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  1. #1 Warawara Invaders
    97% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 7.8%

  2. #2 MissileDancer
    96% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Score Attack 18.3%, Shooter 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8%

  3. #3 Duralumin Wind
    96% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: CETVE LLC
    Windows

    Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 7.8%

  4. #4 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
    95% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9%

  5. #5 Devileader
    94% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.9%, Score Attack 8.7%

  6. #6 Asteroids
    92% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 7.4%

  7. #7 Rheum
    93% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 7.1%

  8. #8 Meteor Storm
    91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.6%, Old School 7.8%

  9. #9 Kalzor: 2000
    91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 7.7%

  10. #10 Cosmonator
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Top-Down 6.8%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 6.1%

  11. #11 RedRaptor
    89% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  12. #12 Red Blaster
    88% match5 user reviews60% of 5 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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 6.9%

  13. #13 GyroBlade
    89% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9.1%

  14. #14 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    87% 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 6.1%

  15. #15 STARR RINGER
    86% 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 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%

  16. #16 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%

  17. #17 Asteroids: Recharged
    86% 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 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Score Attack 8.9%

  18. #18 THUNDER STRIKER
    84% 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 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%

  19. #19 Asteroids Millennium
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
    Dev: Geoff Nagy
    Windows · Linux

    A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%

  20. #20 Warcat Parade
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 13.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%

  21. #21 Ultra Mission™
    83% 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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 8.4%

  22. #22 Nephenthesys
    82% 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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 7.5%

  23. #23 Defendor
    81% 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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 7.8%, Old School 7.4%

  24. #24 WOLFLAME
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 7.6%, Score Attack 7.3%

  25. #25 Marimoth
    79% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10%

  26. #26 Bounce your Bullets!
    78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Quentin Edel
    Windows

    A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Score Attack 16%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 7.1%

  27. #27 Orchid Glitter
    81% 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 28%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 7%

  28. #28 Vectro Blast
    78% 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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 8.3%

  29. #29 Stop the Saturnians!
    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Jeff Sinasac
    Windows

    Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 9%

  30. #30 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    77% 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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 8.8%

  31. #31 Voidronaut
    80% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Aztyrael Studios
    Windows

    Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 8.8%, Top-Down 8.3%

  32. #32 Killon
    75% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 9.2%

  33. #33 Arcadia
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 7.5%, Score Attack 7.3%

  34. #34 GyroGunner
    74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows

    An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%

  35. #35 TROID BLASTER 2
    73% 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 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 6.4%

  36. #36 Enceladus
    76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
    Windows

    Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action 8%

  37. #37 Sophstar
    72% 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 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Score Attack 8%, Arcade 7.8%

  38. #38 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
    75% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Stefan Preuss
    Windows

    Up for some retro arcade action spiced with extra bullets and BOSS enemies? Shoot your way through many different levels filled with nasty bugs, spiders, frogs, bees and more. Fight huge BOSS enemies and collect extras and play bonus waves. Retro Arcade action at its best!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Old School 8.3%

  39. #39 Tiger Heli
    72% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Score Attack 12%, Old School 9.4%, 2D 7%

  40. #40 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
    70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
    Windows

    It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 5.7%

  41. #41 Insectipede
    73% 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 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 7.3%

  42. #42 POOSTALL Royale
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023
    Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 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 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Score Attack 9.4%, Top-Down 9.3%

  43. #43 Centipede: Recharged
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 8.9%

  44. #44 Space Waves
    71% 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 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 8.2%

  45. #45 Project AionIX
    74% 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 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down 7.8%, Old School 7.6%

  46. #46 Chicken Invaders 1
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Old School 6.7%

  47. #47 Steel Alcimus
    71% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%

  48. #48 Astro Fighters
    67% 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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.5%

  49. #49 Battle AirForce
    68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Score Attack 8.1%, Arcade 7.9%

  50. #50 Spacebase19
    71% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Morgondag
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%

  51. #51 Retaliate
    67% 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 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 7.6%, Score Attack 7.3%

  52. #52 SUPER FLAIL
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%

  53. #53 STAR SHREDDERS
    68% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Sharkbowl Games
    Windows

    STAR SHREDDERS is a prologue to an extensive, story-rich SHMUP with strategic elements. Play as Clash, leading the Valkyrie force in the onset of an epic interstellar war. This teaser sets the stage for a larger adventure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Score Attack 12%, Old School 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%

  54. #54 Exorush
    73% 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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 6.9%

  55. #55 METEOR COMMANDER
    69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Propulsion Studios
    Windows

    Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 8.3%

  56. #56 KAIKAN
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Score Attack 10.7%, Arcade 7.4%

  57. #57 Starfighter Neon
    70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 6.8%

  58. #58 Gamma Zero
    65% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Old School 10.7%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 8.7%

  59. #59 Gunslinger Nova
    67% 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 7.6%

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