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  1. #1 Star Jet Alpha
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valles Games
    Windows · Mac

    Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Space 11.5%, 1980s 10%

  2. #2 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    96% 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 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, 1980s 8.6%, Top-Down 7.5%

  3. #3 2nd Shot
    96% 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 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Retro 7.2%

  4. #4 THUNDER STRIKER
    95% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 14%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Retro 10.1%

  5. #5 Project AionIX
    94% 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 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 7%

  6. #6 Spacey Vade
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Brown Bot
    Windows

    Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 15.1%, Futuristic 7.8%, Bullet Hell 6.6%

  7. #7 Storm Mined
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hémisphère gauche
    Windows · Linux

    Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, 1980s 10.7%, Top-Down 6.9%

  8. #8 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    91% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 10%, Top-Down 8.2%

  9. #9 Insectipede
    92% 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 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 7.3%

  10. #10 Neon Invaders
    91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 7%

  11. #11 Stellar Space
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Next Step Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 10.6%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Futuristic 7.9%

  12. #12 Astro Fighters
    87% 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 7.9%, Space 7.9%

  13. #13 Exorush
    89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 8.1%

  14. #14 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infobyte
    Windows · Linux

    A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 9.7%, Futuristic 9.6%

  15. #15 Defendor
    86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: almostApixel
    Windows

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 1980s 12.4%, Futuristic 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%

  16. #16 Crush The Rebellion!
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameBeast Productions
    Windows · Linux

    The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Futuristic 9.1%, Shooter 8%

  17. #17 Sophstar
    84% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 7.8%, Retro 7.1%

  18. #18 STARR RINGER
    85% 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 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Retro 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  19. #19 Asteroidia
    82% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 6.8%, 1980s 6.8%

  20. #20 Pangaroids
    84% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Adam Wozniak
    Windows · Mac

    Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, 1980s 9.9%, Space 8.2%

  21. #21 Psyvariar 3
    86% 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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 7%, Top-Down 7%

  22. #22 4D:XD
    83% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 7.1%

  23. #23 Galactic Explorers
    82% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
    Windows

    Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 10.1%, 1980s 9%

  24. #24 Gunstorm
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Cornutopia Software
    Windows

    Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, 1980s 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Space 7.6%, Top-Down 7.1%

  25. #25 Arcade Forever
    79% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 10.5%, Top-Down 8.9%

  26. #26 Absolute Blue
    81% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
    Windows

    Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Space 8.5%

  27. #27 I, AI
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
    Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
    Windows

    Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 9.2%, Top-Down 7.3%

  28. #28 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Futuristic 8.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Space 8.3%

  29. #29 Asteroids
    78% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 8%

  30. #30 Space Waves
    78% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.7%

  31. #31 Armored Firestorm
    77% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
    Windows

    Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down 10.9%, Futuristic 10.3%

  32. #32 TROID BLASTER 2
    75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%

  33. #33 The Rush
    75% matchPositive90% of 31 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 1980s 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%

  34. #34 Laser Droplets
    77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.3%

  35. #35 Return Ace
    76% 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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, 1980s 14.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%

  36. #36 Starship Scarwolf
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, 1980s 9%, Space 8%

  37. #37 Endless Space Scrap
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: GESpacecraft
    Windows

    Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Futuristic 10.4%, Space 10.2%

  38. #38 Akka Arrh
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down 8.8%, Space 7.3%

  39. #39 ZEROCRON
    74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: T.R.S.
    Windows

    ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 7.7%, Futuristic 7.2%

  40. #40 Planets Ambrosia
    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Maltsoft
    Windows

    All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%

  41. #41 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    73% 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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Top-Down 6.6%

  42. #42 Escape 2 Space
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Space 9.7%, Futuristic 9.5%

  43. #43 Hexapoda
    72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: TOMAGameStudio
    Windows

    After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 10.9%, Top-Down 7%

  44. #44 Retaliate
    70% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Space 13.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Arcade 7.8%

  45. #45 Blasteroids
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Crossy
    Windows

    Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Space 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Retro 10.8%

  46. #46 1x! Space Adventure
    71% 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%

  47. #47 Vostok 2061
    70% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 9.7%, Futuristic 8.7%

  48. #48 ARONDIGHT アロンダイト
    67% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: COPIKAL
    Windows

    ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, 1980s 20.6%, Space 8.4%, Futuristic 8.3%, Retro 7.8%

  49. #49 Asteroids: Recharged
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 1980s 11.7%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 7.9%

  50. #50 Atomic Guardians
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

    ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Futuristic 12%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%

  51. #51 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    70% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 13.4%, Retro 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%

  52. #52 Exo-Calibre
    66% 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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.6%

  53. #53 The Pacifist
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Taillis, Inc
    Windows

    The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Space 7.2%

  54. #54 SOLSTORM
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

    SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 8.8%, Top-Down 7.9%

  55. #55 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Top-Down 6.7%

  56. #56 GALXAGAR
    68% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down 9.5%, 1980s 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%

  57. #57 Ultra Mission™
    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Gumbo MachinePub: Gumbo Machine, LLC
    Windows · Linux

    Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 15.2%, Futuristic 9.3%, Top-Down 9%

  58. #58 Exovore
    65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tapzilla
    Windows · Linux

    EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down 7.7%, 1980s 7.1%

  59. #59 Dead End City
    66% 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, 1980s 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 6.7%

  60. #60 Netherspace
    67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Futuristic 10%, Shooter 7.9%

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