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Games Like Retro Wave Thunder

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Singleplayer, Bullet Hell.

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Take control of a hyper radical super-powered gunboat, and battle enemy drones through intense naval warfare! With stunning retro graphics, and chaotic enemy AI, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for waves of enemies, and unleash your thunder!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Chicken Waffle
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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  1. #1 Splicer
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PolarBytes-Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  2. #2 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 13.1%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 11.3%

  3. #3 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 1980s 13.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%

  4. #4 ImageStriker
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  5. #5 AstroRage2049
    94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
    Windows

    A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, 1980s 11.7%

  6. #6 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 1980s 13.6%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 10.3%

  7. #7 Nevultra
    93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 9.7%

  8. #8 Feeble Light
    92% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 8.3%

  9. #9 Red Titans
    91% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 1980s 14.7%, Arcade 13.5%, 1990's 11.3%

  10. #10 GunBird - 2
    91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%, 1990's 10.7%

  11. #11 GRADIUS ORIGINS
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows

    Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

    Why similar: Arcade 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, 1980s 16.7%, Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 11.6%

  12. #12 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
    89% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 11.6%

  13. #13 Return Ace
    89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: NEROTA
    Windows

    Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, 1980s 15.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.2%

  14. #14 Strikers 1945 3
    88% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    From shooting game freaks to office workers, the latest installment in that series that captivated so many users!! Strikers 1999

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.6%, 1980s 10.1%

  15. #15 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    87% 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 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 7.8%

  16. #16 GyroBlade
    86% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, 1980s 14%, Shooter 12.3%, 1990's 11%, Arcade 11%

  17. #17 Strike Mission
    85% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: Cube Games
    Windows

    Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.

    Why similar: Military 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 15.1%, War 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.1%

  18. #18 Stranded in the Abyss
    86% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: studio cyber turtle
    Windows

    Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Military 11%, War 8.1%

  19. #19 1982
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

    Why similar: 1980s 20.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%

  20. #20 Armageddon (C64/Spectrum)
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.

    Why similar: Military 20.5%, Arcade 14.4%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 11.9%

  21. #21 Sol Divide
    83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Saikyo Fantasy Action Shooting Game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11%, Simulation 10.4%

  22. #22 Killon
    82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 1980s 12.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%

  23. #23 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    82% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Alec's factory
    Windows

    Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shooter 15.2%, 1990's 9.3%, Arcade 8%

  24. #24 Battle AirForce
    81% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%

  25. #25 UNDER DEFEAT
    80% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Military 13.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.8%

  26. #26 Strikers 1945 2
    79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.5%, 1990's 9.7%

  27. #27 Zaxtron EXPLUS
    78% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
    Windows

    ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, 1980s 23.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action 12.9%

  28. #28 Pato Martinez
    78% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Pepes Games
    Windows

    History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14.9%, War 13.9%, Military 13.2%

  29. #29 Lilac 0
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  30. #30 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 13%

  31. #31 CometSoldier
    81% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: SawaiwaGame
    Windows

    "Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, 1980s 15.1%, Military 13.7%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 11.3%

  32. #32 Void Gore
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 7.4%

  33. #33 Red Blue Cell
    75% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1990's 14.3%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 10.3%

  34. #34 Terra Flame
    76% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 14.5%, 1980s 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  35. #35 WOLFLAME
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 116 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 6.9%

  36. #36 Orbital Siege
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%

  37. #37 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Military 11.4%, Retro 10.4%

  38. #38 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7%

  39. #39 Suicide Runners
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.9%

  40. #40 Space Dragons
    71% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Military 10%

  41. #41 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
    73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
    Windows

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, 1980s 14.9%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%

  42. #42 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    75% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9.4%

  43. #43 RYZY NYIL
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 11.7%

  44. #44 Vektor Z
    72% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Arcade 15.9%, 1990's 12.2%, Action 11.4%

  45. #45 Karous
    68% 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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 5.9%

  46. #46 Crome: Before Purgatory
    70% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11%

  47. #47 Double D. F.
    72% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: RielFactor
    Windows

    To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, 1980s 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%

  48. #48 Atomic City
    67% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: anthund
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 7.8%

  49. #49 misaligned
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Michal Kelisek
    Windows

    Classic 80s inspired shooter

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 13.9%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 11.9%

  50. #50 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
    69% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%

  51. #51 Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
    71% matchMixed55% of 353 reviews2015
    Dev: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Retro 8.7%

  52. #52 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    65% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 1980s 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%, 1990's 11%

  53. #53 Asteroid Blasters
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 19.1%, 1990's 14%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.5%

  54. #54 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
    Windows

    Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 15.2%, 1990's 12.9%, Action 7.4%

  55. #55 Batsugun
    65% 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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 14.7%, 1990's 9.1%, Action 5.8%

  56. #56 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
    Windows

    PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10%

  57. #57 Magical Blaster
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

    High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  58. #58 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    68% 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 30.1%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 9.4%, Action 7.5%

  59. #59 ASSAULT SHELL
    67% matchPositive90% of 21 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 6.6%

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