- #1 JUDGEMENT SILVERSWORD - Resurrection -
97% 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 66.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%
- #2 Psyvariar Delta
96% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
Why similar: Action 78.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%
- #3 EXZEAL
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Action 74%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%
- #4 Shmups Skill Test
95% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Some say you’re only as old as you feel. Shmups Skill Test says you’re only as old as you shoot! Shmups Skill Test is a clever way to evaluate your shmup skills in the form of a "gamer age". Challenge and unlock shoot-’em-up-based minigames in a gauntlet of shmup nostalgia goodness.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #5 DELTAZEAL
94% 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 71.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%
- #6 Ginga Force
91% matchVery Positive80% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Action 72.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%
- #7 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
92% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Linux
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.
Why similar: Action 62.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%
- #8 Natsuki Chronicles
89% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2021
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Why similar: Action 81.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%
- #9 Battle Crust
91% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Picorinne Soft
Windows
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Action 59.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%
- #10 XIIZEAL
89% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Action 62.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%
- #11 Zenohell
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Action 63.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%
- #12 Castle of Shikigami
87% matchMixed60% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Action 65%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%
- #13 Hangeki
86% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: Pentavera
Windows
Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.
Why similar: Action 61.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%
- #14 Infinos Gaiden
84% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Picorinne Soft
Windows
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Action 51.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%
- #15 MINUS ZERO
85% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #16 Zenodyne R
83% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!
Why similar: Action 63.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%
- #17 Fire Arrow Plus
82% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.
Why similar: Action 63.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%
- #18 Redux: Dark Matters
84% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2014
Dev: KTX SoftwarePub: Signo & Arte
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Action 59.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%
- #19 CODE SHIFTER
82% matchMixed41% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: LAND HO! Co., Ltd.Pub: Arc System Works
Windows
Characters from all the iconic Arc System Works franchises, including Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and the River City series, all meet in a 2D pixel art side-scrolling action game!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #20 cloudphobia
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: MarsboundPub: Rockin' Android
Windows
In this pulse-pounding arcade style shoot 'em up, players control giant armored robots, loaded with hi-tech weaponry. Chose from two types of mechs: the PLG-90, armed with a high-tech laser rifle or the NúllPunktur with the Vibroblade!
Why similar: Action 67.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%
- #21 Crush
81% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: SilentFuture
Windows
Crush is an old-school-styled shoot´em up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shoot´em up fans!
Why similar: Action 65.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%
- #22 Minotaur Arcade Volume 1
79% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
Windows
Minotaur Arcade brings you arcade-style games with a modern twist, playable in 2D or in VR for that 80s Tron "inside an arcade game" feeling. Vol. 1 consists of two Llamasoft classics - "Gridrunner" as the arcade game that might have been, and "GoatUp" as a light-hearted platformer that will have you baaing...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #23 Xenoslaive Overdrive
80% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: EVXIO
Windows
Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!
Why similar: Action 65.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%
- #24 Ninja Shodown
79% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Rising Star Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
It’s every ninja for themselves in the ultimate battle for the Jade Katana! Fight alone, team up or take on friends in brutal arena-based combat where the mighty prevail and the weak pay the ultimate price: death and dishonour!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #25 救う(SHE SAVE)
78% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: いくちおすてご
Windows · Mac
"SHE SAVE" is a short action game that a girl with horns fights to save something. It's necessary to fight dragons that have big power in her mission. She can not jump over an attack of dragon, but she can attack by a sword, and can protects by a shield, can heal by magic.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #26 3, 2, 1, SURVIVE !
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Yannstr
Windows
A simple game with an hard difuculty !In 3, 2, 1, SURVIVE ! you control a heart who spawn on an arena with many kinds of mob who attack you. More time you survive, more point you earn, but be carful, moste you stay in the arena, moste the dificulty increas.3, 2, 1, SURVIVE ! it's too a game made by a guy who know nothing in game creating
Why similar: Action 100%
- #27 Umihara Kawase Fresh!
75% matchMixed61% of 41 reviews2020
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Umihara Kawase become open world? Clear the quests with rubbering action!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #28 Humans Must Answer
78% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2014
Dev: Sumom Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.
Why similar: Action 60%, Shoot 'Em Up 40%
- #29 Platypus
76% matchVery Positive91% of 575 reviews2014
Dev: Anthony FlackPub: Claymatic Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare
Why similar: Action 91.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #30 Not Their Will
74% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Geosphere Games
Windows
Not Their Will is a 3D Top-down shooter in which you are an alien that uses the weapons of the enemies against them.
Why similar: Action 90.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #31 Cubito Mayhem
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heizhu Games
Windows
Cubito Mayhem is an top down 2D twin stick shooter with rogue-like and bullet hell elements that uses dense, chaotic and action packed levels and bossfights to tell the story of a square shaped citizen that refused to follow the traditions and guidelines of the society it is a part of.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #32 CoronaFighter
73% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Aaron W. CalhounPub: Self
Windows
A coronavirus-themed shoot-em-up in the classic arcade tradition.
Why similar: Action 89.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #33 Red Death
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2017
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Red Death is a vertical shooter, Prologue of the series Project Starship!
Why similar: Action 86.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%
- #34 Major Stryker
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 59 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 23%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
Why similar: Action 63.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%
- #35 Neon Kicks
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Proper Panda, LLC
Windows · Mac
In Neon Kicks, you’ll take down a border wall or die trying. Using teleporting light-up shoes, shut down as many of the border wall defenses as you can.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #36 The Adventures of Ten and Till
72% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: Toro NishinoPub: LionWing Publishing
Windows
The Adventures of Ten and Till is a bullet hell shoot-em-up developed by Japanese doujin designer Toro Nishino that features gorgeous lo-fi pixel art, challenging gameplay, on-the-fly character swapping, a unique shield mechanic, a risk-reward scoring system, and a moving soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 84.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%
- #37 Dungeon Rustlers
73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Zimventures, LLC
Windows
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Action 61.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%
- #38 Platypus II
74% matchMixed60% of 593 reviews2014
Dev: IdigiconPub: Claymatic Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Action 61.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%
- #39 Starfighter X
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kingdom Games
Windows
Anarchy throughout the galaxy has forced all pilots to kill or be killed. The stars are a savage battlefield where only the best will survive. Claim your rightful place as the top captain in free-for-all combat. Compete for position on the galactic leaderboards to become Starfighter X.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #40 Hallo Spaceboy
72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Zolden Games
Windows · Mac
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Action 60.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%
- #41 POLYBIUS
70% matchVery Positive95% of 258 reviews2018
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.
Windows
POLYBIUS is a fast, trippy tunnel shooter playable on a normal screen or in VR. 50 levels of blissful trance shooting action are set to a blistering soundtrack. The PS4 version was EDGE Magazine's VR GOTY in 2017, and the PC version of the game was even used as the basis for a NIN music video.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #42 The Oort Cloud 2020
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: DMU Software
Windows
A classic 2.5D side scroller with unique gameplay abilities, a customizable tech-tree and high replayability on different difficulty settings awaits. Fight enemy drones, advance deep into the hostile alien mothership and destroy what waits inside.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #43 Bones 'n' Bullets
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfgame
Windows
Grab a gun, learn your magick and jump into the boots of an undead soldier hellbent on saving the universe from the evil Lord Naglfaar!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #44 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 WINGDIVER THE SHOOTER
71% matchMixed65% of 252 reviews2018
Dev: CloudsPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The story from behind the scenes of EDF 4.1 unravels here. The EDF series is back with new feelings of despair and bug-slaying satisfaction as you fight your way through never-ending swarms of giant insects in a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Action 78.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%
- #45 Heli Heroes
73% matchMixed62% of 689 reviews2013
Dev: Reality PumpPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
HELI HEROES updates the old-school "shoot'em up" arcade machine games to new dimensions on today's PCs. You command an AH-64 Apache Longbow or a Russian Hokum helicopter. The goal is to fly through various levels and carry out the mission objectives.
Why similar: Action 95.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.2%
- #46 A Turd's Life
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Bergie Games
Windows
Ever wonder what happens to poop after you flush it down? A TURD'S LIFE focuses on the life of a brand new turd with challenging infinite 3D runner type of gameplay and difficult bosses with very dynamic gameplay! Jump, duck, dodge or shoot your way through enemies, obstacles and bosses! collect coins and weapon powerups!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #47 Feed The Beast
62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Tomasz Banaś
Windows
Make The Beast eat all the other players, that's the point of the game. But also! You have many characters to chose from, all of which have their unique abilities that can aid you with fighting your opponents.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #48 Re[Map]
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Spencer Pilarski
Windows
Forget everything you thought you knew about gaming! Re[Map] is a multiplayer 2D tank shooter where the controls are RANDOMIZED every round! Pick your color, hop in a tank, and figure out which button is shoot before your opponent kills you!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #49 Shinobi Spirits S Legend of Heroes/忍スピリッツS 真田獣勇士伝
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TOM CREATE CO.,LTD.
Windows
Use your arsenal of ninja skills to defeat your foes. Create combos of attacks, and utilize ninja skills such as Smoke Bomb and Nose Dive! Follow our heroes' captivating story, and clear the missions in each stage. Collect scrolls to aquire new ninja skills!
Why similar: Action 100%
- #50 Bears in Tanks
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Dragonside Studios
Windows
Blow your friends away in this free-for-all brawl based on the tank games of the past! Cooperative play is optional.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #51 Nirvana: The First Travel
70% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Jardel Elias
Windows
Nirvana: The First Travel is a first-person puzzle game, with dialogue driven story, and requires a lot of thinking outside the box.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #52 Rhythmica
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZOU Inc.
Windows
The arcade rhythm game you can play in your room, it is "Rhythmica". Rhythmica is an authentic rhythm VR rhythm game that you can enjoy with easy operation. The operation consists of three easy actions "push a pad", "pull a trigger", "shake a controller" according to the ball flowing from the four...
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 Merge
66% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: DarkflarePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Merge is a 2~4 players shooter party game, which can also play single player with computer. Each player plays as a mystery creature called "I", which is weak, helpless but greedy and fierce. It can parasitize and control every weapon or defense component it attaches.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #54 ExZeus 2 (Legacy)
68% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: HyperDevboxPub: Ziggurat
Windows
ExZeus 2, a fast paced colorful 3D shooter on rails.
Why similar: Action 100%