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

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  1. #1 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
    97% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
    Windows

    Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Vehicular Combat 14%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 11%

  2. #2 Deathroids
    96% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Silver Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Mechs 16.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8%

  3. #3 Armored Firestorm
    96% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Mechs 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Futuristic 8.9%

  4. #4 Stranded in the Abyss
    95% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: studio cyber turtle
    Windows

    Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 9.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%

  5. #5 What's Outside
    94% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: RedcollarwolfPub: Redcollarwolf Arts
    Windows · Linux

    You’re stuck out in the middle of space alone in ship, see how long you can survive with endless enemy ships and do all it again.

    Why similar: Vehicular Combat 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 7.8%

  6. #6 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Collectathon 19.1%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 8%

  7. #7 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infobyte
    Windows · Linux

    A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Vehicular Combat 17.6%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 9.2%

  8. #8 Escape Space
    92% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Space 14.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Futuristic 6.9%

  9. #9 Atomic Guardians
    91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

    ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Futuristic 10.6%, Space 9.6%

  10. #10 Catnip Cosmos
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shattering Pie
    Windows

    Shoot. Collect. Power up. Repeat. Pilot cat-operated spaceships on timed Zoomies runs in this intense 2D pixel-art side-view shooter. Switch unique cat pilots, combine copilots for powerful synergies, and defeat escalating bosses in an addictive incremental action loop.

    Why similar: Clicker 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Space 8.1%

  11. #11 Escape 2 Space
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 10.9%, Futuristic 8.7%

  12. #12 Final Stand Waves
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Arkon Game Studio
    Windows

    Defend your tower against endless hordes of zombies in this 2D top-down game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Collectathon 18.7%, Clicker 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Arcade 12.7%

  13. #13 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    88% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%

  14. #14 Star Hunter DX
    89% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Futuristic 8.1%

  15. #15 BLASTER MAYHEM
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Space 6.8%

  16. #16 ZANGEKI WARP
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Mechs 15.9%, Arcade 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  17. #17 Laser Droplets
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 5.7%

  18. #18 Star Saviors
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 5.7%, Sci-fi 3.7%

  19. #19 Space Fuel
    84% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Space 14.3%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Arcade 9.5%

  20. #20 Lilac 0
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 13.1%, Futuristic 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  21. #21 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    83% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Space 8.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Fast-Paced 7.4%

  22. #22 Ascended Survivor
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Janet's Cool Games
    Windows

    Ascend to the Earth's surface in this vertical shmup! Punch, shoot, and grab enemies both mechanical and natural in your unique ship in this brutally hard vertical shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Futuristic 11.6%, Fast-Paced 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%

  23. #23 The Core Message
    84% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

    Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Fast-Paced 4.3%

  24. #24 Exphelius: Arena
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Pharazen Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  25. #25 Gunvein
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%, 2D 5.2%

  26. #26 Space Dragons
    78% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Vehicular Combat 12.9%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 9%

  27. #27 Vektor Z
    80% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  28. #28 Invaliens
    81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 9.4%, Casual 7%

  29. #29 Quad Blaster
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Juritobi
    Windows

    A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 38.9%, Arcade 19.4%

  30. #30 BANAN'EM UP!
    78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!

    Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 7%

  31. #31 Blazend
    77% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Rich Games
    Windows

    Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 15%, Futuristic 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  32. #32 Distant Space
    76% 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 33.7%, Space 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  33. #33 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    77% 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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Space 5.5%

  34. #34 Z-Warp
    75% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Space 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%

  35. #35 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  36. #36 Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance
    73% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: DPADFTW
    Windows

    Lock and load. Shoot first, ask questions if you feel like it. Every second counts as you dodge incoming fire, obliterate enemy fleets, and collect power-ups. It’s up to you to take the fight to the enemy, and save the Fennyverse from total annihilation.

    Why similar: Vehicular Combat 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Space 9%, Arcade 8.9%

  37. #37 Steel Vampire
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Casual 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  38. #38 Vector Strain
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Indie 3.3%

  39. #39 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Theosoft
    Windows

    A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Mechs 14.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 8.2%

  40. #40 Orbital Siege
    72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 13%, Space 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  41. #41 Increvaders
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oblomoverie
    Windows

    A chill incremental shooter about destroying aliens and getting stronger. Collect souls, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a satisfying loop of constant growth.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Clicker 20.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 7.7%

  42. #42 Escape the Kreegan
    72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
    Windows · Linux

    Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Vehicular Combat 19.6%, Space 13.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%

  43. #43 WOLFLAME
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  44. #44 Super Highway Rampage
    70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Lasso Games
    Windows

    Highway Rampage is a high speed, action packed SHMUP with tons of variety and replayability. Choose your vehicle, equip and upgrade new weapons and choose your path in this arcade style roguelite shoot em up.

    Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 12%, 2D 4.7%

  45. #45 Feeble Light
    71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  46. #46 Galaxy Grinder Incremental
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: kuarkPub: MGR Studio
    Windows

    Galaxy Grinder is a fast-paced incremental game where you destroy planets and asteroids with your cursor and weapons. Earn resources, unlock new worlds, and grow stronger through upgrades, skills, and power-ups between runs.

    Why similar: Clicker 31.3%, Arcade 16%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 12.2%, Casual 10.1%

  47. #47 ARMED SEVEN
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2015
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 24%, Mechs 17.5%, Space 8.2%, Arcade 7%

  48. #48 The Rush
    68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

  49. #49 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Indie 2.8%

  50. #50 Planetary Inc.
    67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Alexsander Faria
    Windows

    A short incremental game about building a career by destroying planets, meeting corporate goals, and investing in profitable — and maybe not so ethical — ventures.

    Why similar: Collectathon 29.3%, Clicker 23.8%, Space 14.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Casual 5.8%

  51. #51 Graze Counter
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Mechs 14.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  52. #52 STURMWIND EX
    69% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
    Dev: b-alive
    Windows

    STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 13.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  53. #53 Grav Blazer Squared
    70% 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: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 11%, Space 10.9%, Fast-Paced 9%

  54. #54 Solar War
    69% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Andrew M.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 8.9%, Combat 3.8%

  55. #55 Astar Solis
    68% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 9%, 2D 4.1%

  56. #56 Syder Arcade
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%

  57. #57 Space Ship Infinity
    67% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
    Windows

    Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 10.9%, Futuristic 8%

  58. #58 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    66% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Alec's factory
    Windows

    Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Fast-Paced 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

  59. #59 DEBRISVERSE
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio RELIER
    Windows

    Smash your way out of a $100M debt. DEBRISVERSE is a satisfying sci-fi debris-smashing incremental simulation. Destroy debris, collect resources, and upgrade tools in an addictive loop. No game overs—just pure immersion as you chip away at your debt.

    Why similar: Clicker 35.9%, Space 15.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

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