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  1. #1 Bit Blaster XL
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Difficult 11%, Score Attack 9.5%, Space 8.2%

  2. #2 Switch 'N' Shoot
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 14.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Minimalist 7.8%

  3. #3 Super Bit Blaster XL
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 878 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 11.5%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 9.1%

  4. #4 Undercroft Warriors
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%

  5. #5 Cycle 28
    95% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Arena Shooter 8.5%, Difficult 8.5%

  6. #6 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Score Attack 11.2%

  7. #7 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arena Shooter 8.7%

  8. #8 Dark Matter
    93% matchMixed58% of 154 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Minimalist 8.3%

  9. #9 Cyberhunt
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.2%

  10. #10 BloodDome Classic
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Score Attack 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%

  11. #11 Sophstar
    90% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 10.2%, Space 9.6%

  12. #12 Super Destronaut
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
    Dev: Petite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arena Shooter 23.8%, Space 18.4%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  13. #13 CometStriker DX
    89% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Arcade 7.5%

  14. #14 Vectorium
    88% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Space 7.5%

  15. #15 Echoes+
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Space 13.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 10.4%

  16. #16 Stellar 2D
    87% matchMixed41% of 975 reviews2015
    Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Casual 20.1%, Action 20.1%, 2D 11.3%

  17. #17 Razerwire:Nanowars
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
    Dev: Hammer & Ravens
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 8.4%

  18. #18 Grav Blazer Squared
    86% matchMixed40% of 85 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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Space 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D 5.4%

  19. #19 Really Big Sky
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 16.6%, Action 6.2%

  20. #20 Space Codex
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 412 reviews2016
    Dev: takk
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Casual 17.2%, Arcade 12.1%

  21. #21 Void Invaders
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 406 reviews2015
    Dev: VoidDevPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.1%, Arcade 26.7%, Action 12.2%

  22. #22 Distant Space
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 27.1%, Space 16.3%, Difficult 11%, Arcade 11%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

  23. #23 Nex Machina
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Difficult 9%

  24. #24 Solaroids
    80% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Arena Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%

  25. #25 Hyper Space
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Fennec Game Studio
    Windows

    Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 15.9%, Space 14.4%, 1990's 13.7%, Old School 12.8%

  26. #26 Void Prison
    78% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.4%

  27. #27 Space War: Infinity
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 9.1%, 1990's 8.7%

  28. #28 Hyperdrive Massacre
    81% matchMixed54% of 388 reviews2015
    Dev: 34BigThings srl
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.

    Why similar: Action 57.8%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.6%, Casual 2.8%

  29. #29 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 31%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Difficult 9.5%, Arcade 9%, Space 5.7%

  30. #30 Galaxy Highways
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 54 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.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Minimalist 7%

  31. #31 Power-Up
    79% matchMixed58% of 263 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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Space 15.2%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 8.3%

  32. #32 Sky Force Reloaded
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 10.6%

  33. #33 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    72% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Old School 10.4%, Space 8.6%

  34. #34 Pewt 'em Up!
    74% 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 37.8%, Arcade 18.9%, Space 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 8%

  35. #35 Super Space Club
    74% 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: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Space 11.3%

  36. #36 1993 Space Machine
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 377 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Score Attack 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Difficult 11%, Space 9.7%

  37. #37 Sektori
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10%

  38. #38 Alien Crusader
    76% matchMixed62% of 101 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 36.9%, Difficult 26%, Space 22.1%, Action 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  39. #39 Hyper Simon X
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Space 10.8%, Difficult 10.8%

  40. #40 Akka Arrh
    72% 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!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 9.9%

  41. #41 satryn deluxe
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
    Dev: maybell🌻
    Windows · Linux

    a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.1%, Score Attack 18.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  42. #42 Space Elite Force
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Space 10.5%, Old School 9.2%

  43. #43 Cozy Space Survivors
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  44. #44 Ultratron
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 6.6%

  45. #45 Orbt XL
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,395 reviews2017
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    Why similar: Difficult 17.9%, Score Attack 17.2%, Minimalist 12.3%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%

  46. #46 Void Resurgence
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Score Attack 11.1%

  47. #47 Space Survival
    75% 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 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Survival 13.2%

  48. #48 Breakout Epilepsia
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2025
    Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
    Windows · Linux

    A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Minimalist 13.7%, Space 13.4%, 1990's 7.7%

  49. #49 Galaxy Champions TV
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
    Dev: aQuadiun
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%

  50. #50 Waves
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arena Shooter 9.4%

  51. #51 Absolute Blue
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
    Windows

    Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, 1990's 13.8%, Old School 13.2%, Space 12.8%

  52. #52 Super Glitter Rush
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Minimalist 11.1%, Score Attack 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  53. #53 Doughlings: Invasion
    71% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2019
    Dev: Hero Concept
    Windows

    Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.

    Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arcade 21%, Family Friendly 9%, Action 8.3%

  54. #54 Ghost Grab 3000
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Difficult 11.9%

  55. #55 Ding Dong XL
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 875 reviews2018
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!

    Why similar: Difficult 19.6%, Score Attack 16%, Minimalist 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Family Friendly 9.7%

  56. #56 Roto Force
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 127 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arena Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Difficult 11.7%

  57. #57 BloodDome99
    62% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arena Shooter 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  58. #58 Grav Blazer
    70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 10%

  59. #59 Nova Drift
    59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 9.1%

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