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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Bullet Hell.

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Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 187 reviews
Released: 2018-05-17
Developer: Rising Moon Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 55%

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    97% 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 13.9%, Gun Customization 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 8.7%

  2. #2 Sky Force Reloaded
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 2,723 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Flight 12.8%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  3. #3 Bit Blaster XL
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,154 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Aliens 9.3%, Score Attack 8.8%, Space 8.1%

  4. #4 Super Bit Blaster XL
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 884 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 8.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 8%

  5. #5 Grav Blazer
    95% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Space 11.3%, Aliens 10.7%, Sci-fi 10%

  6. #6 Space War: Infinity
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Flight 14.1%, Score Attack 10.3%, Space 8.3%

  7. #7 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 964 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Local Co-Op 11.2%

  8. #8 Sky Force Anniversary
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,157 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 7.9%

  9. #9 Schildmaid MX
    91% 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 24%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8%, Score Attack 7.6%

  10. #10 Power-Up
    92% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 9.3%, Retro 7.3%

  11. #11 Zero Wing
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Score Attack 9.4%, Space 9%, Arcade 8.9%

  12. #12 Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2026
    Dev: Combo Game StudioPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Aliens 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Local Co-Op 9.6%

  13. #13 Gamma Bros
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2018
    Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Aliens 9.9%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.2%

  14. #14 Switch 'N' Shoot
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 6.8%

  15. #15 Truxton 2
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 10.9%, Linear 10%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%

  16. #16 Sophstar
    86% 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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Aliens 9%, Space 8.2%, Score Attack 8.2%

  17. #17 Revolgear Zero
    84% matchVery Positive98% of 128 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 27.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

  18. #18 Space Invaders Extreme
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 267 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 9.3%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%

  19. #19 XIIZEAL
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 7.8%

  20. #20 Rigid Force Alpha
    83% matchMostly Positive80% of 134 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, Space 8.5%

  21. #21 Grav Blazer Squared
    84% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Aliens 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 10%

  22. #22 Space Smash
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 11.2%, Space 10.3%, Old School 9%

  23. #23 DELTAZEAL
    82% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Score Attack 6.4%

  24. #24 Shoot 1UP DX
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 156 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 18%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 10.3%, Aliens 8.5%

  25. #25 Hyper Sentinel
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Retro 12%, Action 8.8%

  26. #26 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 615 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  27. #27 Enemy Mind
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 798 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 11.2%, Local Co-Op 7.9%

  28. #28 Pewt 'em Up!
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Aliens 15.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  29. #29 Hyper Echelon
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Flight 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 8.4%, Arcade 8.1%

  30. #30 Interstellar Sentinel
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Uplifting Goat LLC.
    Windows

    ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Old School 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  31. #31 1993 Space Machine
    78% matchMostly Positive70% of 380 reviews2016
    Dev: ExceedPub: Aurora Punks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Score Attack 8.4%

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    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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Linear 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%

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    79% matchMixed47% of 115 reviews2015
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 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 82.1%, Action 17.9%

  34. #34 Astral Gunners
    74% 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%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 6.2%

  35. #35 Distant Space
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 3,372 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Space 15.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  36. #36 Jetboard Joust
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Gun Customization 14.4%, Retro 7%

  37. #37 Roto Force
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 133 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 5.2%

  38. #38 RagingBlasters
    74% 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 28.7%, Score Attack 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  39. #39 EON Fighter
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Square Wheel
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Gun Customization 20.8%, Arcade 11.2%, 2D 4.8%

  40. #40 Space Gray X
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    Space Gray X is a side-scrolling bullet-hell action game where you battle alien invaders, starting from Earth and advancing into space, unlocking advanced aircraft to aid your mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Gun Customization 18.5%, Flight 13.7%, Space 8.6%

  41. #41 Dark Matter
    75% matchMixed59% of 155 reviews2015
    Pub: Meridian4
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Flight 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%

  42. #42 Grand Brix Shooter
    72% 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%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Space 10.8%

  43. #43 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

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  44. #44 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  45. #45 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 10.2%, Action 8.5%

  47. #47 Offendron Warrior
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
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  49. #49 Super Hydorah
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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.

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    69% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Linear 8.8%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%

  51. #51 CounterAttack: Uprising
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2019
    Dev: Relative GamesPub: Relative Software LTD.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Score Attack 9.1%

  52. #52 Void Resurgence
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Score Attack 15.4%, Space 11%, Arcade 10%

  53. #53 Galaxy Highways
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

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    64% matchVery Positive89% of 140 reviews2026
    Dev: Second Shift Games
    Windows

    Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Score Attack 20.3%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 14%, Sci-fi 12.5%

  55. #55 Alien Crusader
    70% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2018
    Dev: Zydrone
    Windows

    Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Space 17.4%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Action 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.8%

  56. #56 Railgunners
    66% 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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 8.2%

  57. #57 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 820 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 42.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 6.6%

  58. #58 Mobile Astro
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2016
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Retro 15.3%, Arcade 15%, Action 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%

  59. #59 Asteroids: Recharged
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Score Attack 11%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 8.4%

  60. #60 REMOTE LIFE
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2019
    Dev: Next Game Level
    Windows

    Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 12.3%, Aliens 11.7%, Side Scroller 9%

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