- #1 GunBird
97% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%
- #2 GunBird - 2
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action 10.6%
- #3 Samurai Ace
96% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Sai-Kyo's commemorative first title. Its simple controls and unexpected world setting sparked buzz, earning it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #4 Strikers 1945 3
95% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
From shooting game freaks to office workers, the latest installment in that series that captivated so many users!! Strikers 1999
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Action 11.3%, Arcade 10.5%
- #5 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12%
- #6 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 10%, 1990's 8.4%
- #7 tz mini stg collection
92% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 13.9%
- #8 Dininho Space Adventure
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.9%
- #9 TENGAI
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action 11.2%
- #10 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.5%
- #11 Lobstar: Arcade Version
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 11%
- #12 Kaguya
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 9.1%
- #13 1x! Space Adventure
89% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 14.4%
- #14 TCSTRIKERS2
88% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 8.5%
- #15 Feeble Light
86% matchPositive80% of 10 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.2%
- #16 The Night Christmas Ended
87% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
Windows
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.9%
- #17 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #18 Battle AirForce
84% 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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%
- #19 VASARA Collection
85% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Historical 7.3%
- #20 Mamorukun ReCurse!
82% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%
- #21 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
83% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 7.2%
- #22 DELTAZEAL
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.6%
- #23 RedRaptor
82% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #24 4D:XD
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.6%
- #25 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 11.7%
- #26 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
77% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%
- #27 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
77% matchVery Positive96% of 418 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.9%
- #28 Laser Droplets
79% 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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action 11.8%
- #29 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
78% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 15%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 12.6%
- #30 Exorush
80% 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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.5%
- #31 Karous
74% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 7.5%
- #32 Magical Blaster
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #33 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
76% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%
- #34 Ayako's Mission
76% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.6%
- #35 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 13.5%
- #36 Warding Witches
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #37 Rangok Skies
75% 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 12.6%
- #38 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
72% 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 29%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 9.2%
- #39 Rheum
74% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.7%
- #40 The Battle of Aurinoxia
71% matchPositive71% of 14 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 8.8%
- #41 ESCHATOS
71% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%
- #42 GyroBlade
72% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 8.7%
- #43 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
73% matchMixed56% of 529 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 12.2%
- #44 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #45 Blazend
70% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Rich Games
Windows
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 16%, Action 14.3%, 1990's 8.6%
- #46 Revolution Ace
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #47 Orchid Glitter
73% 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 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%
- #48 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
68% matchVery Positive85% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 10.2%
- #49 Warcat Parade
69% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%
- #50 Strelitzia
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 9.8%
- #51 TCSTRIKERS4
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%, Bullet Hell 5.6%
- #52 Cybxus Heart
69% 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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12%, Action 11.7%
- #53 Sky Force Anniversary
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,149 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 7.9%
- #54 TRIZEAL Remix
68% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.1%
- #55 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%, 1990's 10.3%
- #56 Marimoth
67% 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 25.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.1%
- #57 Psyvariar 3
64% matchPositive82% of 11 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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%
- #58 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.4%
- #59 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
66% 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 23.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 13.2%