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  1. #1 I, AI
    97% 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: On-Rails Shooter 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Shooter 6.4%

  2. #2 Railgunners
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Spaceships 13.6%, Arcade 6.2%

  3. #3 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 8.1%, Anime 7%

  4. #4 Rabbit Simulator
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sharkbird
    Windows

    Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 7.4%

  5. #5 Astro Flame: Starfighter
    94% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows

    You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 5.6%

  6. #6 Astra Wing
    94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Kenneth Sweet
    Windows

    Sci-Fi Rail shooting in 3D with no gimmicks. Enjoy a simple addicting slice of the genre shooting and dodging and barrel rolling through over ten levels with quick cutscenes in between each while fun tunes pump along to your space piloting.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.5%, Spaceships 32.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Combat 3.8%

  7. #7 4D:XD
    92% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.4%

  8. #8 Alpha Terminus
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MageLoop
    Windows

    Your clan plays an important role in the new galactic war. The fate of your mutant clan rests in the hands of you and your fellow fighter pilots...

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.7%, Spaceships 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Shooter 5.7%

  9. #9 REVO
    91% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.

    Why similar: Spaceships 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Top-Down 7.4%

  10. #10 Astrality
    90% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2023
    Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    After a training simulation gone wrong, a bounty hunter embarks on a journey to find treasures and adventure.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.1%, Spaceships 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7%

  11. #11 Suite: Pictures at an Exhibition
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Sasayaka
    Windows

    Reflect the Light, Listen to the Stars. A celestial reflection action game based on the masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.3%

  12. #12 PewPew!
    89% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
    Windows

    PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shooter 7%

  13. #13 Skythrone
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Biggame studioPub: Biggame Publishing
    Windows

    SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Time Manipulation 8.4%

  14. #14 HYPERDRIVE
    87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: ArchonPub: Archon Gaming
    Windows

    HYPERDRIVE is a fast paced Sci-fi action flight sim, combining the infinitely looping gameplay of a roguelike, along with the combat and controls of classic spaceship combat. Avoid obstacles, and take down enemy ships in high speed space combat, all while making as many deliveries as possible!

    Why similar: Spaceships 38.7%, On-Rails Shooter 33.9%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 5.9%, Sci-fi 4.7%

  15. #15 Space Waves
    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%

  16. #16 Arcade Forever
    85% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 8.5%

  17. #17 Laser Droplets
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 6.9%

  18. #18 Exo-Calibre
    84% 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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 6.9%

  19. #19 Spinochet
    84% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Juriklabs
    Windows

    Take aim and splatter tomatoes in this artsy, arcade-style target game!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Top-Down 7.4%

  20. #20 Project AionIX
    83% 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 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Sci-fi 8%

  21. #21 Vostok 2061
    82% 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: Spaceships 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 7.6%

  22. #22 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9%

  23. #23 Space Tormentor
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SpeedStealth
    Windows

    Space Tormentor is a Shoot'Em Up Bullet Hell Game in which You immerse Yourself as an lonely pilot with mission to destroy as many alien enemies as it's possible. You have been traped and sent to unknown sector of galaxy. Your goal is to fight your way back to Earth.

    Why similar: Spaceships 41.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%

  24. #24 Space Defense
    82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Guilherme UemaPub: Uema Studio
    Windows

    You and your space troop have a tough mission to defend Earth from an alien invasion in this epic space war. Will you be able to guide your troops to victory?

    Why similar: Spaceships 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 5.9%

  25. #25 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Anime 7.7%

  26. #26 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.6%

  27. #27 Wings Of WW2
    80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 7.4%

  28. #28 Psyvariar 3
    78% 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 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.5%

  29. #29 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
    77% 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  30. #30 Dininho Space Adventure
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Dininho
    Windows

    Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.3%

  31. #31 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    77% 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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.4%

  32. #32 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
    76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Ho RaBii
    Windows

    Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10%

  33. #33 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.6%

  34. #34 Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cag
    Windows

    Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath is a fast-paced top-down action game focused on precision movement, dashing, and controlling enemy swarms in a surreal sci-fi world.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Time Manipulation 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 7.7%

  35. #35 GunBird
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.2%

  36. #36 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%

  37. #37 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Spaceships 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down 6.4%

  38. #38 Skyfighter Arcade
    73% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Two Kings 22
    Windows · Linux

    Skyfighter Arcade is the classic top-down shoot-em-up vertical scroller, with a twist. Outmaneuver increasingly difficult enemies and obstacles. Blast your enemies out of the sky with powerful and unique weapons. Upgrade your weapons and ship to make yourself more powerful.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 6.7%

  39. #39 弹幕大修仙 - 开篇
    74% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: GCN
    Windows

    STG Become on Immortal - Opening Chapter is a bullet screen shooting game, which integrates China immortal elements into bullet screen shooting. Rich bullet screen types and rich bullet screen effects may give you a different experience.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 5.9%

  40. #40 Zannon
    73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 7.8%

  41. #41 Nova Strike
    71% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%

  42. #42 COSMIC STRIKE - The Last Sub Sector
    72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Horizon GamesPub: Pixel Horizon Games
    Windows

    Unleash the fury of giant capital ship combat and conquer the stars!

    Why similar: Spaceships 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 7.5%

  43. #43 Let it ride!
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Retro DecadancePub: Radio Decadance
    Windows

    SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%

  44. #44 Asteroidia
    69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 6.7%

  45. #45 Warawara Invaders
    72% 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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 8.1%

  46. #46 IcoNick Duster - Planets Defender
    71% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ima shouganai
    Windows

    Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  47. #47 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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%

  48. #48 CHEER SQUAD
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
    Windows

    Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8%

  49. #49 Missile Dancer 2
    68% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2024
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.2%

  50. #50 Kaguya
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

    High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 8.7%

  51. #51 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    70% 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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 8.5%

  52. #52 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: xRatchet Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced 3D rail shooter with photo-realistic UE5 visuals. Destroy enemy waves, upgrade and customize your ship to meet escalating challenges, uncover hidden paths with secret rewards, and blast through fully 3D environments with physics-driven destruction.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  53. #53 Nova Rebellion
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
    Windows

    Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Spaceships 12.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 9.3%

  54. #54 Orchid Glitter
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Arcade 6.3%

  55. #55 Mirage Feathers
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
    Dev: oyasumi Workshop
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Anime 9.7%, Shooter 8%

  56. #56 Stolen Skies
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ToastyNerdzStudios
    Windows

    Stolen Skies is a top-down scrolling shooter. Fly various fighter jets against hordes of enemies, navigate clouds of bullets, complete objectives, and face off against massive bosses and enemy ace pilots! With several weapon types across 18 original aircraft, there's something for every playstyle!

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 9%

  57. #57 Pudding: Lyre Knight
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Katatema
    Windows

    "Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 11%, Anime 7.6%

  58. #58 Strelitzia
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sorgintza
    Windows · Linux

    An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 8%

  59. #59 HeartLink
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Serrated Studios
    Windows

    Star Fox meets Touhou in this action-packed sci-fi shoot 'em up, set to a rockin' synthwave soundtrack reminiscent of the Hotline Miami series. Pick one of five mech pilots and wield the eponymous HeartLinks to defend the Hydra Galaxy from the Omni invasion. Master yourself, master the machine.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%

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