- #1 The Flames
97% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Pax Breslaw
Windows
The Flames is a top down shooter where you fight a powerful boss called Hodaya and help save the Wisp the leader of the planet.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.8%, Arena Shooter 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #2 Hop & Pop!
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows
Relax, Hop & Pop! and battle bugs in this froggy survivor game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%
- #3 Paper War
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luong Minh HienPub: BrightStdio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paper War is a roguelite adventure where you play as "Little Blue," a character brought to life from an artist’s dreams. Battle failed sketches, upgrade skills, and weapons, and fight for survival on a living paper sheet filled with chaos and bombs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #4 Skyfighter Arcade
95% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Two Kings 22
Windows · Linux
Skyfighter Arcade is the classic top-down shoot-em-up vertical scroller, with a twist. Outmaneuver increasingly difficult enemies and obstacles. Blast your enemies out of the sky with powerful and unique weapons. Upgrade your weapons and ship to make yourself more powerful.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.5%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #5 Boing Bang Adventure
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Pitigamedev
Windows
Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
- #6 Final 4 Survival
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sean Foley
Windows
Final 4 Survival is an Arcade style top-down shooter. You play as an elemental soldier and are tasked with having to defeat waves of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.3%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%
- #7 UNDERLOD
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sdwr
Windows
Underlod is an arcade RTS. Control groups of units to take down waves of enemies. Upgrade your troops using synergies and powerful item effects.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #8 PlatinumS
92% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: lucemCD
Windows
PlatinumS is a roguelite top-down arena shooter that brings the ultimate hero's party-building experience to life, empowering heroes to conquer dungeons. Players have the option to select from a range of items and buffs to craft their own distinctive builds.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #9 Wizard’s Path: Palette of Spells
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beruke Games
Windows
Build a wildly different mage every run in a fast-paced action roguelite. Combine spell schools, loot, boons, items, and risky challenges to survive endless enemy waves, defeat bosses, and push your most broken build as far as it can go.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Arcade 10.8%
- #10 Stopping Santa
91% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Hephaestus Games
Windows · Linux
Stopping Santa is a Jazzy top-down arena shooter where you play a mercenary fighting against Santa’s legions. Short play sessions, simple controls, instant action, and a global leaderboard for the Top 10. Inspired by classic arcade games.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.7%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 8.1%
- #11 Space Rock Armageddon
90% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: David ReidPub: Admire Digital
Windows
Space Rock Armageddon is a bold and dynamic space arcade game, boasting lightning-fast gameplay and an explosion of vibrant colors that make it feel like an eighties arcade classic.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Arena Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #12 Voidcutter Fuzor
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Howling Cat Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%
- #13 Tanks of Chaos
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SerPlanetPub: SerPlanetGames
Windows
Tanks of Chaos is a fast-paced top-down 2D pixel art game where you battle waves of enemies using customizable tanks. Upgrade your arsenal, face unique foes, and conquer diverse worlds in intense, retro-style combat. Can you survive the onslaught?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.3%, 2D Fighter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #14 Space Crusaders
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: AbsurdPoncho
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try to survive the demon onslaught in this fast-paced top-down shooter. Battle oncoming enemies as they try to destroy you, collect their souls to level up your character and weapons. Collect relics and unlock new characters and weapons to become more powerful!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #15 Void Strike
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BareboneDev
Windows · Linux
Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #16 Elizabeth's Score
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows
Coming soon!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Shooter 7.5%
- #17 Aces Over Airfields
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Zayd JahangiriPub: Cog in the Clockwork Studio
Windows
Aces Over Airfields is a fast-paced 2D aerial combat game featuring intense dogfights, strategic base defense, and retro pixel art. Fly, fight, and manage resources to dominate the skies and destroy your enemy’s jet or base assets.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.5%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%
- #18 Cat With Gun
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Anton Kastler
Windows
A top down 2D game about a cat who kills starfish with a gun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.6%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9%
- #19 Neon: Eternal
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleHouseStudios
Windows
Neon: Eternal is a 2D Retro-styled Arena shooter. Blast your way through seamlessly never-ending action-packed levels of radiating colors while eliminating over 50 unique enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.1%, 2D Fighter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #20 Temporalysis
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: QueenSaaci
Windows · Mac
A quick paced 2D rogue-like shooter. Shoot your way through endless waves of enemies, acquire new abilities and new weapons as you take on more difficult foes. Your adversaries are moving too fast? Slow down time to aim better or make a quick escape.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.9%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Arena Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 9.8%
- #21 Frontier Fire
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Big Pillar
Windows
A roguelike action shooter about pioneering an unknown planet. Survive against hostile forces, fight, and push deeper. Use a variety of weapons and abilities to dominate ever-changing battlefields.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 10.5%
- #22 Spook n Loot
82% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: joeel56
Windows
2D pixel art roguelike game. You start off in a Halloween town. To start the actual game, you have to go through the mysterious building. There are 20 levels to complete before you reach the final boss. If you die, the game starts over from the beginning.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 8.7%, Family Friendly 5.5%
- #23 Washed Up
84% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Anthony LaVigna
Windows
An arcade-style top-down shooter game. See how long you can survive in a zombie-infested abandoned town.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%
- #24 Flying Pew Pew
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoName
Windows
The alien hordes have attacked us for no reason. We must throw all our forces to repel our planet from the alien invaders!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #25 BloodDome Classic
80% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%
- #26 Tartaron
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: TartaronDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tartaron is top-down shooter with an old-school art style and a variety of levels to beat. Engage in close-range combat, or snipe your enemies from afar, it's up to you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, 2D Fighter 22.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7%
- #27 Laboratory X-29
79% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: BlayzbyFill Games
Windows
Laboratory X-29 is a sci-fi roguelite-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist takes his chances to escape from the Lab after an accident. Shoot your way out to freedom, clear rooms full of other dangerous experiments, find out the secrets hidden in this place and eat chicken to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Arena Shooter 12.1%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #28 You're Invading My Space
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RollR Pixel
Windows
"You're Invading My Space" is a fast paced, space themed, wave survival game where every run is unique. Fight off endless procedurally generated enemy swarms, upgrade and unlock your ships and weapons, and push your limits as this angry galaxy throws everything it has at you.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #29 Pinchimono: The videogame
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DanielixmaxPub: Negas
Windows
Follow Pinchimono's story, where you will have to help him get his precious pizza.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.8%, Arena Shooter 20%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Comedy 6.8%
- #30 Blunder The Sea
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher AtwellPub: Cracked Games
Windows
Use movement and your spear gun to take down underwater baddies. The goal? Treasure of course!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.7%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shooter 10.6%
- #31 Doomsday Jetlag
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: New England Interactive
Windows
Arcade shooter at the end of the world! Play as fighter pilots fending off the aerial hordes of hell during total nuclear apocalypse, Doomsday Jetlag combines casual bullet-hell, shoot-em-up & rogue-lite elements to maximise the fun of playing through armageddon!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.3%, Arena Shooter 15%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #32 Vengeance
75% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: AdeniumGames
Windows
Face endless waves. Dodge. Survive. Repeat. Vengeance is a fast-paced 2D bullet hell roguelike where you're thrown into a chaotic battlefield swarming with enemies. Master your movement, survive as long as you can. Every second counts, and one wrong step means game over.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Shooter 10.4%
- #33 Frog 'n' Roll
76% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Olive Branch
Windows
Roll around as a cute frog, fight through waves of bugs with frantic arcade bullet hell gameplay in this little rogue-like arena shooter Frog 'n' Roll!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 12.8%
- #34 Constellar
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, 2D Fighter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%
- #35 High Score
76% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NaKoGames
Windows
High Score is a top-down arena shooter where you face off against relentless waves of numerical enemies. Rack up points and earn medals to unlock a variety of unique classes and powerful items. Dive into the action, enhance your arsenal, and aim for the highest score!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Funny 5.4%
- #36 Swept Under
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VML Studios
Windows · Mac
Swept Under is a frantic top-down pixel action-survival where you play the Trash Man. Clean every piece of cafeteria garbage before the timer hits zero, earn cash, and buy weapons or tools from vending machines, because sometimes the fastest cleanup is murder.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28%, 2D Fighter 13.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Shooter 8.1%
- #37 Void Drift
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kneedlik
Windows
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #38 Bounty of One
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,996 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.8%, 2D Fighter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #39 Chickenauts
72% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Chickenauts is a companion based, action roguelite game where you battle evil Alien Chickens who've abducted your beloved flock. Free and mutate your chickens to defeat a myriad of foes, explore various spaceship environments and unravel secrets of the Chickens from outer space!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #40 Srogue
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yinz Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Srogue is a snake roguelite where you play as a snake and defeat enemies in order to feast and grow. Unlock new ways to play by gaining experience and choosing items to alter your snake. The goal is to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #41 Never Akimbo
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WCHC
Windows · Linux
Never Akimbo is a fast-paced pixel art action game where one weapon is all you need. Fight through relentless enemy waves, clear handcrafted levels, and transform your gun with wild attachments that radically change how it behaves. One gun. Infinite builds. No dual-wielding excuses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.3%, Arena Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 8.4%
- #42 Bread & Butter
71% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: DaniDangerStudio
Windows
A roguelite arena shooter starring you, a gutsy bread slice, and your butter buddy battling side by side. Survive waves of evil veggies, stack wild weapon combos, and unleash absurd builds in relentless top-down chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Comedy 6%
- #43 Block-Lite
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Camden Folkman
Windows
Block-Lite is a simple, fast-paced roguelite! Choose your character, grab a weapon, and fight through wave after wave of enemies until you become unstoppable.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #44 CrypticaL
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%
- #45 Time Wasters
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #46 Diebrary
71% matchMixed70% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Other Ocean InteractivePub: Other Ocean Group
Windows
Enter the Diebrary! Test your reflexes and wit in this fast-paced arena roguelike, where you must fight through thousands of enemies to make it out alive. Choose upgrades and power-ups to increase your chances of survival, then vote on new twists to spice up your next run!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #47 Gunforged
69% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Shooter 10.8%
- #48 Wink Out
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clevergence Games
Windows
Wink Out your rivals in this physics-driven 1v1 shooter! Craft clever card synergies, adapt between rounds, and outplay opponents by sending them flying out of the arena.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 21.3%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelike 10%
- #49 Gunvolution
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Slylark Games
Windows
Gunvolution is a hectic roguelike top-down arena shooter. The machine god has gone mad and now sends her unthinking legion to destroy you. Fight through endless waves of enemies, collecting perks and evolving your weapon along the way. How many machines will you take with you in your blaze of glory?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Roguelike 16.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 11.8%
- #50 Compadrone: Land Wars
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Seam Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter with tower-defense twists, control a drone capable of wielding multiple weapons and fight hordes of alien warbots. Collect resources and XP to unlock new weapons, towers, abilities, and drones.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #51 Dash Rider
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunless Planet games
Windows
Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%
- #52 Supre-Immune
67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Indion
Windows
Join a roguelike action where cute immune cells battle viruses. Collect data in fast-paced combat, gain weapons and abilities through evolution, or level up to grow stronger. The fun of building your own super immune cell with different combinations each run is up to you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelike 13.8%
- #53 LADON
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Whiskerleaf
Windows
LADON is an intense, fast paced arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of ships to destroy hordes of enemies. Combine different weapons to create unique builds and steer your unstoppable snake to ravage endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 13.2%
- #54 Zom Tom
70% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Jake OlsonPub: Impartial Studios
Windows
Zom Tom is a 2.5D shoot' em up dungeon-crawler where you slay zombie bodies, survive the hell-spawn onslaught, and full send copious amounts of lead downrange.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.5%, Arena Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 8.9%
- #55 CORA
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Empty House Games
Windows · Linux
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #56 Manic Archers - Bullseye DEMO
68% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Ancient Most High Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manic Archers is the very first topdown Zelda-type versus game ever! It features simplistic and on-the-point gameplay with amazing game mechanics and lovely arcade style pixelart-details. It is playable with up to 4 players simultaneously on one screen in several variants.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #57 Geometry Waves
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through waves of enemies and extreme bosses in this Roguelite space shooter. Advance in the ranks, upgrade your ship and unlock new mechanics, ships and mods that will make the game more challanging and interesting.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%
- #58 Nova Impact
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael FichotPub: ReDreamt Games Studio
Windows
Nova Impact puts you in command of your ship as an elite Zenith pilot. Fight in the arena, earn credits, optimize your build in this fast-paced SSRPG (Space Shooter RPG). Survive the swarm, once at the top of the ranks, face rival pilots in unique 1-on-1 duels to claim your spot as the #1 champion !
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%