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Games Like Red Galaxy

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action, Arcade.

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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.

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 100% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2021-02-16
Developer: CSZgames
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
    Windows

    AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 6.7%

  2. #2 Exorush
    97% 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: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Aliens 9.5%

  3. #3 Neon Invaders
    96% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Aliens 9.7%

  4. #4 Gamma Zero
    95% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Aliens 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%

  5. #5 Project AionIX
    94% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 8.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%

  6. #6 StormBonk
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Edenvind
    Windows

    A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.5%

  7. #7 Shooting Game KARI
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2022
    Dev: SAEKI Soft
    Windows

    The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 8.1%

  8. #8 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    93% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.9%

  9. #9 2nd Shot
    91% 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: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 7.2%

  10. #10 1x! Space Adventure
    91% 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: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 9.1%

  11. #11 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
    89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Ho RaBii
    Windows

    Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.8%

  12. #12 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%, Top-Down 7.1%

  13. #13 Starfighter Neon
    89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Aliens 10.2%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.4%

  14. #14 4D:XD
    87% 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: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%

  15. #15 Insectipede
    88% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%

  16. #16 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    86% 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: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%

  17. #17 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    85% 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: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 8%

  18. #18 Karakia Shooter
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: John Caruso
    Windows

    Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  19. #19 Netherspace
    84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%

  20. #20 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    84% 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: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%

  21. #21 Laser Droplets
    83% 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: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Shooter 8%

  22. #22 Dininho Space Adventure
    82% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Dininho
    Windows

    Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  23. #23 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    80% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Aliens 7.9%

  24. #24 Space Waves
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%

  25. #25 SOLSTORM
    82% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%

  26. #26 Sophstar
    78% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%

  27. #27 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: The Voices Games
    Windows

    Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.6%

  28. #28 Beyond the Field
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Blixel
    Windows

    Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.5%

  29. #29 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Shooter 9%

  30. #30 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
    Windows

    Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%

  31. #31 Blast Rush LS
    76% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%

  32. #32 Blue Jay Joyride
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Simmuk
    Windows

    Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.

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  33. #33 Spaced Liberation
    79% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: hoiJesse
    Windows

    Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Aliens 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%

  34. #34 GunBird
    74% 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”.

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    75% 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.

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  36. #36 Battle AirForce
    73% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Arcade 8.5%

  37. #37 tz mini stg collection
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%

  38. #38 Kaguya
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

    High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Top-Down 8%

  39. #39 Arcade Classics
    72% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
    Dev: Reza MirzaeiPub: Dreamware Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Aliens 12.2%, Top-Down 8.4%

  40. #40 Exovore
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tapzilla
    Windows · Linux

    EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.

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  41. #41 Orchid Glitter
    75% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%

  42. #42 Gun Up
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Horsepower Interactive
    Windows

    Kill the undead, get new weapons, combine weapons, kill even more undead! Over 20 weapons, INFINITE combinations. Featuring different locations to play and survive. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action 6.7%

  43. #43 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows

    Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 10.8%

  44. #44 School ! Love ☆ Reflex
    71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: SLR Production CommitteePub: 楊 志庄
    Windows

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  45. #45 Star Jet Alpha
    73% 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.

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  46. #46 Space Force Bargain Bin
    67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Sled Dog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.

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  47. #47 Spartan Survivors
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Aliens 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 7%

  48. #48 STARR RINGER
    69% 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.

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  49. #49 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    68% 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.

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  50. #50 Alpha Force Zero
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: osm games
    Windows

    Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!

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  51. #51 Impulsive Force
    74% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: BleatBleat
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Top-down arcade game requiring awareness of the rotation of all controllable guns. The guns may help or hinder the progression of the puck to the target zone. Although one gun may be the player's primary focus consideration should be given to upcoming behaviour caused by items in their periphery.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Top-Down 7.6%

  52. #52 Nova Strike
    69% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 8.1%

  53. #53 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2020
    Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

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  54. #54 Arcadia
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Aliens 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  55. #55 Glow Storm
    71% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Ludus Phaedra
    Windows · Linux

    Wield a powerful shield in this neon-lit 2D bullet hell where timing is everything. Destroy enemies with strategic shield activations and harvest their sparks as allies. Master the balance between offense and defense in vibrant arenas, then challenge yourself in Hard Mode for the ultimate test.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.3%

  56. #56 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 怒首領蜂大往生DX
    66% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2021
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    “You will die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. See with your own eyes the most deadly barrage ever spread across your palms.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  57. #57 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%

  58. #58 Dwarf Star
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Calvin WilliamsPub: Robert Williams
    Windows

    Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 7.6%

  59. #59 Exo-Calibre
    64% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Top-Down 7.1%

  60. #60 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    64% 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: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

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