- #1 Space Elite Force II
97% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Jet 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Score Attack 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Space 7.2%
- #2 Space Elite Force
96% 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: Jet 23.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Space 7.3%
- #3 Phoenix 2
95% matchMixed67% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: Firi Games
Windows
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Score Attack 11%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
- #4 Grav Blazer Squared
96% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #5 Sophstar
94% 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 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 9.7%, Space 7.9%
- #6 Hyper Echelon
94% matchVery Positive89% of 65 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 16%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Space 7.7%
- #7 Burning Skies Arcade
92% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #8 Grav Blazer
93% 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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.8%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #9 Switch 'N' Shoot
91% 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 19%, Score Attack 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Old School 7.3%
- #10 Space Invaders Extreme
91% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 11.7%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #11 Void Resurgence
89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #12 Space Codex
90% 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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Retro 16.8%, Casual 14%, Arcade 10.3%
- #13 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
89% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 7.2%
- #14 Super Star Path
88% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Score Attack 9.7%, Space 8%
- #15 Bit Blaster XL
86% 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 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Space 9.5%, Old School 8.4%
- #16 BroodStar
86% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Space 9.7%
- #17 Polygon Attack
87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #18 Galaxy Highways
85% 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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down 9.9%, Space 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #19 Particle Wars
84% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Space 48.9%, Arcade 30.3%, Action 20.8%
- #20 Crisis Wing
83% 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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 9.9%, Space 7.3%
- #21 in Space
84% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #22 Power of Ten
81% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Space 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Procedural Generation 16%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #23 Polygoneer
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,730 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Space 9.1%
- #24 Cycle 28
82% 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: Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #25 Geometry Survivor
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8.6%
- #26 Sky Force Reloaded
79% 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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #27 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 17%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.2%
- #28 Grand Brix Shooter
79% matchVery Positive93% of 82 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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Space 17.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 7.2%
- #29 Space Killer
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Space 21.4%, Old School 11.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Arcade 11.6%
- #30 Gunlocked 2
76% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 8.7%
- #31 Roche Fusion
78% matchVery Positive94% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: amulware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Procedural Generation 25.7%, Action 13.6%, Casual 13.1%
- #32 Schildmaid MX
75% 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 25.4%, Score Attack 11.8%, Space 11.3%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #33 Dark Gravity: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive85% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: KorgorusPub: GamePlanet
Windows
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Jet 30.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #34 Incandescent
77% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.8%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 16.4%, 2D 6.1%, Casual 5%
- #35 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
75% 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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #36 Half Hour Hexagon
74% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #37 Gal-X-E
76% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gal-X-E aims to revive the old-school shoot em up genre, and adds modern elements to it! Fight your way through endless waves of randomly generated madness! Collect spaceships and show the enemy who's boss!
Why similar: Casual 50.1%, Action 49.9%
- #38 Power-Up
77% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Space 12.3%, Retro 10.1%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #39 Astral Gunners
72% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Score Attack 13%, Old School 7.4%, Arcade 6.5%
- #40 Beat Invaders
71% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.9%
- #41 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #42 I, AI
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Space 11%, Old School 8.8%
- #43 Razerwire:Nanowars
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 8.9%
- #44 Undercroft Warriors
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #45 Bladestar
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Space 17.6%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.4%
- #46 Shooting Game KARI
70% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Score Attack 9.8%
- #47 Nebula
69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Space 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #48 Pixel Star
72% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space 52%, Arcade 31%, Action 17.1%
- #49 Stellar Interface
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #50 Space Gray X
69% 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: Jet 30.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 5.8%
- #51 Enemy Mind
70% matchVery Positive85% of 797 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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 15.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #52 Void Scrappers
67% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Score Attack 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Space 11.1%
- #53 Pewt 'em Up!
66% 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 31.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.3%
- #54 Rigid Force Alpha
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 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 21.2%, Score Attack 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #55 Space Smash
68% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
A retro-style, fast-paced, and addictive shoot 'em up. A throwback to the classic arcade games of the 80s. Great for playing while waiting in line for another game. 🎮 (shmup)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 9.1%, 1990's 8.7%
- #56 Super Bit Blaster XL
65% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 12.3%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #57 Sky Force Anniversary
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 9.1%
- #58 Space Wars
67% matchVery Positive83% of 122 reviews2020
Dev: High and WidePub: khukhrovr
Windows
Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.
Why similar: Space 33.1%, Arcade 21%, Family Friendly 16.9%, Shooter 11.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #59 Hyper Space
65% 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: Score Attack 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 12.8%, 1990's 11.9%, Old School 11.3%
- #60 Hyper Simon X
68% 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 19.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%