%
- #15 STARR RINGER
86% 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: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #16 Orchid Glitter
89% 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 24%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #17 Always Surrender
85% 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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Score Attack 15.6%, PvE 7.4%
- #18 Sophstar
84% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 9.1%, Score Attack 9%
- #19 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
84% 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 21.1%, Score Attack 14%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Space 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
- #20 Super Bit Blaster XL
83% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, 1980s 12.2%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 8%
- #21 Grav Blazer Squared
87% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 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: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 1980s 14%, Aliens 10.4%, Arcade 8%
- #22 Starfighter Neon
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Aliens 10.1%, Retro 7%
- #23 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, 1980s 15.1%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #24 2nd Shot
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #25 Warcat Parade
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Score Attack 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #26 RESHOOTER
82% 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 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 9.4%
- #27 Asteroidia
76% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, PvE 8.2%, 1980s 8.1%
- #28 Storm Mined
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 1980s 13.5%, Score Attack 11.4%
- #29 Neon Fighter
77% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #30 Barrage Fantasia
78% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8.6%
- #31 Royal Odyssey
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 7.4%
- #32 Nevultra
77% 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 11.7%, 1980s 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%
- #33 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #34 Pangaroids
75% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 1980s 12.2%, Score Attack 10.7%
- #35 GyroBlade
75% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 15.2%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #36 Cosmic Cruiser
74% 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 16.8%, 1980s 12.6%, Score Attack 10.7%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 10%
- #37 Radial Fusion
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: PatchCode, LLC
Windows
2D retro style orbital space arcade shooter game. In this multilevel game, use your ship's beam and plasma weapon to fend off enemy ships and mines. Prevent the star from exploding and destroying the solar system.
Why similar: Score Attack 20.1%, 1980s 17.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Retro 9.2%
- #38 Exphelius: Arena
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 7%
- #39 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
71% 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: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Space 8.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #40 AstroWings: Space War
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Toward Inc.
Windows · Mac
"Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 9.9%, Aliens 9.3%
- #41 Distant Space
70% 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 26.5%, 1980s 15.2%, Space 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 10.5%
- #42 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Aliens 11.9%, Retro 10.2%
- #43 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Aliens 11.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #44 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
70% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 8.5%
- #45 Blaster Alert
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, 1980s 17.3%, Aliens 14.8%, Space 9.2%
- #46 Red Titans
69% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #47 < STRECT >
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Score Attack 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 9%, 1980s 7.2%
- #48 Last Space Guardian
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Aliens 16.2%, Space 10.1%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #49 Insectipede
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 9.4%
- #50 Bit Blaster XL
67% 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%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 11.5%, Aliens 11.1%, Cartoon 8.9%
- #51 BLASTER MAYHEM
73% 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Score Attack 17.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #52 ShapeNeon Chaos
68% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 8.7%
- #53 Astro Attack
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Score Attack 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #54 Stop the Saturnians!
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #55 SUPER FLAIL
66% 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 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, PvE 8.2%
- #56 Space Maxwell: Arcade
67% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #57 Kalzor: 2000
68% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 8.8%
- #58 Red Galaxy
66% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Aliens 13.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #59 Life Saver
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!
Why similar: 1980s 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.4%