- #1 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
97% 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%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 5.5%
- #2 Echoes+
96% 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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 9.1%
- #3 Syder Arcade
96% 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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 10.1%, Retro 7.5%
- #4 Cosmo Chaser
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Choi Jaewook
Windows
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23%, Space 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 8.6%
- #5 Syder Reloaded
94% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 13.9%, Retro 11%, Arcade 10.2%
- #6 STURMWIND EX
94% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Space 13.8%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10.2%
- #7 Super XYX
93% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Retro 16.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.9%
- #8 Z-Warp
92% 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: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Retro 12.2%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 5.5%
- #9 Star Saviors
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 4.5%
- #10 Kalzor: 2000
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Space 15.2%, Retro 12%, Arcade 10.3%
- #11 Vektor Z
89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Space 9.6%, Retro 8.9%
- #12 The Battle of Aurinoxia
88% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 9.4%, Retro 5.5%
- #13 Space Blade
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 7.5%
- #14 Laser Droplets
89% 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: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 9%, Action 6.6%
- #15 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
87% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Space 9.4%, Retro 7.5%, Arcade 7.4%
- #16 Crome: Before Purgatory
86% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Retro 14.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.7%
- #17 Distant Space
85% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 18.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Retro 8.4%
- #18 Orbital Siege
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
Windows
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 11.3%
- #19 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 15.9%, Retro 15%, Arcade 12.8%
- #20 Suicide Runners
83% 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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.3%
- #21 Hyper Sentinel
82% 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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.6%
- #22 Stranded in the Abyss
84% 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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 11.9%, Retro 6.9%
- #23 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
81% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
Windows
Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Retro 13.8%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%
- #24 Power-Up
82% 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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Space 13.1%, Retro 13%, Arcade 7.1%
- #25 Kromaia
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 12.4%, Action 6.4%
- #26 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
79% 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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Retro 15.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 11.7%
- #27 Space Fuel
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Space 16.6%, Retro 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%
- #28 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10%, Retro 8.9%
- #29 1x! Space Adventure
78% 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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Space 10.2%, Action 8.8%
- #30 Star Jet Alpha
78% 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Space 18.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 8.4%
- #31 Enemy Mind
76% 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Space 16.9%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%
- #32 BULLETnico
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 7.6%
- #33 Ellipsis
74% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Salmi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Retro 19.3%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.4%
- #34 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Space 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%
- #35 Astar Solis
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 10%, Shooter 5.5%
- #36 Feeble Light
72% match9 user reviews78% of 9 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 12%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 5.8%
- #37 Marimoth
73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Difficult 5.3%
- #38 Space Moth DX
73% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 9.2%, Action 7.9%
- #39 Invaliens
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6%
- #40 Nevultra
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 9.8%, Retro 8.9%
- #41 Gunvein
69% 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 40.6%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 6.6%, Shooter 3.9%
- #42 Lobstar: Arcade Version
74% 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 9.7%, Retro 8.9%
- #43 WOLFLAME
72% 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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9%, Shooter 5.5%
- #44 Quad Blaster
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Juritobi
Windows
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 1.5%, Action 1.4%
- #45 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Space 18.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 8.3%
- #46 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 6.1%
- #47 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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 4.5%
- #48 Astro Fighters
67% 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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 11%, Retro 8.1%
- #49 Red Ruin
75% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: David Seifers
Windows
Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Space 20.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 8.6%
- #50 Never Not Shooting
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 9.4%, Space 7.2%
- #51 REMOTE LIFE
68% 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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23%, Space 17%, Arcade 9%, Retro 8.9%
- #52 Vector Strain
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #53 Vulture Strike
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Action 8.5%
- #54 PULSOR
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: robotragePub: RR Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Space 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #55 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
66% 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 27.8%, Space 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.8%
- #56 DoDonPachi Resurrection
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Difficult 4.3%, Action 3.5%
- #57 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 8.8%, Shooter 5.6%
- #58 Solar War
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andrew M.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 10.1%, Action 6.5%
- #59 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
65% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 10.2%