- #1 Protect the Grimoire
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Mhbs
Windows
Survive, protect, and strike back in Protect the Grimoire! A fast-paced roguelite bullet hell shoot ’em up. Face relentless Dark Wizards and fight your way toward the most powerful grimoires in existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Linear 8.1%
- #2 Escape from Demon Island
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: 川流游戏
Windows
In the lost island of Alcatraz, try hard to survive. You can use a variety of weapons and skills to avoid and eliminate wild beasts and monsters, and finally eliminate the abyssal demons and escape. Be careful, monsters are different during the day and at night! Enjoy yourself!
Why similar: Vampire 12.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Looter Shooter 10.8% ★, Score Attack 9.1%
- #3 BLASTER MAYHEM
96% 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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Score Attack 19.5%, Shooter 6.6%, Arcade 6.5%
- #4 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
95% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Score Attack 11%
- #5 Crucible
94% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%
- #6 4D:XD
94% 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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Linear 7.1%
- #7 Warcat Parade
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Score Attack 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Shooter 7.2%
- #8 BroodStar
92% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Score Attack 12.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%
- #9 CHEER SQUAD
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Score Attack 12.9%, Shooter 9.1%
- #10 Orchid Glitter
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 14.7%, Shooter 6%
- #11 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
90% 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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%
- #12 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
89% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Score Attack 11.3%
- #13 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
89% 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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #14 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
87% 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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Score Attack 8.5%
- #15 Rangok Skies
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #16 Planets Ambrosia
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shooter 9.3%
- #17 Blast Rush LS
85% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Combat 8.1%
- #18 Slime Mayhem
86% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 10%
- #19 Well Keeper
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corporate Potato
Windows
A bullet hell roguelite where you move by flapping. Battle waves of enemies, upgrade unique and unexpected abilities and become immensely powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #20 Bullet Hell Monday
84% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 9.8%
- #21 Always Surrender
83% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Score Attack 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shooter 8.5%
- #22 ASSAULT SHELL 2
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Score Attack 19.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 5.9%
- #23 TCSTRIKERS2
82% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Score Attack 12.6%, Shooter 10.3%
- #24 The Outer Space Bugs
81% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #25 BALL x PIT
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #26 Fate and Judgement
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zelun_
Windows
Fate and Judgement is a vertical shoot'em up with roguelike elements and procedural stage generation. Fight Through hordes of an empire you once served and relieve your last mission until victory is yours!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #27 {HYPERLINK}
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astralflux Entertainment
Windows
A fast-paced endless roguelike that's all about upgrading and continuing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Roguelike 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #28 Vectro Blast
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%
- #29 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
78% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 9.6%, Shooter 7.7%
- #30 Time Wasters
77% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Roguelike 8%
- #31 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
79% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 11%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Anime 8.6%
- #32 Space Escaper
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Space Studio HK
Windows
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 13.6%, Flight 11.9%, Shooter 9.5%
- #33 Entomophobia
76% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #34 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Anime 4.3%
- #35 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
75% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Anime 7.6%
- #36 RANDOMAX
73% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #37 Flying Pew Pew
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoName
Windows
The alien hordes have attacked us for no reason. We must throw all our forces to repel our planet from the alien invaders!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%
- #38 DuckLaserDuck
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
Windows
You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #39 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 6.4%
- #40 Void Gore
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Score Attack 25.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 6.1%
- #41 Model Eight
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: CachePub: Red Glace
Windows
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Anime 11.9%, Shooter 7.2%
- #42 Resurrection Core
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 7.2%
- #43 Void Scrappers
71% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #44 LinearShooter Remixed
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Annulus Games
Windows · Mac
"LinearShooter Remixed" is a game that combines vertical scrolling bullet hell shmup with rogue-lite that combine power-ups to build builds. Let's aim to clear the stage by assembling your ship with power-up while getting drunk with minimal and beautiful graphics and trance music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shooter 9.8%
- #45 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 11.4%
- #46 Let's Fight! Box
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Fantasy Tree
Windows
This is a survivor class barrage game, the difference is that the boss rhythm barrage level is embedded inside, come and avoid the overwhelming exciting barrage!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Shooter 10.6%
- #47 Dental Strike
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Flight 11.2%, Shooter 8.3%
- #48 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Score Attack 10%, Shooter 9.2%
- #49 Asteroids... But Roguelite
71% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Goats Games
Windows
Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Score Attack 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%
- #50 PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
68% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
PhaigeX is a fast-paced "Bullet Heaven" space shooter, tasking the player to explore space sectors and contain a rising incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, call in the support craft, and use a myriad of upgrades to lay down heavy firepower towards the enemy forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Roguelike 10%
- #51 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
70% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Linear 7.6%
- #52 Battle AirForce
68% 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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Score Attack 11.7%, Shooter 9.7%
- #53 Twilight Survivors
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Score Attack 10.8%
- #54 Andromeda Survivors
69% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Dumb
Windows
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Score Attack 13.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #55 Solar War
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andrew M.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #56 USG
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac
'USG' Is a captivating vertical shoot 'em up featuring hand-drawn animations and a unique art style. Customize your run with multiple weapon upgrades
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #57 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
65% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 9%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #58 Outnumbered
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #59 Cybxus Heart
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Score Attack 13.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #60 Heliocide
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Flight 10.4%