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Games Like THE DREADFUL SPACE

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Spaceships, Singleplayer, Space.

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A fast-paced space war game packed with intense action! Test your reflexes as you dodge enemy fire and strike back using every powerful resource you can find. The combat is dynamic and relentless, challenging your skills as a true space war pilot.

Reviews: Positive — 94% — of 17 reviews
Released: 2022-04-30
Developer: Caztellary Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SpeedStealth
    Windows

    Space Tormentor is a Shoot'Em Up Bullet Hell Game in which You immerse Yourself as an lonely pilot with mission to destroy as many alien enemies as it's possible. You have been traped and sent to unknown sector of galaxy. Your goal is to fight your way back to Earth.

    Why similar: Spaceships 50.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

  2. #2 Stel
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MekGames
    Windows

    Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...

    Why similar: Spaceships 54.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 9.2%, Minimalist 3.6%

  3. #3 Bleeping Spaceships
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Beep2Bleep
    Windows

    A fast-paced bullet-hell where your room becomes the battlefield!

    Why similar: Spaceships 49.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arena Shooter 7%, Bullet Hell 6.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.7%

  4. #4 Solaris - Arcade Edition
    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Gold Angel Corp.
    Windows · Linux

    You take control from a spaceship called DV-01 to towards on stages until reach the "Special Stage" that is endless! Shoot on enemies to earn more points this is the focus. Enjoy! This is the Arcade Version from "Solaris The Second Law".

    Why similar: Spaceships 72.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.6%

  5. #5 Space Defense
    94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Guilherme UemaPub: Uema Studio
    Windows

    You and your space troop have a tough mission to defend Earth from an alien invasion in this epic space war. Will you be able to guide your troops to victory?

    Why similar: Spaceships 41.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Flight 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%

  6. #6 Kind Heart Defenders
    94% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2022
    Dev: LUDO Thinking
    Windows · Mac

    Kind Heart Defenders is an experience that brings the best of Space Shooter with the best of Tower Defense. Have fun building towers, trying different ships, laughing at the characters' jokes, and battling through intergalactic scenarios and gigantic bosses.

    Why similar: Spaceships 63.1%, Flight 16.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 4%, Indie 2.4%

  7. #7 Space Ark
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Baal Studio
    Windows

    Commander, your help is required in order to save the existence from extinction, join the adventure in solo arcade mode or in multiplayer. ------------- Destroy your friends in epic spaceship battles and steal their points in order to enhance & personalize your own ship once you return to your base.

    Why similar: Spaceships 52.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Flight 8.4%, Arcade 6.2%

  8. #8 COSMIC STRIKE - The Last Sub Sector
    91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Horizon GamesPub: Pixel Horizon Games
    Windows

    Unleash the fury of giant capital ship combat and conquer the stars!

    Why similar: Spaceships 41%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arena Shooter 8.5%

  9. #9 Chorus
    90% matchVery Positive83% of 4,444 reviews2021
    Dev: Deep Silver FishlabsPub: Deep Silver
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

    Why similar: Spaceships 51.8%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Shooter 9%, Flight 8.6%

  10. #10 Space Pirates
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: whynomakethings
    Windows

    Arcade space shooter where you build a fleet by defeating enemy ships and using the credits you earn from it to upgrade your fleet to take on larger and deadlier battles.

    Why similar: Spaceships 61%, Flight 15.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 5.9%, Combat 2.4%

  11. #11 Mission In Space
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: MixtorPub: Tero Lunkka
    Windows

    2d space shooter game where need avoid and destroy enemies and big boss

    Why similar: Spaceships 42%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%

  12. #12 Emancipator GO!
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mandinga
    Windows

    Go free your besieged home planet... all by yourself! Emancipator GO! is a survival game with roguelite elements.

    Why similar: Spaceships 47.7%, Flight 14%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%

  13. #13 Asterobits
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gorilla Interactive
    Windows

    You've escaped from the galaxy's most secure space prison, and now there's a bunch of angry lawless chasing you. You must survive, fight for your freedom, and outrun these grumpy pursuers. Asterobits delivers a relentless (and slightly absurd) escape in an arcade-style roguelike space shooter.

    Why similar: Spaceships 55.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 2.3%

  14. #14 Alpha Terminus
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MageLoop
    Windows

    Your clan plays an important role in the new galactic war. The fate of your mutant clan rests in the hands of you and your fellow fighter pilots...

    Why similar: Spaceships 48.1%, Flight 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Shooter 8.2%

  15. #15 Ranphon
    86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: LGV
    Windows

    Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.

    Why similar: Spaceships 61.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 3.7%

  16. #16 SpaceFire Fury
    85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Ballantine Elizondo Soto
    Windows

    Take control of a powerful spaceship, face relentless waves of cosmic enemies, and battle colossal bosses in this intense, action shoot-'em-up. Use unique powerups, and save the galaxy in SpaceFire Fury.

    Why similar: Spaceships 50.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 18%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  17. #17 Timeloop Titans
    84% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: LapaGames
    Windows

    Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!

    Why similar: Spaceships 40.5%, Flight 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 10.8%

  18. #18 Art of Space
    86% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: xfgamingstudios
    Windows

    Art of Space is a fast-paced space combat shooter with some unique mechanics and customisation options. Includes a story/campaign mode.

    Why similar: Spaceships 60.1%, Flight 14.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%

  19. #19 X-Force Under Attack
    83% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: Cube Games
    Windows

    X-Force Under Attack brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80's/90's. It's a frenetic and chaotic space shooter with insane battles against extremely difficult bosses.

    Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 12%, Collectathon 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%

  20. #20 Galactic Fighters
    84% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
    Dev: StarworkGC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Galactic Fighters is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter arcade with roguelike elements, in 1st and 3rd person. Choose your spaceship, power it up, and get through hordes of aliens and bosses ready to destroy. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

    Why similar: Spaceships 31.6%, Flight 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 9.7%

  21. #21 Rocks In Space
    81% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: T's Gaming Emporium
    Windows · Mac

    Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!

    Why similar: Spaceships 24.7%, Collectathon 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.5%

  22. #22 Space Hit
    82% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Artur Rezende
    Windows

    On SPACE HIT you finished your space mission, and it's just time to come back home, but your journey will not be so easy as you think...

    Why similar: Spaceships 68.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Shooter 8%, Minimalist 6.3%, Arcade 3.7%

  23. #23 Propeller King
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CRK
    Windows

    Be the propeller king in the battleground! 8 vs 8 matches with online players or bots, destroy the enemy and capture their bases to win!

    Why similar: Wargame 26.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arena Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 13.2%

  24. #24 Parsec lost in space
    80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Arcade games
    Windows

    Dodge! Speed up! Destroy! Here you will have to challenge yourself to the maximum in order to defeat all the challenges and leave in one piece. Relying only on your reflexes and the movement of your ship, you will have to face everything from asteroids to giant robots!!!

    Why similar: Spaceships 76.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4.5%, Colorful 2.9%

  25. #25 Space Break
    82% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Dhause
    Windows

    Build ships from elements and go to fight. The player can control several different spaceships at the same time (fleet battles). During the battle you can switch ships and different ships can attack different opponents. Choose your ships and tactics for each battle.

    Why similar: Spaceships 51.8%, Flight 12.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 8.4%, Arcade 8.4%

  26. #26 Star Hive: The Menace
    79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Milo's StudioPub: Milo's Studio
    Windows

    This game is based on the neo mode of ''Galaxy Wars'' from 1995. Star Hive: The Menace, is the first in a franchise, there will be a sequel with three more games to continue the story. The objective is to use missiles stored on an Earth defense coalition freighter to destroy invading enemies.

    Why similar: Spaceships 67.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 11.2%, Colorful 2.2%, Indie 1.5%

  27. #27 EON Survivor
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Square Wheel
    Windows

    Space survivors-like action where every second counts. Face relentless alien waves, upgrade your ship, and collect critical minerals before time runs out. Survival is only the beginning.

    Why similar: Wargame 22.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  28. #28 BattleCubes: Arena
    79% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Karlo Pavlovic
    Windows

    BattleCubes: Arena is an action shooter where the player assumes a role of a single cube, set inside an arena. Shoot them, ram them, kill them all!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 11.4%

  29. #29 REVO
    78% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.

    Why similar: Spaceships 52%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.1%

  30. #30 Unknown Hero
    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Svero Forge
    Windows · Linux

    Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!

    Why similar: Spaceships 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%

  31. #31 Ion-Blade League
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Noam Toledano
    Windows

    Ion-Blade League is a rally-style racing arena-shooter. Pilot the lightning fast Ion-Blade hovercraft as you try to capture evading checkpoints, destroy enemies & obstacles, manage your race resources to maximize your score, survive to the end of the race & unlock new weapons, systems & regions.

    Why similar: Spaceships 52.3%, Flight 15%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 6.1%

  32. #32 Lonely tiny spaceship
    75% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Lonely bro
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A shooter in the space arena, in which you grow from a small, clumsy to a powerful capital spaceship, using resources obtained from destroyed hordes of enemies and other cosmic evil.

    Why similar: Spaceships 52.6%, Arena Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 2.8%

  33. #33 Spaceship Pro Simulator
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Spaceship Pro Simulator. Strapped in and ready. One ship, one mission—survive the unknown. Enemies ahead, systems online. This is my journey through deep space, and I'm not going down easy.

    Why similar: Spaceships 80.2%, Action 5.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.6%, Indie 4%, Shooter 3.3%

  34. #34 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Flight 9.9%

  35. #35 UltraGalactic
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Seven Dragons Studios
    Windows

    UltraGalactic is an indie space combat game with inertia-based flight. Fly from agile fighters to powerful cruisers, use ship abilities and advanced weapon systems, and face a relentless alien threat in a single-player sci-fi campaign.

    Why similar: Spaceships 64.6%, Flight 13.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 6.8%, Combat 1.6%

  36. #36 Vostok 2061
    74% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Spaceships 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.9%

  37. #37 ZAKESTA-Z
    73% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: zakichi
    Windows

    Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages

    Why similar: Spaceships 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 11%

  38. #38 Draco Space X
    76% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
    Windows

    2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%

  39. #39 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    71% 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 22.5%, Flight 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.9%

  40. #40 Gamma Blast
    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
    Windows · Linux

    Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%

  41. #41 Dimensions: Dreadnought Architect
    71% matchMixed55% of 199 reviews2023
    Dev: Craft Theory
    Windows

    Unleash your creativity, design your dreadnought with a variety of modules, and have complete control over the function and style of each module. Command your battleship with wisdom and decisiveness. Gallop in the vast galaxy and destroy all enemies.

    Why similar: Spaceships 69.1%, Flight 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Indie 2.2%, PvE 1.5%

  42. #42 Samsara: Retro Man Universe
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: notanumberdev
    Windows · Linux

    Control the battlefield in a tactical arcade shooter. Sacrifice safety, earn invincibility, slow time, and unleash a devastating beam to obliterate entire waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Spaceships 49.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%

  43. #43 HYPERDRIVE
    70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: ArchonPub: Archon Gaming
    Windows

    HYPERDRIVE is a fast paced Sci-fi action flight sim, combining the infinitely looping gameplay of a roguelike, along with the combat and controls of classic spaceship combat. Avoid obstacles, and take down enemy ships in high speed space combat, all while making as many deliveries as possible!

    Why similar: Spaceships 70.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 5.5%, Colorful 3.4%

  44. #44 eXoSpace Combat Engineer
    69% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
    Dev: Fantastimaker
    Windows

    Build and pilot your warship to hunt the galaxy’s most wanted. Dodge blasters and missiles as you tear enemy hulls apart piece-by-piece in a high-stakes roguelite campaign, or unleash total chaos in the sandbox.

    Why similar: Spaceships 72%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.4%

  45. #45 Project Root
    73% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 13.1%

  46. #46 Arsenal Shock
    72% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Arsenal Shock TeamPub: Dystopian Edge Publishing
    Windows

    Arsenal Shock is a fast-paced singleplayer arena dual-weapon shooter. Use a multitude of weapons to fight off endless waves of enemies and achieve new high scores in 11 diverse mayhem-filled arenas. Also includes two Playground levels with gravity gun functionality.

    Why similar: Wargame 23.2%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%

  47. #47 Hyper Space
    68% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Fennec Game Studio
    Windows

    Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.

    Why similar: Spaceships 51.3%, Collectathon 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 4.3%

  48. #48 Railgunners
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Spaceships 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11%

  49. #49 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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 18%, Action 6.2%

  50. #50 Astral Gunners
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Spaceships 38%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.7%

  51. #51 The Yellow Moon's School: The Ghosts Day
    71% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: HV
    Windows

    The Yellow Moon's School: The Ghosts Day is a top-down shooter game in which you must shoot ghosts and destroy them to save the school.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  52. #52 Magnus
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
    Windows · Linux

    A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Flight 16.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%

  53. #53 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    70% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 9.9%

  54. #54 Antithesis
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Maximiliaan Hendrikx
    Windows

    A top-down action arcade game where you control one spaceship with each hand at the same time, but they both have opposite goals: avoid or destroy.

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  55. #55 Astar Solis
    68% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

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  56. #56 Angry Bean
    66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: DeadQueen Studios
    Windows

    Enter the world of Angry Bean: a frantic arcade game where armed beans face swarms of alien insects! Destroy enemies, collect weapons, and survive challenging stages.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Collectathon 17%, Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%

  57. #57 StarshipFighter
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Daniel Walasinski
    Windows

    Build and customize your own starship, then survive escalating waves of enemies and intense boss fights. Unlock new parts, upgrade your loadout, choose your difficulty, and climb the leaderboard in this fast-paced 2D top-down space shooter.

    Why similar: Spaceships 53.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 4.2%

  58. #58 Rangok Skies
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
    Dev: Samurai Games
    Windows · Mac

    War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 17.1%, Flight 11.9%

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