
Take flight in a classic top-down vertical shmup with a modern physics twist. Command the skies with air-to-air dogfights and air-to-ground bombing. Blasted enemies burst into physical chunks, to trigger chaotic, high-scoring chain reactions!
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Take flight in a classic top-down vertical shmup with a modern physics twist. Command the skies with air-to-air dogfights and air-to-ground bombing. Blasted enemies burst into physical chunks, to trigger chaotic, high-scoring chain reactions!

Nephenthesys
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.

Asteroids
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
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 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, 2.5D 12.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.7%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13%, Action 12.1%
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, 2.5D 13.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.1%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 7.7%
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 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 7.9%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 12%, 2.5D 11.7%, Arcade 10%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.4%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.3%
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Action 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.3%
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, 2.5D 15.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 13.8%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.1%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action 15.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.6%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 9.1%
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 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 12.7%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, 2.5D 12.8%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 13.5%, Arcade 12.2%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 16.2%, Old School 9.3%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, 2.5D 17.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.5%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.8%
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 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 8.4%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 11.2%, 2.5D 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8%
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.5%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 13.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 16.6%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.4%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.7%
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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 15%, Old School 8%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action 15.3%, Retro 10.6%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, 2.5D 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 14.8%
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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.2%
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 13.4%, Old School 11.4%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action 19%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 12%
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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.7%
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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 7.1%
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 2.5D 12.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, 2.5D 14.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 7.8%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 11.7%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.6%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 13.2%, 2.5D 13%, Arcade 11.1%
Defend Earth with a rocket-powered ping-pong bat in this fast, playful arcade shooter. Battle alien ball ships across 101 escalating waves, destroy massive bosses, collect upgrades and chase high-score combos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 16.3%, Old School 8.8%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 14.6%
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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 9.4%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Action 19.2%, Arcade 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 14.3%, Old School 10.1%
A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 19.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%
A quick arcade-style shooter where you constantly have to weigh choices between improving your stats, expanding your mines, building your defenses or going on the attack, before the enemies either take your resources or overrun you
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action 16%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 15%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 6.3%, Old School 5.8%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 15%, Action 13.6%
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 29.3%, Action 19.3%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 18.8%, Top-Down 8.2%
Strange and unusual creatures inhabited Earth’s underground, unknown to humankind. This was until Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, accidentally discovered them. Together, they plotted to combine the civilizations above and below the surface to create a new world: Dezatopia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 12.9%, Retro 8%
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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.6%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Old School 9.2%