- #1 Heliocide
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 7.7%
- #2 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
96% 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #3 BLASTER MAYHEM
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 18.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 5.6%
- #4 Arcade Forever
95% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #5 Orchid Glitter
94% 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 26%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 6.4%
- #6 Astro Fighters
93% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.3%
- #7 Laser Droplets
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #8 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Score Attack 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #9 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
91% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.7%
- #10 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
91% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 8%
- #11 Warcat Parade
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Score Attack 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.6%
- #12 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
89% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 10.6%
- #13 Always Surrender
89% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Score Attack 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 7.3%
- #14 Star Jet Alpha
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10%, Space 9.7%
- #15 1x! Space Adventure
87% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%
- #16 Armored Firestorm
86% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
Windows
Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 9.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #17 Crucible
86% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #18 Asteroidia
84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #19 Bullet Hell Monday
84% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #20 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9%
- #21 BroodStar
82% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 12.1%, Character Customization 7.4%
- #22 Fiery Rivaz
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.5%, Score Attack 10.5%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #23 Akka Arrh
82% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #24 ESCHATOS
81% matchVery Positive97% of 301 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 7.7%
- #25 4D:XD
81% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #26 STARR RINGER
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 9.8%
- #27 Neon Fighter
79% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Score Attack 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 9.6%
- #28 Space Escaper
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Flight 11.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #29 ShapeNeon Chaos
78% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 16.1%, Arcade 9%
- #30 WOLFLAME
77% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #31 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
76% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #32 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 13.6%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #33 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
75% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Score Attack 9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #34 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ocasocreations
Windows
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #35 Psyvariar 3
73% matchPositive82% of 11 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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #36 CoreShot
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoonWindowStudioPub: Nigel Purcell
Windows
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: Score Attack 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 10.9%
- #37 TAILS GEAR HD
75% 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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 6.3%
- #38 Vectro Blast
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Score Attack 21%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #39 Polyfury
72% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Wayfarer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Modern 9.5%
- #40 The Art Of Flight
71% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #41 Infinity Lancer
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shooter 5.7%
- #42 Resurrection Core
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.8%
- #43 Project AionIX
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #44 Blast Rush LS
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #45 Cybxus Heart
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #46 Super Forklift 3000
71% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Score Attack 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 8.6%
- #47 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
69% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Score Attack 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #48 TCSTRIKERS2
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Score Attack 12.2%, Shooter 9.2%
- #49 Exo-Calibre
68% 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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #50 Pangaroids
69% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 12.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #51 < STRECT >
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Score Attack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%
- #52 AstroWings: Space War
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Toward Inc.
Windows · Mac
"Astro Wings: Space War" is a retro style, exciting and authentic bullet hell, space shooting game.This game brings you the thrill, urgency and fantastic experience of an authentic arcade shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, Flight 8.2%
- #53 Nova Strike
68% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 8%
- #54 Shin Sophstar
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #55 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #56 Zannon
68% 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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #57 Void Gore
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Score Attack 23.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #58 Sky Force Reloaded
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,688 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%
- #59 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
67% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #60 Endless Space Scrap
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%