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Games Like The Ghost and The Phoenix

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  1. #1 Gamma Zero
    97% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Old School 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Top-Down 7.3%

  2. #2 The Pulse of Evil
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 219 reviews2023
    Dev: MadnukinPub: Mads Games
    Windows

    Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Top-Down 7.7%

  3. #3 Rysen
    96% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Old School 12.1%, Top-Down 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  4. #4 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
    95% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Old School 9.9%, Top-Down 8.4%

  5. #5 Pirate's Peril
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Consumed Media
    Windows · Linux

    Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9.1%

  6. #6 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Old School 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8%, Top-Down 6%

  7. #7 Aurora Polaris
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Haltt Games
    Windows

    A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

  8. #8 Strelitzia
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sorgintza
    Windows · Linux

    An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Top-Down 7.6%

  9. #9 Truxton 2
    91% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Old School 15.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Arcade 7.5%

  10. #10 Asteroids
    91% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 7.8%

  11. #11 Exorush
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 9%, Old School 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

  12. #12 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    90% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

  13. #13 Beyond the Field
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Blixel
    Windows

    Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Old School 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Bullet Hell 6.9%

  14. #14 RedRaptor
    88% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Top-Down 6.1%, Arcade 5.5%

  15. #15 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Timur Bondar
    Windows

    Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 4.9%

  16. #16 Red Blaster
    86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Blaster Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 7.2%, Top-Down 7.2%

  17. #17 Zannon
    86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 7.7%

  18. #18 POOSTALL Royale
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023
    Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Old School 11.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%

  19. #19 Nephenthesys
    84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Old School 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 7.5%

  20. #20 Duralumin Wind
    85% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: CETVE LLC
    Windows

    Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Old School 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Top-Down 7.1%

  21. #21 Project AionIX
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Old School 12.2%, Top-Down 7.6%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

  22. #22 Cosmonator
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Old School 8.6%, Action 7.3%, Top-Down 5.8%

  23. #23 Quarantine City
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Nicholas RatliffPub: Ratliff Gaming LLC
    Windows

    Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Old School 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  24. #24 Orchid Glitter
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Top-Down 5.5%

  25. #25 Steel Seraph
    82% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Green Lander Games (Jordan S. Thomas)Pub: Self-Published
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Steel Seraph is a shooter-adventure hybrid set on a colony planet in the distant future. Fly, run, strafe, dodge and shoot your way through a variety of stages and take down powerful invasion leaders and their minions.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Top-Down 7.5%

  26. #26 Zombies
    80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Owen Walker
    Windows

    Zombies is a round based survival game following a sole surviver and thier blood lust for killing the undead.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  27. #27 4D:XD
    79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Top-Down 7.2%, Arcade 7.2%

  28. #28 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
    77% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Sting
    Windows

    A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Old School 9.5%, Supernatural 8.3%, Bullet Hell 7.4%

  29. #29 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: stdio.gypsy
    Windows

    In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Old School 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

  30. #30 Operation Zero
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac

    Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Old School 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Top-Down 6.9%

  31. #31 DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
    Dev: Augmented Irreality
    Windows

    Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Old School 17.1%, Top-Down 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  32. #32 Exo-Calibre
    76% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Top-Down 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  33. #33 Space Waves
    78% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Old School 13.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

  34. #34 Defendor
    76% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: almostApixel
    Windows

    Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Old School 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Top-Down 8%

  35. #35 Dungeon Man
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neverknow247
    Windows

    A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Top-Down 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  36. #36 Retaliate
    74% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Old School 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 7.4%

  37. #37 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
    73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
    Windows

    Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Old School 12.7%, Top-Down 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  38. #38 Zaxterion: Space Frenzy!
    74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Old School 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5.3%

  39. #39 Warcat Parade
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Old School 9.3%

  40. #40 Burning Skies Arcade
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Old School 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Top-Down 7.6%

  41. #41 Insectipede
    75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Old School 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  42. #42 Twin Hawk
    72% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Old School 11.8%, Top-Down 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%

  43. #43 Hexagonal Explods
    73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: lemoniedev
    Windows

    Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Top-Down 8.2%

  44. #44 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
    71% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
    Windows

    It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Top-Down 7.7%

  45. #45 Dogyuun
    70% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Old School 10.1%, Top-Down 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%

  46. #46 Battle AirForce
    69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Old School 8.2%, Arcade 6.2%

  47. #47 Ayako's Mission
    70% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Old School 14.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  48. #48 Hook Line & Sinker
    70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Denshin (伝心)
    Windows

    Catch fish, earn gold and defeat the Sea Lords to escape the Island! A top down shooter with a fishing twist. With your trusty hook you will dash and swing in the ocean, throw bombs and fight your way out to victory.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Top-Down 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  49. #49 Planets Ambrosia
    68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Maltsoft
    Windows

    All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Roguelite 7.8%, Top-Down 7.4%

  50. #50 Smogpunk 湮霾之地
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2018
    Dev: CJH Labs
    Windows

    The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 7.8%

  51. #51 Warawara Invaders
    71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Top-Down 8.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  52. #52 Helen in Hell
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Soined
    Windows

    Helen in Hell is a bullet hell game where you fight & dash-dodge your way through dungeon waves of themed enemies. Unlock new weapons, abilities & power levels to help you defeat four challenging & unique bosses at the end of each dungeon.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Supernatural 11.4%, Top-Down 8%

  53. #53 The Outer Space Bugs
    69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Jhozao
    Windows

    Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Top-Down 8.3%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Roguelite 7.1%

  54. #54 Pudding: Lyre Knight
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Katatema
    Windows

    "Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Old School 11.5%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  55. #55 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 8.4%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

  56. #56 Christmas Blaster
    68% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: ArcadeNightmare
    Windows

    Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Top-Down 7.7%, Arcade 7.6%

  57. #57 Nova Rebellion
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
    Windows

    Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Top-Down 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action 4.7%

  58. #58 Otter Space Rescue
    69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Noah LewinPub: Day Dreamer Games
    Windows

    Your Otter Space crew has been captured by evil robots. Save your team and fight together through endless rooms of evil robots.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Top-Down 6.9%, Bullet Hell 6.8%

  59. #59 TROID BLASTER 2
    65% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
    Windows

    TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Old School 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.8%

  60. #60 Psyvariar 3
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Top-Down 7.6%, Arcade 7.2%

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