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

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Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.

Reviews: Positive — 89% — of 18 reviews
Released: 2018-04-18
Developer: Jellypig Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    96% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
    Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Space 10%, Score Attack 8.6%

  2. #2 Hyperbolic Ignition
    97% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Kevin Nguyen
    Windows

    Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Space 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10%

  3. #3 Asteroids Millennium
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2017
    Dev: Geoff Nagy
    Windows · Linux

    A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Space 10.6%, Score Attack 7.9%

  4. #4 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
    95% 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!

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    94% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 11.6%

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    93% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 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.

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  8. #8 Asteroids: Recharged
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8%

  9. #9 Rangok Skies
    91% 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.

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  10. #10 Astro Fighters
    90% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

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  11. #11 Cosmonator
    91% 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!

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  12. #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.

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    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

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    88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

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  15. #15 REVO
    86% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    85% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2020
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    Windows

    Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

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    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

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    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

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    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

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    79% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

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    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Windows

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    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sterling McKay
    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

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    78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
    Windows

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    76% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
    Windows

    Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

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    75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Pirate Dog Games
    Windows

    In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.

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    76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Quentin Edel
    Windows

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  36. #36 Akka Arrh
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

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  37. #37 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    71% 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!

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    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.

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  41. #41 DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
    Dev: Augmented Irreality
    Windows

    Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.

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    72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

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

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    71% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: Ottropi Games
    Windows

    Cuboid Keeper is a fast-paced arena shooter with a gripping storyline and an unique spaceship building system. Take control of the legendary Guardian of the Cube and face four advanced civilizations hell-bent on defeating you.

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    71% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2019
    Dev: Mega Toast Games
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  45. #45 Grav Blazer Squared
    75% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

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    70% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Lingon Studios
    Windows

    This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.

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  47. #47 REMOTE LIFE
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 221 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.

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    70% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
    Dev: Beni Games
    Windows

    ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!

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  49. #49 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
    72% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Stefan Preuss
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
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    67% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  52. #52 Super Bit Blaster XL
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 89 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.

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    69% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
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    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.

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    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
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  58. #58 Generic Space Shooter
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Space 10.6%

  59. #59 Warcat Parade
    66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Score Attack 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 7.7%

  60. #60 Nova Strike
    66% matchMixed64% of 22 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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.5%

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