- #1 Defendor
97% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: almostApixel
Windows
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #2 TROID BLASTER 2
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%, 1980s 10.2%
- #3 Rysen
96% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #4 Asteroids: Recharged
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #5 Chicken Invaders 1
94% 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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 10.3%
- #6 GyroBlade
94% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #7 2nd Shot
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #8 ZEROCRON
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 11.4%, Old School 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #9 Storm Mined
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Score Attack 7.8%
- #10 Spacey Vade
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Brown Bot
Windows
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, 1980s 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Old School 8.1%
- #11 Asteroids
89% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #12 Insectipede
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, 1980s 13.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%
- #13 Meteor Storm
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #14 The Declassifier
89% 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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, 1980s 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Conspiracy 8.7% ★
- #15 STARR RINGER
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #16 Twin Cobra
85% matchVery Positive86% of 58 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 19.1%, 1980s 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #17 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
84% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #18 Space Maxwell: Arcade
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #19 Royal Odyssey
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 15.2%, Futuristic 9.3%, Top-Down 9%
- #20 THUNDER STRIKER
84% 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 1980s 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%
- #21 ARONDIGHT アロンダイト
82% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: COPIKAL
Windows
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, 1980s 21.6%, Old School 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Futuristic 6.7%
- #22 Zomb Bomb
83% 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 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.6%
- #23 GyroGunner
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 1980s 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #24 Frenzy
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 11.6%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #25 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
80% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #26 Killon
79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, 1980s 12.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #27 Dead End City
78% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Licker LLC
Windows
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, 1980s 15.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #28 Warawara Invaders
81% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #29 Steel Alcimus
79% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #30 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
78% 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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #31 Gunstorm
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cornutopia Software
Windows
Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 1980s 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9%
- #32 Red Blaster
74% 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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #33 Neon Invaders
75% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 1980s 13.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10%
- #34 Exorush
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 7.8%
- #35 Return Ace
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 15.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 9%
- #36 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #37 Battle AirForce
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 10.4%, 1980s 9.9%, Arcade 7.9%
- #38 Project AionIX
76% 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 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Old School 7.7%
- #39 Nephenthesys
73% 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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #40 Gunslinger Nova
74% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #41 While you are Downloading
73% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 8.8%
- #42 Pangaroids
72% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, 1980s 11.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.2%
- #43 Centipede: Recharged
71% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 9.6%
- #44 RedRaptor
71% 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 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #45 Seconds Till Destruction
69% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: The Eagle Studios
Windows
Kill everyone in six seconds! Seconds Till Destruction is a lightning-fast and randomized top-down shooter. Use a massive array of guns and quick thinking to destroy humanity, one floor at a time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 11%, Score Attack 9.4%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #46 Twin Hawk
70% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 19.1%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #47 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Score Attack 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #48 Neon Fighter
70% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #49 Comet Clash
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: bitshift.studio
Windows
Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Futuristic 9.8%
- #50 The Pacifist
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Taillis, Inc
Windows
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #51 Sophstar
67% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #52 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
67% 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 26.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.5%, 1980s 11.6%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #53 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 15.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.1%
- #54 Martian Invaders
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 1980s 15.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.9%
- #55 Stars of Strife
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sicur54
Windows
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 1980s 14.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 10%
- #56 4D:XD
67% 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 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8%
- #57 POOSTALL Royale
64% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023
Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 10.2%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #58 Truxton
65% matchVery Positive94% of 108 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, 1980s 15.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 10.1%
- #59 Stellar Space
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Next Step Studios
Windows · Mac
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%
- #60 Hexapoda
65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: TOMAGameStudio
Windows
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, 1980s 12.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%