- #1 Dininho Space Adventure
97% 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: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%
- #2 4D:XD
96% matchPositive82% of 11 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: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #3 1x! Space Adventure
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 13.4%
- #4 Crisis Wing
94% 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 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7.3%
- #5 Proto Trigger
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 8.3%
- #6 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.7%
- #7 GunBird
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.5%
- #8 Strikers 1945 2
91% 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 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.6%
- #9 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
92% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 10%
- #10 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
91% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 10.8%
- #11 Exo-Calibre
90% 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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #12 Astro Fighters
89% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #13 Hellcrackers
87% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Balazs Maczak
Windows
Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #14 Laser Droplets
89% 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: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.4%
- #15 Strelitzia
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #16 Space Maxwell: Arcade
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #17 Crucible
85% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #18 Space Waves
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%
- #19 tz mini stg collection
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.9%
- #20 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 7.7%
- #21 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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Arcade 10.5%
- #22 Variator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruin Software
Windows
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.6%
- #23 Orchid Glitter
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 6.9%
- #24 VASARA Collection
81% matchVery Positive82% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #25 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12%
- #26 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.4%
- #27 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
78% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #28 Arcade Forever
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #29 Exorush
81% 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: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%
- #30 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #31 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
76% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.5%
- #32 Lobstar: Arcade Version
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.6%
- #33 Red Galaxy
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
- #34 Little Elf Tanks
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%
- #35 The Night Christmas Ended
76% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
Windows
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #36 Zannon
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #37 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
Windows
Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #38 Warcat Parade
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%
- #39 Asteroidia
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #40 Sky Force Reloaded
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #41 Warding Witches
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Shooter 6%
- #42 The Battle of Aurinoxia
70% 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 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #43 Dungeon Man
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down 8%, Action 6.3%
- #44 Pudding: Lyre Knight
69% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 13%, Action 5.9%
- #45 Project AionIX
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 6.7%
- #46 Aurora Polaris
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Haltt Games
Windows
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 5%
- #47 Psyvariar 3
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #48 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
67% 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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #49 雷鸟Thunderbird
69% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: HyenaStudio
Windows
Thunderbird is a classic arcade-style STG. You will be the pilot of the space fighter, stepping onto the space stage, engaged in a war between many forces. Fly a fighter jet, experience the speed of a shot under fire, or learn the truth behind war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #50 TCSTRIKERS2
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 12%, Action 6%
- #51 Bullet Hell Monday
68% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #52 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: Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 8.4%
- #53 Mamorukun ReCurse!
65% matchVery Positive97% of 60 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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.7%
- #54 Nova Strike
68% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%
- #55 Kaguya
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #56 Dogyuun
67% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #57 Sky Force Anniversary
67% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
- #58 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%
- #59 Karous
64% 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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 5.1%
- #60 Battle AirForce
65% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.4%