- #1 Astrotester
97% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Igrogost
Windows
Astrotester is an action-adventure game. Complete tasks across various locations and levels. Fight against the dominant forces of the Flow and hostile creatures. Learn more about the world of Stellar system.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 21.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Cyberpunk 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%
- #2 Pacific Strafe
96% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Insane Software
Windows
Fight through historical locations of World War 2 with 1 of 5 classic WW2 fighters. Sink battleships with the help of your wingmen, recapture islands with the help of your tank crews.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 39.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 5.9%
- #3 ZombieMaze
96% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Junseok Oh
Windows
'Zombie Maze' is simple top-down shooter game with maze. You need to find way to escape. Only way to escape is helicopter on the roof!! RUN!!! and kill that ZOMBIES!!!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 38.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #4 Captain Star
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: KIDA STUDIOS
Windows
Pilot a high-tech UFO in Captain Star: thrilling space action! Dodge hostile aliens, collect glowing stars, unlock new stages and conquer the galaxy!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 6.9%
- #5 Rome 2077: Space Wars
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Yelaex
Windows
Unknown planets, whole new universe, with hundreds of ships to fight and explore, special abilities and ships craft. Rome 2077: Space Wars is a top-down shooter with ship craft, storyline, RPG element, survival endless mode and much more!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Cyberpunk 6.8%
- #6 Captain Diarrhea and The Shartening
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Donkulosis Labs
Windows · Linux
A top-down wave shooter. Use gross and weird movement mechanics and abilities. Survive, and enact revenge on the black military division that abducted you and made you the way that you are. BRING FORTH THE SHARTENING.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 35.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Military 12%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #7 Crimson Frontier
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hanuman Games
Windows
Crimson Frontier – a fast‑paced top‑down shooter in the world of cyberpunk with the vibe of 90s action movies in single player mode, like super‑macho who crushes every enemy standing in his way.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Shooter 7%
- #8 Skyfire Legends
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Benjo Games
Windows
Battle through 4 action-packed levels with the pilot of your choice. Face relentless waves of enemies as you fight your way to 4 powerful bosses. Compete against players worldwide — can you be the fastest to conquer the top of the scoreboard?
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Military 8%, Shooter 7.9%
- #9 Gunslinger Nova
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, PvE 14%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #10 R for Revenge
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TienLee
Windows
R for Revenge is a brutal top-down shooter that fuses gunplay with a devastating combat skill system. Dismantle a criminal underworld as two unique agents, chain firepower with supernatural abilities, and master high-octane encounters where one bullet is all it takes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33%, PvE 16.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #11 BreakDespair2D
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HappyLuckyRainbowGames
Windows
Enjoy mining, upgrades, and explosive growth in this all-directional scrolling shooter. Auto-upgrades allow idle play, with no time limits or game overs. Defaults work fine, story scenes can be skipped, 20 weapons unlock later, and levels can reach 900 million.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, PvE 13.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8%
- #12 Lena
89% match1 user reviews50% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: PunchList Productions
Windows
A planet hopping sci-fi based adventure game filled with fighting enemies, solving puzzles and platforming.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 38% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Sci-fi 8%
- #13 District Panic
89% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Asfar GAMES
Windows · Linux
an action-packed arcade shooter that takes you deep into the heart of a computer under siege.You're the system's last line of defense.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Cyberpunk 8.1%
- #14 Red Blaster
88% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 30%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, PvE 15.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #15 Escape From Inferno
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: TheBlueAidan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Escape From Inferno is a top-down shooter where you play as an angel named Lordrid to escape Hell. There are 10 stages and your goal is to survive the hordes of enemies until there are none left.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 34.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #16 CYBERDAD
86% matchVery Positive90% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Cyberpunk EnjoyersPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Set in the year 2078, CYBERDAD is a 2D cyberpunk gunfight dungeon crawler following a disgruntled father seeking to rescue his daughter, and exact his revenge.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Cyberpunk 12.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #17 Alien Up
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Streak Entertainment
Windows
Fast-paced survival shooter where space mechanic Chelsea Crisp fights off hordes of alien invaders. Upgrade, jump, dodge, and blast your way through many levels of this humorous 90's style anime pixel adventure.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 38.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #18 Project Serotonin
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cable Games
Windows
A top-down 2D shooter where your health is happiness and the sad ones want to take it away from you.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 49.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 6.5%, 2D 3.7%
- #19 Unstable Star
84% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Heatwave Studios
Windows
Journey through Proximus-3 as Jaughn (pronounced “John”), and embark on a lighthearted and action-packed journey of redemption, quickly becoming embroiled in an unexpected Rebellion to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, PvE 12.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #20 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #21 Warrior of democracy
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BrightSpot Games
Windows
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, PvE 16%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #22 Restless Voronezh
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SkitGames
Windows
Restless Voronezh - A game in the Top Down Shooter genre, where the player controls a hero and, using various available means, deals with his enemies in cramped rooms of a huge building, clearing floor after floor.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 49.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 7.2%
- #23 DEADBUS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BrokenPuzzleGamesPub: Fennonauts
Windows
DEADBUS is a first-person post-apocalyptic shooter where you’re part of a cleanup unit sent to clear infected zones and rescue survivors. Manage limited ammo, hit your kill quota, and make it back to the bus before time runs out. Efficiency is survival, and the DEADBUS waits for no one.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 48.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #24 Castle Champion
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: JackLombardo
Windows
Fight the bosses and save the king. In this top down shooter your goal is to go through each of the three bosses and save the king! With 3 health and bosses that you can't touch, have fun trying to get through this challenging top down shooter!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 45.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 10%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Top-Down 6%
- #25 Asteroid
81% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Alestore Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Asteroid is an open world action adventure RPG set in space! Explore the universe to save planets, upgrade your ship and equipment, and defeat increasingly fearsome enemies!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, PvE 10.4%, Space 7.8%, Shooter 6.9%
- #26 Shutdown
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: G4SE
Windows
Engage in heart-pounding top-down shooter action as a skilled operative fighting against powerful mega-corporations in a dystopian future. Unleash a barrage of futuristic weaponry, master tactical combat, and liberate humanity from the clutches of oppression in Shutdown.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Cyberpunk 9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #27 The Last Feather
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raven
Windows
The Last Feather is a high-octane top-down shooter packed with raw brutality, hard-edged gunfights, and bone-crushing close combat. Through neon-soaked streets and relentless encounters, it delivers a fierce journey of vengeance with every step.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 41.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #28 Chaotic Pursuit
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Vutune
Windows
Chaotic Pursuit is a hardcore Top-Down Shooter with cute graphics. You miss a shot and you're out!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, PvE 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%
- #29 Nova Rebellion
78% 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 30%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Space 5.8%
- #30 MUA
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: BangsFactory
Windows
This is a team online battle game. Use various characters to win the battle!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 48.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Cyberpunk 10.3%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #31 Astranded
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Tim S.Pub: BAMBOOZLED LABS
Windows
Shot down and stranded, Skywalker and his drone Wolly must fight to survive on a hostile alien world. Scavenge, craft, and defend against relentless robotic sentinels while uncovering the secrets of the Astra Portal and the mysterious force that brought them down.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 35.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #32 A Million Conquests
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Rainbirth SL
Windows
Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Cyberpunk 10.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #33 Shootvaders: The Beginning
76% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Went2Play LLC
Windows
The Space mission center has ordered you to fly into space and find a new planet. New planet will bring a new possibilities to humankind. The flight won't be easy! The universe has many alien groups that want to stop you.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 34% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Cyberpunk 9.5%, Shooter 7.9%
- #34 SOS: SPECIAL OPERATIVE STORIES
77% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: ATTACK MOUNTAIN
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
These are the tense, action-packed stories of a special operative's past.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 34.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Military 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #35 Project: Emplorer
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: penkastudioPub: kdcompany
Windows
You are the pilot of a micro-robot that travels through tissues, collecting 'samples' from the cells it kills and harvesting samples more efficiently.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 37.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 6.6%, Multiple Endings 6.4%
- #36 The Ultimate Shot
75% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
You are the only hope, but thanks to your rich experience we are sure you will do well!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 39% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #37 Pirate Skeleton Treasure (shooting series - chapter 1)
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luca BonacorsiPub: LB²
Windows
To conquer the treasure of pirate skeletons you will have to pass several levels to reach the final one. Eliminate all enemies, shoot and advance.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 49.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 5%
- #38 3D Raid River
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: MLB-Miagui
Windows
Recover the Console that the Pirates try to destroy anyway. Travel back in time with incredible graphics
Why similar: Hero Shooter 36.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #39 QUICKN
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: g_sholar
Windows
Shoot, blast and slash your opponents to win this dynamic top-down shooter in luscious neon colors.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Dynamic Narration 19.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Cyberpunk 9.3%, PvE 9.3%
- #40 Atria Valkyrie
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Kinko Game Studio
Windows
Operate disc hovercrafts that absorb enemy bullets to charge up your weapon. This is a vertical STG game. Correct timing of your attack and choice of bullet determines your survival or defeat.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 36.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 6.6%, Space 5.7%
- #41 Monstergasm
72% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Red Sasori
Windows
Blast your way through monstrous hordes, enter houses, and piece together spicy scenes of monster-girl action. Only for adults! A chaotic blend of top-down monster shooting and erotic animations and images puzzle-solving.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #42 The Declassifier
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Troubadour Collective
Windows
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, PvE 15.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #43 Security Guy vs AI: The Dawn of AI
72% matchVery Positive85% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Alexander BogdanovPub: Alexander Bogdanov
Windows
Security guy vs AI is a short top-down shooter game with a mysterious story. Reveal the truth about what happened at your workplace and stop the Evil Artificial Intelligence from spreading out.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #44 Dead-End Bounty
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dodgem Games
Windows
Dead-End Bounty is an open-world top-down shooter set in the wild west! A frontier with 3 kinds of people: the ones on wanted posters, the ones printing them, and people like Charlie—a bounty hunter with his eyes set on one particular bounty that has slipped through his hands a few too many times.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #45 Protocol : Kill Switch
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiny TImPub: Tiny Tim Games
Windows
Survive the mainframe in this Digital-Noir roguelite. Outrun the Magenta Corruption, overclock your code at risky Shrines, and fight alongside your upgraded DAEMON. Master high-voltage weaponry to clear swarms of predatory logic. In this arena, you aren't a bug—you’re the virus.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 36% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Cyberpunk 7.7%
- #46 RedRaptor
70% matchPositive82% of 17 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 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 6.1%, Space 4.7%
- #47 Asteroidia
68% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, PvE 14.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #48 Skyborn:IronWings
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skyborn Dev
Windows
A reimagined 3D arcade shooter that transforms the classic vertical scrolling formula with full spatial depth, immersive air-to-ground combat, and intense bullet hell action.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Military 11.1%, Shooter 8.6%
- #49 Duralumin Wind
71% 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Military 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #50 Dim Glow
70% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Fergus WPub: Fergus art
Windows
Dim Glow is a casual game where you control a dark sphere and you need to shoot at enemies, for each hit you get a point. You also have a limited number of bullets, and 4 lives that are taken away if you are hit. And how many times will you be able to hit enemies?
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 8.9%, PvE 8%
- #51 Exo-Calibre
67% 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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 7.2%, Space 4.8%
- #52 Stellar Outcast: Arena
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, PvE 14.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Shooter 5.2%
- #53 Robo Reckoning
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Vasileios PagkratisPub: VPagkratis
Windows
A Casual Singleplayer game that lets the player explore the open world map. Made with low poly design and family friendly vibes to give a relaxing experience.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, PvE 17.6%, Top-Down 12.4%, Shooter 7.7%
- #54 cherry blossom fleet
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Far East military Co.
Windows
cherry blossom fleet is a 2D shooting game set in the Japanese Navy of World War II.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Military 12.3%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #55 TAILS GEAR HD
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Military 16%, Shooter 6.6%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #56 Nephenthesys
67% 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 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 7.6%, Space 6.2%
- #57 Pipeline Panic
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pastil StudiosPub: Favour Toys Studios B.V.
Windows
Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other
Why similar: Hero Shooter 36.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #58 Hexagonal Explods
67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, PvE 14.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #59 HeartLink
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Serrated Studios
Windows
Star Fox meets Touhou in this action-packed sci-fi shoot 'em up, set to a rockin' synthwave soundtrack reminiscent of the Hotline Miami series. Pick one of five mech pilots and wield the eponymous HeartLinks to defend the Hydra Galaxy from the Omni invasion. Master yourself, master the machine.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Cyberpunk 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Story Rich 8%
- #60 Soda Sabotage
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Darien Williams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Soda Sabotage is a Sci-fi 2D top-down shooter, where the player guns his way through 25 levels and 5 bosses belonging to a soda weapon factory using their own weapons against in order to disable the evil soda weapon making factory. Shoot, dash but most importantly survive!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 39.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 11%, Cyberpunk 9.6%, Top-Down 6.6%