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  1. #1 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    97% 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10%, Aliens 7.5%

  2. #2 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    96% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9.3%

  3. #3 Distant Space
    95% 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 30.9%, Space 14.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

  4. #4 Astar Solis
    96% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Linear 7.4%

  5. #5 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    94% 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 26%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

  6. #6 Space & Pixels
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Basil Masil
    Windows

    Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 10.3%, Action 9.8%

  7. #7 BLASTER MAYHEM
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 6.6%

  8. #8 Andro Dunos II
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Linear 6.5%

  9. #9 Giant Enemy Robot Crabs
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Raging Slime
    Windows

    Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Space 17.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  10. #10 GALXAGAR
    91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
    Windows

    "Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Linear 8.2%

  11. #11 Exorush
    90% 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%

  12. #12 WOLFLAME
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  13. #13 Kalzor: 2000
    89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Space 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  14. #14 Fruitgeddon
    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: One Room Studio
    Windows

    Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 13%, Action 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

  15. #15 The Last Ladybug
    88% 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 28.7%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Aliens 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

  16. #16 Golgalian
    86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Atael
    Windows

    Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  17. #17 Starfighter Neon
    87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Aliens 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.6%

  18. #18 Bit Blaster XL
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Aliens 11.7%, Space 9.4%, Arcade 8.8%

  19. #19 Pewt 'em Up!
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Aliens 15.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8.6%

  20. #20 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
    85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Matt Kuhn
    Windows

    Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 11.7%, Action 9.7%

  21. #21 Nova Strike
    83% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 8.7%

  22. #22 Space Aliens Invaders
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Pix Arts
    Windows · Mac

    modernized old time classic alien shooter game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Aliens 17.6%, Space 15.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%

  23. #23 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
    Dev: Oligarchomp
    Windows

    A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  24. #24 Invaliens
    81% 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 32.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 9.8%

  25. #25 Asteroid 69
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Moonlight Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 9.1%, Linear 8.7%

  26. #26 Spaced Liberation
    82% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: hoiJesse
    Windows

    Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Aliens 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 8.9%

  27. #27 Z-Warp
    78% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 12%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Space 8.8%

  28. #28 Space Invaders Extreme
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 261 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Aliens 9.2%

  29. #29 Space Tormentor
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SpeedStealth
    Windows

    Space Tormentor is a Shoot'Em Up Bullet Hell Game in which You immerse Yourself as an lonely pilot with mission to destroy as many alien enemies as it's possible. You have been traped and sent to unknown sector of galaxy. Your goal is to fight your way back to Earth.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Spaceships 19.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Aliens 9.2%

  30. #30 Feeble Light
    78% 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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  31. #31 The Rush
    77% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Linear 9.2%

  32. #32 1x! Space Adventure
    77% 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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.5%

  33. #33 Nevultra
    76% 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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 7.9%

  34. #34 Invaders from the Lost Sectors
    75% 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 31.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 10.7%, Aliens 8.4%

  35. #35 Syder Arcade
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%

  36. #36 misaligned
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Michal Kelisek
    Windows

    Classic 80s inspired shooter

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Aliens 10.1%

  37. #37 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    74% 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 12.1%

  38. #38 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 29.4%, Aliens 17.6%, Space 14%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 6.5%

  39. #39 Space Ship Infinity
    73% 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 30%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 9.8%

  40. #40 Invasion From Space
    72% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean Tampon
    Windows

    Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Aliens 15.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Space 9.3%, Action 9.1%

  41. #41 Karous
    70% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14.1%, 2D 5.9%

  42. #42 REMOTE LIFE
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2019
    Dev: Next Game Level
    Windows

    Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Aliens 13.8%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 8.7%

  43. #43 Gamma Zero
    70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Aliens 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

  44. #44 Laser Droplets
    73% 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Space 7.7%, Action 7.4%

  45. #45 Star Knight: Order of the Vortex
    69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: Void Knight Games
    Windows

    Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Linear 8.4%, Aliens 7.5%

  46. #46 Collapsion
    71% 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 25.7%, Aliens 16.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.2%

  47. #47 Anthea's Justice
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
    Windows

    The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 8.3%, Linear 7.9%

  48. #48 Gunvein
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 7%

  49. #49 Numina: Construct
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ScoutSpark
    Windows

    Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Space 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 8.3%

  50. #50 Metal Swarm Infinity
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Andrew Nutter666 JaggarPub: Andrew Nutter666 Jaggar
    Windows

    Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 17.4%, Aliens 17%, Space 8.2%, 2D 6.1%

  51. #51 BrAInstorm
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
    Windows

    BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Bullet Hell 7.6%

  52. #52 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action 6%

  53. #53 BULLETnico
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Shooter 7.9%

  54. #54 Syder Reloaded
    65% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%

  55. #55 Gunlocked
    66% 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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  56. #56 4D:XD
    66% 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%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Linear 7.5%

  57. #57 Zero Wrath Vendetta
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
    Windows

    Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 11%, Space 8.6%, Action 8.2%

  58. #58 Crome: Before Purgatory
    67% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

  59. #59 Cataclyzm
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dogroach
    Windows

    A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Linear 7.6%

  60. #60 Marimoth
    66% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Shooter 9%

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