- #1 Deathroids
97% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Mechs 24.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #2 ZANGEKI WARP
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Mechs 23% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8.4%, Robots 6.9%
- #3 Steel Carnelian
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catbird Soft
Windows · Mac
Steel Carnelian is a 3D anime-influenced shoot-em-up where you play as Cass, a mercenary with a mech suit and a loyal crew at her side. Dodge bullets and wreck robots as your ragtag team takes on the most dangerous job of your lives!
Why similar: Mechs 27.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Robots 10.3%, Shooter 8.9%
- #4 BLUE WISH DESIRE
95% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: xxgameroom
Windows
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Mechs 29.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 10%
- #5 ARMED SEVEN
94% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Mechs 25.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Robots 10.8%, Shooter 8.1%
- #6 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Mechs 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 11.4%, Shooter 10.2%
- #7 Strania - The Stella Machina -
94% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: G.rev Ltd.
Windows
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Mechs 33.1% ★, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 6.9%
- #8 RAGINGSTRIKE
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Team Grant
Windows
Master the three weapons that change according to the humanoid robot form and fighter form, destroy the scattered enemy attack targets, and finally defeat the boss standing in your way!
Why similar: Mechs 33.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Robots 10.6%, Score Attack 10.1%
- #9 Hell Blasters
91% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: PlayShift Games
Windows
Hell Blasters is a bullet hell shoot 'em up where you can blast the bullet hell away!
Why similar: Mechs 24.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 8%
- #10 Golgalian
91% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Mechs 11.4% ★
- #11 Nevultra
90% 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 28%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #12 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Mechs 22.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%
- #13 XCUTE(me)
89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: JKK_WORKS
Windows
This is a Vertical shoot'em up game of the all-female characters. There are many bullets on screen, bombs, laser, the bullet cancel mechanic and sexy boss's cloth damage! Don't let them wait any longer!
Why similar: Mechs 28.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%
- #14 Compact Plasma Gears
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Pliesnetsov Serhii
Windows
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Anime 8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #15 BLASTER MAYHEM
88% 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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 14.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 7.9%
- #16 Blue Rider
86% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Ravegan
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
In a valley flooded with bullets, your next challenge rises from a heap of scraps. This time there aren't blue hedgehogs or mega men to save you. Hop in and become the Blue Rider!
Why similar: Mechs 28.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Robots 13.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%
- #17 Graze Counter
86% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Mechs 22.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 8.4%, Anime 8.3%
- #18 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
85% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Mechs 24.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Robots 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #19 Eternal Circus: Dancing with Missiles
83% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Team Eternal Circus
Windows
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Mechs 23.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Robots 9.3%
- #20 Dual Gunstrike
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows
WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Mechs 14.1% ★, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #21 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
82% 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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, 1980s 8.2%
- #22 Space Saviour Special
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lizard Game Dev
Windows
Space Savior Special. Shmup genre game. Help Earth in her last awakened attempt to save humanity from the Naggal Biomechanical Virus. Use everything you have to get through enemy forces! Your ship, your pods, your bombs, your faith and your reflexes to destroy your terrible enemy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 9.6%
- #23 Graze Counter GM
81% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Mechs 25.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%
- #24 Magical Blaster
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #25 Supercharged Robot VULKAISER
80% matchVery Positive94% of 326 reviews2015
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
Why similar: Mechs 41.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Anime 11.4%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 5.7%
- #26 Assault Suit Leynos
81% matchMixed62% of 249 reviews2016
Dev: Dracue SoftwarePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
Why similar: Mechs 50.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Robots 16.8%, Anime 8.4%, Action 6.4%
- #27 Chromacell
78% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Linear 9.6%
- #28 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 23%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Robots 11.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%
- #29 Marras
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oksi
Windows
Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of shooting, dodging, and obliterating foes with unparalleled precision. Navigate through numerous handcrafted challenges where each victory feels like your crowning achievement, and every setback is a lesson leading you closer to perfection.
Why similar: Mechs 26.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9%
- #30 Rym 9000
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2018
Dev: Sonoshee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Mechs 28.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.7%
- #31 ASSAULT SHELL
77% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 6.7%
- #32 Karous
75% 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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 13.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #33 ASSAULT SHELL 2
76% 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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Score Attack 14.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10%
- #34 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
76% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Mechs 16.4% ★, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.7%
- #35 B.A.D Battle Armor Division
77% matchMixed50% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Mechs 38.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Robots 15.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10%
- #36 Void Gore
74% 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 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10%
- #37 The Rush
73% 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 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Linear 9.9%
- #38 Origami Flight
75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Stylized 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #39 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
73% 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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Linear 6.3%
- #40 Rangok Skies
74% 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 23%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13%, Score Attack 8%
- #41 Empyreus
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 5.1%
- #42 Gunvein
71% 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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 5.6%
- #43 Cybxus Heart
73% 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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #44 RAMMBOCK
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punk-Op
Windows
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Mechs 18.6% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #45 Astar Solis
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 28%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11%, Linear 9.1%
- #46 < STRECT >
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MiddleBit
Windows
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Score Attack 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%
- #47 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories
69% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Mugenri
Windows
A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Anime 9.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Linear 7.9%
- #48 KAIKAN
69% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: zakichi
Windows
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Mechs 20% ★, Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Score Attack 10.8%
- #49 Blazend
70% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Rich Games
Windows
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Anime 7.8%, Action 7.1%
- #50 AIRANBLADE
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: ANIMABOX
Windows
AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.
Why similar: Mechs 28.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9%
- #51 WOLFLAME
70% 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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #52 Andro Dunos II
68% 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 36.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Linear 7.6%
- #53 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Mechs 28.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Robots 8.7%
- #54 GeminiArms
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up.
Why similar: Mechs 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #55 Warcat Parade
67% 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 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Score Attack 15.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%
- #56 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
67% 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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 8.2%, Arcade 5.6%
- #57 Gun-REViper
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: naga84games
Windows
This is a 2.5D vertical scrolling shooting game. Use your ingenuity to fight your way to a high score.
Why similar: Mechs 38.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Score Attack 10.8%, Action 4.5%
- #58 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
66% 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 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 12.5%, 1980s 8.4%
- #59 AstroRage2049
65% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 7.4%
- #60 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
63% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 8.4%