- #1 Invaliens
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Flight 12%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #2 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
- #3 VERZEUS
96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Flight 12.8%, Aliens 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 8.4%
- #4 The Battle of Aurinoxia
95% matchPositive75% of 12 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.4%, Aliens 8.8%
- #5 Dominus Solaris
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Danubium
Windows
In the year 2073, the Skolovan Empire attacked and subdued planet Earth. The rebels gathered technology from whatever they could to build a prototype ship, the Dominus Solaris. Now it's up to you, the ship's sole pilot, to fight and liberate the Earth from the usurpers.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 15.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Aliens 13.1%, Flight 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
- #6 Space Yugoslav 2D
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Affordable Care Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Flight 9.9%, 1980s 8.2%
- #7 Galacticon
92% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Radin GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Hero Shooter 28.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8%, Space 7.1%
- #8 Grav Blazer Squared
94% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 9.8%, 1980s 9.4%
- #9 Red Blue Cell
91% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, 1990's 9.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #10 Neon Invaders
91% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.7%
- #11 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
90% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: My general
Windows
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Flight 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #12 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: The Lost Sectors
Windows
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12%, Space 9.2%, Aliens 8.9%
- #13 Cosmic Guardians
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Hackquarius Games Inc.
Windows
Become a Cosmic Guardian in this thrilling space shooter! Defend Earth from alien threats, battle colossal bosses, and save the universe. Play solo with A.I. or team up in co-op mode. Level up, unlock abilities, and collect power-ups for an epic adventure!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Aliens 14.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #14 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
- #15 SorcerialBladeCannon
86% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: MACHINECODE
Windows
■Bullet Hell Shmup with a Huge Sword This game is a bullet hell shmup to have you satisfy with a beginner and the arcade senior player! Swing a huge sword around if you become dangerous!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 8.9%
- #16 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.4%
- #17 Don't Crash - The Political Game
85% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Tegridy Made Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
WARNING THIS GAME CRASHES WHEN YOU DIE! IT'S THE POINT OF THE GAME! Game includes shooting 3d Sprites. FPS shooting, various guns, and political humor.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Looter Shooter 12.1% ★, Arcade 9.2%
- #18 Double D. F.
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RielFactor
Windows
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Aliens 12.8%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 9.5%
- #19 misaligned
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Michal Kelisek
Windows
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%
- #20 Space Ship Infinity
82% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 11%, Flight 10%
- #21 Viral Reload EX
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retrocade Media
Windows · Linux
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Aliens 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 1980s 10.1%, Arcade 9.5%
- #22 UFO No!
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Aliens 16.2%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #23 Deathroids
81% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 7.5%
- #24 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
81% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Flight 16%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Aliens 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #25 Increvaders
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oblomoverie
Windows
A chill incremental shooter about destroying aliens and getting stronger. Collect souls, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a satisfying loop of constant growth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Clicker 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Aliens 8.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #26 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
Windows
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%
- #27 AstroRage2049
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.7%, 1980s 9.3%
- #28 Anceder
80% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Cédric Andreu
Windows
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Aliens 12.8%, 1980s 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, 1990's 9%
- #29 Distant Space
78% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 13.9%, Arcade 12.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #30 KALE - Grakonian War Campaign
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Inorganic Visions
Windows
You're here because no one else can fly this hell-run. Heroes died a long time ago. You’re what’s left.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Aliens 20.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Flight 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
- #31 Magnus
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Flight 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.1%
- #32 Unknown Hero
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Aliens 15.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Space 10.1%
- #33 Feeble Light
75% match9 user reviews78% of 9 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 29.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #34 Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Aliens 11.2%, 1980s 10.1%, Shooter 9.9%
- #35 GRADIUS ORIGINS
71% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 13.1%, 1990's 8.9%
- #36 Aim in Space
73% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Serhii KhramovPub: General Script
Windows
Help defend Earth's space base from invading enemy aliens in this incredible game to train reaction and aiming skills. Use your entire arsenal of weapons to destroy enemies of various types. Stand up to protect the planet. Best of luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Flight 17.3%, Clicker 15.6%, Point & Click 13.2%, Shooter 8.4%
- #37 Last Space Guardian
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Aliens 19.8%, Space 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 6.4%
- #38 Hode
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: naps games
Windows
Hode is a retro style Shoot 'em up, where you fly through 5 unique zones and battle various enemies. Customize your ship, with the many different power ups by accumulating points earned through defeating enemies.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Flight 12.1%, 1980s 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #39 StellarFish
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Carlos Perez Lagos
Windows
Action and science fiction game in pixel art, where you must block shots instead of dodging them. Survive waves of enemies and unlock new skills and powers in a campaign with 20 levels, all for you and your teammates to cross the dangerous galaxy.
Why similar: Point & Click 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Action 8.7%
- #40 Riders 2491
75% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: GoeX Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Riders 2491 is an action shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades with modern visuals.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 14.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 11.5%
- #41 Collapsion
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Aliens 18.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 12%, Space 9.4%
- #42 Cosmic Cruiser
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Aliens 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #43 Invaders 360
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Holo Games GbR
Windows
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Looter Shooter 16% ★, Aliens 15.4%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 10.9%
- #44 Red Titans
70% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 13.6%, 1980s 11.8%, 1990's 8.8%
- #45 River Rush
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: 2nd Best Games
Windows
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, 1980s 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Flight 13.5%, Arcade 10%
- #46 Starshot Idle
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jake o'reilly
Windows
Destroy Aliens, earn Stars, upgrade EVERYTHING. Blast enemies, power up your ship, unlock stronger aliens, and watch your Stars soar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Aliens 19.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Clicker 10.7%, 1980s 9.5%
- #47 Gunlocked
68% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Aliens 13.6%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 8.7%
- #48 The Last Ladybug
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
Windows
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Aliens 16.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #49 Bad Chicken
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Aliens 14.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 9.9%
- #50 Space Shooter - Tryü Sora
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: DeadFly.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Flight 16.1%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #51 Jack Big Chin: Alien Invasion
68% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Goldarait
Windows
Save humanity! Help Jack Big Chin defeat the alien invaders, in a hard action-adventure game with 3D platform elements, where you must improve your weapons and activate cannons to complete your missions.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 21.4% ★, Aliens 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 1990's 8.7%
- #52 Nevultra
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 7.8%
- #53 Gray Goo
66% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Nomads
Windows
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Space 13.4%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #54 Restless Voronezh
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: SkitGames
Windows
Restless Voronezh - A game in the Top Down Shooter genre, where the player controls a hero and, using various available means, deals with his enemies in cramped rooms of a huge building, clearing floor after floor.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 39.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #55 THUNDER STRIKER
67% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, 1980s 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #56 Space Dragons
65% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Aliens 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.9%
- #57 A Million Conquests
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Rainbirth SL
Windows
Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 20.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Aliens 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shooter 8.6%
- #58 GalaxIverse
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Looter Shooter 13.2% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #59 Big Flying Asteroid
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Fury Games Pty Ltd
Windows
A fun little space shooter inspired by the 1979 classic Asteroids.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.1% ★, Flight 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Looter Shooter 11.4% ★, Arcade 9.2%
- #60 Nociception ~ Voltaic Marketplace
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ethereal AirportPub: Sawney Arnett
Windows
A fantasy bullet hell on a strange, familiar planet. Fight the living and the dead as you figure out what's causing all this energy in the air! Play as a troupe of living puppets, curious immortal children, or a demon, and be sure to scan enemies to unlock journal pages on the way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Aliens 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%