- #1 Trigonarium
97% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 30.4% ★, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Psychedelic 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
- #2 Nightmare Busters Rebirth
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aurora Game StudioPub: Pix'n Love Games
Windows
Hunt down nightmares in the Kingdom of Dreams in this gorgeous, action-packed 2D run 'n gun, playable in local co-op for up to two players!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.8% ★, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Hand-drawn 8%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #3 Star Gun
96% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Transfinity Games
Windows
Star Gun is a fast-paced, auto-scrolling space shooter with RPG-style progression. Unlock unique ships and equipment, build powerful loadouts, and master skill-based combat as you blast through an unpredictable galaxy—solo or in local co-op.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #4 Intersecta
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 11th Dan
Windows
"Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.7% ★, Local Co-Op 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #5 Revolgear Zero
94% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Co-op Campaign 19% ★, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #6 Burst Fighter
94% 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: Co-op Campaign 19.6% ★, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
- #7 kapih
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 88 Games
Windows
Kapih is a classic run-'n'-gun shooter platformer, with action packed levels and boss battles. The visuals and music are inspired by the many lost in time art-styles of India. We follow the adventure of our cute protagonist Vaanar who is a common kid in a colorfully imagined ancient India.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 31.2% ★, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #8 BrAInstorm
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Psychedelic 19.9%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8%
- #9 The Art Of Flight
91% 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 24%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.6%
- #10 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
91% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Trema-CodingPub: Trema-Coding Ltd
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced top-down shooter where you harvest alien resources, grow living weapons, build battlefield defenses, and fight off alien birdmen and giant worms solo or in split-screen co-op
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 25.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
- #11 Truxton Extreme
90% matchVery Positive95% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: TatsujinPub: Clear River Games AB
Windows
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 28.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%
- #12 DEAD PETALS BLISS
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bandalooPub: Rainbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
a fractal-trance bullet-trip from the creators of DEAD PETALS and satryn 🌸
Why similar: Psychedelic 19.2%, Local Co-Op 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #13 Illvelo Swamp
88% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Multiple goals. Multiple routes. Multiple endings. Complete missions to unlock new paths in a branching stage layout. As soon as you dip your toes in, you'll find yourself sucked deeper and deeper into this bottomless quagmire of a shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Psychedelic 18.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
- #14 Retro Wars
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Fight through overwhelming enemy forces in this explosive arcade battlefield shooter built around tactical movement, intense combat, and chaotic co-op survival.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.1% ★, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 6.9%
- #15 Popcorn Rocket
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
Windows
Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Cartoony 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%
- #16 Riders 2491
86% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Co-op Campaign 20.6% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #17 Proto Trigger
86% 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 27.2%, Local Co-Op 24%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #18 We Will Get revenge
85% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: VhanJadeStudios
Windows · Mac
We Will Get Revenge is a challenging Roguelite-Shoot'Em Up game with interesting mechanics and physics in which you will have to take revenge on those who destroyed the earth. Battle, upgrade, die, and repeat. Unlock weapons, enemies, missions, mutators, ships and much more with each game.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #19 GoobnBalloonsDX
84% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: IconicArtsLLP
Windows
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #20 Sunshower
83% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: NOKOGODO
Windows · Mac
Sunshower is a colorful, casual arcade action game that follows a robot's survival in a rain storm! Use the plant installed on your head to reach for the sky as you achieve high scores, unlock secrets, and stop the rain from washing away the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Cartoony 9.9%
- #21 DELTAZEAL
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #22 Protect Your Humans
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: RaphMoiteGames
Windows · Linux
Rebuild a kingdom, raise an army and defeat the Demon King and his servants in this 4 player Couch co-op action shoot-em-up adventure. Protect Your Humans, or there will be no humans left to fight with.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #23 MARK-I: Mission Pilot
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: huindie
Windows
Arcade top-down shooter with coop for 2 players. Play as Pilot of 「MARK-I」 – new prototype of intelligent combat unit. Complete short intense action mission by shooting enemies, avoiding threats and upgrading shell with different battle configurations.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op Campaign 20.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #24 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
81% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Psychedelic 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #25 Blazend
81% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Rich Games
Windows
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Futuristic 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #26 With Friends Like These
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shy Kids Club
Windows
In this 2D couch co-op adventure, team up with a pal to save the world from the playful chaos caused by your shipwrecked party friends. Together you must share and swap controls, combining your abilities in the ultimate showcase of friendship.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 37.9% ★, Local Co-Op 24.4%, Cartoony 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Cute 7.2%
- #27 Hazelnut Hex
79% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Cartoon 9%
- #28 Dininho Space Adventure
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #29 4D:XD
78% 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Futuristic 6.3%
- #30 Unexpected Sequence
78% 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 23%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #31 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
76% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Futuristic 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #32 Rangerdog
77% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: OOEGAMESPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the universe with Rangerdog! A cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Cartoon 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #33 Exo-Calibre
75% 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 34.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Cute 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #34 Rangok Skies
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Co-op Campaign 15.9% ★, Arcade 12.7%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #35 LASERPITIUM
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: THE REETEAM
Windows
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #36 Space Maxwell: Arcade
75% 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Psychedelic 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.9%
- #37 Steel Saviour Reloaded
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Commodore SinapsyPub: Commodore Industries
Windows · Linux
Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 36.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #38 Warding Witches
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 4.5%
- #39 Gravity Heroes
73% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: Studica SolutionPub: PQube
Windows
Gravity Heroes is a fast paced, chaotically beautiful 2D platform shooter, fuelled by retro arcade nostalgia with an electrifying soundtrack and popping pixel art style. Enjoy an action-packed, gravity-shifting solo campaign, or local multiplayer madness for up to four friends.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 29% ★, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Arcade 7.6%
- #40 Atomic Guardians
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Futuristic 11.5%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%
- #41 Gunvein
72% matchVery Positive97% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 6%
- #42 HOLY COW! Milking Simulator
72% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Space Boat Studios
Windows
Ever tried milking yourself while avoiding lawnmowers, butcher knives and sharks at the same time? Beat hundreds of levels and thousand of enemy waves in the endless journey to fill up the milk tank!
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Cartoony 9.2%
- #43 Kaiju Kite Attack
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: PWCA
Windows
OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Psychedelic 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Cartoony 8.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #44 Hop's Awakening!
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eden CruzPub: Edencruzgames
Windows
Blast through enemy invaders in colorful 2D pixel art!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Cartoony 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Arcade 10.8%
- #45 SIGURAT
71% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: kartydPub: indieDevFRFR
Windows
Shoot, smash and explode your enemies in this space shooter inspired by the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #46 Army Air Corps
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Boat Games
Windows
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Co-op Campaign 12.8% ★, Local Co-Op 11.8%
- #47 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
70% matchVery Positive93% of 4,065 reviews2015
Dev: Asteroid Base
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 32.2% ★, Local Co-Op 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Cartoony 5.1%
- #48 EXZEAL
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Arcade 9%
- #49 Bleed 2
70% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Arcade 10%, Action 7.5%
- #50 Heliocide
69% 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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #51 Space Invaders Extreme
69% matchVery Positive87% of 272 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 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 22.9%, Psychedelic 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Sci-fi 9%
- #52 Round 99
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Boomz Games
Windows
Round 99 is a fast-paced shooter combined with a platformer that focuses on jumping around colorful environments and making a variety of enemies explode! Jump around 12 levels and bombard nearly 20 different enemies and bosses alone or with friends.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Cartoony 8.4%
- #53 SUPERVERSE
66% 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 20.6%, Co-op Campaign 18.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%
- #54 Zannon
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #55 Strelitzia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 5.4%
- #56 Raging Blasters 2
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Local Co-Op 14%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #57 Space Waves
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
- #58 BlastZone 2
68% matchMixed66% of 92 reviews2015
Dev: Matt EdzengaPub: Edzenga Labs LLC
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast‑paced 2.5D shooter built entirely solo on a custom engine, featuring multiple game modes, ship loadouts, online and local co‑op, and over a decade of continuous updates. Battle alien forces through handcrafted missions, survival challenges, and intense boss encounters.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #59 Super Nano Blaster
67% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #60 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
66% 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.4%