- #1 DoDonPachi Resurrection
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,062 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
- #2 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
96% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 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: Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Co-Op 11%, Score Attack 8.1%
- #3 Until the Last Plane 1942
96% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: CarloC
Windows
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Score Attack 11.4%
- #4 Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
95% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%
- #5 Super Nano Blaster
94% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
Windows · Mac
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Score Attack 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Co-op 10.6%
- #6 The Art Of Flight
93% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #7 DELTAZEAL
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Co-op 8.4%
- #8 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
92% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Aliens 10%, Score Attack 6.4%
- #9 Crisis Wing
91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
- #10 Burst Fighter
91% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Core
Windows
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
- #11 EXZEAL
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 10.5%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #12 XIIZEAL
89% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
- #13 HYPER METEOR
88% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Score Attack 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
- #14 TRIZEAL Remix
89% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Score Attack 7.2%
- #15 Xenoraid: The First Space War
87% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
- #16 Out Zone
86% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Co-op 10%
- #17 Astro Fighters
84% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
- #18 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Co-op 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #19 Astro Fighters 2
82% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Score Attack 12.8%, Local Co-Op 12.3%
- #20 Space Drift Squad
84% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
Windows
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #21 Proto Trigger
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Busted Atlas
Windows
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Co-op 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%
- #22 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Trema-CodingPub: Trema-Coding Ltd
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced top-down shooter where you harvest alien resources, grow living weapons, build battlefield defenses, and fight off alien birdmen and giant worms solo or in split-screen co-op
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Aliens 11.1%, Co-op 10%
- #23 COLORNOVA
81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Space 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #24 Aurora Polaris
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haltt Games
Windows
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 7.4%
- #25 SUPERVERSE
79% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Superverse Industries
Windows
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%
- #26 Batsugun
77% matchVery Positive97% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Score Attack 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
- #27 Sky Force Reloaded
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,688 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: Local Co-Op 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%
- #28 Castle of Shikigami 2
78% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Co-op 11.9%
- #29 Heliocide
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Local Co-Op 12%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #30 Spinner Invaders
79% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%
- #31 Hellfire
76% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Co-op 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #32 Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Salem Electrónica
Windows · Linux
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.8%, Co-op 14.5%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
- #33 Eigengrau
75% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 13.4%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%
- #34 To Your Stations!
75% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Orbital Contingent
Windows
To Your Stations! is a couch co-op spaceship management game where up to four players work together to crew a spaceship. Coordinate the torpedoes, lasers, and shields of your ship to fight off asteroids, aliens, and other deep space entities.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Local Multiplayer 21.2%, Co-op 15.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Aliens 8.4%
- #35 Galaxy Hassle
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: FictionLand Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Aliens 13%, Local Co-Op 12%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Space 9%
- #36 Crimson Crisis
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mr. Phil Games
Windows
A fast-paced action roguelike where skill beats firepower. Outmaneuver swarms, harness Poison/Inflame/Traumatize, and expand the game with mods & co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Aliens 12.8%
- #37 Super Retro Fighter
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
Windows
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Bullet Hell 13.9%
- #38 Super Forklift 3000
73% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Score Attack 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 10.8%
- #39 Topspace
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Topspace Crew
Windows
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 21.6%, Score Attack 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Aliens 8.4%
- #40 Alpha Squadron
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ender's WorkshopPub: Ender Toone
Windows
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Co-op 16.7%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Space 9.9%
- #41 Rebound Hell
70% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: mrtsGAMES
Windows
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Score Attack 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%
- #42 Fire Shark
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Co-op 12%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
- #43 PuPaiPo Space Deluxe
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: BolHut
Windows · Linux
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 8.9%
- #44 OBLITACRATER
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Strangely Named
Windows
Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%
- #45 Warding Witches
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Arcade 7.1%
- #46 Two by One
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Javier Ortega
Windows
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%
- #47 SPACE FIGHTER:CODE 1999
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CHXPub: Gourd Games
Windows
It's a shooting game with a space background. Destroy a certain number of enemies and clear the level until you clear it. Enemies appear randomly, and each time you play it has a different experience. Welcome to discover more secrets in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #48 Asteroids: Recharged
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Score Attack 11.4%, Space 9%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
- #49 Dimension Drive
70% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Anime 8.1%
- #50 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
- #51 Xentron Attack
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Score Attack 11%
- #52 Gamma Zero
66% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Aliens 12.6%, Score Attack 7.1%
- #53 VASARA Collection
68% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Co-op 10.7%
- #54 Sophstar
65% matchVery Positive100% of 103 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Aliens 8.8%
- #55 Atomic Guardians
67% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Futuristic 10%, Space 8.3%
- #56 Metis One
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
Windows
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Co-op 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 10.4%
- #57 Rutabaga Desert Storm
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Indomitable Interactive
Windows
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Score Attack 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%
- #58 Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 150 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.1%, Local Multiplayer 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #59 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
67% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Space 9.2%