- #1 4D:XD
97% 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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #2 Psyvariar 3
96% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 10%, 2.5D 9.3%
- #3 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 7.7%
- #4 Laser Droplets
95% 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 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action 10.2%
- #5 1x! Space Adventure
94% 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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%
- #6 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
94% matchPositive80% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action 13.6%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%
- #7 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 9.2%
- #8 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
92% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #9 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
- #10 Endline
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 10.4%, 2.5D 9.9%
- #11 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
90% 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 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #12 Exorush
89% 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 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 11.3%
- #13 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
89% 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: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.5%
- #14 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
88% 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: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%
- #15 Dininho Space Adventure
87% 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 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.6%
- #16 Crucible
86% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 7.9%
- #17 Cybxus Heart
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 10.4%
- #18 Zannon
85% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 8.3%
- #19 tz mini stg collection
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 13%
- #20 Project AionIX
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #21 STARR RINGER
83% 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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10%
- #22 Strelitzia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 9.1%
- #23 Artificial Dawn
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Biryeong
Windows
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action 13.5%
- #24 Exo-Calibre
81% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Action 7.7%
- #25 Arcade Forever
80% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8%
- #26 TCSTRIKERS2
81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 12%, Action 8.4%
- #27 Bullet Hell Monday
79% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #28 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 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #29 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
78% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #30 Gunvein
77% matchVery Positive97% of 215 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #31 WOLFLAME
79% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.5%
- #32 Orchid Glitter
77% 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7.1%
- #33 Nephenthesys
76% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 2.5D 13.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.8%
- #34 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
76% 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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.9%
- #35 Karous
73% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 13%, Action 7.1%
- #36 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
75% 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 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 13.9%
- #37 ASSAULT SHELL
75% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8%
- #38 Nova Strike
74% matchMixed65% of 23 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 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #39 BLASTER MAYHEM
74% 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%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #40 Asteroidia
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 7.6%
- #41 Planets Ambrosia
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #42 Alien Space Bastards
73% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%
- #43 Radiant Silvergun
71% matchVery Positive93% of 214 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, 2.5D 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%
- #44 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #45 The Pacifist
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Taillis, Inc
Windows
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, 2.5D 13.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
- #46 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
69% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.7%
- #47 Lobstar: Arcade Version
70% 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 11.4%
- #48 Space Waves
71% 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: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%
- #49 The Battle of Aurinoxia
68% matchPositive71% of 14 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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.4%
- #50 Space Maxwell: Arcade
70% 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: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.5%
- #51 Startide
70% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 14%
- #52 Akka Arrh
68% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #53 Battle AirForce
68% 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.7%
- #54 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
69% matchMixed56% of 529 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 11.8%
- #55 Neon Fighter
67% 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: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.9%
- #56 Star Gods
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JOP Studios
Windows
Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Action 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 11.7%
- #57 Star Jet Alpha
67% 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 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11%
- #58 ComboChain Pulse
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%
- #59 Infinity Lancer
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.9%
- #60 ESCHATOS
67% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%