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Games Like Shootvaders: The Beginning

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, Top-Down.

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The Space mission center has ordered you to fly into space and find a new planet. New planet will bring a new possibilities to humankind. The flight won't be easy! The universe has many alien groups that want to stop you.

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 60% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2021-12-11
Developer: Went2Play LLC
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Insane Software
    Windows

    Fight through historical locations of World War 2 with 1 of 5 classic WW2 fighters. Sink battleships with the help of your wingmen, recapture islands with the help of your tank crews.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.1%, Flight 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 5.7%

  2. #2 Sleigh Strikers
    96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Fly Pig Games
    Windows

    Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!

    Why similar: Flight 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Time 13.3%, Shooter 7.4%

  3. #3 Olbers Paradox
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Neko Sphere
    Windows

    Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.6%, 2D Fighter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 2.5D 11.8%, Shooter 7.2%

  4. #4 Pipeline Panic
    95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Pastil StudiosPub: Favour Toys Studios B.V.
    Windows

    Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.4%, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 8%

  5. #5 Zarlor Mercenary
    94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.

    Why similar: Flight 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 2.5D 11.8%, Cyberpunk 10%

  6. #6 Pueblo
    94% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
    Windows

    A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Flight 14.8%, Bullet Time 12.8%, Shooter 11.8%

  7. #7 Captain Diarrhea and The Shartening
    93% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Donkulosis Labs
    Windows · Linux

    A top-down wave shooter. Use gross and weird movement mechanics and abilities. Survive, and enact revenge on the black military division that abducted you and made you the way that you are. BRING FORTH THE SHARTENING.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.3%, Bullet Time 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 7.9%

  8. #8 Captain Star
    92% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: KIDA STUDIOS
    Windows

    Pilot a high-tech UFO in Captain Star: thrilling space action! Dodge hostile aliens, collect glowing stars, unlock new stages and conquer the galaxy!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 2.5D 12%, Shooter 7.4%

  9. #9 Boulette Hell
    91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: Lucas Delvallet
    Windows

    Defeat bosses in this bullet hell with unique characters and silly stories. Will you be able to escape the clutches of a contract you signed for the purchase of a yogurt maker?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.4%, 2D Fighter 16.8%, Bullet Time 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down 8%

  10. #10 Missile Man
    91% 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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.1%

  11. #11 Pet Hero vs Zombie
    90% matchVery Positive79% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: CatLowe
    Windows

    The zombie apocalypse has begun! Choose your animal hero – a cat with a pistol, a crocodile with a bazooka, or a chicken with a revolver! Survive endless zombie waves, collect coins, upgrade weapons, and unlock new heroes. How long can you last?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.2%, 2D Fighter 23%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 5.9%

  12. #12 DnB Starfighter
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
    Windows

    High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, 2.5D 12.8%, Gun Customization 9.1%

  13. #13 NO MORE HUMANS
    88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: NO MORE HUMANS
    Windows

    NO MORE HUMANS is a top-down single player wave based shooter, where you play as one of the unique survivors slaying and surviving waves of nightmarish enemies. Choose and modify your weapons and defeat fearsome bosses across different environments. Will you survive or die with the world?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Gun Customization 11.5%, Top-Down 8.1%

  14. #14 Atria Valkyrie
    89% 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: Hero Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Time 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 6%

  15. #15 Dim Glow
    87% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2020
    Dev: Fergus WPub: Fergus art
    Windows

    Dim Glow is a casual game where you control a dark sphere and you need to shoot at enemies, for each hit you get a point. You also have a limited number of bullets, and 4 lives that are taken away if you are hit. And how many times will you be able to hit enemies?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Time 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 8.1%

  16. #16 ZombieMaze
    86% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Junseok Oh
    Windows

    'Zombie Maze' is simple top-down shooter game with maze. You need to find way to escape. Only way to escape is helicopter on the roof!! RUN!!! and kill that ZOMBIES!!!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 6.2%

  17. #17 Bullet Time
    86% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: WarriorsStudio
    Windows

    Bullet Time is the new shooting fun game. Mafia took your dog and you are coming for a big revenge! Use only one bullet and one shot to kill them all. Are you ready to test your shooting skills with one shot ONLY?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.2%

  18. #18 Lux Ex - Legacy
    85% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Caio Ribeiro ChagasPub: Ilex Games
    Windows

    Destroy bugs and glitches in your astral body to recover data from the source of the light of your soul.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.8%, Bullet Time 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Shooter 8.1%

  19. #19 Stellar Outcast: Arena
    84% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ink'd Games
    Windows

    Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.

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  20. #20 Neon Nova
    83% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Arthuro Game Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of Neon Nova, a cutting-edge Neon Arena Ship Shooter! Experience intense arena battles, unlock customizable ships with vibrant neon skins, and dominate diverse game modes. Are you ready to be the master of the neon universe? Jump in now!

    Why similar: Flight 19.9%, 2D Fighter 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Time 13.5%, Cyberpunk 9.1%

  21. #21 FullBlast
    84% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
    Dev: UFO Crash Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, 2.5D 14.1%, Flight 11.7%, Shooter 8.8%

  22. #22 Escape From Inferno
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: TheBlueAidan
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Escape From Inferno is a top-down shooter where you play as an angel named Lordrid to escape Hell. There are 10 stages and your goal is to survive the hordes of enemies until there are none left.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%

  23. #23 METEOR COMMANDER
    82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Propulsion Studios
    Windows

    Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Flight 19%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%

  24. #24 Nephenthesys
    81% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 2.5D 17.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.9%

  25. #25 CPU Invaders - Movie Attack
    78% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2026
    Dev: Microblast Games
    Windows

    A sequel to the Steam Awards finalist top-down shooter. Step into classic movie worlds inside your hard drive and become the hero who destroys the alien virus spreading through the digital realm. It has evolved — and it’s binge-watching your files.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.3%, Hero Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, 2.5D 9.2%, Shooter 7.6%

  26. #26 Space Rock Armageddon
    80% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: David ReidPub: Admire Digital
    Windows

    Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 28%, Hero Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%

  27. #27 Endless Furry Asteroids
    81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Tegridy Made Games
    Windows

    Welcome to Endless Furry Asteroids! The 6th installment of the "Endless Furry" Series!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 25%, Flight 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 8.5%

  28. #28 CPU Invaders - 3i Atlas
    77% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Microblast Games
    Windows

    The sequel to the Steam Awards finalist, invaders are living inside your computer again — but now their source is the mysterious interstellar object 3i Atlas. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 34.2%, 2.5D 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 2D Fighter 12.8%, Arcade 4.7%

  29. #29 Battle of Finland: Winter War
    79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Team-K
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle of Finland: Winter War is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer. The Soviet Union began the conquest of Finland on November 30 1939, thus the Winter War was started. Can you help small Finland stop the red army steam rolling over Finland?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 29%, 2D Fighter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 9%, Gun Customization 8.4%

  30. #30 Rome 2077: Space Wars
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Yelaex
    Windows

    Unknown planets, whole new universe, with hundreds of ships to fight and explore, special abilities and ships craft. Rome 2077: Space Wars is a top-down shooter with ship craft, storyline, RPG element, survival endless mode and much more!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Cyberpunk 10.1%

  31. #31 Biplane Baron 2: Flying Ace
    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: CRX Entertainment Pte Ltd
    Windows

    How does it feel to be a biplane fighter pilot in World War One? Try to survive the onslaught, stay focused and embrace yourself to conquer the enemy in order to earn badges of appreciation and the admiration ofyour comrades. Why don't you try?

    Why similar: Flight 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, 2.5D 14.5%, Gun Customization 12.3%, Shooter 10%

  32. #32 Hyper Echelon
    77% 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 18.9%, Flight 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 7.5%

  33. #33 Pirate Skeleton Treasure (shooting series - chapter 1)
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Luca BonacorsiPub: LB²
    Windows

    To conquer the treasure of pirate skeletons you will have to pass several levels to reach the final one. Eliminate all enemies, shoot and advance.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Time 18.4%, Shooter 10%, 3D 3.8%

  34. #34 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    76% 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 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Gun Customization 12.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 8.7%

  35. #35 Xero
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 3ichael 7ambert
    Windows

    Welcome to the adrenaline-fueled world of Xero, a high-octane platform game that thrusts you into the cockpit of a futuristic fighting robot! Strap on your jetpack, power up your lasers, and unsheathe your razor-sharp swords as you prepare for the ultimate battle.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.3%, Flight 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 2.5D 11.5%, Cyberpunk 10.5%

  36. #36 Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: PlayCube Interactive
    Windows

    Galaxy Invaders is an action-packed space shooter where you pilot a powerful starfighter through intense cosmic battles. Dodge enemy fire, destroy alien fleets, upgrade your weapons, and conquer epic boss fights to save the galaxy.

    Why similar: Flight 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, 2D Fighter 16.8%, Shooter 7.2%

  37. #37 Flux Commander
    75% 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 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.4%

  38. #38 Shutdown
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: G4SE
    Windows

    Engage in heart-pounding top-down shooter action as a skilled operative fighting against powerful mega-corporations in a dystopian future. Unleash a barrage of futuristic weaponry, master tactical combat, and liberate humanity from the clutches of oppression in Shutdown.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Cyberpunk 12%, Shooter 8.8%

  39. #39 Raid on the Zone
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
    Windows

    Fight in a furious battle against “The Zone”, a mysterious terrorist group hell-bent on destroying the world. Cripple their defenses with your dual-prop helicopter and massive arsenal of weaponry in this retro-inspired homage to arcade games of the 80’s.

    Why similar: Flight 22.8%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 8.5%

  40. #40 District Panic
    72% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: Asfar GAMES
    Windows · Linux

    an action-packed arcade shooter that takes you deep into the heart of a computer under siege.You're the system's last line of defense.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%

  41. #41 Space Shooter
    73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: OuroborOs_
    Windows

    Become the best spaceship pilot with Space Shooter which is an arcade game that can quickly wake up your hardworking side

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 18.5%, Flight 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 8.5%

  42. #42 DarkenDerek The last Fallen
    72% matchPositive83% of 47 reviews2022
    Dev: ActionGames.c.l.r.Pub: ActionGames
    Windows

    Play the role of an insane being apish looking and face a new threat. Arm yourself to the teeth and prevent aliens to kidnap our beloved woman. Kick back invaders to their own galaxy or kill them all! Will you be able to save all girls bringing peace again in Club City?

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.1%, Bullet Time 21.3%, Flight 17.4%, Cyberpunk 11.2%, Shooter 9%

  43. #43 Endless Furry Killer Infinity
    73% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2021
    Dev: Tegridy Made Games
    Windows

    Welcome to Endless Furry Killer Infinity! The 3th installment of the "Endless Furry Killer" Series!

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 20.9%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 7.2%

  44. #44 Dash Rider
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sunless Planet games
    Windows

    Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%

  45. #45 Humans Are Useless
    71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: BCL studio
    Windows

    A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Bullet Time 11%

  46. #46 Chicken Invaders 1
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: InterAction studios
    Windows

    Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Cartoony 7%

  47. #47 Crimson Frontier
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hanuman Games
    Windows

    Crimson Frontier – a fast‑paced top‑down shooter in the world of cyberpunk with the vibe of 90s action movies in single player mode, like super‑macho who crushes every enemy standing in his way.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Cyberpunk 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 8.2%

  48. #48 Resurrection Core
    70% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, 2.5D 14.2%, Shooter 12.4%, 2D Fighter 11.1%

  49. #49 Horror Hotel
    70% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Hydra Studios
    Windows

    Horror Hotel is a top-down, 2D shooter which pits you against increasingly difficult foes. Defeat your demonic enemies with a combination of spells and your Rune Stone. To be victorious you must take the fight to your enemies by traveling to Hell and destroying twelve demon generals in boss battles.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, 2.5D 13.8%, Shooter 9.3%

  50. #50 Dead Tunnel
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: GasMask Creative
    Windows

    Dead Tunnel is 2D Shooter Platformer Roguelite game.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 35.2%, 2D Fighter 31.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 6.1%

  51. #51 Constellar
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.5%

  52. #52 Asteroides
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 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.

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  53. #53 Endocrisis Hyperactive
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arturo Buschmann
    Windows

    Endocrisis Hyperactive the next top-down shoot em up with intense action. Absorb bullets to increment your power and pass through levels with tons of enemies and bullets and, of course, intense boss battles.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Cyberpunk 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%

  54. #54 Pigslaughter
    68% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Crazy Core
    Windows · Mac

    Pigslaughter is a top-down shooter where you play as a Sigma Force special agent, trying to save human souls from Pig Primes. Explore a sprawling modern city, wield a variety of weapons, eliminate your enemies, and reclaim the stolen capital.

    Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, 2.5D 12.7%, Shooter 8.8%

  55. #55 Zero's Fantastic Anecdote
    67% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: 泠漪
    Windows · Mac

    A Danmaku Shooting Game.

    Why similar: Flight 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Time 12.2%, Top-Down 7.4%

  56. #56 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
    68% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
    Windows

    DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack

    Why similar: Flight 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.1%

  57. #57 Ace Pilot Europe
    67% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: Hubert cachatPub: HC
    Windows

    Arcade style World War 2 aircraft game. Control multiple fighters in dogfights. Fly bombing run with B25 and B17. Hunt submarines with a B24. Drop paratroopers in a C47. Attack trains. 10 different missions over Europe. This is my second indie game and it's a lot of fun.

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  58. #58 GUN&DUN
    67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Dev Kid
    Windows

    You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Gun Customization 22.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  59. #59 Manic Archers - Bullseye DEMO
    67% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: Ancient Most High Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Manic Archers is the very first topdown Zelda-type versus game ever! It features simplistic and on-the-point gameplay with amazing game mechanics and lovely arcade style pixelart-details. It is playable with up to 4 players simultaneously on one screen in several variants.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Time 14.8%, Shooter 8.3%

  60. #60 Garden Of Coolembozo
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Coolembozo'sPub: Bradley Brown
    Windows · Mac

    Garden of Coolembozo is a top down shooter where you die in one hit and its pretty hard!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 31%, Hero Shooter 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 6%

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