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  1. #1 Retrograde Arena
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 531 reviews2020
    Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12%, 2.5D 10.6%

  2. #2 Bullet Candy
    97% matchMixed52% of 87 reviews2007
    Dev: R C Knight
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Casual 8.4%

  3. #3 NIDUS
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2024
    Dev: Caleb Wood
    Windows

    A symbiotic Flower and Wasp struggle to complete their lifecycle, in a challengingly twisted arcade experience. Control both characters at once in mind-bending Single Player, or team up with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. Master the symbiotic duet, devour the swarm, and ascend the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 15.2%, Psychedelic 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12%

  4. #4 PewPew Live
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

    A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Score Attack 7.7%

  5. #5 BloodDome Classic
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%

  6. #6 Void Prison
    93% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 7.7%

  7. #7 Solaroids
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%

  8. #8 Waves
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Psychedelic 10.1%, Score Attack 8.7%

  9. #9 The Swarm
    90% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: Solsgames
    Windows

    The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 6.8%

  10. #10 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Psychedelic 7.6%, Shooter 6.9%

  11. #11 Utopos
    91% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
    Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Arena Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, 2.5D 11.3%, Shooter 8.7%

  12. #12 Geometry Arena
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 8.4%

  13. #13 Spelp
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Yawee
    Windows · Linux

    The SPELP program needs YOU to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, PvE 9.9%, Space 7.4%

  14. #14 Bullet Hell Monday
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Psychedelic 10.5%, Score Attack 8.7%

  15. #15 Vital Shell
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, PvE 10.4%, Top-Down 9.2%

  16. #16 Cycle 28
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arena Shooter 9.5%, Score Attack 7.9%

  17. #17 Stormworm+
    85% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2016
    Dev: Afrobeast GamesPub: Afrobeast PTY. LTD.
    Windows

    Stormworm+ is a Fast-Paced Reflex-Driven Arcade Game backed with colorful visuals and an original soundtrack! Inspired by the arcade games of old, collect, grow and aim for the top spot on the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Score Attack 61.1%, Arcade 38.9%

  18. #18 Swarmlake
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 1,864 reviews2018
    Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Score Attack 9.4%, Shooter 8.7%

  19. #19 Drones, The Human Condition
    86% matchMostly Negative38% of 356 reviews2016
    Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.2%

  20. #20 Xotic
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 187 reviews2011
    Dev: WXP Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Rack up huge scores by shooting enemies, detonating chain reactions, and discovering secret power-ups and point multipliers

    Why similar: Arcade 53.5%, Action 46.5%

  21. #21 Switch 'N' Shoot
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Score Attack 19.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%

  22. #22 Chippy
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  23. #23 Vectorium
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 7.8%, Score Attack 7.8%

  24. #24 Antisphere
    81% matchMixed64% of 106 reviews2017
    Dev: Soap InteractivePub: Starbreeze Publishing AB
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Antisphere is a PvP competitive twin-stick shooter where you compete against other players.

    Why similar: Action 51.7%, Casual 48.3%

  25. #25 Undercroft Warriors
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 7.9%

  26. #26 Akka Arrh
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Psychedelic 7.7%

  27. #27 Temtem: Swarm
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 2,165 reviews2024
    Dev: Crema
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Score Attack 16.9%, Top-Down 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%

  28. #28 Ion Assault
    81% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
    Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Casual 9.2%

  29. #29 Armored Evolution
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 70 reviews2019
    Dev: Burst2Flame Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Armored Evolution is an arena style top down shooter where you battle planetary guardians on a quest to dominate the universe! Venture alone or with your friends earning legendary avatars and weapons on your way. Find and upgrade equipment to discover unique strategies and decimate your foes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.5%, Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down 18.8%, Action 8.8%, Casual 5.4%

  30. #30 TYPECAST
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
    Dev: Gutter Arcade
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8%

  31. #31 Razerwire:Nanowars
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
    Dev: Hammer & Ravens
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.1%

  32. #32 Time Wasters
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down 6.4%

  33. #33 Nova Drift
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 9.4%

  34. #34 Waves 2: Notorious
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2015
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11.4%

  35. #35 Drone Swarm
    77% matchMixed63% of 334 reviews2020
    Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!

    Why similar: Tactical 42.9%, Space 32%, Action 17.2%, Top-Down 7.9%

  36. #36 Shape Shifter: Formations
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
    Dev: Castec Studios
    Windows

    Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Arena Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%

  37. #37 Outnumbered
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.3%

  38. #38 Swarm
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 280 reviews2020
    Dev: OKYO GAMES
    Windows

    The Network has been infested. Face a giant creature ruled by music to cleanse it. Fight while switching between 2 complementary Game Modes!

    Why similar: Action 60%, Score Attack 40%

  39. #39 Void Resurgence
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 11.1%

  40. #40 Kill Pill
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 113 reviews2023
    Dev: BLJ
    Windows

    All you need to do is kill the pills. Shoot your way to a new high score while collecting powerups to shake things up.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 41.5%, Score Attack 18.6%, PvE 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%

  41. #41 Satellite Rush
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  42. #42 Eigengrau
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, 2.5D 12.8%, Score Attack 11.8%

  43. #43 Neon Striker
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 9.5%

  44. #44 Cosmic Coliseum
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
    Windows

    Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Arena Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 7.7%

  45. #45 Neon Sundown
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
    Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, PvE 11%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 8.6%

  46. #46 XenoRaptor
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 173 reviews2019
    Dev: Peter ClearyPub: -
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Space 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Shooter 8.7%

  47. #47 Cyclo Chambers
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Arena Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 7%

  48. #48 Grav Blazer Squared
    73% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%

  49. #49 Space War: Infinity
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    A semi-procedural shoot-'em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Space 10.5%

  50. #50 Grav Blazer
    73% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 10%

  51. #51 Swarm Grinder
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 69.1%, Top-Down 23.8%, Action 7.1%

  52. #52 Geometry Arena 2
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, PvE 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%

  53. #53 SYNTHETIK: Arena
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,336 reviews2019
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 64.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down 9.1%

  54. #54 BroodStar
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 10.1%

  55. #55 Sophstar
    67% 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 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 9.3%, Space 8.8%

  56. #56 Gunkid 99
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11%

  57. #57 Pesticide Not Required
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arena Shooter 13.1%

  58. #58 Insect Swarm
    63% matchVery Positive84% of 2,560 reviews2024
    Dev: Parallel Portal
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 66.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, 2.5D 14.6%, Shooter 9.4%

  59. #59 Beat Hazard 2
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Space 8.2%

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