- #1 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
97% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #2 Asteroids
96% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.6%
- #3 Warrior of democracy
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BrightSpot Games
Windows
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #4 Nova Rebellion
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 7.5%, Linear 6.2%
- #5 Red Blaster
94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 6%
- #6 Warawara Invaders
94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #7 Gunslinger Nova
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #8 4D:XD
92% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Top-Down 6%
- #9 Don't PANIC!
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Space Sim 21.4% ★, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #10 Nephenthesys
90% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #11 Rysen
91% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #12 RedRaptor
89% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #13 Alien Wall
89% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%
- #14 Parsec Express
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 6%
- #15 Star Squadron: Student Driver
87% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Mark Arenz
Windows · Mac
A tongue-in-cheek space shooter where your only weapon is a ping pong cannon. Survive 15 levels and you might just earn your pilot's license.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.1%
- #16 Nemesis Galaxy at War
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Systemfinity Studios Ltd
Windows
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Space Sim 32.5% ★, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 6.5%, Action 5.1%
- #17 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #18 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
86% matchMixed67% of 252 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.2%
- #19 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.8%
- #20 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 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 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #21 Cube Space
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #22 1x! Space Adventure
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.4%
- #23 Acid Web
80% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #24 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 36% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 7.1%
- #25 Where is Earth?
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Vehicular Combat 9.2% ★, Shooter 8.1%
- #26 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Timur Bondar
Windows
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down 6.9%, Action 5.7%
- #27 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
Windows
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 7.3%
- #28 Project AionIX
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 6.8%, Arcade 6.1%
- #29 Zomb Bomb
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9.5%
- #30 Starfighter Aces
79% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Adlai Glass
Windows
Massive battles rage in the stars! As a new pilot in the Allied Starfighter Corps, help turn the tide against a ruthless enemy. Hundreds of ships struggle to achieve victory in huge, team-based missions. Shoot down fighters, torpedo star cruisers, and duel famed enemy aces!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 9%, Vehicular Combat 7.2% ★
- #31 PolyDestroyer
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: CrunchyCode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wave-based top-down shooter with between-wave (per-run) upgrades and meta progression. After each wave, pick one of three tiered upgrades that stack into a build. Use Turbo to reposition, Shield to survive, and spend coins on permanent ship upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Space Sim 16% ★, Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #32 Mothership Forever
77% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #33 Strelitzia
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 7.1%, Action 6.1%
- #34 Retaliate
75% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 6.5%, Linear 5.3%
- #35 Duralumin Wind
77% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: CETVE LLC
Windows
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Vehicular Combat 10.9% ★, Arcade 7.4%
- #36 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
74% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 36.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 7.1%
- #37 Pirate's Peril
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Consumed Media
Windows · Linux
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Top-Down 7%
- #38 Stars Force
75% 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: Space Sim 37.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8%, Linear 5.1%
- #39 Exo-Calibre
71% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 6.5%, Action 5.2%
- #40 Solo Defender
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: JokerHeadOG
Windows
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7.7%, Linear 6.8%
- #41 ZAPNATOR
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NoxBox
Windows
Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!
Why similar: Space Sim 29.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #42 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.3%
- #43 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
73% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #44 Beyond the Storm
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: LeandroGabriel.net
Windows
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Arcade 6.2%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #45 Smogpunk 湮霾之地
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: CJH Labs
Windows
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 4.2%
- #46 Asteroid Force
72% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: B-Flat Software
Windows
Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 8.1%
- #47 Arcade Forever
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #48 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
69% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #49 Laser Droplets
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7.6%
- #50 Legends from Lacoytas: The First Seeker
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows · Mac
The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 6.3%, Linear 5.4%
- #51 Stahldrache
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Void Star Gamestudio, Limited
Windows
Stahldrache is a top-down shooter set in the skies of far-flung planets. The automated terraforming system has gone rogue, and must be stopped. Fight against time and waves of drones to make the planet safe! Bomb the control nodes and neutralize the AI before the defenseless colony ships arrive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Vehicular Combat 7.8% ★, Top-Down 7%
- #52 The Declassifier
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Troubadour Collective
Windows
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 6.8%, Linear 6.2%
- #53 Zombies Overloaded
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Vinterm Games
Windows
ZOMBIES!!! Overloaded waves of undead chaos! Armed with crazy weapons and power-ups, you’ll fight, dodge, and nuke your way through endless hordes. Face intense bosses, survive outrageous room filling hordes, and climb the leaderboards! It’s fast, it’s gory, it’s OVERLOADED!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #54 Starsation
69% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: FactKys StudiosPub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
Starsation is a space shooter game made in voxel graphics.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7%
- #55 Blade Rush
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Noba
Windows
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 32.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 6.9%
- #56 Cosmic Paradox: Noire
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AUTO SLAVIC d.o.o.
Windows
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #57 Astroblaster
70% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: David ArmstrongPub: Pizza Parlor Games
Windows
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.4%
- #58 CrypticaL
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #59 Chicken Invaders 1
65% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.9%
- #60 Constellar
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 4.6%