- #1 ZOE Begone!
96% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Cartoon 9.5%, Old School 9.2%
- #2 Hop's Awakening!
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eden CruzPub: Eden Cruz Games
Windows
Blast through enemy invaders in colorful 2D pixel art!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Cartoon 13.5%, Old School 10.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #3 Ramek - Total Machine Death
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GALTEC SRLS
Windows · Linux
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.1%, Old School 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #4 Space Waves
95% 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: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 15.1%, Old School 14%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Arcade 11.8%
- #5 Killon
94% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 13.9%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Old School 10.6%
- #6 Hazelnut Hex
92% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Cartoon 12.8%, Old School 11.7%
- #7 Blaster Panic
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 15%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #8 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 16.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Old School 11%, Arcade 10.8%
- #9 Apsis
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Friendpatine
Windows · Mac
Survive as long as possible in this hardcore Arcade Throwback. Avoid Asteroids and the Planets while collecting as many water filled Comets as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Cartoon 16.5%, Old School 15%, Arcade 14.8%, Score Attack 10.1%
- #10 Bit Blaster XL
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,145 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 14.8%, Old School 13.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Cartoon 10.2%
- #11 Flying Fury
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 10.5%
- #12 GoobnBalloonsDX
89% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: IconicArtsLLP
Windows
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
Why similar: Score Attack 18.8%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #13 Roley's Arcade Collection
91% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Get 10 arcade games in 1 with Roley’s Arcade Collection. A reimagining of classic arcade games with a fresh new look.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arena Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #14 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 18.2%, Old School 14.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 11.5%
- #15 RATTUS
88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Panatails
Windows
Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?
Why similar: Score Attack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Old School 14%, Cartoon 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #16 Fingun Forever!
86% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Pixelteriyaki
Windows
In a horrible tragedy, Casino Karen and her army of giant anime waifus have kidnapped your girlfriend. Pilot Fingun once again and save the day!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Cartoon 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Cartoony 9.7%
- #17 Dog Fight Super Ultra Deluxe
87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: MightyCodeDragon
Windows
Take to the skies in this fast paced, aerial combat game featuring blazing gameplay. Keep your home safe solo against a swarm of UFOs or compete against other players in online multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.9%, Old School 13.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Cartoon 11.1%, Arena Shooter 10%
- #18 Warcat Parade
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Score Attack 22.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 10.2%
- #19 Sunshower
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: NOKOGODO
Windows · Mac
Sunshower is a colorful, casual arcade action game that follows a robot's survival in a rain storm! Use the plant installed on your head to reach for the sky as you achieve high scores, unlock secrets, and stop the rain from washing away the world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 17%, Score Attack 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Old School 13%, Cartoony 8.7%
- #20 SHATTERSHAPE
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
Windows
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arena Shooter 11.6%, Old School 10.5%
- #21 秦こころ弾幕連
84% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
面霊気の戯れ
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 22.6%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 9.9%
- #22 Lil Baby Poop's NIGHTMARES
82% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Soju and Ink
Windows
A cute, family-friendly, fast-paced and challenging action platform game in a vintage rubberhose cartoon style, accompanied by old-school jazz music. Find your way through every level, avoid traps and fight off creatures to eventually wake up from each of 13 nightmares.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.3%, Old School 20.9%, Cartoon 18%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.8%
- #23 Shooting Game KARI
82% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 18.1%, Old School 15%, Arcade 14.6%, Score Attack 12.2%
- #24 Contract Rush DX
79% matchVery Positive100% of 232 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #25 Emerald Blue
79% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Xtrasoft Development Team
Windows
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Old School 12.9%, Score Attack 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #26 Asteroids Neon
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Noir Road
Windows
Asteroids Neon is more than a mere remake—it's a vibrant reimagining of a beloved classic, designed to evoke the neon-soaked dreams of the '80s with a modern twist. Are you ready to embrace the neon nightmares and conquer the celestial chaos? Bedlam awaits, the galaxy will never be the same.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.3%, Old School 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arena Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
- #27 Cybxus Heart
81% 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: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.4%
- #28 Toyland Tussle
78% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: RBW Games
Windows · Mac
A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.5%, Old School 21.8%, Cartoon 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action 7.5%
- #29 Pizza Delivery Bagel
80% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Bagelmaster Co.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Work the most insane pizza delivery job of all time, and try to make as much money as possible before you get fired!
Why similar: Cartoon 18.8%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Cartoony 12%, Action 11.7%
- #30 Quantum: Recharged
78% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Shooter 24.1%, Score Attack 17.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Old School 13.8%, Action 10%
- #31 Hare Trigger
75% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Bemmy Games
Windows
Play as a bunny with a gun in this fast-paced side-scrolling shooter. Your job? To destroy as many helicopters as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 20.1%, Old School 14.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Cartoony 9%
- #32 Stellar Nemesis
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Perun Games Studio
Windows
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 29.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 9.7%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #33 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
76% 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: Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Old School 12.9%, Action 10.8%
- #34 RESHOOTER
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: spieleschreiber
Windows
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Old School 18.8%, Score Attack 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.8%
- #35 Fist Food
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Poccade LLC
Windows · Mac
One-button arcade score chaser. Grow and shrink your fist to combo your way to victory. Eat all insects as quickly as possible before the day runs out, otherwise it's game over.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.3%, Old School 20.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Cartoony 15.6%, Action 9.6%
- #36 Void Gore
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Score Attack 28.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 8.1%
- #37 Space Invaders Extreme
75% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 10.4%
- #38 PLANETOIDS
73% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Piece Of VoxelPub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
PLANETOIDS is a 2D hand-drawn game that is a retro space arcade game. In it you have to shoot and dodge meteors, comets and wandering planets in outer space.
Why similar: Score Attack 26.5%, Old School 17.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #39 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
73% 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: Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Score Attack 13.6%, Action 13.3%
- #40 Leapin Lads
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Desert Door Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Leapin Lads is a surprisingly rich, randomly generated two-button arcade experience. Leap one space or leap two through an endless stream of challenges, finding your rhythm and flow as you discover just how far you can go.
Why similar: Score Attack 28.3%, Arcade 17.4%, Old School 12.5%, Action 10.9%, Cartoony 7.8%
- #41 Bone Dust
71% matchVery Positive82% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Platonic PartnershipPub: Toko Midori Games
Windows
Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Score Attack 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19%, Old School 15%, Shooter 14.3%, Arena Shooter 13.6%
- #42 BLASTER MAYHEM
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Score Attack 24.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #43 Feeble Light
72% 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: Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 18.3%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #44 GutBuster
70% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: RoyalJellySoftware
Windows · Linux
Digest the ravenous Rebbecca's meals in this arcade style run and gun erotic comedy game. Dodge and blast the chewed food, collect powerups, and spend lipids at the upgrade shop to survive the challenge and prevent indigestion! For mature players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Cartoon 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%
- #45 Star Hunter DX
72% 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Score Attack 16.8%, Old School 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 9.3%
- #46 Super Station Swarm
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Alan OSullivan
Windows · Mac · Linux
A space station, infinite waves, and a screen full of vector geometry trying to kill you. Your turrets auto-fire. Your satellites orbit. This is bullet-hell-yeah. In-game and permanent upgrades. 17 upgrade types across 9 weapon classes. Play, upgrade, repeat.
Why similar: Old School 23.2%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arena Shooter 10.8%
- #47 ASSAULT SHELL 2
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Score Attack 23.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
- #48 Rangerdog
71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: OOEGAMESPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the universe with Rangerdog! A cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Score Attack 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Cartoon 15%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.4%
- #49 RYZY NYIL
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 13%, Score Attack 13%
- #50 Endless Bullet Heaven
69% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Dracoraz
Windows
In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Score Attack 29.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 10.3%, Cartoony 6.9%
- #51 ICEwall
69% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Erlend Kirkeboe
Windows
An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!
Why similar: Score Attack 19.1%, Old School 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #52 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
68% 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: Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 17.3%, Old School 12.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 9%
- #53 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
68% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Score Attack 19%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 10.8%, Shooter 10.8%
- #54 MINUS ZERO
70% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 12.6%, Old School 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%
- #55 Cx6
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: White Box Dev
Windows · Linux
Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Score Attack 20.5%, Old School 16.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 12%
- #56 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Crow
Windows
They have briefly left by your ship in an asteroid Hagel theirs. Now you have landed to hostile area. Now you must only survive.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Old School 11.7%
- #57 OUTBLAST
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rhino Rock Studios
Windows
OUTBLAST is a fast and frantic arcade shooter for flatscreen and VR. You are piloting interceptor C11-28. Your objective: destroy infected constructs, collect data particles, and purge the system before total collapse.
Why similar: Score Attack 23.2%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 17.2%, Old School 15.3%, Bullet Hell 9%
- #58 Star Aegis
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Felipe Silva
Windows · Linux
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.6%, Old School 17.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%
- #59 Cycle Chaser H-5
66% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Score Attack 21.7%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%
- #60 Wings Of Bluestar
66% 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: Old School 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%