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Games Like Shmup Arena

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.

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Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 20 reviews
Released: 2020-05-17
Developer: Revox Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Solbane
    97% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Odime Games
    Windows

    Battle against bosses in a shoot'em up combined with RPG elements. Choose between three diverse classes, and create your combo build from a pool of over 50 abilities. The game features a variety of bosses that require different strategies and builds to conquer.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Arena Shooter 11.9%, 2.5D 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%

  2. #2 Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cag
    Windows

    Move like a predator — dash through chaos, slow time, and take control of overwhelming enemy swarms.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Difficult 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

  3. #3 Shotgun Witch
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,098 reviews2020
    Dev: Asephy
    Windows

    Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%

  4. #4 Super Space Club
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Difficult 11.4%, 2.5D 11.4%, Space 10.9%

  5. #5 PAWARUMI
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: 2.5D 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Space 8.3%

  6. #6 Warspace
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Magic Game Art
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Warspace is a arcade space shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Space 13.5%, 2.5D 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

  7. #7 Son of Scoregasm
    93% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2017
    Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 6.8%

  8. #8 Exphelius: Arena
    92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Pharazen Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 9.8%

  9. #9 Nephenthesys
    91% 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 29.9%, 2.5D 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 8.7%

  10. #10 Cube Shooter
    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Youngnelson
    Windows · Linux

    Cube Shooter is a top down arena shooter where players need to dodge and shoot back to pass each level. Shoot your way through levels of 'cube' like enemies who have their own unique abilities to stop you passing each level.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 6.4%

  11. #11 Psyvariar 3
    89% 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 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 8.5%

  12. #12 Debris Field
    91% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Binary Nomad Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fight your way through a series of unforgiving arenas, learning to use Newtonian movement to give yourself an edge over your enemies. Upgrade your ship and your weapons along the way with whatever you can find, but don't take too long, as the enemy will soon overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, 2.5D 15%, Space 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Difficult 13%

  13. #13 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    87% 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 30.4%, Difficult 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 6.7%

  14. #14 Kalzor: 2000
    89% 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 22.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Space 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%

  15. #15 Cosmo Chaser
    88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Choi Jaewook
    Windows

    Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 13.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Shooter 7.2%

  16. #16 ULTRABUGS
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Difficult 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

  17. #17 Radiant Silvergun
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 214 reviews2023
    Dev: Live Wire
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Difficult 15.8%, 2.5D 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%

  18. #18 Ark Odyssey
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BinaryStella
    Windows

    Ark Odyssey is a top-down arcade shooter that lets you command an army of starships to fight against the force of void! Gather your fleet into formations, and build your team of evolving synergistic compositions. Order your army of Starforce through space and protect the cosmos!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Difficult 12%, Space 11.6%

  19. #19 MechsNBugs
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Purple Tortoise
    Windows

    Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Difficult 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.8%

  20. #20 Red Ruin
    86% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: David Seifers
    Windows

    Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Difficult 21.3%, Space 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 8.5%

  21. #21 Top Gnome
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Onyx Prism
    Windows

    A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Difficult 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 7.7%

  22. #22 XIIZEAL
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Difficult 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 8.7%

  23. #23 2 Many Pixels
    82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Alex Le Mesurier
    Windows

    2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%

  24. #24 Spacebase19
    81% 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: Arena Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%

  25. #25 CoreShot
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MoonWindowStudioPub: Nigel Purcell
    Windows

    CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 2.5D 17.9%, Space 17.3%, Shooter 10%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

  26. #26 Exo-Calibre
    78% 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 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 7%

  27. #27 Astro Fighters 2
    77% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Difficult 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Bullet Time 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%

  28. #28 Beyond The Heavens
    80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Zane Games
    Windows

    Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Space 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action 10.5%

  29. #29 TRIZEAL Remix
    79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Difficult 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 8.1%

  30. #30 Solaroids
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 9.5%

  31. #31 Beyond The Space Wall
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Shader Mess
    Windows

    Beyond The Space Wall is a story-driven brick-breaking action game, enriched with RPG elements and other original features. In addition to the usual brickbreaking, you’ll face plenty of choices and side quests that directly influence the direction of the main story. Can you find the path to victory?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, 2.5D 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.2%

  32. #32 Generic Space Shooter
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Time 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 11.1%

  33. #33 Eigengrau
    75% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Difficult 14.7%, 2.5D 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 7.7%

  34. #34 Asteroides
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Verrua GiuseppePub: bit ManiaX
    Windows · Mac

    it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, 2.5D 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10%

  35. #35 Graceful Explosion Machine
    76% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Space 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%

  36. #36 Arcade Forever
    74% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 10.7%

  37. #37 Endocrisis
    74% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Arturo Buschmann
    Windows

    Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Difficult 15.1%, 2.5D 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Bullet Time 10.5%

  38. #38 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 5.5%

  39. #39 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows

    Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Difficult 13%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 7.9%

  40. #40 Void Resurgence
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%

  41. #41 Resurrection Core
    73% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ramen_keitto
    Windows

    Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, 2.5D 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%

  42. #42 Chippy
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,174 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%

  43. #43 ROIDERS
    72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Melonic Games
    Windows · Linux

    Become an asteroid miner and loot your way to supremacy! Fight waves of vicious aliens or battle against your friends.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arena Shooter 16.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.1%

  44. #44 The Core Message
    75% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

    Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 16.2%, Difficult 9.5%, Retro 6.2%

  45. #45 Ghost Grab 3000
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 2.5D 9.9%

  46. #46 Last Meow Standing
    70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: Twinfox Interactive
    Windows

    This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  47. #47 Syder Arcade
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Space 10%, Shooter 8.1%, Difficult 7.2%

  48. #48 The Art Of Flight
    69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Difficult 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 7.4%

  49. #49 Don't PANIC!
    68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: YuTech
    Windows

    A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Space 13.1%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

  50. #50 SUPER FLAIL
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 25%, Difficult 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 8.3%

  51. #51 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    69% 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 28.1%, Space 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Top-Down Shooter 7.2%

  52. #52 ESCHATOS
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
    Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 11%, Shooter 8.3%

  53. #53 Star'Shoot
    70% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: Space Maker Studio
    Windows

    In this space shooter avenge the Earth destruction and destroy dozens of procedurally generated enemy waves ! Each death will make you stronger. Can you reach the top of the leaderboard ?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Difficult 23.7%, Space 20.7%, Action 9%, Indie 8.7%

  54. #54 Dextram
    68% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Lingon Studios
    Windows

    This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Space 8.4%

  55. #55 X-Force Genesis
    68% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2021
    Dev: Cube Games
    Windows

    This game that brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80s/90s. X-Force Genesis is a frantic and chaotic space shooter created from big and beautiful graphics with insane boss battles. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base in orbit around X-planet

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, 2.5D 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.1%

  56. #56 Always Surrender
    66% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Bullet Time 9.9%, Shooter 8.2%

  57. #57 BULLETnico
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Difficult 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

  58. #58 Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom
    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: SRM Games
    Windows

    Are you gonna shoot? YES! Are you gonna blast? YES! Are you gonna make a big bang? YES! Are you gonna make a big boom? YES! So what do you get? Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom! Come have some fun, it's Good Time time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Bullet Time 10.6%

  59. #59 Orchid Glitter
    66% 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 33%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 6.5%, Score Attack 6.3%

  60. #60 Star Saviors
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,684 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 11.3%, Difficult 6.8%, Action 5%

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