- #1 Laser Droplets
97% 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 6.7%
- #2 Strelitzia
96% 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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12%, Action 5.6%
- #3 1x! Space Adventure
96% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 8.9%
- #4 Zannon
95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.3%
- #5 Orchid Glitter
94% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Score Attack 4.7%
- #6 Army Air Corps
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Boat Games
Windows
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Military 12.5%, Arcade 9.7%
- #7 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
93% 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: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 7.4%
- #8 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
92% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.1%
- #9 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
91% 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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 6.6%
- #10 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
91% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Shooter 5.7%
- #11 Asteroidia
90% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 5.6%
- #12 Crucible
89% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 6.2%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #13 4D:XD
88% 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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 6.3%
- #14 ComboChain Pulse
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 7.3%, Military 6.7%
- #15 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
86% 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 32.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 4.7%
- #16 Psyvariar 3
87% matchNo user 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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 6%
- #17 Astro Fighters
84% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.3%
- #18 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
86% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 8.4%
- #19 Space Maxwell: Arcade
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #20 Arcade Forever
84% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 7.3%, Space 6.6%
- #21 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
83% 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 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.1%
- #22 Warcat Parade
82% 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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 6.6%
- #23 tz mini stg collection
81% 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.5%
- #24 Exo-Calibre
81% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.2%
- #25 TCSTRIKERS2
82% 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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.6%
- #26 Bullet Hell Monday
80% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 6.2%
- #27 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
78% 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.2%
- #28 Rising Sun - Iron Aces
77% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Moebius One Games
Windows · Linux
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Military 15%, Arcade 10.1%
- #29 Stranded in the Abyss
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: studio cyber turtle
Windows
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Military 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 5.7%
- #30 UNDER DEFEAT
76% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Military 16.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 7%
- #31 ShapeNeon Chaos
78% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Score Attack 5.6%
- #32 Lobstar: Arcade Version
79% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.4%
- #33 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
76% matchVery Positive96% of 416 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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 4.8%
- #34 Dininho Space Adventure
77% 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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 8.4%
- #35 Battle AirForce
75% 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 32.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 6%
- #36 Star Jet Alpha
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 8.7%
- #37 Endline
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 6.1%
- #38 Space Waves
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 7%
- #39 Planets Ambrosia
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 6.3%, Casual 4.7%
- #40 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
71% 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 29.6%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 6.5%
- #41 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
73% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 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 45.4%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 8%, Action 7.9%
- #42 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
71% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 6%
- #43 Always Surrender
70% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Score Attack 6.6%
- #44 Heliocide
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 6.1%
- #45 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
72% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4.6%
- #46 鈴集無名の丘 ~ Little Doll Queen
69% matchVery Positive92% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: 幸歸鈴園
Windows
Gensokyo suddenly plunged into a huge miasma of toxic fog, and the lands are now gloomy and lifeless. The source of these strange phenomena is the Nameless Hill, a forgotten land of sin. It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 31%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #47 Shin Sophstar
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 6.4%
- #48 Sky Force Anniversary
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,148 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.9 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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.1%
- #49 WarZone
73% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Jim Dex GamesPub: Steam
Windows
A tough soldier has been send to infiltrate an enenmy base and destroy it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Military 12.9%, Arcade 9.4%
- #50 Karous
67% 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 41.4%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 4.9%
- #51 Akka Arrh
68% matchVery Positive85% of 66 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.2%
- #52 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Space 7.8%
- #53 Startide
70% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 7.7%
- #54 Exorush
70% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 8.3%
- #55 Shmup!
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Conti Games
Windows · Mac
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Action 5.6%
- #56 Resurrection Core
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.3%
- #57 Gamma Zero
65% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.5%
- #58 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.1%
- #59 Armored Firestorm
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
Windows
Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #60 Quarantine City
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nicholas RatliffPub: Ratliff Gaming LLC
Windows
Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Military 11.4%, Action 7.6%