- #1 Heart: Future Whispers
97% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: BaltaRed
Windows
Heart: Future Whispers is a top-down shooter where you'll face countless hordes of enemies with different abilities! Survive by using your resources to acquire powerful weapons and uncover the reason behind all the chaos in this dystopian future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Cartoon 15.9%, Stylized 9%, Score Attack 8.3%, Combat 7.3%
- #2 Dan's Odyssey
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #3 Tanks Target Challenge
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Set Sail Games
Windows · Mac
Shoot and smash targets as you navigate through dynamic environments filled with moving targets and obstacles! Unleash your firepower to destroy as many targets as possible before time runs out.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Action 10%, Shooter 9.3%
- #4 Rubblefield
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Stone
Windows
A momentum-driven reinvention of Asteroids. Thrust and drift through a screen-wrapping field, blast ten distinct asteroid types, and take down a recurring boss while chaining power-ups: a screen-clearing Nuke, a homing shot, a sustained Death Laser, and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Cartoon 15.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.8%
- #5 Dead Dock Protocol
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio 1979
Windows
Introducing Dead Dock Protocol, a thrilling cyberpunk zombie shooter packed with pulse-pounding, neon-blood-soaked action! Embark on a crucial mission to rescue six besieged city zones from the clutches of Zombots and their formidable bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Cartoon 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Stylized 9.8%, Shooter 8.1%
- #6 Blade Rush
94% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Noba
Windows
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #7 POOSTALL Royale
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,123 reviews2023
Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 22%
APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 7.7%, Combat 6.5%
- #8 Vectro Blast
92% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arena Shooter 9.3%
- #9 Zombies Overloaded
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Vinterm Games
Windows
ZOMBIES!!! Overloaded waves of undead chaos! Armed with crazy weapons and power-ups, you’ll fight, dodge, and nuke your way through endless hordes. Face intense bosses, survive outrageous room filling hordes, and climb the leaderboards! It’s fast, it’s gory, it’s OVERLOADED!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Cartoon 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #10 CrypticaL
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Stylized 11%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #11 Red Blaster
90% matchMixed60% of 10 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 43.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8%, Action 6.8%
- #12 Iron Skies
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.2%
- #13 Top Gnome
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 7.8%, Cartoon 7.2%
- #14 Cyber Slayer
88% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Double Dice GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Arena Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 6.8%
- #15 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Fantasy 12%, Action 7.8%
- #16 Hook Line & Sinker
86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Denshin (伝心)
Windows
Catch fish, earn gold and defeat the Sea Lords to escape the Island! A top down shooter with a fishing twist. With your trusty hook you will dash and swing in the ocean, throw bombs and fight your way out to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Fantasy 9.8%, Arena Shooter 9.1%, Combat 9%
- #17 Antecrypt
86% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save mankind's last hard-drive with your rechargeable laser-beam in this tight single-stick top-down shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Stylized 7.3%
- #18 Elemental Mage Defense
85% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Fatal Army Studios
Windows
Step into "Elemental Mage Defense", a dynamic realm where magic meets valiant heroism. As a mage, you'll defend your homeland through strategic battles, unfolding narratives, and thrilling expansions. Every choice carves your legacy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #19 Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: ONIRIC MASSACRE
Windows · Linux
Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine is a top-down shooter featuring experimental control schemes and mechanics, where you fight endless waves of demons by crafting the ultimate loadout from firearms, magic spells, and advanced technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.4%
- #20 Plasma Sky
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Spikepit Games
Windows
Plasma Sky is a neon arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Ease in and power up early, you'll need a strong ship as the intensity ramps up. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and race the world in a fresh challenge every week - the same seeded run for every pilot on Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.5%
- #21 Asteroids
83% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%
- #22 Verisim Skies
82% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.8%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #23 Containment Breach
82% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Sam Effa
Windows
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Cartoon 7.6%, Arcade 6.3%
- #24 Soaked in Sin
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SupperClub
Windows
Jump into the imagination of Daan, a 6-year-old kid, taking a bath. In this collection of minigames; Play with the bubbles and defend yourself against the evil rubber duckies. And most important of all, hide the mess you made before your mom gets back.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arena Shooter 17.7%, Cartoon 14.6%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 10.3%
- #25 Little Elf Tanks
81% 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 29.4%, Cartoon 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #26 SkyDefender
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dopaminer
Windows
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #27 Zero Wrath Vendetta
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Combat 6.3%
- #28 Gunslinger Nova
79% 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 45%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.4%
- #29 Cube Shooter
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Youngnelson
Windows · Linux
Cube Shooter is a top down arena shooter where players need to dodge and shoot back to pass each level. Shoot your way through levels of 'cube' like enemies who have their own unique abilities to stop you passing each level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Arena Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 6.3%
- #30 C-RUSH
79% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Artnumeris
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 17%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #31 Eden's Eclipse
74% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action 12%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.3%
- #32 AWA
77% matchVery Positive80% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.8%, Indie 1.7%
- #33 Redline Protocol
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cranky Crow Games
Windows
Redline Protocol is a fast modern-retro helicopter combat game built around low-altitude attacks, tactical objectives, wrap-around battlefields, and escalating chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #34 Super Psy Penguin
76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 Infinite Shooter
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.3%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #36 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #37 Crucible
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, Action 7.8%
- #38 Killmaiden
73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Free Rabbit Games
Windows
A fast paced singleplayer arena shooter. Choose one of three goals to win each stage, try different maidens and defeat 10 bosses on the way to meet the devil on stage 66. What's the highest score you can reach?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 8%, Combat 7.2%
- #39 Devil's Arcade
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: DemonicTree
Windows · Mac
Escape from the Devil's latest creation! In the 2D top-down shooter Devil's Arcade, hordes of demons, a bunch of different game modes, randomized events and endless fun awaits you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Arena Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 11.6%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #40 Sorcerers Summit
73% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Galactic Geese
Windows
An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Score Attack 14.6%, Cartoon 13%, Arcade 10%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #41 Chronos Trap in Time
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: SCS Ogonvard AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Harness the power of Greek Gods in this intense vertical rogue-like shooter. Command divine Mechas, brew sacred potions, and unlock permanent upgrades at Hephaestos’ Forge. Battle mythical hordes and challenge the Titans in a fast-paced quest for eternal glory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.4%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #42 Rysen
74% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #43 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Stylized 9.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%
- #44 Cosmic Wartoad
73% 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 48.6%, Cartoon 15.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.6%
- #45 Asteroides
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Verrua GiuseppePub: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action 12%, Shooter 12%, Combat 7%
- #46 KLITTER
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ENUPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
KLITTER fuses the precision of arena combat with the chaos of glitchcore and the flow of a movement-driven brawler. Every dash, every shot, every kill defines your rhythm - stop moving and you die, flow perfectly and the system collapses. PURE FLOW. ZERO MERCY.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Stylized 14.1%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #47 Cosmic Paradox: Noire
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AUTO SLAVIC d.o.o.
Windows
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Stylized 7.9%
- #48 Nephenthesys
70% 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 45.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 7.8%
- #49 Mech Arena
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Scarlet Whale
Windows
Mech Arena is an arcade shooter game taking place in an arena and dispatched on several rounds. Kill waves of enemies, upgrade your mech and exploit the ever changing ground of the arena to try to become one of its champions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 8.2%, Arcade 7.6%
- #50 Alien Space Bastards
69% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of alien enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge danger, chase high scores, and see how long you can withstand the invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Stylized 11%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #51 CHROMACORE
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3HP
Windows
CHROMACORE is a top-down arena shooter set in a futuristic super soldier training facility. Match your neon lights to the enemies in flow-inducing combat. Your task is simple: kill, adapt, survive, respawn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Wrathflame
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SloanSoft Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy themed 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action 12%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%
- #53 Gun vs. Zombies
67% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: IonForce Studio
Windows
Gun vs. Zombies is a thrilling showdown where precision meets undead mayhem. Take control of a dynamic gun affected by physics as you fend off waves of zombies hungry for a brain feast. Compete against others on the global leaderboard by showcasing your shooting skills.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Cartoon 12.7%, Score Attack 11.8%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 6.1%
- #54 Pirate's Peril
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Consumed Media
Windows · Linux
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #55 Startide
69% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #56 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
67% matchPositive94% of 35 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 46.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.4%
- #57 Retro Robot Rescue
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Z Digital
Windows · Mac
Guide M.R.1 through a corrupted robot factory, battle hostile machines, collect biomass, and upgrade at the Forge in this retro-inspired top-down arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arena Shooter 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.8%
- #58 Monster Blast Infinity
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Action 18.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #59 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 319 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 8.1%, Arcade 5%, Indie 0.6%
- #60 Strelitzia
66% 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 53.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 9%, Top-Down 5.4%