- #1 Asteroids: Recharged
97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #2 Cosmic Cruiser
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Shooter 14%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 9.3%
- #3 Asteroids
96% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 8.9%
- #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 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Aliens 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #5 Rysen
94% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 9%
- #6 METEOR COMMANDER
94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%
- #7 Arcadia
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Space 8.6%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.7%
- #8 Cosmic Cleaner
92% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CRUSTSLICE
Windows
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Space 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 9.6%
- #9 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 14.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%
- #10 Sophstar
90% 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 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 9.7%, Aliens 9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #11 Truxton 2
89% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Old School 11.2%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #12 Project AionIX
91% 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 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 9%, Old School 8.5%
- #13 Martian Invaders
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Aliens 11.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%
- #14 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Aliens 7.3%
- #15 Cosmic Brothers
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: namjo-games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through endless waves of asteroids and alien formations in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Unlock new weapons, find powerful loot, upgrade your ship, and master devastating skills to survive the cosmic onslaught. Made with love by a father-daughter team.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Space 16.2%, Aliens 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #16 Starfighter Neon
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Aliens 10.1%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #17 Blue Jay Joyride
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Aliens 13.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 10%, Space 9.1%
- #18 Gamma Zero
83% matchPositive90% of 21 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Aliens 13.2%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #19 Meteor Storm
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 9.8%
- #20 Exorush
86% 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 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 10.3%
- #21 Spacebase19
84% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Morgondag
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Old School 9.5%
- #22 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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #23 Blaster Alert
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Space 14.2%, Old School 10.2%
- #24 Solitarius
81% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Space 21.1%, Arcade 7%, Action 5.6%
- #25 Kalzor: 2000
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Space 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%
- #26 Gunslinger Nova
79% 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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 9%
- #27 Chicken Invaders Universe
76% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Space 13.5%, Old School 11.6%, Shooter 10%
- #28 Retaliate
77% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Space 16.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 6.3%
- #29 Bounce your Bullets!
79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Quentin Edel
Windows
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Space 17.4%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%
- #30 Gates of Zendocon
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 9.9%, Aliens 9.5%
- #31 Orbital Siege
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Old School 12.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 10.9%, Retro 10.7%
- #32 Pewt 'em Up!
76% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Aliens 14.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10.2%
- #33 Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Short Warp LLC
Windows
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Aliens 11.6%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%
- #34 Parsec
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Space 13.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 12%
- #35 Collapsion
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Aliens 14.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 11.2%
- #36 Voidronaut
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Aztyrael Studios
Windows
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Old School 10.6%, Space 9.5%
- #37 Nephenthesys
73% 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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 10%
- #38 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Aliens 12.1%, Retro 10.2%, Space 9.9%
- #39 Bit Blaster XL
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Space 11.4%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Old School 8.9%
- #40 Last Space Guardian
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Space 16.6%, Aliens 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%
- #41 Super Forklift 3000
71% matchPositive100% of 35 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Space 15.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Aliens 8.2%
- #42 Cosmic Wartoad
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 13%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 10.4%
- #43 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
69% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Aliens 8.3%
- #44 RESHOOTER
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Space 11.1%, Retro 9.8%, Aliens 9.7%
- #45 Astro Fighters
68% 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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #46 Red Galaxy
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #47 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Retro Games
Windows
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 15%, Retro 12.9%, Space 12.6%, Aliens 10.3%
- #48 Grav Blazer
73% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 12.7%, Aliens 10.3%, Shooter 9.8%
- #49 Constellar
73% 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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9%
- #50 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
68% 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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 11.1%
- #51 TROID BLASTER 2
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12%, Old School 7.2%
- #52 Venkazoid Blast
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Phillip Herrera
Windows
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 10.5%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #53 Warawara Invaders
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #54 Red Blaster
66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 8.2%
- #55 Chicken Invaders 1
64% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 8.4%
- #56 STARR RINGER
67% 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #57 Stellar Space
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Aliens 10.8%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 9.1%
- #58 Xentron Attack
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 10.7%, Old School 8.6%
- #59 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.8%