- #1 Psyvariar Delta
97% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
Why similar: Action 76.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 9.5%
- #2 Natsuki Chronicles
95% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2021
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Why similar: Action 75.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Arcade 3.4%
- #3 Red Death
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2017
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Red Death is a vertical shooter, Prologue of the series Project Starship!
Why similar: Action 84.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Bullet Hell 7%
- #4 Platypus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 575 reviews2014
Dev: Anthony FlackPub: Claymatic Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare
Why similar: Action 93%, Shoot 'Em Up 6%, Arcade 1%
- #5 TRIZEAL Remix
94% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Action 84.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%
- #6 EXZEAL
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Action 77.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 4.5%
- #7 Ginga Force
91% matchVery Positive80% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Action 64.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Bullet Hell 6.1%, Arcade 4.5%
- #8 Heli Heroes
92% matchMixed62% of 689 reviews2013
Dev: Reality PumpPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
HELI HEROES updates the old-school "shoot'em up" arcade machine games to new dimensions on today's PCs. You command an AH-64 Apache Longbow or a Russian Hokum helicopter. The goal is to fly through various levels and carry out the mission objectives.
Why similar: Action 97.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 2.8%
- #9 Slay.one
91% matchMixed55% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Beijing AMPBox Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Slay.one
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Top-down multiplayer shooter
Why similar: Action 97.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%, 2D 0.8%
- #10 CoronaFighter
90% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Aaron W. CalhounPub: Self
Windows
A coronavirus-themed shoot-em-up in the classic arcade tradition.
Why similar: Action 91.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%, 2D 1.3%
- #11 Bones 'n' Bullets
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfgame
Windows
Grab a gun, learn your magick and jump into the boots of an undead soldier hellbent on saving the universe from the evil Lord Naglfaar!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #12 Not Their Will
89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Geosphere Games
Windows
Not Their Will is a 3D Top-down shooter in which you are an alien that uses the weapons of the enemies against them.
Why similar: Action 93.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.6%
- #13 DELTAZEAL
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Action 79%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%
- #14 Last Toon Standing
87% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: marutigames
Windows
A new approach to battle royale, Singleplayer sandbox, fight with 50 or more Bots on large island, Last Toon Standing wins.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #15 Путин против Инопланетян 2: На Закате Справедливости (Linehot Putin: All Stars)
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versus Studio
Windows
Extremely political game in 5 acts, highlighting the problems of global scope through the prism of Russian reality.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #16 Blitz Freak
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: ActEvolve Inc.
Windows
Blitz Freak is an online multiplayer VR game optimized for e-Sports. Players can fly through the air with locomotion completely free of VR motion sickness, and knock out opponents with intuitive controls.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #17 Rocketboarder
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: RealityRig
Windows
Take flight on a rocket-powered hoverboard as you soar through fortified enemy strongholds. Lean your body to steer the board as you dodge enemy fire and blast robots in this made-for-VR game.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #18 ScudBuster
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2015
Dev: HyperKat Games
Windows
Missile Command style shooter game with Battleship strategy elements
Why similar: Action 100%
- #19 -
74% matchNo user reviews
Windows
Why similar: Action 100%
- #20 Starfighter X
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kingdom Games
Windows
Anarchy throughout the galaxy has forced all pilots to kill or be killed. The stars are a savage battlefield where only the best will survive. Claim your rightful place as the top captain in free-for-all combat. Compete for position on the galactic leaderboards to become Starfighter X.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #21 Leviathan Starblade
82% matchMixed54% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Drahcir
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Leviathan Starblade is a vertical scrolling shmups (shoot’em up), but along with the standard forward facing guns each player ship also comes equipped with a turret. This turret can fire or swing your Starblade in any direction. The Starblade can be used to cut down most enemy projectiles.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #22 Moose Invasion
81% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Daniel Meredith
Windows
Moose Invasion is a classic style arcade game in which you take on oversized native Canadian wildlife that use magic crystals to harness the powers of force fields, telekinesis and shooting lasers from their eyes.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #23 Cubito Mayhem
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heizhu Games
Windows
Cubito Mayhem is an top down 2D twin stick shooter with rogue-like and bullet hell elements that uses dense, chaotic and action packed levels and bossfights to tell the story of a square shaped citizen that refused to follow the traditions and guidelines of the society it is a part of.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #24 HELI-COMMANDO 2017
81% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: RF
Windows
HELI-COMMANDO 2017 is a retro arcade helicopter game in C64 style like the games in the 80s. Fly a helicopter and rescue mens, cats and collect diamonds and many more types of several objects to gather the highscore of the game.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #25 Puppet Blaster
79% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mad GnolasPub: self published
Windows
You wake up in the desert and find yourself surrounded by some not too friendly ghouls. Blast your way out with your twin blasters! A unique control method lets you control a violent little action figure's arms and shoot Ghouls (not Zombies!) right in their dumb looking faces!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #26 Mission B
82% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Fox3D Entertainment
Windows
Mission B is the combination of arkanoid and first person shooter, built in the Virtual Reality to offer the new level of immersion and unique gaming experience for all arkanoid and shooters fans.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #27 Iron Ascension
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trolygon Studios LLC
Windows
A virtual reality only climbing game set on large moving machines. You are a repair robot sent to diagnose and fix utilitarian machines that were created to serve humans and automate tasks in dangerous locations. Careful planning and precise movements are required to complete each stage without falling.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #28 Bears in Tanks
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Dragonside Studios
Windows
Blow your friends away in this free-for-all brawl based on the tank games of the past! Cooperative play is optional.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #29 Fowl Magic
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Rouge BrickPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fowl Magic is a 2D vertically-scrolling arcade action-platformer where a chicken navigates a perilous wizard tower.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #30 Hide & Spook: The Haunted Alchemist
78% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: Murray LordenPub: MUZBOZ Games
Windows
Hide & Spook is a party game for 3 players for the HTC Vive!The Alchemist wears the headset, while the two Ghosts take a controller each and sneak around the room trying to extinguish the candles!The Alchemist tries to catch them by staring at them and thus dispelling them from this earthly dimension, returning them back from where...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #31 Mosh Pit
77% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Nuclear LunchPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Work together to defend a punk rock band from an army of evil robots in this two-player co-op beat-'em-up.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #32 Beyond
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: NotLinkPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Top-down 2d dungeon-delving twin-stick shooter with a moody aesthetic, in which the player is a young adult that ventures into danger to defeat evil and put their family to rest.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #33 Colosso Crystal Skulls
80% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Thomas CampanaPub: Campana Productions
Windows
Classic style 3D 1st person shooter by Campana Productions. Making games for twenty years and more. Colosso Crystal Skulls is the latest game in the Colosso Adventure series. Don't miss out on the action and the adventure. Nothing is better than a classic style game.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #34 Infinite Sparkles
76% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Hardspace Creative Technology
Windows
Old school is still extremely cool in the far future but spaceships have to get with the times to survive. Blast your way through space in this evolving twin-stick arcade-style shooter with an accessible attitude and a heart of titanium.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #35 Raid on the Ruhr
75% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Immersive VR Education Ltd
Windows
For PC and VR. Time to blow up some Dams! Fly and shoot your way through the rivers of the Ruhr Valley while reliving this incredible feat of daring, brilliance and skill.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #36 Die Already
75% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: stariy8419Pub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Already at the first stages of war, the mankind sustains huge losses, thousands of people are taken prisoner where chipization are exposed. After long war the mankind after all manages to beat off the attack of aliens.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #37 Power Punch II
73% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Beam SoftwarePub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
It's the year 2006. You're Mark "Tough Guy" Tyler and you've just defended your your Heavyweight title from the 9th consecutive time. After demolishing the best boxers on the planet. It's now time to face-off with the best in the Universe.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #38 Seven Bullets Zombie Apocalypse
71% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2019
Dev: Skull Box GamesPub: KuKo
Windows
Oldschool infinite runner. Try to survive with your trusty rifle and remaining 7 bullets in a clip, in a world after the zombie apocalypse.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #39 DeltaBlade 2700
70% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Handshake FirmPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight as a Rogue Cyberpunk Ninja-Robot in DeltaBlade 2700: an Action-Packed, High-Energy, Competitive Local Multiplayer Brawler with Explosive, Fast-Paced Sword Combat... and Jetpacks. Think on your feet, react quickly, fight cleverly: take advantage of every moment to turn the tide.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #40 The Arcslinger
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Big Red Button Entertainment, Inc
Windows
When the world is in danger, the people turn to a hero. Entrusted with the mythical gun Angelheart, you must take down the villainous Gold Smoke and his dastardly gang. Do you have what it takes to become The Arcslinger?
Why similar: Action 100%
- #41 Acrophobia
73% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: IchigoGames
Windows
Do you have a courage to walk on the steel frame? In this game, you should walk on the steel frame which is put between two high building.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #42 Eye of Odin
74% matchNo user reviews2017
Dev: Emberlight VR
Windows
Take on hordes of undead vikings with all the magic of the Norse Gods. Eye of Odin offers visceral action in first person, spell casting gameplay.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #43 The Highscore
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Frederic Drago
Windows
The Highscore is a non-stop action Shoot ‘em up. Survive by defeating waves of enemies, accumulate points, go as far as you can and beat your highscore. But to do so, you can only count on five lives, unique abilities and your own skill.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #44 Neon Kicks
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Proper Panda, LLC
Windows · Mac
In Neon Kicks, you’ll take down a border wall or die trying. Using teleporting light-up shoes, shut down as many of the border wall defenses as you can.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #45 Crossfar
63% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Kavosh OmidiPub: Crossfar League
Windows
In a dystopian cyberpunk future, drone pilots fight over glory and fame, like gladiators of space age, inside the sphere arena in the skies above. get ready to face battles unlike anything you have experienced before in this fast-paced PVP with hardcore team tactics!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #46 panGEMic
69% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: David Cross
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Collect all the gems while avoiding enemies and hazards, do it in the time limit or face the 'Red Skull'. panGEMic is a retro inspired platform game requiring quick reflexes and quick thinking.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #47 The Zero Dome
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pillow Head Games
Windows
Float, build and shoot in VR in the zero gravity arena known as "The Zero Dome" . Mixing elements of arcade and survival games, The Zero Dome is a sandbox arcade game like no other, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #48 Seat of War
69% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Halfbolt Studios
Windows
Seat of War is a multiplayer team based shooter. Fight alongside your teammates in an 8-player war using a variety of iconic weapons. Be ready to kill all your enemies in this game of survival.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #49 Coniclysm
72% matchMixed45% of 32 reviews2010
Dev: ZoopTEK
Windows
Coniclysm is an abstract third person shooter where the player assumes the role of an intelligence adapting for survival in a strange new universe.Key FeaturesThis isn’t your typical shooter--you will need much more than quick reflexes! Explore the strange universe where everything has a purpose.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #50 Dinosaur Hunter
68% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Gooners Game
Windows
Embark on a great adventure to hunt down some prehistoric beasts!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #51 ROGO
67% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Happy SnakePub: Happy Snake Games
Windows
ROGO is my cute rogue-lite where you gotta give everyone post and avoid cheeky animals trying to make you go to sleep · ◡ ·
Why similar: Action 100%
- #52 POLYBIUS
65% matchVery Positive95% of 258 reviews2018
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
Windows
POLYBIUS is a fast, trippy tunnel shooter playable on a normal screen or in VR. 50 levels of blissful trance shooting action are set to a blistering soundtrack. The PS4 version was EDGE Magazine's VR GOTY in 2017, and the PC version of the game was even used as the basis for a NIN music video.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 Rhythmica
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZOU Inc.
Windows
The arcade rhythm game you can play in your room, it is "Rhythmica". Rhythmica is an authentic rhythm VR rhythm game that you can enjoy with easy operation. The operation consists of three easy actions "push a pad", "pull a trigger", "shake a controller" according to the ball flowing from the four...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #54 Rocko's Quest
70% matchMixed59% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Revistronic
Windows
Rocko must journey through several themed environments, including swamps, mountains, castles and caves, while fending off a variety of beastly assailants.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #55 Oniami
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Futuristic
Windows
A journey across vast lands.
Why similar: Action 100%