- #1 Dental Strike
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Flight 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Shooter 7%
- #2 Super Space Club
96% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: GrahamOfLegend
Windows
Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Flight 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Vehicular Combat 14.7%, Difficult 9.8%
- #3 Gravitators
96% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Insular Games
Windows
Gravitators is a twin stick shooter game where you pilot ships and complete mission objectives to secure the future of humankind. Defend the Earth and travel through the galaxy to repel a relentless alien invasion.
Why similar: Flight 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Vehicular Combat 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Difficult 10.3%
- #4 Sleigh Strikers
94% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Fly Pig Games
Windows
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Flight 23.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #5 Stellar Outcast: Arena
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Flight 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Arcade 6.4%, Top-Down 5.4%
- #6 Duralumin Wind
94% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: CETVE LLC
Windows
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #7 Top Gnome
91% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Onyx Prism
Windows
A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Difficult 16.4%, Physics 11.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #8 METEOR COMMANDER
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Flight 17.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #9 Spider Crisis
93% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Method 9 Software
Windows
The world is infested with giant mutated spiders. In Spider Crisis you operate a small remote control tank equipped with deadly weapons. Use your weapons to shoot, bomb, and burn these creatures back to where they came from.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Difficult 15.5%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #10 IDF-ASD
92% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Initial Node
Windows
Intense one or two player bullet hell a call back to the arcade shooters of the past.Not an easy bullet hell, but once you beat a mission the next mission stays unlocked and you can replay missions already beat to get points and parts for upgrades.
Why similar: Flight 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Difficult 14.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #11 Ultimate Starfighter
90% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Allen CooleyPub: Origin Software Development
Windows
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Vehicular Combat 9.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #12 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Timur Bondar
Windows
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #13 Cosmara
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jotunn Man
Windows
COSMARA is a unique blend between Tactical and Action gameplay. Create the perfect ship loadout for each mission and take to the void as you fight other player captains in PVP or take on the AI Armada in either solo or co-op.
Why similar: Flight 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Vehicular Combat 18.3%, Top-Down 8%
- #14 Raiders 1941
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ruttsoft
Windows
A hardcore challenging Shoot 'Em Up set during WWII - battle, shoot, bomb and weave your way accross the European Theatre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Flight 15%, Difficult 11.9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #15 Asteroids
87% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #16 Shotgun Witch
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,098 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #17 Machine Gun Fury
86% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Reset Games LtdPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
When tyranny takes control… someone has to pull the trigger. Machine Gun Fury brings back the golden age of arcade military shooters with pure reflex-driven carnage — no cover, no excuses. It’s you, your grenades, and pure run-and-gun chaos. No mercy. Lock and load, soldier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Vehicular Combat 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Difficult 13.6%, Shooter 8%
- #18 Pink Devil
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
Join the fight against alien invaders in Pink Devil. Pilot an upgradable fighter jet through diverse environments, from oceans to deserts. Face unique bosses with distinct tactics and use weapons like machine guns, lasers, and rockets. Become the unstoppable Pink Devil and save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Flight 12.1%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #19 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
84% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Moebius One Games
Windows · Linux
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Flight 19.8%, Vehicular Combat 16.8%, Shooter 10.7%
- #20 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
83% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Difficult 16%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #21 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
84% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Flight 14.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #22 The Art Of Flight
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Flight 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #23 TROID BLASTER 2
81% 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 23.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #24 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
82% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Flight 24.4%, Top-Down 8.1%, Arcade 7%
- #25 Exo-Calibre
80% 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 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Cute 5.8%
- #26 Stahldrache
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Void Star Gamestudio, Limited
Windows
Stahldrache is a top-down shooter set in the skies of far-flung planets. The automated terraforming system has gone rogue, and must be stopped. Fight against time and waves of drones to make the planet safe! Bomb the control nodes and neutralize the AI before the defenseless colony ships arrive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Vehicular Combat 18.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #27 Warawara Invaders
79% 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 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down 10%, Arcade 8.8%
- #28 Battle Titan:RAINBOW
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneHandedClick
Windows
Defeat the overwhelming forces of the ASURA Cult with the Cursed Battle Titan: RAINBOW !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Flight 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #29 Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 601 reviews2015
Dev: Scott HostPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Flight 19.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #30 Demonizer
77% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Difficult 16%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #31 Gimbal
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 244 reviews2013
Dev: 8888888 LABS
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Gimbal is the multiplayer shooter with buildable vehicles. Customize your weaponry, engines, and accessories, and then take to the skies against other pilots in real time.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Physics 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #32 Gunslinger Nova
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #33 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
76% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Flight 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%
- #34 SUPER FLAIL
75% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #35 Warrior of democracy
77% 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 35%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #36 Red Blaster
73% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%
- #37 Romantic Shooter
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Romantic Shooter
Windows
Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Vehicular Combat 26.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Cute 7.2%
- #38 Chromancy
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
Windows · Mac
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 10.9%, Arcade 7.9%
- #39 INSPACE 2980
73% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Flight 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #40 Rocks In Space
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: T's Gaming Emporium
Windows · Mac
Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #41 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
70% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Top-Down 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%
- #42 Zarlor Mercenary
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Flight 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #43 Crisis Wing
71% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Difficult 16.2%, Top-Down 9%, Shooter 9%
- #44 Pueblo
75% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
Windows
A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Flight 16.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #45 Mamorukun ReCurse!
68% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #46 Rysen
72% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 11.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #47 Dininho Space Adventure
71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Colorful 7.5%
- #48 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Cute 6.3%
- #49 RedRaptor
69% matchPositive82% of 17 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 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 8%, Arcade 6.3%
- #50 Neon Fuga
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Abyss in Stars
Windows
By choosing one of the two ships, destroy bizarre enemies in neon worlds.
Why similar: Flight 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%
- #51 Acid Web
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 9.1%, Arcade 8%
- #52 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
70% 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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #53 Pudding: Lyre Knight
66% matchVery Positive94% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 8.5%, Colorful 6.5%
- #54 Major Motion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MicroDeal Ltd.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #55 Rheum
68% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Difficult 18.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8%
- #56 AERA Flying Heroes
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GLHF Studio
Windows
An adventure for all those who dream of conquering the skies. Choose your pilot, upgrade your ship, and make battles against waves of enemies and colossal bosses. Collect stars, unlock new missions and write your legend.
Why similar: Flight 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #57 Nephenthesys
66% 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 34%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 9.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #58 Blade Rush
64% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Noba
Windows
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Colorful 7.7%, Shooter 6.5%
- #59 Nova Rebellion
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 12%, 2D 4.6%