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  1. #1 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
    97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Flight 15.2%, Space 7.5%

  2. #2 Laser Droplets
    96% 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: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 10.1%

  3. #3 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Spaceships 12.9%, Space 11.2%

  4. #4 Endless Space Scrap
    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: GESpacecraft
    Windows

    Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Space 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Flight 8.5%

  5. #5 Viper Attack
    94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: Gillsoft
    Windows

    Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Space 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Casual 15.1%

  6. #6 Arcade Forever
    93% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 16%, Top-Down 6.2%

  7. #7 Invaliens
    94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

    Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Flight 13.3%, Space 12%, Casual 9.9%

  8. #8 Solaris - Arcade Edition
    92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Gold Angel Corp.
    Windows · Linux

    You take control from a spaceship called DV-01 to towards on stages until reach the "Special Stage" that is endless! Shoot on enemies to earn more points this is the focus. Enjoy! This is the Arcade Version from "Solaris The Second Law".

    Why similar: Spaceships 42%, Space 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 5.9%

  9. #9 Solitarius
    91% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.

    Why similar: Space 26%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Casual 9.2%, Arcade 5.5%

  10. #10 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
    91% matchMixed67% of 30 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Flight 12.4%, Space 10.2%

  11. #11 Asteroidia
    89% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 8.4%, Casual 6.8%

  12. #12 Super Forklift 3000
    90% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Space 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 6.6%

  13. #13 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 7.1%

  14. #14 Gamma Zero
    87% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Aliens 11%, Space 8.8%

  15. #15 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
    88% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Flight 16.1%, Aliens 8.2%

  16. #16 Timeloop Titans
    86% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: LapaGames
    Windows

    Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!

    Why similar: Spaceships 21.1%, Flight 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 7.3%

  17. #17 Vostok 2061
    85% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Spaceships 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 14.6%

  18. #18 REVO
    84% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.

    Why similar: Spaceships 26.5%, Space 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%

  19. #19 Unknown Hero
    82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Svero Forge
    Windows · Linux

    Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Space 15.8%, Spaceships 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Aliens 10.4%

  20. #20 Kalzor: 2000
    84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Spaceships 9%

  21. #21 METEOR COMMANDER
    83% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Flight 14.1%, Aliens 10.6%, Space 9.8%

  22. #22 1x! Space Adventure
    81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%

  23. #23 Space Survival
    82% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Space 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Aliens 8.4%

  24. #24 AstroWings: Space War
    81% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
    Dev: Toward Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    "Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Flight 13.1%, Space 13.1%

  25. #25 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%

  26. #26 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    78% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Flight 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%

  27. #27 Strelitzia
    79% 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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 5.8%

  28. #28 Polygon Attack
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Space 22%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Casual 8.6%

  29. #29 COSMIC STRIKE - The Last Sub Sector
    77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Horizon GamesPub: Pixel Horizon Games
    Windows

    Unleash the fury of giant capital ship combat and conquer the stars!

    Why similar: Spaceships 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Space 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%

  30. #30 Spaced Liberation
    78% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: hoiJesse
    Windows

    Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13%, Aliens 9.7%

  31. #31 Orchid Glitter
    77% 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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Space 8.1%, Arcade 5.6%

  32. #32 SUPERVERSE
    74% matchMixed66% of 41 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: Spaceships 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Space 13.9%

  33. #33 Neon Invaders
    75% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Aliens 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%

  34. #34 Star Jet Alpha
    76% 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: Space 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 8.6%

  35. #35 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 5.3%

  36. #36 Space Wars
    76% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Star Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Casual 15.7%, Space 15.4%

  37. #37 Last Star
    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Nordman
    Windows · Linux

    Last Star is a space shooter roguelite with tower defense elements. Pilot a spaceship to protect your solar core from endless waves of alien invaders. Upgrade both your core and spaceship to become unstoppable. Execute tactical counterattacks against alien motherships to slow down the invasion.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 17.1%, Spaceships 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%

  38. #38 Exo-Calibre
    72% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Space 9.7%, Top-Down 5.4%

  39. #39 INSPACE 2980
    75% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows · Mac

    INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Space 18.5%, Flight 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%

  40. #40 Super Space Club
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Flight 14.4%

  41. #41 Stel
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MekGames
    Windows

    Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...

    Why similar: Spaceships 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 7%

  42. #42 Galactic Slice
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: BulbIdeas
    Windows

    Galactic Slice sci-fi shooter game all about pizza, you use the WASD keys to move & the spacebar to shoot. Galactic Slice is all about an alien race wanting to destroy & ruin pizza forever, which simply cannot happen! Your job is to eliminate the aliens & save all pizzakind.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Space 10.3%, Aliens 9.9%

  43. #43 Nebula
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 6.4%

  44. #44 ASTRO ACE
    70% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2021
    Dev: Irondales Entertainment
    Windows

    ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Space 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Flight 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%

  45. #45 Beyond the Field
    71% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Blixel
    Windows

    Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Aliens 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%

  46. #46 They came from another planet
    69% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Flight 14.2%, Aliens 12.4%

  47. #47 Art of Space
    73% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: xfgamingstudios
    Windows

    Art of Space is a fast-paced space combat shooter with some unique mechanics and customisation options. Includes a story/campaign mode.

    Why similar: Spaceships 33.2%, Space 19.9%, Flight 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 5.7%

  48. #48 Zannon
    69% 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: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 5.9%

  49. #49 Grav Blazer
    71% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Space 16%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 8.6%

  50. #50 Cosmonator
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 101 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 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Space 9.7%, Action 6.4%

  51. #51 Stellar Outcast: Arena
    70% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Flight 21.8%, Space 8.7%, Arcade 7.3%

  52. #52 Red Blue Cell
    66% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Liao Kai
    Windows

    This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Flight 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Space 12.2%

  53. #53 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
    68% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 13.4%, Aliens 9.1%

  54. #54 Exorush
    68% 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: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.3%

  55. #55 Dental Strike
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

    A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Flight 18.4%, Arcade 6.3%

  56. #56 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Flight 22.3%, Space 12.9%, Arcade 7.4%

  57. #57 Red Galaxy
    67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CSZgames
    Windows

    This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Aliens 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  58. #58 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 10%, Arcade 6.5%

  59. #59 Starfighter Neon
    68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 9.8%, Aliens 9.1%

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