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  1. #1 Intersecta
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 11th Dan
    Windows

    "Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.7%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shooter 4.1%

  2. #2 MARK-I: Mission Pilot
    96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: huindie
    Windows

    Arcade top-down shooter with coop for 2 players. Play as Pilot of 「MARK-I」 – new prototype of intelligent combat unit. Complete short intense action mission by shooting enemies, avoiding threats and upgrading shell with different battle configurations.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.3%, Co-op Campaign 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 7.7%

  3. #3 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
    95% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Trema-CodingPub: Trema-Coding Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced 2D top-down shoot 'em up with single-player and split-screen co-op. Pilot a drone, fight alien hordes, plant and grow bio-weapons, and survive procedurally generated battlefields in a fusion of action and strategy.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Arcade 7.3%

  4. #4 Trigonarium
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.6%, Local Co-Op 23%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 4.5%

  5. #5 cherry blossom fleet
    94% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: Far East military Co.
    Windows

    cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.

    Why similar: World War II 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 12.3%, War 8%

  6. #6 Hellcrackers
    92% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Balazs Maczak
    Windows

    Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  7. #7 Burst Fighter
    93% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
    Dev: Lion CorePub: indie.io
    Windows

    Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 21.1%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 7.3%

  8. #8 Galactic Wars EX
    91% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
    Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7.2%

  9. #9 Humans Are Useless
    91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: BCL studio
    Windows

    A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%

  10. #10 Leatherneck
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MicroDeal Ltd.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Shooter 8.7%, War 8.2%

  11. #11 Until the Last Plane 1942
    89% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
    Dev: CarloC
    Windows

    In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, World War II 15.6%, Arcade 7.8%

  12. #12 Twin Hawk
    89% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, 1980s 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

  13. #13 Zomb Bomb
    87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 5th Wheel Games
    Windows

    A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 8.5%

  14. #14 Vulture
    88% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2017
    Dev: Cubic Timeline Productions Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Co-op Campaign 13.4%, Local Co-Op 12%, Arcade 8.9%

  15. #15 Proto Trigger
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Busted Atlas
    Windows

    An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.3%

  16. #16 Sky Force Reloaded
    86% 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 23.1%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.5%

  17. #17 Chicken Invaders 1
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 7.1%

  18. #18 Centipede: Recharged
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.3%

  19. #19 Astro Fighters
    83% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.9%

  20. #20 Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron
    84% matchMixed70% of 149 reviews2018
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, World War II 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 7.2%

  21. #21 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10%

  22. #22 Steel Saviour Reloaded
    82% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Commodore SinapsyPub: Commodore Industries
    Windows · Linux

    Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 38.7%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 8.6%, 2D 2.7%

  23. #23 MIHASHIRA
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: is_haya
    Windows

    A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%

  24. #24 Congo
    81% matchMixed56% of 196 reviews2016
    Dev: Big Red Eight
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Grab some friends and dive into the jungles of CONGO - an online and local co-op, horror action game. Set in the dark and haunting jungle, light-fearing demons attack from the shadows. Work together as a team to find rescue from wave after wave of intense attack by scavenging an array of weapons and items.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.9%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 8.1%

  25. #25 GyroBlade
    80% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9.2%

  26. #26 Capsule Cat's Big Space Adventure
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Timothy NgPub: Capsule Cat Crew
    Windows

    Grab a friend and blast your way through Capsule Cat's Big Space Adventure! Assemble the perfect robot. Slay strange aliens. Narrowly weave through barrages of bullets, lasers and ...tentacles? Test your teamwork with this heart-pumping teeth-clenching action-packed odyssey!

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 32.5%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 6.9%

  27. #27 FullBlast
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
    Dev: UFO Crash Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%

  28. #28 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 8.7%

  29. #29 BULLET PARTY
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.8%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Shooter 7.1%

  30. #30 Asteroids: Recharged
    77% 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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 11.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Arcade 9.3%

  31. #31 1 Shot 1 Kill
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Legend Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Dash, dodge, and take aim! A fresh take on arena shooters, where it only takes one shot to kill or be killed.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.8%, Third-Person Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Shooter 9%

  32. #32 Out Zone
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 8%

  33. #33 The Art Of Flight
    75% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%

  34. #34 Slalomancers
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Kwing
    Windows

    Slalomancers is a 1-button multiplayer space shooter that's easy to learn and hard to master! Weave your way around bullets and blast enemy ships to smithereens!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Third-Person Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Arcade 6.5%

  35. #35 Asteroids
    75% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 8%

  36. #36 Star Gun
    73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Transfinity Games
    Windows

    Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.5%, Local Co-Op 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 7%, Action 2.5%

  37. #37 A Tiny Snow Game
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Alex Djenkov
    Windows · Mac

    Get ready for an epic snowball showdown! This fun couch co-op game for 1-4 players offers exciting modes like Free-For-All, King’s Crown, and a campaign. With vibrant visuals, dynamic gameplay, and a kid-friendly mode, it’s perfect for all ages. Join the frosty fun and share your feedback!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Co-op Campaign 15.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 6%

  38. #38 Mission 1985
    74% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
    Dev: Consulog
    Windows

    This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 11.3%, War 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%

  39. #39 Meteor Storm
    74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9.6%

  40. #40 WAR!
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: GAMES! STUDIO LTD
    Windows

    Explore Top down 3D enviroments to kill enemies and destroy buildings. Kill Enemies with Bullets, Rockets or Grenades. No health bars, both you and your enemies will die on first hit.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Top-Down 9.2%, War 9.1%

  41. #41 kapih
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 88 Games
    Windows

    Kapih is a classic run-'n'-gun shooter platformer, with action packed levels and boss battles. The visuals and music are inspired by the many lost in time art-styles of India. We follow the adventure of our cute protagonist Vaanar who is a common kid in a colorfully imagined ancient India.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 37.9%, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 9.9%, 2D 2.9%

  42. #42 Flying Pigs
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Smallthing Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Become part of the Flying Pigs and free the world from tyranny. Face the enemy of freedom in this unique shoot 'em up set in the skies of World War II. Eyes up, rookie! It's time for pigs to take flight!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, War 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.8%

  43. #43 Warawara Invaders
    72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.3%

  44. #44 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,015 reviews2015
    Dev: Asteroid Base
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 35%, Local Co-Op 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 4.9%, Co-op 3.3%

  45. #45 Warrior of democracy
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: BrightSpot Games
    Windows

    "Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 7.5%

  46. #46 WarZone
    71% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Jim Dex GamesPub: Steam
    Windows

    A tough soldier has been send to infiltrate an enenmy base and destroy it.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%

  47. #47 Rescue bomber
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Laughing Fox Games
    Windows

    Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 12.1%, Retro 5.6%

  48. #48 Blazing Chrome
    69% 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 24.3%, Local Co-Op 22%, Co-op Campaign 17.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%

  49. #49 RedRaptor
    68% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.2%, Top-Down 6.4%

  50. #50 Rangok Skies
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
    Dev: Samurai Games
    Windows · Mac

    War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Co-op Campaign 18.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%

  51. #51 GunBird
    67% 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”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.1%

  52. #52 Revolution Ace
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Top-Down 6%

  53. #53 Red Blaster
    67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 7.6%

  54. #54 Rysen
    70% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 9.5%

  55. #55 Galaxy At War
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nicola Hahn
    Windows

    Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 35.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 6.3%

  56. #56 Nightmare Busters Rebirth
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Aurora Game StudioPub: Pix'n Love Games
    Windows

    Hunt down nightmares in the Kingdom of Dreams in this gorgeous, action-packed 2D run 'n gun, playable in local co-op for up to two players!

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.4%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  57. #57 Battlestage
    68% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: FZ-Tech
    Windows

    - Co-op Twin Stick Shooter

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%, War 10.5%

  58. #58 Riders 2491
    67% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
    Dev: GoeX Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.

    Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%

  59. #59 TROID BLASTER 2
    65% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.7%, 1980s 7.8%

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