- #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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.6%
- #2 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
96% 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 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #3 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 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #4 Crisis Wing
95% 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 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7.3%
- #5 Proto Trigger
94% 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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 8.3%
- #6 1x! Space Adventure
94% 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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%
- #7 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
93% 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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%
- #8 GunBird
92% match5 user reviews100% of 5 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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #9 Strikers 1945 2
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%
- #10 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
91% 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 20%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 10%
- #11 Exo-Calibre
89% 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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #12 Astro Fighters
89% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.5%
- #13 TRIZEAL Remix
90% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #14 Laser Droplets
88% 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.5%
- #15 Strelitzia
87% 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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #16 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 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11%
- #17 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.6%
- #18 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 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #19 tz mini stg collection
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.8%
- #20 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
83% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #21 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%
- #22 The Art Of Flight
81% 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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Arcade 10.4%
- #23 VASARA Collection
82% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #24 Orchid Glitter
82% 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%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 7%
- #25 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
81% 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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.9%
- #26 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
79% matchPositive80% 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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 13.8%, 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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #28 Exorush
80% 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 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.2%
- #29 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 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #30 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 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.6%
- #31 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
77% match7 user reviews71% of 7 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 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #32 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
75% matchVery Positive85% of 82 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 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.5%
- #33 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
76% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #34 DELTAZEAL
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Arcade 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #36 Red Galaxy
75% 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 20.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #37 Little Elf Tanks
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #38 Psyvariar 3
71% matchPositive82% of 11 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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #39 Warding Witches
74% 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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 13.5%, Local Co-Op 7.4%, Shooter 6%
- #40 Zannon
73% 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #41 Dungeon Man
74% 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 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 6.4%
- #42 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 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 8.8%
- #43 Asteroidia
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #44 Sky Force Reloaded
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,688 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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
- #45 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
71% 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%
- #46 Project AionIX
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 6.7%
- #47 Aurora Polaris
72% matchNo user reviews
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Local Co-Op 5%
- #48 The Battle of Aurinoxia
68% 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #49 ESCHATOS
70% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #50 Pudding: Lyre Knight
68% 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 5.9%
- #51 ComboChain Pulse
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #52 Kaguya
69% 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 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #53 XIIZEAL
69% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
- #54 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
66% 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #55 TCSTRIKERS2
68% 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 24%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 6.1%
- #56 Nova Strike
67% matchMixed65% of 23 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 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%
- #57 Heliocide
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #58 Bullet Hell Monday
66% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.4%
- #59 Rangok Skies
67% 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 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 8.5%
- #60 雷鸟Thunderbird
67% 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 6.9%