- #1 Return Ace
97% 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 1980s 15.4%, Old School 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #2 AWA 2024
96% matchPositive86% 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 23.5%, 1980s 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Flight 7.2%
- #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 22.6%, 1980s 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9%
- #4 VERZEUS
95% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 1980s 13%, Flight 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Retro 8.1%
- #5 GALXAGAR
94% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%
- #6 Tiger Fighter 1931 Tora!Tora!
94% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them, the game is set in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,off the air of the North Eastern Province.
Why similar: 1980s 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Flight 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Old School 10.8%
- #7 2nd Shot
93% 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: 1980s 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Old School 11%, Arcade 8.7%
- #8 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
92% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Flight 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #9 THUNDER STRIKER
91% 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 22.1%, 1980s 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Retro 9.6%, Flight 6.8%
- #10 Tiger Striker
91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them in the space . player will destroy the core of the battleship of enemy to win the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, 1980s 19%, Flight 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Old School 11.1%
- #11 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
89% 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 22.5%, 1980s 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.5%
- #12 Insectipede
90% 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1980s 15.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 7.9%
- #13 Lilac 0
88% matchVery Positive95% of 75 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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #14 Tiger Fighter 1931
89% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them, the game is set in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,off the air of the North Eastern Province.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, 1980s 19.9%, Flight 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Old School 11.6%
- #15 1982
87% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 23.4%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #16 Red Blue Cell
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Flight 16.1%, 1980s 14.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #17 STROIDZ!
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knuckle Dragger Games
Windows
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1980s 18.8%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Flight 9.2%
- #18 Invaliens
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Flight 13.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.1%
- #19 WOLFLAME
85% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #20 Offendron Warrior
84% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 1980s 15.4%, Old School 10.2%, Arcade 7.8%
- #21 Feeble Light
83% 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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.5%, Old School 8.2%
- #22 Golgalian
81% 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Retro 7.6%
- #23 Steel Alcimus
82% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, 1980s 14%, Old School 9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #24 Nevultra
82% 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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 7.9%
- #25 Caterpilla (Spectrum/VIC-20)
79% 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 29%, 1980s 15.8%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10%
- #26 Stars of Strife
81% 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 25.3%, 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #27 Blitloop
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bitbebop
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, 1980s 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 8.8%
- #28 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
79% 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 17.7%, 1980s 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Old School 9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #29 Killon
77% 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8.6%
- #30 Tiger Fighter 1931 Tora!Tora!Tora!
78% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
The game's system is somewhere between air combat and army warfare. It's a lot like the old game I played as a kid, and we control fighters to destroy the enemy's army. We crossed the line of fire and shot down one enemy after another.
Why similar: 1980s 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Flight 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Old School 10.9%
- #31 Cosmic Wartoad
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, 1980s 15.8%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.8%
- #32 Orbital Siege
75% 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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Old School 13.5%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 11%
- #33 Record Store Nightmare
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 1980s 19.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Old School 10.2%
- #34 I.F.O
76% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Total BatteryPub: Turtle Cream
Windows · Mac
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, 1980s 22.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 8%, Retro 7.9%
- #35 Dental Strike
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Flight 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Old School 7.5%, Arcade 7.4%
- #36 Warcat Parade
74% 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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Old School 7%
- #37 While you are Downloading
76% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, 1980s 20.4%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #38 Distant Space
74% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, 1980s 17.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #39 Neon Invaders
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, 1980s 16.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%
- #40 N-GON
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: quadape
Windows
An acid trip back to classic vector arcade action games with the unique bullet magnet mechanic. Dodge ruthless attacks, bend your projectile trajectory, destroy waves of enemies with the massive explosion chains. Die a lot! Then try again and get yourself to top of the leaderboards
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Flight 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #41 Dead End City
71% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
Windows
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 18.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Old School 8.6%, Shooter 7.2%
- #42 Proxy Air Force
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 10%, Retro 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #43 Splicer
73% 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: 1980s 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 10.2%
- #44 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
71% matchVery Positive84% of 605 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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #45 Space Shooter - Tryü Sora
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: DeadFly.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 1980s 18.7%, Flight 16%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 8%
- #46 The Battle of Aurinoxia
69% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #47 Rangok Skies
70% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 12.1%, Flight 11.8%, Shooter 10.1%
- #48 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
70% 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 20.9%, 1980s 18%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 8.5%
- #49 Battle AirForce
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, 1980s 12.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #50 Totally Shmup
68% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: EldTheZombie
Windows
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 9%
- #51 1982 Tenacious of the Air
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tenacious Studio
Windows
1982: Tenacious of the Air is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up set during the South Atlantic conflict. Pilot five historic Argentine aircraft, choose your ordnance, take off from aircraft carriers or from land, and relive missions inspired by true events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 12%, Retro 8.3%
- #52 STARR RINGER
69% 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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #53 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
71% 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 24.9%, 1980s 18%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #54 misaligned
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, 1980s 18.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8.1%
- #55 ImageStriker
67% matchVery Positive93% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, 1980s 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.3%
- #56 The Rush
66% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, 1980s 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.3%
- #57 Tiger Heli
67% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, 1980s 15.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 10.8%, Retro 6.8%
- #58 Thundering Skies
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Flat Voxel
Windows
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Flight 15.9%, Old School 14.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 8.1%
- #59 Space Maxwell: Arcade
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%