- #1 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 12.8%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 10.2%
- #2 GALXAGAR
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.5%, 1980s 7.4%
- #3 Feeble Light
96% matchPositive80% of 10 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9%, Old School 6.1%
- #4 River Rush
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: 2nd Best Games
Windows
Relive the thrill of classic vertical shoot ’em ups in River Rush. Dodge or destroy enemies, manage your fuel, and master lasers and rockets in a fast-paced, pixel-art challenge inspired by '80s arcade games
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 1980s 15.4%, Old School 8.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #5 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
94% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 13%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 9.6%
- #6 WOLFLAME
94% matchVery Positive86% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #7 The Battle of Aurinoxia
92% matchPositive75% of 16 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 7%
- #8 Insectipede
93% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 11.1%, 1980s 11%, Arcade 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 17.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Shooter 11%, Old School 9.1%
- #10 Lilac 0
91% matchVery Positive94% of 84 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 27%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 7.9%
- #11 Golgalian
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #12 STARR RINGER
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #13 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 7.6%
- #14 Cosmic Warlock
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rivet Gun Games
Windows · Mac
Wield the power of the stars in this intense multi directional shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.6%
- #15 Asteroid Destroyer
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ermu_cz
Windows
Take control of your spacecraft, destroy asteroids and survive increasingly dangerous waves of cosmic threats.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.9%
- #16 ASSAULT SHELL
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #17 Nevultra
86% match3 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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 8.5%
- #18 Gunvein
83% matchVery Positive97% of 227 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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 6.9%
- #19 AWA 2024
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%
- #20 Karous
82% matchPositive94% of 31 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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 27%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D 4.7%
- #21 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
85% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #22 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #23 THUNDER STRIKER
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, 1980s 14.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #24 Orbital Siege
81% match1 user reviews100% of 4 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%
- #25 Atomanta
79% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Old School 6.5%, Action 5.9%
- #26 Z-Warp
81% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 28%, Shooter 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 5.8%
- #27 Nebula Warrior
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Saiko14
Windows
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 11.1%, Arcade 10.3%
- #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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #29 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 7.1%, Old School 6.2%
- #30 Stars of Strife
79% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 14.7%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 10.1%
- #31 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 5.8%
- #32 BLASTER MAYHEM
78% 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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #33 The Rush
75% matchPositive91% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle WhoPub: Team Hornbuckle
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 8.4%
- #34 Vektor Z
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.3%, Old School 8.5%
- #35 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
76% 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 1980s 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #36 Killon
74% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, 1980s 10.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
73% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 6.1%
- #38 Atomic Guardians
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 9.2%
- #39 4D:XD
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 26%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #40 Magical Blaster
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #41 ZAKESTA-Z
71% matchPositive100% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: zakichi
Windows
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Retro 6.3%
- #42 RYZY NYIL
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.7%
- #43 1982
72% matchVery Positive93% of 807 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 18%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
- #44 Neon Invaders
72% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #45 Cybxus Heart
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.4%
- #46 Eden's Eclipse
69% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.7%
- #47 Marianara Deep
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 11.6%, Sci-fi 7%
- #48 misaligned
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #49 Space Waves
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 8.2%
- #50 Battle AirForce
68% match5 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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 11.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Arcade 7.5%
- #51 Laser Droplets
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.8%
- #52 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
70% matchMixed57% of 537 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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 7.6%
- #53 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
67% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #54 Zaxtron EXPLUS
66% matchPositive92% of 12 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 26.1%, 1980s 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 18%, Action 11.2%
- #55 STROIDZ!
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Knuckle Dragger Games
Windows
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, 1980s 14.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 9.5%, Old School 8.6%
- #56 BULLETnico
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #57 MINUS ZERO
69% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #58 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 12.8%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%
- #59 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, 1980s 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #60 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 14.8%, 1980s 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 8.7%