- #1 Royal Odyssey
97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, 1980s 9%, Space 8%
- #2 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
96% 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 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Vehicular Combat 13.5% ★, Shooter 9.3%
- #3 Project AionIX
96% 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 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #4 Netherspace
95% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Character Customization 11%, Shooter 10.6%
- #5 Exo-Calibre
94% 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 5.3%
- #6 Star Jet Alpha
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11%
- #7 Astro Fighters
92% 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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 7.4%
- #8 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 7.2%
- #9 THUNDER STRIKER
91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, 1980s 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #10 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Vehicular Combat 14.5% ★, Space 10%
- #11 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
90% 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 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #12 Dead End City
89% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
Windows
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Vehicular Combat 17% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1980s 9.5%
- #13 X-Force Under Attack
89% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Cube Games
Windows
X-Force Under Attack brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80's/90's. It's a frenetic and chaotic space shooter with insane battles against extremely difficult bosses.
Why similar: Wargame 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 9.7%
- #14 Eagles of World War 2
87% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Wargame 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12.2%, War 7.9%
- #15 What's Outside
88% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: RedcollarwolfPub: Redcollarwolf Arts
Windows · Linux
You’re stuck out in the middle of space alone in ship, see how long you can survive with endless enemy ships and do all it again.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 18.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 8.9%
- #16 Arcade Forever
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 9.8%
- #17 Blasteroids
86% 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 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 12.2%, Vehicular Combat 10% ★
- #18 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
84% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #19 Duralumin Wind
85% 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 23.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 10.5%, War 8.9%
- #20 Battle AirForce
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 6.3%
- #21 Zannon
84% 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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, War 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #22 Planets Ambrosia
82% 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #23 4D:XD
82% 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 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 4.4%
- #24 Asteroidia
81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 5.2%
- #25 Psyvariar 3
81% 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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 5.5%
- #26 Vostok 2061
80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, War 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%
- #27 TCSTRIKERS2
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 11.5%, 2D 3.9%
- #28 Storm Mined
78% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 9.4%, 1980s 8.6%
- #29 Neon Invaders
78% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 8.9%
- #30 Insectipede
79% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 11.5%, 1980s 9.1%
- #31 STARR RINGER
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #32 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #33 Pangaroids
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 8.1%
- #34 Crucible
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 28%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 3.6%
- #35 Exorush
75% 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 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 13%, Action 5.2%
- #36 Spacey Vade
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Brown Bot
Windows
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
- #37 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
74% 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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 13.6%, War 8%
- #38 Red Blue Cell
72% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, 1980s 8.2%, Shooter 8.1%
- #39 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 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 3.7%
- #40 Laser Droplets
74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Space 6.7%
- #41 Defendor
73% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: almostApixel
Windows
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 13.7%, 1980s 9.6%, Old School 5.7%
- #42 Space Waves
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Old School 6.1%
- #43 2nd Shot
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 1980s 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%
- #44 Peraglees - The Ooloufian Resistance
70% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: DPADFTW
Windows
Lock and load. Shoot first, ask questions if you feel like it. Every second counts as you dodge incoming fire, obliterate enemy fleets, and collect power-ups. It’s up to you to take the fight to the enemy, and save the Fennyverse from total annihilation.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 19.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 9.3%
- #45 Skies of Chaos
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broxcorp
Windows · Linux
Skies of Chaos is an arcade 'shoot em up' with 100+ levels of explosive action. Take on a sprawling campaign as you build your team of pilots to take down an evil empire in a vibrant post apocolyptic world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Vehicular Combat 16.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Character Customization 11.2%
- #46 Beyond The Heavens
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Zane Games
Windows
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 10.8%
- #47 Z-Warp
70% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #48 Orchid Glitter
70% 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 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 7.1%, Space 5%
- #49 INSPACE 2980
71% 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 22%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #50 Akka Arrh
68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 7%
- #51 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
68% 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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Abstract 3.3%
- #52 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
69% 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 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 10.3%
- #53 Stop the Saturnians!
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #54 1x! Space Adventure
69% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 7.5%
- #55 Sophstar
68% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Space 7.9%
- #56 Exovore
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 10%, Space 5.9%
- #57 Divine Orders
66% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: angle M
Windows
Bullet-hell shooter with RPG-like elements such as exploration, growth and reinforcement. In each area, the situation changes, and you have to earn experience scores, acquire materials, level up and strengthen your weapons, and challenge the bosses
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 2.8%
- #58 Alien Space Bastards
67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 12%, War 7.4%
- #59 Killon
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 10%, 1980s 8.5%
- #60 Asteroids: Recharged
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 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 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.3%, 1980s 8.6%