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Games Like SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS

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  1. #1 GunBird
    96% 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: Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

  2. #2 Meteor Storm
    95% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, 1990's 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 11%, Old School 10.2%

  3. #3 Kaguya
    96% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 1990's 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 10.3%

  4. #4 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
    94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
    Windows

    Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%

  5. #5 SOLSTORM
    94% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, 1990's 9.7%, Shooter 9.3%

  6. #6 Strikers 1945 2
    92% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.6%

  7. #7 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Drillimation Systems
    Windows · Mac

    A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, 1990's 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%

  8. #8 MIHASHIRA
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: is_haya
    Windows

    A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.2%

  9. #9 RedRaptor
    91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1990's 14.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  10. #10 Ayako's Mission
    90% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Old School 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%

  11. #11 Killon
    89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, 1990's 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%

  12. #12 Battle AirForce
    88% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.7%

  13. #13 Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest
    89% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2023
    Dev: Drillimation Systems
    Windows · Mac

    A thunderous concert appears...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, 1990's 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%

  14. #14 Red Galaxy
    87% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CSZgames
    Windows

    This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 7.9%

  15. #15 GunBird - 2
    86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 12.6%, 1990's 12.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10%

  16. #16 Hexapoda
    85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: TOMAGameStudio
    Windows

    After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, 1990's 9.7%

  17. #17 Dogyuun
    84% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%

  18. #18 Hellcrackers
    84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Balazs Maczak
    Windows

    Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Shooter 9.8%

  19. #19 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 10.6%

  20. #20 Shooting Game KARI
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2022
    Dev: SAEKI Soft
    Windows

    The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1990's 13.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13%

  21. #21 Feeble Light
    83% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 10%

  22. #22 Sky Force Reloaded
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%

  23. #23 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
    Windows

    PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%

  24. #24 RagingBlasters
    79% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Retro 8.2%

  25. #25 Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Salem Electrónica
    Windows · Linux

    Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.6%

  26. #26 TCSTRIKERS2
    81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 9.7%

  27. #27 Batsugun
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Old School 9.3%

  28. #28 Dead End City
    78% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
    Windows

    A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Shooter 9.5%, 1990's 9.3%

  29. #29 Out Zone
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, 1990's 12.7%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Old School 10.9%

  30. #30 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 23.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 9.6%

  31. #31 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
    Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

    Why similar: 1990's 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 10.3%

  32. #32 StormBonk
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Edenvind
    Windows

    A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 9.8%

  33. #33 2nd Shot
    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15%, Old School 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%

  34. #34 Truxton 2
    74% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 1990's 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 10.4%

  35. #35 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
    75% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, 1990's 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%

  36. #36 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
    73% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: AM Factory
    Windows

    A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.9%, 1990's 14.1%, Action 9.4%

  37. #37 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
    74% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 1990's 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%

  38. #38 Samurai Ace
    71% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked buzz, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 10.3%

  39. #39 Warships On The Halloween Night
    75% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 8.9%

  40. #40 Truxton
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, 1990's 13%, Old School 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%

  41. #41 Karakia Shooter
    73% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1990's 12.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%

  42. #42 GyroBlade
    73% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1990's 13.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%

  43. #43 Fixeight
    69% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 11.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%

  44. #44 Rysen
    72% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Old School 10.8%

  45. #45 Astro Fighters
    68% 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 10.2%

  46. #46 Vektor Z
    71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 14%, Old School 11.2%

  47. #47 Dininho Space Adventure
    70% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%

  48. #48 Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 245 reviews2023
    Dev: Winning Entertainment Group Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%

  49. #49 Asteroids: Recharged
    69% 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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 9.6%

  50. #50 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 14.4%, 1990's 12.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%

  51. #51 Exorush
    72% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%

  52. #52 Rheum
    69% 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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%

  53. #53 Atomic Guardians
    68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

    ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Old School 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%

  54. #54 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.9%

  55. #55 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
    71% 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 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%

  56. #56 Vimana
    65% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Old School 14%, Arcade 13.7%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Retro 8.7%

  57. #57 Grind Stormer
    67% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 1990's 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  58. #58 Lilac 0
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Old School 11.6%

  59. #59 Super Retro Fighter
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
    Windows

    Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Old School 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%

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