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  1. #1 Generic Space Shooter
    97% 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: Bullet Time 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Space 7%

  2. #2 Always Surrender
    96% 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 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Time 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 12%

  3. #3 Arcade Forever
    96% 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 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 8.9%

  4. #4 Atria Valkyrie
    95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Kinko Game Studio
    Windows

    Operate disc hovercrafts that absorb enemy bullets to charge up your weapon. This is a vertical STG game. Correct timing of your attack and choice of bullet determines your survival or defeat.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Time 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 8.3%

  5. #5 Bounce your Bullets!
    94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Quentin Edel
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Score Attack 15%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 7.8%

  6. #6 Tring!
    94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: siriculo
    Windows · Linux

    Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 7.5%

  7. #7 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    93% 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 20.3%, Score Attack 11.6%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.3%

  8. #8 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    92% match9 user reviews80% 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 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.1%

  9. #9 Astro Fighters 2
    91% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2026
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 8.1%

  10. #10 Blast Rush LS
    91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 11.8%, Aliens 7.9%

  11. #11 Laser Droplets
    90% 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 6.5%

  12. #12 Super Forklift 3000
    89% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 10.4%

  13. #13 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    88% 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Difficult 9.8%, Shooter 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Space 10.6%, Difficult 8.3%

  15. #15 Gamma Zero
    86% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Aliens 11.9%, Top-Down 7.5%

  16. #16 Grav Blazer
    87% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Space 8.9%, Aliens 8.8%

  17. #17 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 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%

  18. #18 Akka Arrh
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 64 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 18%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 7.8%

  19. #19 Missile Man
    85% 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: Bullet Time 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.3%

  20. #20 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    82% 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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Score Attack 6%

  21. #21 Asteroidia
    81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 6.1%

  22. #22 Orchid Glitter
    83% 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 5.8%

  23. #23 Space Survival
    84% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Space 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Aliens 8.9%

  24. #24 Metis One
    82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
    Windows

    Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Score Attack 8.5%

  25. #25 Astro Fighters
    78% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.7%

  26. #26 Pangaroids
    80% 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 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%

  27. #27 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    81% 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Time 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%

  28. #28 Elemental Mage Defense
    79% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Fatal Army Studios
    Windows

    Step into "Elemental Mage Defense", a dynamic realm where magic meets valiant heroism. As a mage, you'll defend your homeland through strategic battles, unfolding narratives, and thrilling expansions. Every choice carves your legacy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Score Attack 13.4%, Aliens 10.7%, Shooter 8.4%

  29. #29 Polygon Attack
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 8.4%

  30. #30 The Art Of Flight
    77% 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 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Difficult 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%

  31. #31 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    78% 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 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.7%

  32. #32 Space Invaders Extreme
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 9.1%, Score Attack 9.1%, Space 8.2%

  33. #33 Crucible
    76% 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 8.5%

  34. #34 Project AionIX
    77% 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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Aliens 8.4%

  35. #35 Hyper Echelon
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Space 6.8%

  36. #36 Sophstar
    74% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Aliens 8.4%, Score Attack 7.9%

  37. #37 Neon Invaders
    74% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Aliens 9.3%, Shooter 9.2%

  38. #38 Insectipede
    75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Bullet Time 15.4%, Shooter 9.7%

  39. #39 SUPER FLAIL
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Score Attack 9.5%

  40. #40 SSS222: HyperSpace
    73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: HyperGamesDevPub: HaipaStudios
    Windows

    A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Time 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 7.1%

  41. #41 Crisis Wing
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 9.7%, Shooter 7.4%

  42. #42 Exo-Calibre
    70% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 6.8%

  43. #43 The War Enders: First Strike
    71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
    Windows

    The War Enders: First Strike is a bullet hell shooting game. While having 3D graphics, the game keeps a classic taste of this hardcore genre. Select and customize your fighter with interest. Dodge the bullet and strike back the unknown with the determination to save the Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 7.4%

  44. #44 Exorush
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%

  45. #45 Shmup Arena
    71% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Revox Games
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Bullet Time 10.6%

  46. #46 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%

  47. #47 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    69% 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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 7.8%

  48. #48 Enfora Star
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Haapa Games
    Windows · Linux

    Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Score Attack 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%

  49. #49 Splitfire
    72% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: @thr3mix
    Windows

    Splitfire is the homage to classic twin-stick shooters like Geometry Wars, that evolves the genre by answering the question, 'What if both thumbsticks controlled their own weapons?'.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 7.5%

  50. #50 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
    69% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

    Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Aliens 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

  51. #51 Bit Blaster XL
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Aliens 9.9%, Score Attack 9.6%, Difficult 9.6%

  52. #52 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 8%

  53. #53 Neon Fighter
    68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Score Attack 14.2%, Arcade 8.5%

  54. #54 Flux Commander
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Semiterrestrial
    Windows

    In this tactical shoot-em-up you can bend time to gain both defensive and offensive advantages. Use time-slowing Flux Energy to dodge enemies and their bullets, or to dominate and overwhelm the deadly bosses!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.6%

  55. #55 Aluna Rift
    66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Ben Lowther-SaulPub: digiggle Games
    Windows

    Dodge danger with built-in bullet-time teleportation. Cosmic chaos, neon lasers, and bosses that delight in your demise. Frantic, fierce, and endlessly replayable. Go solo or team up for co-op mayhem.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Difficult 7.6%

  56. #56 XenoFeud
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Downforce Games
    Windows

    XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Score Attack 10%, Aliens 9.5%, Space 9.1%

  57. #57 Armored Firestorm
    67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
    Windows

    Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%

  58. #58 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
    67% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 10.5%, Space 9.5%, Shooter 8.3%

  59. #59 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    64% 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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10%

  60. #60 4D:XD
    65% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.9%

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