- #1 Zombie Outbreak: Undead Survival
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Squad Cell
Windows
Survive the undead apocalypse in this intense VR zombie shooter! Battle endless waves, earn ammo with headshots, and fight to protect a young girl. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Immersive 22.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 19.1%, Survival 10.6%
- #2 The Pilgrim Survival
96% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Jaden Farquhar
Windows · Mac
The player shoots at enemies who spawn in endless waves trying to attack him. Gain more kills to score points. There is unlimited ammo, but the player moves slower when shooting so they should be careful. Explore the map to find notable landmarks.
Why similar: Action 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 26.5%, Survival 14.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #3 The Great Escape
96% matchMixed55% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: XiNFiNiTY GamesPub: OtakuMaker SARL
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Great Escape is a infinity runner where player guides a spaceship through a narrow tunnel filled with incoming obstacles. The more you advance harder the hazards become.
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 16.7%, Funny 15.7%, Survival 15.3%
- #4 Monster Blast Infinity
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 31.4%, Shooter 31.1%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #5 Raioh
94% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Ontake Workshop
Windows
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 29.3%, Action 26.3%, PvE 8.6%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #6 Echoes III
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 33.6%, Action 25.1%
- #7 Shadow and darkness
93% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 26%, Action 24.9%, Survival 12.6%, PvE 6.9%
- #8 One Gun: Cat
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Erow.Dev
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Protect the world of One Gun from evil invaders!
Why similar: Action 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 19.9%, Survival 16.5%, Funny 15.7%
- #9 Space Survival
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Ali Soltanian Fard JahromiPub: Soltanian Games
Windows
Space Survival is a 3D PC shoote'm up game with large maps and various levels to complete.
Why similar: Action 26.1%, Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Survival 7.4%
- #10 Tastrion
91% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Shooter 30.7%, Action 24.8%, Singleplayer 4%
- #11 Fight High
90% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Broodling Studios
Windows
If you enjoy absolute chaos, blasting enemies to pieces and being surrounded by an overwhelming amount of enemies then this game is for you! How far can you go?
Why similar: Action 48%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Survival 21.9%
- #12 Pro Dino Hunt VR: Jurassic Hunting World
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Squad Cell
Windows
Step into a prehistoric world where danger lurks at every turn. Armed with powerful weapons, hunt massive dinosaurs in immersive VR environments. Face deadly predators, explore wild terrains, and test your survival skills. Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate hunter?
Why similar: Immersive 35.2% ★, Action 24.9%, Shooter 21%, Survival 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #13 Machine Crisis (陨星危机)
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: 跳跃网络
Windows
Machine Crisis is a sci-fi VR shooter, player fight gigantic bio-mechs with guts and wits
Why similar: Action 55.1%, Shooter 44.9%
- #14 DIM-EGION
89% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: aa9bbPub: Akasha Apostles
Windows
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Shooter 33%, Action 23.9%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3%
- #15 Mutant
87% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
-15 Huge Levels. -Nine Mutant Special Abilities. -Hold Up To Four Guns At Once. -Beat Your Enemy With Crates, Barrels, Or Cars.
Why similar: Action 29.2%, Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, 3D 5.4%
- #16 Crazyness: Weird Village
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Netzzado
Windows
First-person, action, Shooting, Mistery, puzzles
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 14.6%, PvE 14.5%, 3D 6.3%
- #17 Hime Cut
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Yugo FurihataPub: Pgames
Windows
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Shooter 27.7%, Action 17.6%, PvE 10.4%, Funny 10%
- #18 IKUSAAAAAAAN!
85% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: 幽々燦々(yuyusansan)
Windows
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Shooter 32.1%, Action 29.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #19 No Man's Home
83% matchVery Positive87% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: radrunner
Windows
You wander into the dangerous Asran Exclusion Zone. You will have to survive hunger, thirst, dangerous factions, radioactive emissions and the wild life. Remember, this is no man's home and you are not the hero.
Why similar: Immersive 43.1% ★, Shooter 18.4%, Survival 16.1%, Action 9.9%, PvE 6.4%
- #20 Lethal VR
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Three Fields EntertainmentPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Lethal VR is an immersive Virtual Reality weapons experience created especially for the HTC Vive by Three Fields Entertainment, creators of Burnout, BLACK and Dangerous Golf. Step into our VR Weapons Range and prepare for your skills to be tested.
Why similar: Immersive 39.2% ★, Action 23.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, 3D 3.5%
- #21 DECONSTRUCTION
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Knight
Windows
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 34.3%, Shooter 30.7%
- #22 Killistar
82% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Area Code 313 Games LLC
Windows
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 19.1%, Funny 19%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #23 DRAINUS
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 24.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #24 SkyDefender
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dopaminer
Windows
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 25.3%, PvE 16.2%, Action 16%, 3D 5.9%
- #25 Max and the Book of Chaos
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Orenji Games Entertainment
Windows
“Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Funny 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #26 Man from Hell. Exodus.
80% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: AG.gamedev
Windows
3D first-person shooter with elements of survival horror and stealth action — "Man from the Underworld. Exodus."
Why similar: Shooter 34%, Action 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Survival 15.9%, 3D 5%
- #27 Shooting Type
82% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Matsuta App.
Windows
Shooting Type is a single-player side-scrolling dungeon game with five stages. You can clear the stage by defeating various enemies that appear on the stage and defeating the stage boss that appears at the end. Learning the enemy's behavior patterns and player skills will help you clear the stage.
Why similar: Shooter 37.3%, Action 30.9%, PvE 25.6%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #28 Pixel Combat: Zombie Shooter
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Avega GamesPub: Brightika, Inc.
Windows
Pixel Combat Shooter is a pixel shooter where you have to fight for survival in a world plagued by zombie apocalypse. Defend your home from waves of zombies, build a time machine and fight unique bosses. Crafting, upgrades and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Why similar: Action 25.3%, Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Survival 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #29 Astraea
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: AurumKitsune
Windows · Linux
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Shooter 28.8%, Action 28%, PvE 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #30 Fruitgeddon
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: One Room Studio
Windows
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Shooter 31.9%, Action 31.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #31 Blind Drive
76% matchVery Positive97% of 359 reviews2021
Dev: Lo-Fi People
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
An audio-based black comedy action arcade game - Blind Drive is a video game you can play with your eyes closed! 1st person hyper-realistic audio adventure meets fast paced arcade gameplay, driven by an insane B-movie plot.
Why similar: Immersive 55.1% ★, Funny 14%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Action 10.6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #32 Reaktorhallen R1 - Zombie Shooter
79% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Isak FelldinPub: sole proprietor
Windows
You are tasked with defending yourself against multiple waves of zombies using only a gun. The setting for this challenge is the real-life location of R1, Sweden's first nuclear reactor. You may choose to play in either hard mode or normal mode.
Why similar: Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action 27.3%, PvE 8.1%, 3D 6.2%
- #33 Kilemol
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Fialho's
Windows
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Action 25.7%, Shooter 24.6%, PvE 9%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #34 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
74% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 30.8%, Action 29.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #35 33 Rounds
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Vlad DunaevPub: Red twice potato
Windows
Welcome to 33 Rounds. Complete rounds, dodge many different obstacles and enemies, collect gold, improve stats of your ship. Complete all 33 rounds, defeat the boss and prove to everyone what you can do!
Why similar: Action 36.8%, Fast-Paced 26.1%, Shooter 20.3%, Survival 16.8%
- #36 Super Psy Penguin
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 32.1%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%
- #37 Left 4 Bread
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: FzzyBzzy
Windows
Left 4 Bread is single-player, parody, run and gun shooter set in a zombie apocalypse! Search desperately for ammo, pipebombs, and molotov cocktails to fight the infected! Change up your tactics as you run from 8 different types of special infected!!! Search for ammo and health packs to survive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 24.4%, Funny 12.7%, Survival 9.5%
- #38 Boiling Bolt
75% matchMixed63% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Persistant StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Use your powers and find your playstyle to survive in Boiling Bolt, an immersive and explosive shoot-em-up! Slow down the time to make combos and enjoy the stunning 3D graphics. Help June to save the world alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Action 36.6%, Shooter 25.8%
- #39 TCSTRIKERS4
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 35.5%, Action 25.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #40 IACTURA
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2016
Dev: Merlin Beer
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is your job to save the planet from its decay. Only you can prevent an extraterrestrial species from taking over all of humankind. How? By shooting them back to where they belong - into the depths of hell of course!
Why similar: Action 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 24.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #41 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 159 reviews2022
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…
Why similar: Immersive 70.4% ★, Funny 12.8%, Action 9.6%, 3D 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #42 Esoterica Order
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Time Realm Games
Windows
Drop in take on the challenge, in this third person shooter. The odds will be against you and continue to not be in your favor. Good luck Phantom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 26.8%, Action 26.5%, Survival 10.6%, 3D 5.5%
- #43 Retchid
71% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: From Beneath SoftwarePub: Perp Games
Windows
You are a TEC Engineer from Earth ordered to retrieve and return sensitive data from the TEC Mining Facility on Titan. On arrival, you discover that the facility has been invaded by beings from another realm. Contend with these abominations as you complete your mission and escape Titan.
Why similar: Immersive 42.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 9.5%, 3D 5%
- #44 Undeance
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melvyn Herzig
Windows
Fight off endless waves of undead as a nightclub hostess in this stylish third-person shooter. Earn points, buy better weapons, unlock new areas, and survive as long as possible. Solo or with friends, take back your club, one zombie at a time in heels and with attitude.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 27.3%, Action 26.3%, PvE 8.6%, 3D 6.6%
- #45 Diamond Island
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: LIDO GAMES
Windows
Dive into the thrilling world of our First Person Shooter Game, where survival is your only mission. Navigate through intense environments as you hunt for hidden diamonds, each one a step closer to victory
Why similar: Shooter 29%, Survival 27.5%, Action 18.2%, PvE 13.8%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #46 Undead Paradise
70% match9 user reviews60% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Bjorn StudiosPub: GP Games
Windows
First Person wave-based horde survival. Defeat endless hordes of enemies to reach higher scores!
Why similar: Action 32.1%, Shooter 31.1%, Survival 16.3%, PvE 9.9%, 3D 7.5%
- #47 Infinite Shooter
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 31.4%, Shooter 26.9%
- #48 Stringtropy
73% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Stringfull™
Windows
Stringtropy is a cartoony "projectile purgatory" style game with unique, physics themed fun that allow the player(s) to progress through a fun filled story of silly characters and dangerous perils!
Why similar: Shooter 28.9%, Action 27.1%, Survival 21.7%, Funny 12.6%, PvE 7.3%
- #49 Victory Saber 2D
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Zephyr Studio Limited
Windows · Linux
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 28.7%, Action 23.2%, 3D 6.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #50 Can Strike
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: Day Dream Studios
Windows
Your employers at Fish Co are sending in Robots to end your strike! Use your union-granted weapons to destroy the waves of robots to keep the strike going.
Why similar: Action 27.4%, Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Survival 10.4%, PvE 6.8%
- #51 DELTAZEAL
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Action 61.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%
- #52 Project Root
69% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Action 30.2%, Shooter 27.5%
- #53 JUDGEMENT SILVERSWORD - Resurrection -
68% matchVery Positive96% of 93 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Action 55.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%
- #54 Apocalypse - Zombie City
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ROYYOR LLC
Windows
A third person shooter set in a zombie-infested city that, if left unresolved, will lead to the apocalyptic end of humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 22.2%, PvE 13.9%, Survival 12%, Action 11.4%
- #55 STEEL FORCE: Top Down Shooter
65% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PolyBuild
Windows
STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Shooter 25.3%, PvE 16.4%, Action 14.8%, 3D 6.1%
- #56 Zombie Murder 3
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Falco Software
Windows
Take control of a powerful steel mech and smash crowds of zombies to pieces with driving heavy metal! Zombie Murder 3 is a new part of the Top Down Shooter game with a bunch of levels, bosses and upgrades.
Why similar: Action 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, PvE 17.8%, Shooter 12.9%, 3D 9.2%
- #57 miniStrike
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 30.8%, Action 24.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%