- #1 Truxton
97% matchVery Positive94% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Old School 10.7%, 1990's 10.6%, Arcade 9%
- #2 XIIZEAL
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Space 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%
- #3 DELTAZEAL
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Difficult 7.7%, 1990's 6.9%, Arcade 6.8%
- #4 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
94% matchVery Positive97% of 376 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #5 Super Hydorah
95% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9%, Action 5.8%
- #6 DoDonPachi Resurrection
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,065 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #7 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
93% matchVery Positive82% of 820 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Space 7.6%, Local Co-Op 5%, Action 4.5%
- #8 Space Invaders Extreme
92% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 8.8%
- #9 Sky Force Reloaded
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,723 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 10.2%, Top-Down 10%
- #10 Batsugun
89% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Difficult 16.9%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 9.9%, Old School 8.5%
- #11 Danmaku Unlimited 2
91% matchVery Positive92% of 489 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 7.9%
- #12 Crisis Wing
90% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Difficult 13%, Space 7.4%, Linear 7.1%
- #13 Sophstar
89% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Space 9.3%, Aliens 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #14 Out Zone
87% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 9.2%, Aliens 7.7%
- #15 Steredenn: Binary Stars
88% matchVery Positive88% of 964 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, 1990's 13.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #16 Sky Force Anniversary
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,157 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Retro 6.8%
- #17 Ikaruga
86% matchVery Positive95% of 2,344 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Difficult 7.1%, Sci-fi 4.2%, Action 2.9%
- #18 Mushihimesama
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,553 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.9%, Arcade 18.3%, Difficult 14%, Action 4.9%, 2D 2.9%
- #19 Bit Blaster XL
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,154 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Difficult 15%, Space 11.4%, Aliens 10%, Old School 9.9%
- #20 ESCHATOS
84% matchVery Positive97% of 310 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Space 10.8%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 8.2%
- #21 Zero Wing
82% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 9.1%
- #22 Jets'n'Guns 2
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,296 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 81.4%, Action 14.1%, 2D 4.5%
- #23 Space Elite Force
82% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 10.9%, Linear 10%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%
- #24 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
81% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Difficult 17.8%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #25 Jamestown+
79% matchVery Positive88% of 249 reviews2019
Dev: Final Form GamesPub: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.8%
- #26 BLUE REVOLVER
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 888 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Difficult 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 4.8%
- #27 Blazing Chrome
78% matchVery Positive87% of 1,954 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #28 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
80% matchVery Positive84% of 615 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.4%, Space 6.8%
- #29 Twin Cobra
77% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, 1990's 11.8%, Old School 9.5%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #30 Andro Dunos II
77% matchVery Positive93% of 229 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Difficult 19.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Linear 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #31 R-Type Final 2
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 822 reviews2021
Dev: Granzella Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Arcade 18.1%, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 7.4%
- #32 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 829 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, 1990's 17.6%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 8.5%
- #33 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 753 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Difficult 21.4%, Top-Down 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #34 R-Type Dimensions EX
76% matchVery Positive87% of 331 reviews2018
Dev: Tozai Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Arcade 17%, Difficult 9.9%, Action 8.7%, Retro 6.2%
- #35 Asteroids: Recharged
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Old School 8.3%
- #36 Habroxia 2
75% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Arcade 16.5%, 1990's 14.5%, Space 12.9%, Action 9.3%
- #37 Space Elite Force II
74% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Space 17%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
- #38 RagingBlasters
73% matchVery Positive99% of 124 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Space 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 1990's 8.7%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
- #39 Ultratron
74% matchVery Positive88% of 696 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 18.4%, Retro 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
- #40 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
75% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 6.5%
- #41 Destructivator 2
73% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Old School 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.3%
- #42 Super Bit Blaster XL
71% matchVery Positive94% of 884 reviews2020
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #43 Radiant Silvergun
68% matchVery Positive93% of 219 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Difficult 19%, Arcade 11.3%, Sci-fi 7%
- #44 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
71% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, 1990's 12%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 8.6%
- #45 Trigonarium
72% matchVery Positive90% of 77 reviews2015
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Difficult 7.3%
- #46 Graze Counter
70% matchVery Positive96% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Difficult 14.1%, 1990's 13.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #47 Space Smash
71% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Difficult 13.9%, Space 11.3%, 1990's 11.1%
- #48 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,592 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
- #49 Wild Guns Reloaded
69% matchVery Positive87% of 489 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #50 Nex Machina
67% matchVery Positive87% of 2,180 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #51 Jets'n'Guns Gold
68% matchVery Positive87% of 1,531 reviews2014
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Space 9.6%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 6.5%
- #52 Revolution Ace
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Action 6.5%
- #53 Alien Crusader
69% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Difficult 19.6%, Space 17%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 9.7%
- #54 GanaBlade
64% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Retro 11.2%, Space 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
- #55 Undercroft Warriors
63% matchMostly Positive78% of 539 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #56 CometStriker DX
67% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Difficult 17.6%, Linear 11%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #57 Xeno Crisis
67% matchVery Positive86% of 215 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Aliens 15.3%, Top-Down 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 7.5%
- #58 SHOCK TROOPERS
68% matchVery Positive83% of 274 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 14.6%, Retro 14.5%, 2D 9.4%