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  1. #1 ZeroRanger
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 7.8%, Shooter 5.7%

  2. #2 DRAINUS
    96% 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 47%, Shooter 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 7.9%, Bullet Hell 4.3%

  3. #3 Blazing Chrome
    95% 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 28.3%, Local Co-Op 16%, Retro 13.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  4. #4 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Score Attack 8.9%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Shooter 7%

  5. #5 Graze Counter
    94% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%

  6. #6 BLUE REVOLVER
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Arcade 5.7%

  7. #7 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
    Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

  8. #8 Crisis Wing
    92% 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 28.5%, Score Attack 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  9. #9 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Score Attack 17.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 8.4%, 1980s 7.5%

  10. #10 Q-YO Blaster
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

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

  11. #11 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    91% 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 24.3%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Score Attack 14.5%, Shooter 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  12. #12 Ex-Zodiac
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
    Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  13. #13 Super Bit Blaster XL
    88% 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 25.4%, Score Attack 12.6%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Bullet Hell 7.5%, 1980s 7%

  14. #14 Shoot 1UP DX
    89% 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 26%, Score Attack 16.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Bullet Hell 7%

  15. #15 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Shooter 5.2%

  16. #16 Mushihimesama
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 4.2%

  17. #17 Railgunners
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

  18. #18 GanaBlade
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 160 reviews2023
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Local Co-Op 14%, Shooter 12%, Retro 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

  19. #19 PAWARUMI
    85% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Score Attack 18.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

  20. #20 Sky Force Reloaded
    83% 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 29.6%, Local Co-Op 18%, Score Attack 13.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

  21. #21 G-Darius HD
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 156 reviews2022
    Dev: TAITO CORP.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Score Attack 13.3%, Local Co-Op 8%

  22. #22 Super Hydorah
    84% 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 45.7%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%

  23. #23 Bit Blaster XL
    81% 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 26.6%, Score Attack 15.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Retro 7.7%

  24. #24 Ikaruga
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 6.4%, Local Co-Op 3.5%

  25. #25 Graze Counter GM
    80% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.4%

  26. #26 Bleed 2
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action 8.8%

  27. #27 ImageStriker
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Score Attack 17.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  28. #28 Assault Android Cactus+
    78% 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 28.9%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 8.8%

  29. #29 Earthion
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 471 reviews2025
    Dev: Ancient CorporationPub: Limited Run Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Retro 10.7%, Space 8.1%

  30. #30 Sophstar
    77% 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 29.5%, Score Attack 13.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.4%

  31. #31 Neptunia Shooter
    77% 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 36.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Retro 9.3%

  32. #32 TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: SNK CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    “TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%

  33. #33 CometStriker DX
    78% 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 35.6%, Shooter 14%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  34. #34 Hellsinker.
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 267 reviews2019
    Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Score Attack 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

  35. #35 Deathsmiles
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Arcade 6.8%, Shooter 5.1%

  36. #36 Ray’z Arcade Chronology
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 100 reviews2023
    Dev: M2 Co.,LTDPub: TAITO CORP.
    Windows

    Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Action 6.2%

  37. #37 Super Glitter Rush
    73% 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 40.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Score Attack 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  38. #38 Revolgear Zero
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 105 reviews2026
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Space 8.8%, Arcade 5.9%

  39. #39 Grav Blazer Squared
    76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 15.4%, 1980s 9.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Retro 8.1%

  40. #40 Dimension Drive
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2017
    Dev: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%

  41. #41 Jet Lancer
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 8.5%

  42. #42 Wild Guns Reloaded
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017
    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Arcade 9%

  43. #43 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    73% 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 26.1%, Score Attack 13.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Retro 7.2%

  44. #44 Truxton
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, 1980s 9.9%, Retro 9.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

  45. #45 Hazelnut Hex
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: Chunderfins
    Windows

    Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Local Co-Op 7.5%

  46. #46 AngerForce: Reloaded
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%

  47. #47 Sky Force Anniversary
    69% 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 39.7%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Retro 7.6%

  48. #48 Rogue Stormers
    71% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 20.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 4.8%

  49. #49 Really Big Sky
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 10.6%, Indie 8.6%, Action 7.8%

  50. #50 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

  51. #51 Batsugun
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Score Attack 11.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Arcade 7%

  52. #52 Bot Vice
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2016
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Show off your skills & reflexes in this frantic gallery shooter action arcade, filled with bullets, bots and explosions! You play as Erin Saver, carrying out her personal vendetta against the criminal Wildbots.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Score Attack 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  53. #53 Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2021
    Dev: TAITO CORP.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Score Attack 19.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 1980s 6.9%

  54. #54 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
    68% 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 32.2%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, Space 6.8%

  55. #55 Sky Racket
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 168 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Dash Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Sky Racket is a game that mixes two classic genres from the Arcade era: Shoot’em up and Brick Breakers. In a world where you are unable to attack, using your racket to strike enemy bullets back at them is your only option! Bounce bullets back at your foes and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Bullet Hell 7.6%

  56. #56 Pewt 'em Up!
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 18.1%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Arcade 8.5%

  57. #57 Space Elite Force II
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Score Attack 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  58. #58 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Retro 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 5.9%

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