- #1 BLASTER MAYHEM
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Score Attack 20%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 6%
- #2 WOLFLAME
96% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%
- #3 ASSAULT SHELL 2
96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Score Attack 20%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #4 ASSAULT SHELL
95% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 10%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 9%
- #5 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
94% 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 25.1%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
- #6 Nevultra
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.1%
- #7 Void Gore
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #8 ImageStriker
92% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Score Attack 22%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #9 Marimoth
91% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Score Attack 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #10 Warcat Parade
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.1%
- #11 Astro Attack
90% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Score Attack 23.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.3%
- #12 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
89% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 12.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 6.5%
- #13 Terra Flame
89% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Score Attack 20.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Bullet Hell 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #14 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 9.9%
- #15 Space Fuel
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Score Attack 22.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 8%
- #16 Always Surrender
86% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Score Attack 21.3%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 8.3%, PvE 7.6%
- #17 Cybxus Heart
86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%
- #18 GALXAGAR
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, PvE 9.1%
- #19 Rolling Gunner
83% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Score Attack 24%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 6%, Bullet Hell 5.4%
- #20 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
85% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #21 RYZY NYIL
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 13%, Score Attack 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #22 MissileDancer
84% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Score Attack 26.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Arcade 4.5%
- #23 Galactic Plague 2000
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Yacoobs C.MPub: Y3TuuStudio
Windows
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Score Attack 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 5.8%
- #24 Battle AirForce
80% 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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shooter 9.2%, PvE 7.9%
- #25 SkyDefender
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dopaminer
Windows
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Score Attack 17.4%, Shooter 12.5%, PvE 11.1%, Arcade 11.1%
- #26 Star Hunter DX
81% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 15.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 5.2%
- #27 Orchid Glitter
82% 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 32%, Score Attack 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 6.8%, Shooter 6.1%
- #28 The Battle of Aurinoxia
77% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #29 Space Ship Infinity
78% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #30 Hime Cut
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Yugo FurihataPub: Pgames
Windows
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Score Attack 16.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, PvE 7.4%
- #31 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
76% 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 31.8%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #32 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ocasocreations
Windows
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Score Attack 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%
- #33 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #34 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
75% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Score Attack 24.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Action 7.7%
- #35 SUPER FLAIL
75% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Score Attack 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #36 Moon Dancer
74% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Score Attack 25%, Shooter 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Arcade 6.1%
- #37 Zero Wrath Vendetta
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.4%
- #38 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
73% 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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 7.4%
- #39 STARR RINGER
74% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%
- #40 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
73% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Score Attack 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.1%
- #41 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #42 Rangok Skies
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%
- #43 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 12.8%, Indie 6.7%
- #44 Distant Space
70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Space 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #45 Super Monk War Z
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: XXL
Windows
"Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Score Attack 25.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Indie 4.3%
- #46 Golgalian
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #47 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7.5%
- #48 Astro Sentai Jarbonder
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: ipei_retland
Windows
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Score Attack 18%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 6.1%
- #49 Red Titans
69% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Score Attack 11.3%, Action 7.1%
- #50 Super Nano Blaster
68% 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 25.9%, Score Attack 21.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #51 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Shooter 6%
- #52 RESHOOTER
72% 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: Score Attack 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Shooter 8.8%
- #53 RagingBlasters
67% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Score Attack 20.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Arcade 5.7%
- #54 Vectro Blast
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Score Attack 25.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Bullet Hell 7.3%, Shooter 7%
- #55 Feeble Light
68% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #56 Neon Fighter
66% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Score Attack 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 4.7%
- #57 Fiery Rivaz
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Score Attack 13.4%, Action 7.5%
- #58 Return Ace
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 6.2%
- #59 SATAZIUS
67% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.5%