- #1 Ultimate Starfighter
97% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Allen CooleyPub: Origin Software Development
Windows
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 9%, Vehicular Combat 7.2% ★
- #2 Cosmara
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jotunn Man
Windows
COSMARA is a unique blend between Tactical and Action gameplay. Create the perfect ship loadout for each mission and take to the void as you fight other player captains in PVP or take on the AI Armada in either solo or co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Vehicular Combat 14.6% ★, Team-Based 13.2%, Military 8.1%
- #3 Duralumin Wind
96% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: CETVE LLC
Windows
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 21.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Military 9.3%
- #4 Bloodway Infinity
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: NormerSE
Windows
Two-dimensional game in New York. You must play as a secret agent so that he can gain immortality.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #5 ZAPNATOR
94% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NoxBox
Windows
Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #6 Alien Wall
94% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #7 Where is Earth?
93% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 25% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 6.8%
- #8 Stopping Santa
92% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Hephaestus Games
Windows · Linux
Stopping Santa is a Jazzy top-down arena shooter where you play a mercenary fighting against Santa’s legions. Short play sessions, simple controls, instant action, and a global leaderboard for the Top 10. Inspired by classic arcade games.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.4%, Perma Death 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 8.1%
- #9 Comet Clash
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: bitshift.studio
Windows
Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9%
- #10 Frenzy Force
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Clutch Design
Windows
Choose your champion and fight until your last breath! Frenzy Force is a casual wave-survival game with a diverse set of weapons and unlockable characters, where you must fight through a variety of biomes against hordes of shadowy minions.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Shooter 7.9%
- #11 Constellar
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #12 Containment Breach
89% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sam Effa
Windows
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Perma Death 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.3%
- #13 Don't PANIC!
89% 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: Space Sim 20.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Shooter 8%
- #14 Mothership Forever
88% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.9%
- #15 Dime Nebula
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wyso Sirius
Windows
After being abducted by a maniacal cyberbot, you must fight your way through a hundred levels of nebulous arenas in your spacecraft to escape. A mouse-controlled, 1366 x 768 indie-game adventure. Prepare to face turrets, mines, asteroids and mechanical krabs intent on thwarting your escape!
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3% ★, 2D Fighter 28%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #16 DRONE SMUGGLER
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Debauched Sloth Games
Windows
DRONE SMUGGLER is an old-school, top-down space shooter with ship customization, randomly generated levels & obstacles to navigate/destroy, and thematic sounds that seek to capture some of the magic of classic video game music & effects. Battle shadespace hazards and fight for the HIGH SCORE!
Why similar: Space Sim 22.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 17.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #17 Ark Defender
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Mischief & Mayhem Studios
Windows
Roguelike missile command. Survive as long as you can aboard the Ark, humanity's last hope, in a hostile galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 28% ★, Perma Death 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #18 Extermination Overdrive
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Denormalizer
Windows
Extermination Overdrive is a single player 2D arcade shooter set in space. Battle swarms of enemy space craft and massive dreadnoughts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.6%, Military 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 12%, Space 8.3%
- #19 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
84% 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: Space Sim 28.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #20 Fortified Space
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Nightsail Game Studios
Windows
Seize control of hostile planets in this nostalgic space sim and tower defense hybrid inspired by classic Flash games. Fight for orbital supremacy in starship combat with railguns, turrets, and shields. Then descend to the surface to build a base, deploy defenses, and shred waves of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 20.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Military 7.2%, Space 6.4%
- #21 DuckStruck
82% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Solemn Snail Studios
Windows · Mac
DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, 2D Fighter 18.5%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #22 Galactic Explorers
84% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #23 RedRaptor
81% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #24 Escape the Kreegan
81% 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 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Vehicular Combat 14.9% ★, Shooter 8.5%, Space 8.2%
- #25 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
82% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Vehicular Combat 12.6% ★, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.8%
- #26 Parsec Express
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #27 Pangaroids
79% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #28 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Military 11.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #29 Cosmic Carnage
76% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
With 3.68 quintillion possible builds, no run is the same. Mix 10 astronauts, 10 ships, and 100+ upgrades in a relentless roguelite top-down shooter where alien swarms and brutal bosses push every skill to the limit. Adapt, experiment, and fight to survive the chaos
Why similar: Perma Death 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #30 Asteroids
78% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #31 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
77% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Vehicular Combat 14.9% ★, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #32 Void Surfer
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Seared Entertainment
Windows
Harvest the galaxy, Design the perfect ship, Annihilate your enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, 2D Fighter 14.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 4.7%
- #33 Ignition Arena
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Expedition Games
Windows
Ignition Arena is a free-to-play, fast-paced tactical PvP game where players build and customize ships for intense space battles. Compete in dynamic arenas featuring strategic combat, skill-based mechanics, and extensive ship customization. Outsmart and outgun opponents to claim victory!
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Vehicular Combat 9.9% ★, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #34 DnB Starfighter
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows
High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #35 Nemesis Galaxy at War
75% 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: Space Sim 32.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 8.1%, Space 4.5%
- #36 No Space For All
73% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Perma Death 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Vehicular Combat 16.7% ★, Shooter 7.8%
- #37 Ace Pilot Europe
74% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Hubert cachatPub: HC
Windows
Arcade style World War 2 aircraft game. Control multiple fighters in dogfights. Fly bombing run with B25 and B17. Hunt submarines with a B24. Drop paratroopers in a C47. Attack trains. 10 different missions over Europe. This is my second indie game and it's a lot of fun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Military 11.3%, Vehicular Combat 10% ★, Arcade 8.7%
- #38 Warawara Invaders
75% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #39 Rysen
74% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #40 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.9%
- #41 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
Windows
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #42 Gunslinger Nova
73% 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 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #43 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
73% matchMixed67% of 252 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #44 VALE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Fight your way to dominion over the universe in this Shoot Em Up game based on the book! On the planet Vale, known for its extreme cold and endless snowfields, the story follows young Talen Esko and his sister Salla, whose family, the Esko clan, is transferred to govern this icy world.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, 2D Fighter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%
- #45 Star Squadron: Student Driver
72% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Mark Arenz
Windows · Mac
A tongue-in-cheek space shooter where your only weapon is a ping pong cannon. Survive 15 levels and you might just earn your pilot's license.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%
- #46 BroodStar
70% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Perma Death 18.6%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7%
- #47 Nephenthesys
70% 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 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #48 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #49 Cube Space
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
- #50 Hot Breach
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fatfrogg
Windows
A rage virus has ravaged Frog City with the exception of a few immune survivors. Keep moving and keep looting as you fight your way through the city. Use an arsenal of guns (and a sledgehammer) to tear through both the hordes and the environment around you.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 12%, Team-Based 10.6%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #51 The Swarm
69% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Solsgames
Windows
The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #52 Exo-Calibre
67% 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 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 7.9%, Space 4.7%
- #53 Cosmic Tank
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.7%
- #54 Galactic Wars EX
68% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Vehicular Combat 12.3% ★, Team-Based 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #55 Orbit Run
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Perma Death 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 7.6%
- #56 Space & Pixels
67% 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 27.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Action 7.9%
- #57 Nova Rebellion
66% 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 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 10.1%, Space 5.9%
- #58 Meteor Storm
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #59 MannaWars
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Drunken Angel Entertainment
Windows
MannaWars is a fast top-down arcade space shooter. Fight PVP battles with up to 32 players, or try your luck in CO-OP mode against waves of enemies! As long as one of your team survives, the whole team survives! All modes are available in single-player as well!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Team-Based 11.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.3%