- #1 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
97% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 9.9%, Gun Customization 9.1% ★
- #2 Arcade Forever
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 10.2%
- #3 4D:XD
96% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #4 Star Jet Alpha
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 9.8%
- #5 Laser Droplets
94% 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 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 7%
- #6 Royal Odyssey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 9.7%, Futuristic 9.6%
- #7 Space Maxwell: Arcade
93% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 8.2%
- #8 1x! Space Adventure
92% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.7%
- #9 Escape the Kreegan
91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 11.3%, Vehicular Combat 9.9% ★
- #10 Psyvariar 3
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%
- #11 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
90% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #12 Resurrection Core
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #13 Alien Space Bastards
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.8%
- #14 Paper Nebula
88% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Bakery
Windows
Paper Nebula is a fast-paced arcade-style scroller, reinvented as a Roguelike! This space shooter will have you blasting through endless waves of alien ships while trying to scout a way out of the nebula. With adorable paper-style graphics and intense gameplay, who wouldn't want to be trapped here?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Gun Customization 13.5% ★, Space 11.6%
- #15 Crush The Rebellion!
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameBeast Productions
Windows · Linux
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.5%
- #16 Exo-Calibre
86% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 6.2%
- #17 Project AionIX
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #18 Exorush
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #19 Asteroidia
84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 6.7%
- #20 Armored Firestorm
84% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Futuristic 9.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #21 Escape Space
83% 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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 13.8%, Gun Customization 12.6% ★, Shooter 9.5%
- #22 BANAN'EM UP!
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Gun Customization 15.6% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Vehicular Combat 13% ★, Shooter 8.7%
- #23 Nova Strike
82% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 8.8%
- #24 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6.6%
- #25 Akka Arrh
81% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #26 AIRANBLADE
79% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: ANIMABOX
Windows
AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Gun Customization 13.2% ★, Shooter 8.3%
- #27 Umbra Galaxy
80% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.1%
- #28 Don't PANIC!
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Gun Customization 12.6% ★, Space 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #29 GUN&DUN
79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Dev Kid
Windows
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Gun Customization 18.2% ★, Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%
- #30 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.1%
- #31 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%
- #32 Endless Space Scrap
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Space 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Futuristic 9.5%
- #33 What's Outside
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Vehicular Combat 13.4% ★, Space 10.6%
- #34 Blasteroids
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Crossy
Windows
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Space 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #35 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
75% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.4%
- #36 Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance
74% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Vehicular Combat 13.3% ★, Shooter 8.3%
- #37 Zannon
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #38 Astro Fighters
73% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9%
- #39 Gunslinger Nova
74% 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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 8%
- #40 Starship Scarwolf
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Vehicular Combat 13.5% ★, Shooter 9.3%
- #41 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.1%
- #42 Planets Ambrosia
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 9.8%, Futuristic 5.9%
- #43 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
72% 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 21%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Vehicular Combat 8.9% ★
- #44 Vostok 2061
72% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: DYV's Game
Windows
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 8.4%
- #45 Lobstar: Arcade Version
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 7.9%
- #46 Strelitzia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #47 Sophstar
70% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #48 I, AI
71% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 8.5%
- #49 Nova Rebellion
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #50 Space Waves
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10%
- #51 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #52 AREA WARS™
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 7.5%
- #53 Orchid Glitter
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 6.6%
- #54 Neon Fighter
68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 9.4%, Futuristic 8%
- #55 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
67% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #56 Dininho Space Adventure
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.4%
- #57 INSPACE 2980
69% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 12.7%, Futuristic 9.4%
- #58 Crucible
67% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #59 Storm Mined
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Space 8.5%
- #60 Astronomical 2 The Blue Fire
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Official_Tuho
Windows
Fast top-down space shooter with varied missions, relentless enemies, powerful ship upgrades, and most importantly, fire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Gun Customization 16.7% ★, Space 15.7%, Vehicular Combat 14% ★, Sci-fi 9.3%