- #1 Scribble Space
97% matchMixed61% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: Coty GetzelmanPub: N/A
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Draw a ship, Fly it. Get creative.
Why similar: Space Sim 22% ★, 2D Fighter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.6%
- #2 Double D. F.
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RielFactor
Windows
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #3 Spacegirl 2038
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Borsuk Software
Windows
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.6%
- #4 Planetstar Warrior
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Todd FrantzPub: Hardbyte LLC
Windows
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8%
- #5 Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
In this fun and frenetic shooter, you'll play as Bombardiro Crocodilo, who's trying to save Ballerina Capuchina from Tralalero Tralala's shoed fins. Embark on an action-packed journey with tons of shooting, different weapons, and skins from the Brainrot universe!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 8.6%
- #6 Witchcraft: Candy Hunt
94% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: PixelCrown Games
Windows
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%
- #7 Deep Space Shooter
93% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Altair GamePub: ValkyrieInitiative
Windows
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Space 10%, 1980s 8.3%
- #8 Battle for Asciion
91% matchPositive83% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Relevo
Windows
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.4% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%
- #9 Cosmic Destroyer
92% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%
- #10 Chromacell
91% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.4%
- #11 The Rush
90% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%
- #12 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 9.6%
- #13 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
88% 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 29.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%, 1980s 9.7%
- #14 GalaxIverse
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.5%
- #15 Galactic Explorers
87% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 7.7%, 1980s 7.6%
- #16 Impact Trial: Hyperchaos
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manuel Bacallado
Windows
Survive endless waves and let yourself be swept away by the chaos. Impact Trial: Hyperchaos is a fast-paced arcade bullet hell game with adaptive difficulty, where every second counts and only your reflexes decide how long you last. The longer you hold out, the harder it gets.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%
- #17 Bungle Blast
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Three Square Games
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through jungle dungeons, magic forests, molten volcanoes, and more in this action packed rogue like game. Take down wacky creatures with a variety of weapons. Upgrade to become stronger so that you can explore farther, and most importantly try not to die.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 10.4%
- #18 Cosmic Rift
85% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Lithium Games
Windows
Cosmic Drift is a singleplayer survivor-like rougelike game, in Cosmic Rift, you can use weapons and modules to build your own spaceship, defeat enemies, and each item determines your development. choose to upgrade, load weapons, and crush the enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, Shooter 10.5%
- #19 Escape 2 Space
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11%
- #20 The X-Type
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8%
- #21 Infinity Blaster
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Olausen Musikk & Media
Windows
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, 1980s 7.5%
- #22 Galactic Outlaws
81% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
"Galactic Outlaws" is a side-scrolling space shooter where you lead an elite squad on high-risk missions. Customize and upgrade unique ships, master devastating weapons, and battle waves of enemies in a galaxy plunged into chaos. Victory depends on your strategy and skill!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #23 Dime Nebula
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wyso Sirius
Windows
After being abducted by a maniacal cyberbot, you must fight your way through a hundred levels of nebulous arenas in your spacecraft to escape. A mouse-controlled, 1366 x 768 indie-game adventure. Prepare to face turrets, mines, asteroids and mechanical krabs intent on thwarting your escape!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.9%, Space Sim 29.4% ★, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 8.8%, Action 6.7%
- #24 Stars Force
82% 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 35.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 11%, Action 7.5%
- #25 Herodes
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Shooter 11.7%
- #26 Dulce et Decorum
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Zachary Hilsman
Windows
Just another 2D platformer shooter game with pixel art graphics to boot. You can jump around while blasting your enemies with three different methods of combat, and protect your village from an evil immortal.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%
- #27 Absolute Blue
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
Windows
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 1980s 11%, Shooter 8.9%
- #28 Throst
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZiG GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 7.3%
- #29 SATAZIUS
79% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.3%
- #30 Thunder Tiger
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
Windows
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #31 Solo Defender
78% 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 31.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.8%
- #32 Cube Space
78% 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 31.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.5%
- #33 Galactic Vanguard
75% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: TopGame
Windows
Galactic Vanguard is a fast-paced, retro-style action shooter. Grab your weapons and eliminate relentless enemy forces and powerful alien creatures. Engage in intense battles across space bases, desert wastelands, lava valleys, and abandoned alien ruins!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.1% ★, 1990's 13.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #34 Habroxia 2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 61 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 22.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 9.3%
- #35 AstroRage2049
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: CJPub: Outofthematrix
Windows
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, 1980s 10.2%
- #36 Protect the Earth
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Victor
Windows
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #37 ZPF
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ZPF TeamPub: Mega Cat Studios
Windows
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 10.9%, 1990's 9.8%
- #38 Dominus Solaris
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Danubium
Windows
In the year 2073, the Skolovan Empire attacked and subdued planet Earth. The rebels gathered technology from whatever they could to build a prototype ship, the Dominus Solaris. Now it's up to you, the ship's sole pilot, to fight and liberate the Earth from the usurpers.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 1980s 9.5%
- #39 Autogiro
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Orbe Software
Windows
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 13.1%, 1990's 9.2%
- #40 The Battle of Aurinoxia
72% 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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 6.5%
- #41 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
Windows
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.9%, 1980s 11.8%
- #42 DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space!
71% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: DOSMan Games
Windows
Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 7.4%
- #43 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
73% 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 31% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%
- #44 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
Windows
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 8.6%
- #45 PewPew!
72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 1980s 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%
- #46 Hyper Tunnel
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Gyxos
Windows · Linux
A roguelike action game, fly and fight in first person with 6 degrees of freedom!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7% ★, Boomer Shooter 29.9% ★, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10.5%, Roguelike 4.9%
- #47 Suicide Runners
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #48 ASTRO: The Beginning
71% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 7.9%
- #49 Red Titans
69% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 13.4%, 1980s 12.9%, 1990's 9.8%
- #50 Constellar
69% 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: 2D Fighter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 8.4%
- #51 STURMWIND EX
70% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%
- #52 Escape Space
68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #53 Feeble Light
69% 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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 7.3%
- #54 Astro Attack
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 8.5%
- #55 Syder Reloaded
66% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #56 TENGAI
65% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.8%
- #57 Giant Enemy Robot Crabs
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raging Slime
Windows
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Roguelike 14.9%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #58 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
Windows
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 10.2%
- #59 REMOTE LIFE
67% 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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, 2D Fighter 15.9%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #60 tz mini stg collection
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%