- #1 Impact Trial: Hyperchaos
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manuel Bacallado
Windows
Survive endless waves and let yourself be swept away by the chaos. Impact Trial: Hyperchaos is a fast-paced arcade bullet hell game with adaptive difficulty, where every second counts and only your reflexes decide how long you last. The longer you hold out, the harder it gets.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.1% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #2 SHOGUN
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: GunealPub: Deep Rock Labs LLC
Windows · Linux
SHOGUN is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes running and gunning to stay alive. Rip through waves of increasingly difficult enemies hell-bent on your doom by shooting, looting, and eluding a bullet hell of cartoonish horror. Refuse death, explode with burning rage and tear asunder!!!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.7% ★, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #3 Chertovica
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David FilusPub: Jester's Tales
Windows
All the cherts are getting married tonight, on a night called Chertovica. Grab your axe, chug down your last tankard, and kick them back to hell where they belong in this retro, melee-centric boomer shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 4.6%
- #4 GPU Inferno
95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Moriba
Windows
If your FPS drop to 30… you lose! GPU Inferno is a survivor bullet hell where you play as a graphics card fighting off viruses, crypto miners, and malware. Your real FPS are your health. When the GPU is damaged, actual background processes on your PC will slow down your FPS.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.7% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.5%
- #5 Rind
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Joseph J Helfenbein
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sci-fi arcade shooter built on pure momentum. Dash, double-jump, punch, and gun through waves of robots closing in from every side. Every kill bursts neon explosions against the scorched metal. Never stop moving.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.9% ★, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 7.4%
- #6 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #7 First Person Stapler
93% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew Connelly
Windows
Clear targets in your office call center and race to the exit in this ridiculous, stapler-centric target shooter.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 58.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 4.9%
- #8 Gunvein
92% matchVery Positive97% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 6.4%
- #9 Xerminus
91% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Bugnie
Windows
Survive randomized waves of enemies in top down arena combat. No upgrades or roguelite elements. No survivors.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #10 Alpha Galaxy Shooting Championship
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: .
Windows
This is a portal disguised as a game, where we will teleport your soul to a combat mech in the Alpha galaxy, where you will personally participate in the greatest shooting tournament in the entire Alpha galaxy and experience the purest combat fun in the arena filled with skilled players!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 60.1% ★, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 4.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #11 Karous
89% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 4.4%
- #12 DAVE a nice guy
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: noisy kazoo
Windows
fast paced action game
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.1%
- #13 Feeble Light
89% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 5.7%
- #14 Mobilization
88% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Grin Igor
Windows
First-person Shooter. Light humor, dynamics and action will allow you to return to the atmosphere of first person shooters of the 90s. Throwing knives, grenades, bombs and a whole arsenal of small arms will help you have fun and achieve any goal.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.1% ★, Gun Customization 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #15 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13%, Action 6.5%
- #16 Galactic Vanguard
86% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: TopGame
Windows
Galactic Vanguard is a fast-paced, retro-style action shooter. Grab your weapons and eliminate relentless enemy forces and powerful alien creatures. Engage in intense battles across space bases, desert wastelands, lava valleys, and abandoned alien ruins!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.7% ★, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 8.1%
- #17 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
86% matchMixed56% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 7.3%
- #18 Climb The Bullet
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: FatSeaChicken
Windows
A shooting game by a shaman. Climb mountains to gain power and stop the scheme of demon. Vertical 2D shooting game in which players switch between four skills and fight using four patterns of shots and special move.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.6% ★, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 12%, Anime 5.2%, Action 5%
- #19 Centauri Dark
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Devon Wiersma
Windows
Centauri Dark is a bullet-hell FPS where you fight against wave after wave of mechs in a bid for your own survival.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #20 ASSAULT SHELL
84% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
- #21 Apocalipsis Pelucho
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LuctorPub: UnMigus
Windows
The plushies have gone mad with hunger and rage. In this classic-style FPS, take control of Oslo the Brave Dog, and put a stop to their chaos as you face hordes of cute animals, equipped with a steady hand and an arsenal of strange contraptions.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 63.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 5.2%, Retro 4.2%
- #22 Lilac 0
81% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Futuristic 6%
- #23 Cybxus Heart
83% 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: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7%
- #24 GANA FORCE
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
Gana Force is a Horizontal shooter where you'll unleash powerful firepower, skillfully dodge bullets, and utilize the terrain to maneuver and defeat enemies. Game environments include alien cell levels, scorching sun, space battleships, and more. Powerful bosses and bullet hell challenges await you!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.8% ★, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 7%, Retro 3.2%
- #25 Escape Space
81% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Gun Customization 14.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%
- #26 Battle for Asciion
79% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Relevo
Windows
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 7.1%
- #27 Bolsheviktion 2: Yurovsky's Revenge
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pelican Blue Software
Windows
Whites in chaos. A kidnapped royal son. One man to save the Empire. In this explosive sequel to Bolsheviktion 3D, journey across war-torn Russia in hot pursuit of your son's kidnappers, killing as many Bolsheviks as you can along the way. A software rendered boomer shooter - the old fashioned way.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 54% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 7.5%, Old School 2.4%
- #28 Anti-Invasion Warfare
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Maria Emilia Sandu
Windows
Prevent alien ships from reaching your position. Avoid hitting human settlements by shooting only at the ships. Use multi-shot to hit several ships or nitro to move faster. Level up and beat the high score.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 54.9% ★, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 8.7%
- #29 ASSAULT SHELL 2
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #30 Entropy
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Scarabit Studio
Windows
Shoot. Build. Upgrade. And shoot some more. Pixelated chaos on a monster-filled space station.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Action 3.7%
- #31 BLEEDING
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Depra
Windows
A hardcore dieselpunk first-person shooter about a blue-collar worker with a combat prosthetic anvil who tears enemies apart with unstoppable force. Rip and crush everything in your way.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #32 Marianara Deep
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #33 Magical Blaster
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Anime 5.3%
- #34 Radirgy Swag
75% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 7.4%, 2D 4.5%
- #35 Atomanta
74% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 5.9%, Futuristic 4.5%
- #36 Last Chance
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kavun4ekz dev©Pub: TXC
Windows · Mac
Last Chance - is an atmospheric retro shooter with pixel graphics, where you are Alexei who has a disease in his head and must do everything to survive. The atmosphere of the dark winter adds to the epic and enhances the gameplay experience.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 53.6% ★, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 8%, Retro 3%
- #37 Galactic Outlaws
73% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
"Galactic Outlaws" is a side-scrolling space shooter where you lead an elite squad on high-risk missions. Customize and upgrade unique ships, master devastating weapons, and battle waves of enemies in a galaxy plunged into chaos. Victory depends on your strategy and skill!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #38 Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS
73% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.1% ★, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 5%, Colorful 3.3%
- #39 Kawaii Killzone
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gothdisco
Windows
A lightning-fast boomer shooter where you slaughter terrifying anime alien girls with classic FPS guns and overpowered arcade powerups.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 57.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 4.2%, Action 3.7%
- #40 The Battle of Aurinoxia
71% matchPositive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 5.5%
- #41 Blazend
73% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Rich Games
Windows
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 8.9%, Anime 5.8%
- #42 It Consumes
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sublexical
Windows
It Consumes is a frantic arena shooter that takes place in the dark. See by beating your heart to reveal your foes. Choose your preferred playstyle with both roguelite and classic modes, or use the extensive custom games editor to create your own game modes with unique rules and modifiers.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.9%
- #43 GUN&DUN
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Dev Kid
Windows
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%
- #44 HYPERFATAL
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: XCosmicXGames
Windows
AIR STRAFE, ROCKET JUMP, and SURF your way through dimensions in this HYPER-intensive skill-based movement shooter of old. The onslaught of foes in your way are invading worlds, and the only way to stop them is to show you will be FATAL.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.3% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.6%
- #45 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
69% matchVery Positive90% of 17,869 reviews2023
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 74.8% ★, Shooter 9%, Arcade 4.1%, Retro 3.7%, Old School 3.5%
- #46 Cosmic Survivor
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aoki Games
Windows
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 8.4%
- #47 Astar Solis
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 6%
- #48 Shock and Gnaw
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: OhneGames
Windows
Shock and Gnaw is an FPS where you fight an ever growing horde of monsters with a "gun-game" like model for earning new weapons. Kills will earn you stronger weapons. As time progresses, the monsters will become stronger, so take them out as fast as you can before they outpace you!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 57.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 3.9%
- #49 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5.8%
- #50 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
70% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 13%
- #51 WOLFLAME
69% matchVery Positive86% of 119 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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 5.8%
- #52 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 9.2%
- #53 Pulp Action Shotgun
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monitr
Windows
SURVIVE OR DIE. Face the spawn of hell in PULP ACTION SHOTGUN, a round-based boomer shooter fought with nothing but your Ol’ Reliable Shotgun. Use recoil to propel yourself through the skies as chaos closes in. The longer you last, the tougher the enemies grow.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.2% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 6.2%
- #54 Stars Force
68% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Trinity ProjectPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
STARS FORCE is a fast-paced arcade side scrolling shooter. Nice graphics and atmospheric music will immerse you in a space battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Gun Customization 17.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Character Customization 8.4%
- #55 Netherspace
67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Character Customization 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%
- #56 Iron Psycho: RETRO
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Sunrealm Studios
Windows
Iron Psycho: RETRO is a retro First-Person shooter in which the player must eliminate all threats aboard the ship and collect keys to reach the end of each level. Some levels contain secrets.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 61.2% ★, Shooter 16.7%, Action 9.6%, Retro 5.7%, Sci-fi 3.7%
- #57 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
66% matchVery Positive97% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Action 6.2%
- #58 VALE
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Fight your way to dominion over the universe in this Shoot Em Up game based on the book! On the planet Vale, known for its extreme cold and endless snowfields, the story follows young Talen Esko and his sister Salla, whose family, the Esko clan, is transferred to govern this icy world.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.3%