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  1. #1 REMOTE LIFE
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2019
    Dev: Next Game Level
    Windows

    Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 7.6%, Side Scroller 7.4%

  2. #2 Super XYX
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2020
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action 14.8%, Retro 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%

  3. #3 VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION
    96% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2018
    Dev: Neotro Inc.
    Windows

    A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 10.3%

  4. #4 CometStriker DX
    95% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.2%

  5. #5 Starr Mazer: DSP
    94% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Space 7.4%

  6. #6 R-Type Final 2
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 816 reviews2021
    Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.3%

  7. #7 Hangeki
    93% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
    Dev: Pentavera
    Windows

    Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 19.9%, Indie 15.4%

  8. #8 ∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake-
    92% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

    It is a 2D Sci-Fi Action Shoot 'em up that can use command deadly techniques like fighting games. In this title, you can destroy enemies by using 10 distinctive special moves, "Methods", in addition to normal shooting attacks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12.3%, Shooter 9.8%

  9. #9 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    91% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 10.2%

  10. #10 WOLFLAME
    91% 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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.2%

  11. #11 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%

  12. #12 Ghost Blade HD
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 31%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.8%

  13. #13 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    88% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 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 32.9%, Action 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Retro 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%

  14. #14 Lilac 0
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 8.4%

  15. #15 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 12%, Action 5.7%

  16. #16 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

    Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Indie 7.4%

  17. #17 DRAINUS
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Shooter 14%, Action 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Indie 7.7%

  18. #18 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    85% 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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Space 7.9%, Action 7.8%, Arcade 6.6%

  19. #19 Steel Vampire
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 10%, Indie 8.6%

  20. #20 Akai Katana Shin
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%

  21. #21 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    84% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 41.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 10.6%

  22. #22 R-Type Dimensions EX
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 323 reviews2018
    Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 11.2%, Retro 7%

  23. #23 Sophstar
    79% 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 25%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Space 10.6%, Retro 9.3%, Arcade 8.7%

  24. #24 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Action 6.5%, Arcade 6.3%, Indie 5.1%

  25. #25 HellStar Squadron
    81% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2018
    Dev: CosmicCrystal Games
    Windows

    Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Retro 14.2%, Action 12.6%, Indie 8.7%

  26. #26 Gunvein
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 7.4%

  27. #27 Hyper Sentinel
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 13.1%, Action 12.4%

  28. #28 Andro Dunos II
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.3%

  29. #29 SATAZIUS
    78% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Space 7.3%

  30. #30 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.5%

  31. #31 Wings Of Bluestar
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: Shinu Real Arts
    Windows · Linux

    This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Arcade 8.7%

  32. #32 Sine Mora
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 6.3%

  33. #33 Jets'n'Guns 2
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action 13.4%, Indie 9.1%

  34. #34 XIIZEAL
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Action 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 12.4%

  35. #35 Deathsmiles
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Action 6.3%

  36. #36 Syder Arcade
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Side Scroller 8%, Space 7.7%

  37. #37 Rigid Force Alpha
    74% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Space 9.4%, Retro 8.8%

  38. #38 Syder Reloaded
    71% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 8.1%

  39. #39 Suicide Runners
    72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Retro 9.8%, Action 9.5%

  40. #40 Really Big Sky
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 13.6%, Indie 12.6%, Action 9.1%

  41. #41 Schildmaid MX
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Space 9.9%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%

  42. #42 Space Wars
    73% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Star Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Space 9.3%

  43. #43 Power-Up
    73% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 9.4%, Retro 9%

  44. #44 Escape Space
    69% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 12.8%, Side Scroller 10%, Arcade 8.1%

  45. #45 BLUE REVOLVER
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.2%, Indie 5.4%

  46. #46 Escape 2 Space
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 9.3%

  47. #47 The Rush
    68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  48. #48 Black Paradox
    70% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 10%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Shooter 8.6%

  49. #49 Chromacell
    67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows

    In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%

  50. #50 Echoes+
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 13.8%, Space 9.8%, Indie 8.9%

  51. #51 Enemy Mind
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 8.9%

  52. #52 Earth Atlantis
    70% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel PerfexPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action 8.9%, Retro 8.6%

  53. #53 Zero Wing
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  54. #54 Gamma Blast
    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
    Windows · Linux

    Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 16.6%, Indie 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%

  55. #55 Z-Warp
    66% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 9.3%, Space 8.3%

  56. #56 ARMED SEVEN
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2015
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Space 7.4%, Shooter 7.4%

  57. #57 Star Hunter DX
    66% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 8.4%

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