- #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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 6.2%
- #2 Mothership Forever
96% 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 23.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 9%
- #3 The Mad House Season One
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 11.7%
- #4 Escape the Kreegan
95% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 8.2%
- #5 Acid Web
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7%
- #6 Zombie Cubes 2
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 8%
- #7 Stella Voyager
93% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: KESOFTGAMES
Windows
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 8%
- #8 Ignition Arena
92% 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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 9%, Military 7%
- #9 Nemesis Galaxy at War
91% 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 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 7.9%, Top-Down 6%
- #10 Nebula Strike
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 杨羽灰
Windows
Nebula Strike is a space-themed 2.5D top-down twin-stick shooter game.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #11 Cosmic Tank
90% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 9.5%
- #12 Parsec Express
89% 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 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 7.1%
- #13 Technikiller
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LofiDev
Windows
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7%
- #14 ANIQUILATION
88% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: R-NextPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Twin Stick Shooter Multiplayer Action Game set in small planets that can be terraformed as you play! in which not only your shoots, but also the enemies and planet environment are your weapon!
Why similar: Space Sim 30%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 6.5%
- #15 Neon Meltdown
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Living Skies Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your own reactor is the thing trying to kill you. Every kill feeds the heat, and the coolant those kills drop is the only thing that vents it — lying exactly where the danger just was. A twin-stick score chase where diving into the crowd is the only way to survive it. Five modes, co-op up to four.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 11%, Action 5.8%
- #16 Cloud Cutter
86% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 13%, Military 8.3%
- #17 Exovore
85% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #18 Reticent Retribution
86% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Space 9.6%, Action 8.7%
- #19 DRONES AND RUINS
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Threaded Pixel Studios
Windows
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action 13%, Shooter 11.7%
- #20 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
83% 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 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 7.5%
- #21 Alien Wall
84% 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 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Space 10%
- #22 Don't PANIC!
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.4%
- #23 Space Out
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Vizabee Games LLC
Windows
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Space 5%
- #24 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
81% matchMixed66% of 261 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 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 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 9.2%
- #25 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: James Robinson
Windows · Mac · Linux
A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #26 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 12%, Action 11.7%, Space 7.8%
- #27 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
79% 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 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 11.6%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #28 Halo: Spartan Assault
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,938 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #29 GravaVector
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric Booty Games
Windows
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 11.1%
- #30 Doc, I Don't Want to Die! Slice the Infection
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: codevelvet
Windows
Pilot a tiny ship in this 2D shooter, upgrade your weapons and battle a variety of bacterial enemies. Blast, dash and slice your way through the infection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.8%
- #31 Galactic Asteroids Patrol
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Noam Toledano
Windows · Mac
Modern, fast-paced, asteroid shooting frenzy!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 11.3%
- #32 Asteroids
76% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 13.5%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #33 Messier111
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: MELPOT
Windows
The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 11%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #34 PCpill
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZOOPGAR
Windows
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 14%
- #35 Son of a Gun
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Military 9.2%
- #36 Super CosmoJet
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: KingChimp
Windows
Super CosmoJet is a 2D physics-based action space game. Master gravity and your ship's thrust controls to navigate hazardous star systems, on your quest to find your missing father. Each star system is procedurally generated at runtime, so no two play-throughs are the same!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 14.2%, Space 13.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.6%
- #37 Devileader
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #38 Pixel Breach
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Evolution 玩乐进化
Windows
Pixel Breach is a competitive 2D top-down pixel shooter built around tense bomb-defusal rounds. Manage your economy and loadout, use smoke, sound, and shared sightlines to gather information, and coordinate with your team to plant or defuse the bomb.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 12.1%, Military 10.8%
- #39 SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance
74% matchMixed57% of 30 reviews2015
Dev: Brainshape GamesPub: BA Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 7.9%
- #40 GyroGunner
72% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #41 cherry blossom fleet
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Far East military Co.
Windows
cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 17%, Military 11.8%, War 8%
- #42 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
72% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 6.4%
- #43 Where is Earth?
71% 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 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 7.8%
- #44 Girauden Strike Force
73% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Otaku United Studio
Windows
Comedic arcade-style pixel art shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Space Sim 50%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Action 16.5%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #45 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
68% matchVery Positive92% of 772 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 8.5%
- #46 Gravitators
70% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Insular Games
Windows
Gravitators is a twin stick shooter game where you pilot ships and complete mission objectives to secure the future of humankind. Defend the Earth and travel through the galaxy to repel a relentless alien invasion.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 9.3%
- #47 Star Squadron: Student Driver
71% 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 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 8.4%
- #48 ARMORED CAVALRY:METALLINE
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SleepyValleyPub: YuHeJiaYi TECH.CO.LTD.
Windows
ARMORED CAVALRY:METALLINE Is a multiplayer action shooting arena game.With Top-down view,and double joystick. Control of dozens of tons of heavy mech. Use weapons and tactics, cooperate with your teammates,and defeat the enemy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Military 13.2%, Shooter 13%, War 9.2%
- #49 Nova Rebellion
69% 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 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #50 GalaxIverse II
69% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.3%
- #51 XenoFeud
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 7.8%
- #52 Galactic Trooper Armada
71% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
All Times Classic Defender Game Revisited in 3D Version
Why similar: Space Sim 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action 12.9%, Space 9.8%, Military 8.9%
- #53 Bug Blast
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Giga GruntsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight and dodge through hundreds of space bugs in Bug Blast! Go through each space station to protect from the hoards of bugs that come their way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.2%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #54 Nova Wing II
68% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 9.3%, Space 7.5%
- #55 Cube Space
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 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 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 8.1%
- #56 GALACTIC FIELD 《银河领域》
66% match4 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Two Thousand and one entertainment studios
Windows
[ GALACTIC FIELD ] The game story takes place in the distant 24th century future interstellar era, where 3 different factions compete with each other. It supports PVE PVP EVE mode gameplay, and also provides the game's unique squadron fuse mode gameplay and gameplay detail adjustment system.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Military 11.9%, Shooter 10.1%, War 8.4%
- #57 Starfighter Aces
67% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Adlai Glass
Windows
Massive battles rage in the stars! As a new pilot in the Allied Starfighter Corps, help turn the tide against a ruthless enemy. Hundreds of ships struggle to achieve victory in huge, team-based missions. Shoot down fighters, torpedo star cruisers, and duel famed enemy aces!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Military 8.4%
- #58 Orbital Invaders
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Shaggy Dwarf
Windows
3D Sci-Fi arcade Shoot'em up game. Destroy asteroids and aliens. Shoot them all!3D arena shooter with multiple worlds. Spaceship simulator and shmup arcade style game.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Space 9.1%
- #59 TAILS GEAR HD
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Military 15.8%, Action 8.7%, Shooter 8.4%
- #60 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 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 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down 7.7%