- #1 Demon Protocol
97% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
Windows
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 10.2%, Space 8.4%
- #2 Space & Pixels
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14%, Action 11%, Space 8.5%
- #3 GALXAGAR
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, PvE 15.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8%
- #4 Gunslinger Nova
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, PvE 15.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.6%
- #5 Guardian: Planet Defense
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.6%, Old School 5.8%
- #6 Red Blaster
94% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, PvE 16.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #7 Anthea's Justice
92% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
Windows
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #8 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
93% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 12%, Space 11%, PvE 9.4%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #9 Asteroids
91% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.4%, Space 7.2%
- #10 Kilemol
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Fialho's
Windows
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 11.7%, PvE 10.6%, Action 10.3%
- #11 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.3%, Space 10.1%
- #12 Cosmic Survivor
89% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Aoki Games
Windows
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.4%, Space 9.1%
- #13 Zero Wrath Vendetta
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.2%, Space 7.1%
- #14 Verisim Skies
88% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Carry-On Games
Windows
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 7%
- #15 STEEL FORCE: Top Down Shooter
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: PolyBuild
Windows
STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, PvE 18.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #16 Alpha Warrior
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Smobile
Windows
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 15.5%, Space 10.3%, Old School 7%
- #17 Pegasis Odyssey
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Cokwak
Windows · Linux
In the far reaches of space, an odyssey begins. Explore hostile biomes, face powerful enemies, and gather vital resources in a retro shoot ’em up. Reset to evolve and grow stronger. The odyssey of Pegasis is endless, how far will you go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.8%, Space 8.3%
- #18 Asteroid Sentinel
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 9.3%, Space 7.7%
- #19 SkyDefender
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dopaminer
Windows
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, PvE 20%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.7%
- #20 WOLFLAME
84% matchVery Positive86% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 42.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 7.1%, Action 6.6%
- #21 Tastrion
82% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%, 2D 6.3%
- #22 Rubblefield
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Stone
Windows
A momentum-driven reinvention of Asteroids. Thrust and drift through a screen-wrapping field, blast ten distinct asteroid types, and take down a recurring boss while chaining power-ups: a screen-clearing Nuke, a homing shot, a sustained Death Laser, and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.2%, PvE 10%, Space 8.8%
- #23 Nemesis Galaxy at War
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Systemfinity Studios Ltd
Windows
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, PvE 17.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down 7.2%, Action 6.2%
- #24 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #25 Syder Arcade
81% matchVery Positive83% of 695 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 49.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8%, Action 6.4%
- #26 Astraea
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: AurumKitsune
Windows · Linux
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Shooter 18.7%, Space 13.3%, PvE 12.2%, Action 11.8%
- #27 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 9.5%, Action 6.1%
- #28 Warrior of democracy
79% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BrightSpot Games
Windows
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, PvE 18%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 7%
- #29 Killistar
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Area Code 313 Games LLC
Windows
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Shooter 17.1%, Top-Down 11.2%, Space 9.4%, Action 8.2%
- #30 Super Psy Penguin
78% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #31 Distant Space
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,444 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 8.2%, PvE 6.5%
- #32 Asteroid Destroyer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Berner Games
Windows · Mac
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, PvE 12.9%, Space 12.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6%
- #33 Chicken Invaders 1
75% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #34 Bolide
74% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Luke Massaglia
Windows
Bolide is an arcade roguelike where you survive waves in space to unlock new skills! Destroy rocks and survive challenging waves to earn skill points and use them to choose from a variety of skills. Pick from 40+ skills, allowing you to create lots of skill combinations!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 11.9%, PvE 11%
- #35 Sun Blast: Star Fighter
76% matchMixed66% of 786 reviews2015
Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 10.1%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #36 Retrobooster
76% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2014
Dev: Really Slick
Windows · Linux
A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Space 15.3%, Shooter 13%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
- #37 Raioh
73% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Ontake Workshop
Windows
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 12.2%, PvE 11.9%, Sci-fi 6%
- #38 Stars of Strife
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.9%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #39 Monster Blast Infinity
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 15.1%, Top-Down 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #40 The Battle of Aurinoxia
71% matchPositive75% of 16 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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 8.4%, Space 7.3%
- #41 A Blast From The Past
72% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Happy Cactus Games Limited
Windows · Mac
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 7.7%, Action 6.8%
- #42 DIM-EGION
75% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
Windows
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 10.6%, Space 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #43 < STRECT >
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Shooter 13%, PvE 11.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #44 Infinite Shooter
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 13.1%, Indie 4.2%
- #45 Golgalian
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.1%, PvE 8.9%, Action 7.5%
- #46 Cosmic Wartoad
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.3%, Cartoon 6.4%
- #47 Nephenthesys
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 7.8%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #48 Sagittarius
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Monsuta AB
Windows
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, PvE 10.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #49 Apano SYN Fighter
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #50 Romantic Shooter
69% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Romantic Shooter
Windows
Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, PvE 18.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D 4.9%
- #51 EMPIRE - GALAXY BURNING
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: BWI Games
Windows
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 17%, Space 12.5%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action 6.2%
- #52 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 11%, PvE 8.9%
- #53 Galactic Plague 2000
67% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 8.7%, Action 7.2%
- #54 Ballakala
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixelated Games
Windows
Ballakala — retro arcade paint shoot 'em up. Blast blobs, survive the bosses, chase the high score. Every hit leaves a colorful mess. 50 levels, 10 bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 13.5%, PvE 13.2%, Action 5.6%
- #55 Scramble All Fighters
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ihobo gamesPub: Grindstone
Windows
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Space 17.9%, Shooter 16.1%, PvE 12.7%, Arcade 7.6%
- #56 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 8.8%, Space 8.6%
- #57 R-Type Final 2
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 823 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 9.5%, Action 7.8%
- #58 1x! Space Adventure
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11.9%, Space 7.8%
- #59 Astro Busters
64% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Michael PrymusPub: Astrobuster Studios
Windows
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Space 13%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #60 Rick Henderson: Eternal Arena
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows
Join the endless arena battle. Select your pilot, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, PvE 16.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 7.1%