- #1 Plasma Sky
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Spikepit Games
Windows
Plasma Sky is a neon arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Ease in and power up early, you'll need a strong ship as the intensity ramps up. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and race the world in a fresh challenge every week - the same seeded run for every pilot on Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 9.6%
- #2 Heliocide
96% 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 7.7%
- #3 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Score Attack 7.4%
- #4 BLASTER MAYHEM
95% 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 17.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 5.7%
- #5 Arcade Forever
94% 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #6 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 6.3%
- #7 Astro Fighters
92% 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #8 Laser Droplets
93% 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #9 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
91% 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 23.2%, Score Attack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 9%
- #10 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%
- #11 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
90% matchPositive94% of 35 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 8.1%
- #12 Blast'N Bounty
89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #13 Warcat Parade
89% 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Score Attack 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #14 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
88% 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 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.5%
- #15 Always Surrender
87% 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 21.9%, Score Attack 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 7.3%
- #16 Star Jet Alpha
86% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.7%
- #17 The Last Bastion: Beyond the Frontier
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WonderDose
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical space shooter about a combat pilot who must break through an enemy armada and warn their homeworld. Maneuver through hostile fire, battle commanders and bosses, upgrade your ship, and assemble powerful equipment synergies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Flight 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%
- #18 1x! Space Adventure
85% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 11%
- #19 Space Dogfight: Infinite
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Empty Vector Studio
Windows
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Flight 9.7%
- #20 Asteroidia
82% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7%
- #21 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
84% matchNo user reviews2026
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 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9%
- #22 Crucible
83% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Score Attack 10.2%, Shooter 8.8%
- #23 Bullet Hell Monday
81% matchVery Positive95% of 66 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 8.5%
- #24 Armored Firestorm
82% 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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #25 BroodStar
80% 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 19%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Character Customization 7.3%
- #26 Fiery Rivaz
81% 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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.6%, Score Attack 10.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #27 Neuroma
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 8.5%
- #28 Akka Arrh
78% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #29 ESCHATOS
79% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Shooter 7.7%
- #30 4D:XD
78% 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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #31 Iron Skies
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Score Attack 9.8%
- #32 STARR RINGER
77% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #33 Neon Fighter
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Score Attack 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #34 Nova Swarm
74% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Foundry
Windows
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 19.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 8.4%
- #35 Space Escaper
76% 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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 12.3%, Flight 11.8%, Arcade 8.2%
- #36 ShapeNeon Chaos
75% 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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Score Attack 15.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #37 Psyvariar 3
73% matchPositive83% of 30 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 27%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #38 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
75% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 13.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #39 WOLFLAME
74% matchVery Positive86% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #40 Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
73% matchMixed70% of 33 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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.6%, Flight 8.2%
- #41 CoreShot
73% 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 10.9%
- #42 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
71% matchVery Positive96% of 90 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Score Attack 8.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #43 Infinity Lancer
72% 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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 5.9%
- #44 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
72% 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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 18.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
- #45 TAILS GEAR HD
71% 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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 6.1%
- #46 Polyfury
70% 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Modern 9.5%
- #47 The Art Of Flight
69% matchPositive93% of 15 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.8%
- #48 Vectro Blast
71% 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 25.4%, Score Attack 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #49 Resurrection Core
70% 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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%
- #50 Cybxus Heart
70% 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 29%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Score Attack 11.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%
- #51 Blast Rush LS
67% 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 21%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #52 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
67% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #53 < STRECT >
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Control your ship and destroy all the enemies and bases that have appeared through teleportation! is a score-attack vertical shooter for 1 or 2 players. Enjoy simple shoot-and-dodge gameplay, rich destruction effects, and tons of hidden features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Score Attack 21.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #54 TCSTRIKERS2
69% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 9.3%
- #55 Nova Strike
68% matchMixed64% of 25 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8%
- #56 Exo-Calibre
66% matchPositive86% of 22 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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #57 Super Forklift 3000
68% 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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Score Attack 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 8.6%
- #58 AstroWings: Space War
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 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 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 11.1%, Flight 8.3%
- #59 Shin Sophstar
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying 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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 10.3%