- #1 Exo-Calibre
97% matchPositive86% of 22 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 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 6.9%, Space 5.6%
- #2 They came from another planet
96% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Magnus FredrikssonPub: Bortbyting AB
Windows
A twin stick, fixed shooter, bonus hell, pixel art, shoot 'em up. Aliens have invaded and you, a blue housecat with a stretchy head, are, of course, our last hope. Fight the aliens on earth, under the ocean and in space in this risk/reward based fixed shooter inspired by old school shoot 'em ups.
Why similar: Cats 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Aliens 10%
- #3 Proto Trigger
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 5.1%
- #4 Galactic Wars EX
95% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Aliens 11.3%, Vehicular Combat 8.3%
- #5 The Art Of Flight
94% matchPositive93% of 15 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 25.3%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 6%
- #6 DELTAZEAL
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Space 5.9%
- #7 Scrap Galaxy
93% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Catalope Games
Windows
Scrap Galaxy is a local build-and-destroy deathmatch game for up to 4 players. It is a 2D top-down shooter taking place out in space in a galactic junkyard. In this setting, the players are trying to survive by constructing space ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Vehicular Combat 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
- #8 Unexpected Sequence
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Breach Studio
Windows
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 11.2%
- #9 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
91% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Aliens 9.2%, Space 7.4%
- #10 Space Drift Squad
91% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Space 7.2%
- #11 Astro Fighters
90% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Space 8.3%
- #12 Arcade Forever
89% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #13 Heliocide
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Space 8.2%
- #14 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Aliens 8.7%, Space 7.8%
- #15 Crisis Wing
87% matchVery Positive90% of 90 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 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Space 7%
- #16 Escape the Kreegan
86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 11.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.4%
- #17 Gamma Zero
86% matchPositive87% of 23 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 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Aliens 10.3%, Space 5.9%
- #18 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
85% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12%, Shooter 8%
- #19 XIIZEAL
84% 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 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Space 7.9%
- #20 DoDonPachi Resurrection
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,074 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Space 8.9%
- #21 Burst Fighter
84% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Core
Windows
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #22 Neko Navy
82% matchVery Positive98% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Cats 30.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 5.8%, Cute 5.4%
- #23 Sky Force Reloaded
81% 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 26.4%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
- #24 SUPERVERSE
80% matchMixed70% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Superverse Industries
Windows
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Space 9.2%
- #25 Starexcess
82% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Super16bits
Windows
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%
- #26 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.4%, Space 10.7%
- #27 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
79% 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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #28 Until the Last Plane 1942
79% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: CarloC
Windows
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Resource Management 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
- #29 Psyvariar 3
77% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 7.6%, Space 6.5%
- #30 Orchid Glitter
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #31 4D:XD
77% 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #32 TRIZEAL Remix
78% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Shooter 6.9%
- #33 Cosmonator
76% matchVery Positive87% of 102 reviews2019
Dev: Bourbontank
Windows
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Space 6.4%, Action 5.8%
- #34 Blasteroids
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Crossy
Windows
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Space 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Vehicular Combat 8%
- #35 Exorush
76% 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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Aliens 8.4%
- #36 Crucible
75% 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 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #37 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
73% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 7.1%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #38 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #39 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 3.9%
- #40 Asteroidia
72% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Space 6%
- #41 What's Outside
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: RedcollarwolfPub: Redcollarwolf Arts
Windows · Linux
You’re stuck out in the middle of space alone in ship, see how long you can survive with endless enemy ships and do all it again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Vehicular Combat 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 10.6%
- #42 Bingus In Space
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Jelly LLC
Windows
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Cats 10%, Shooter 7.8%
- #43 HypurrX
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buko StudiosPub: Buko Studios Inc
Windows
HypurrX is a gritty sci-fi arcade style cute-em-up. Say whaaat?Pilot your cat companion through a brutal onslaught of enemy waves and epic boss battles. Challenge the global leaderboards in this single player bullet hell trench runner.
Why similar: Cats 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Vehicular Combat 9.5%
- #44 Star Jet Alpha
71% 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 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 14.9%, Shooter 8.3%
- #45 Starship Scarwolf
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Vehicular Combat 15.2%, Space 8.7%
- #46 Galacide
71% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Space 14.6%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #47 Super Forklift 3000
70% matchPositive100% of 36 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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Space 12.8%, Aliens 6.4%
- #48 Sky Force Anniversary
69% 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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Shooter 4.3%
- #49 Laser Droplets
71% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Space 7.7%, Shooter 5.3%
- #50 Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Aliens 8.3%
- #51 Planets Ambrosia
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #52 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 7.5%, Action 3.8%
- #53 Sophstar
67% matchVery Positive100% of 107 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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Space 9%, Aliens 7.7%
- #54 Nova Strike
68% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 7.1%
- #55 Shin Sophstar
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 4%
- #56 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
68% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2014
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Cats 23.9%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Action 5.3%, Shooter 3.9%
- #57 AQUA KITTY UDX
66% matchVery Positive84% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Cats 28.3%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Action 5.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%
- #58 1x! Space Adventure
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 8.5%
- #59 Nova Rebellion
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 8.4%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #60 Exovore
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 6.9%, Space 6.7%