- #1 Zannon
97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, War 11.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #2 1x! Space Adventure
96% 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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%
- #3 Laser Droplets
96% 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 23%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 8.3%
- #4 TAILS GEAR HD
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, War 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #5 Astro Fighters
94% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, War 10.5%, Space 9.8%
- #6 Exo-Calibre
94% 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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Space 7.2%
- #7 Spaced Liberation
93% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, War 11.7%, Space 10.1%
- #8 Orchid Glitter
92% 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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Space 6.5%, Shooter 5.7%
- #9 Space Maxwell: Arcade
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 10%, Shooter 9.1%
- #10 Lobstar: Arcade Version
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 8.9%
- #11 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
90% 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 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 8.4%
- #12 4D:XD
89% 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #13 AREA WARS™
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Robots 10.1%, Space 8.3%
- #14 Arcade Forever
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 13.3%, Shooter 10.7%
- #15 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%
- #16 Star Jet Alpha
86% 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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 17.1%, Shooter 9.6%
- #17 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
86% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Robots 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
- #18 Strelitzia
84% 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 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #19 TRIZEAL Remix
85% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, PvP 11.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #20 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
84% 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9%
- #21 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
83% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%
- #22 Unstable Star
82% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Heatwave Studios
Windows
Journey through Proximus-3 as Jaughn (pronounced “John”), and embark on a lighthearted and action-packed journey of redemption, quickly becoming embroiled in an unexpected Rebellion to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Space 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #23 Psyvariar 3
81% matchPositive82% of 11 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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 9%, Space 7.7%
- #24 Nova Strike
82% matchMixed65% of 23 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 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #25 Missile Man
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Budget Racing Co.
Windows
A precision bullet-hell boss rush. Dodge 15 escalating attack types, chain perfect grazes into devastating combos, and strike during vulnerability windows across 28 handcrafted boss fights. Three difficulty modes, risk contracts, and deep upgrade progression keep every run fresh.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, War 11.7%, Shooter 8.3%
- #26 Akka Arrh
80% matchVery Positive85% of 66 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%
- #27 ShapeNeon Chaos
79% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 10.8%, War 9.9%
- #28 Shin Sophstar
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 9%
- #29 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
79% 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 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%
- #30 Asteroidia
76% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 7.1%
- #31 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
76% 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 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 6.1%
- #32 Netherspace
77% 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Robots 12.4%, Shooter 9.5%
- #33 ASSAULT SHELL
77% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.5%, War 8.4%
- #34 Kalzor: 2000
78% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 7.9%
- #35 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
75% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.5%
- #36 SOLSTORM
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 11%, Shooter 8.4%
- #37 Exovore
73% 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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7.8%
- #38 Crucible
74% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #39 Red Blue Cell
73% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, War 11.8%, Space 9.5%
- #40 Exorush
74% 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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #41 Spectron
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #42 BreakDespair2D
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HappyLuckyRainbowGames
Windows
Enjoy mining, upgrades, and explosive growth in this all-directional scrolling shooter. Auto-upgrades allow idle play, with no time limits or game overs. Defaults work fine, story scenes can be skipped, 20 weapons unlock later, and levels can reach 900 million.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 9%, Space 5.9%
- #43 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
71% 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 24.3%, Space 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #44 Sophstar
71% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 6.9%
- #45 The Night Christmas Ended
73% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
Windows
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #46 Room Box
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WexStudio
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #47 Karakia Shooter
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: John Caruso
Windows
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #48 ComboChain Pulse
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, War 8.1%, Shooter 6.9%
- #49 HeartLink
70% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Robots 10.1%, Space 9.1%
- #50 GunBird
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 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 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10%
- #51 Vostok 2061
69% 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 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, War 14.7%, Space 12.4%
- #52 Beyond Solar
67% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: COREGAME Studios
Windows
Beyond Solar is an intense pixel art bullet hell shooter that captures the feel of retro arcade classics while introducing modern systems. Master tight controls, dodge relentless enemy patterns, and survive increasingly chaotic encounters through skill and smart decision-making.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, PvP 8.2%
- #53 BotKill
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
BotKill is a fast paced top-down arena shooter where you face endless waves of deadly war machines. Scavenge debris from fallen enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and unleash destruction in an all-out bullet hell against ruthless bots and towering bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Robots 13.9%, War 10.1%
- #54 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, War 12%, Shooter 11.6%
- #55 Pangaroids
69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #56 The Battle of Aurinoxia
66% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #57 Skies of Chaos
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broxcorp
Windows · Linux
Skies of Chaos is an arcade 'shoot em up' with 100+ levels of explosive action. Take on a sprawling campaign as you build your team of pilots to take down an evil empire in a vibrant post apocolyptic world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, War 9.9%
- #58 Botwave: Overclock
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RaynGG
Windows
Push your bot to the limit or melt down in the fight. Master HEAT.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Robots 10.7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #59 Dininho Space Adventure
68% 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #60 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
65% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 6.1%