- #1 Sine Mora
97% matchVery Positive82% of 942 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Bullet Hell 23%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 5.7%
- #2 Rogue Stormers
96% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2.5D 12.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #3 Ikaruga
96% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Difficult 4.4%, Shooter 4.1%
- #4 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,921 reviews2012
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, Difficult 18.8%, 2.5D 16.6%, Female Protagonist 10%, Arcade 9.6%
- #5 Mushihimesama
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Difficult 7.8%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
- #6 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 319 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 3.9%
- #7 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
93% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2.5D 8.8%, Difficult 8.4%
- #8 Assault Android Cactus+
92% matchVery Positive94% of 2,016 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Robots 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%
- #9 Blazing Chrome
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,972 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Difficult 10%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #10 Sky Force Reloaded
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,759 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Arcade 11%, 2.5D 10.5%
- #11 Nex Machina
90% matchVery Positive87% of 2,192 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #12 Batsugun
88% matchVery Positive98% of 123 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Difficult 17%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #13 PAWARUMI
89% matchVery Positive93% of 80 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #14 Wish Project
89% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #15 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
87% matchVery Positive82% of 822 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 4.5%
- #16 G-Darius HD
85% matchVery Positive95% of 165 reviews2022
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2.5D 13.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #17 Steel Rain
86% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2015
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, PvP 7.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #18 Revolution Ace
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,888 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #19 Bleed 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 910 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Arcade 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #20 Eigengrau
83% matchVery Positive100% of 97 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Difficult 12.5%, 2.5D 12%, Shooter 8.6%
- #21 Sky Force Anniversary
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,168 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 8.9%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, 2.5D 7.5%
- #22 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
81% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #23 Wild Guns Reloaded
82% matchVery Positive87% of 496 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Steampunk 21.9% ★, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 6%
- #24 Akai Katana Shin
79% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.8%
- #25 ZeroRanger
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 7.6%, Difficult 5%, Shooter 4.6%
- #26 Shoot 1UP DX
81% matchVery Positive81% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8%
- #27 BIRDCAGE
75% matchVery Positive97% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 15.5%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.2%
- #28 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
80% matchVery Positive84% of 619 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 4.2%
- #29 Solar Shifter EX
82% matchMixed47% of 115 reviews2015
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 87%, Action 13%
- #30 DRAINUS
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,157 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #31 Graze Counter
79% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #32 Astral Gunners
76% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Sati Bros
Windows
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Shooter 6%
- #33 RIVE
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,048 reviews2016
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Shooter 9.4%
- #34 CometStriker DX
77% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 8.2%
- #35 Graze Counter GM
75% matchVery Positive97% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #36 TimeTekker
76% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Time Manipulation 22% ★, Bullet Hell 19%, Difficult 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #37 Railgunners
72% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 8%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #38 Jamestown
74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,366 reviews2011
Dev: Final Form Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Steampunk 16.3% ★, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Difficult 6.7%
- #39 Super Hydorah
73% matchVery Positive86% of 323 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Action 4.8%
- #40 Schildmaid MX
71% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: HitP Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 26%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
- #41 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
67% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #42 Time Rift
70% matchVery Positive96% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: LightshardsPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Time Rift is a fast-paced puzzle-shooter. You’re a hacker-turned-security tester, but your skills will only get you so far - to take down global megacorp VaultCo, you’ll have to manipulate the flow of time!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #43 XIIZEAL
73% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #44 BLUE REVOLVER
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Difficult 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
- #45 Radiant Silvergun
68% matchVery Positive93% of 223 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.0 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Difficult 14.8%, 2.5D 13.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #46 Neon Inferno
65% matchVery Positive93% of 422 reviews2025
Dev: Zenovia InteractivePub: Retroware
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Robots 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
- #47 SUGURI
72% matchVery Positive83% of 225 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Shooter 7.2%
- #48 Ultratron
71% matchVery Positive88% of 696 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 16.4%, Local Co-Op 13%, Robots 10.4%, Shooter 8.1%
- #49 SATAZIUS
71% matchVery Positive84% of 326 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Robots 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #50 Grand Brix Shooter
69% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 8.5%
- #51 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
70% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #52 Hazelnut Hex
66% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #53 Space Elite Force II
68% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #54 Dimension Drive
69% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Local Co-Op 16%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%
- #55 RagingBlasters
66% matchVery Positive99% of 124 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 36.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
- #56 Steredenn: Binary Stars
68% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #57 The Bug Butcher
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,205 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 14.5%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #58 Waves
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,568 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Time Manipulation 24.1% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.8%