- #1 Q-YO Blaster
97% matchVery Positive91% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Action 17.2%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 11%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
- #2 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
96% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action 14.9%, Indie 11%, Shooter 9.1%
- #3 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Mechs 25.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 7.6%
- #4 Zenodyne R
96% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Action 27.1%, Indie 18.9%
- #5 Steel Vampire
95% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Bullet Hell 23%, Action 14.7%, Indie 10.8%, 2D 4%
- #6 RefRain - prism memories -
94% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Indie 15.6%
- #7 Sweezy Gunner
93% matchVery Positive83% of 245 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Indie 17.2%, Shooter 10%
- #8 Danmaku Unlimited 2
91% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.2%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 7.6%, Indie 6%, Shooter 4.7%
- #9 Bullet Heaven 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 571 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Bullet Hell 34%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.6%, Shooter 3.1%
- #10 Astro Tripper
92% matchMixed58% of 69 reviews2011
Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 27.1%, Indie 20.5%
- #11 Ruzh Delta Z
90% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
Dev: Pribuni
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Action 24.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Indie 16.3%
- #12 Hyper Sentinel
89% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.5%
- #13 Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
88% matchVery Positive93% of 329 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Mechs 29.6% ★, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.6%, Shooter 6.1%
- #14 Downwell
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,612 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 21.2%, Indie 19.8%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D 9.8%
- #15 Crome: Before Purgatory
86% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 20.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Indie 6.5%
- #16 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
86% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Mechs 13.5% ★, Action 8.1%, Shooter 8.1%
- #17 BLUE REVOLVER
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.3%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action 7%, Indie 6.2%, 2D 2.3%
- #18 Angel at Dusk
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,729 reviews2024
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, 2D 9.1%
- #19 Graze Counter
84% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Mechs 20.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 5.6%
- #20 ZeroRanger
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.8%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 8.8%, Indie 7.9%, Shooter 4.3%
- #21 Rhythm Storm
81% matchVery Positive92% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 12.8%, 2D 7.8%
- #22 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
83% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Linux
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%
- #23 In Extremis
82% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: LNDFRR
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Extremis is a challenging and provocative shoot'em up about finding yourself in the chaos of the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 15.3%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 3.9%
- #24 Echoes+
80% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 19.5%, Indie 12.6%
- #25 RagingBlasters
78% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 10.9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #26 Jets'n'Guns 2
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,296 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.4%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 2.3%
- #27 BULLET SOUL
79% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.8%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action 16.5%
- #28 Revolution Ace
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,888 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 7.7%, Indie 7.1%
- #29 Ghost Blade HD
78% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 16%, Indie 12.5%
- #30 GUN JAM
76% matchMixed54% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Jaw DropPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 12%
- #31 Jet Lancer
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,234 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Indie 10%
- #32 VARYZNEX
73% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: zakichi
Windows
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Mechs 26.6% ★, Shooter 10.4%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, 2D 5.4%
- #33 Ether Loop
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Action 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Adventure 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Indie 16.4%
- #34 Neon Abyss
72% matchVery Positive86% of 23,608 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shooter 23.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Action 15.3%, 2D 8.6%
- #35 Zenohell
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.5%, Action 33.5%
- #36 Hell is Other Demons
73% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.2%
- #37 Graze Counter GM
71% matchVery Positive97% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Mechs 24% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 7.7%
- #38 Axiom Verge
72% matchVery Positive90% of 6,599 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Action 28.8%, Indie 27.7%, Adventure 21.8%, 2D 16.2%, Shooter 5.5%
- #39 Kromaia
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9.9%, Shooter 6.9%
- #40 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
74% 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 68.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #41 Rhythm Destruction
75% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Indie 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action 18.8%
- #42 Story of a Cube
73% matchMixed76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Action 38.8%, Adventure 30.6%, Indie 30.6%
- #43 ROCKETRON
71% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Mechs 26.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 8.3%
- #44 satryn deluxe
69% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Action 41.8%, Shooter 29.8%, Indie 15.8%, 2D 12.5%
- #45 Pudding: Lyre Knight
67% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 10.3%
- #46 Straimium Immortaly
71% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 12.9%, Indie 10.1%, Shooter 9.2%
- #47 HYPER DEMON
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,355 reviews2022
Dev: Sorath
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 13.6%
- #48 Gigantes Ex Machina
65% matchVery Positive86% of 320 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Action 18.5%, Indie 12.8%, Mechs 9.4% ★, Bullet Hell 1.7%
- #49 Z-Exemplar
70% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Suminell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Action 25.4%, Indie 18.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #50 Hyper Simon X
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 21.6%, Indie 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 2D 4.5%
- #51 Symmodance
67% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action 9.2%, 2D 6.2%
- #52 Really Big Sky
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,891 reviews2012
Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Indie 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 7.9%
- #53 TechBeat Heart
67% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows · Linux
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.1%, 2D 4%
- #54 Senko no Ronde 2
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: G.rev Ltd.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Senko no Ronde 2 is a fast-paced one-on-one action game offering an eclectic mix of the shooting and fighting genres in a mech-filled bullet ballet played out in space! And with Zuntata alumnus Yasuhisa Watanabe on board, you can expect a superb soundtrack too.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Mechs 32.3% ★, Action 19.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%
- #55 AngerForce: Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive91% of 384 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shooter 18.3%
- #56 Rocking Pilot
69% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action 17.8%, Indie 14.6%
- #57 Infinos Gaiden
68% matchVery Positive98% of 86 reviews2018
Dev: Picorinne Soft
Windows
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.4%, Action 19%, Indie 13.6%, 2D 5%
- #58 Galaxy Highways
64% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Shooter 20.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Action 15%, 2D 7.6%