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Games Like Vortex Attack EX

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action.

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Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE

Reviews: Positive — 85% — of 20 reviews
Released: 2019-10-24
Developer: KaleidoGames
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Score Attack 7.4%, Inventory Management 7.2%

  2. #2 Spinner Invaders
    96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Wobi Games
    Windows

    Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Score Attack 7.9%, Space 7.5%

  3. #3 1993 Space Machine
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 377 reviews2016
    Dev: ExceedPub: Aurora Punks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Difficult 8.1%, Score Attack 7.9%

  4. #4 Escape Space
    94% 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Gun Customization 16.5%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 8.6%

  5. #5 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows

    Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Score Attack 8.9%, Space 8.2%

  6. #6 Super Bit Blaster XL
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, PvP 11.6%, Score Attack 8.1%, Arcade 7.6%

  7. #7 ROIDERS
    93% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Melonic Games
    Windows · Linux

    Become an asteroid miner and loot your way to supremacy! Fight waves of vicious aliens or battle against your friends.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 10.1%

  8. #8 Astro Fighters
    92% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8%, Space 7.2%

  9. #9 Suicide Runners
    91% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 7.6%, Shooter 7.5%

  10. #10 Kalzor: 2000
    91% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 8.2%

  11. #11 Space Elite Force II
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Space 7.1%

  12. #12 The Art Of Flight
    89% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 12.4%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 8.8%

  13. #13 Never Not Shooting
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
    Dev: Hand Cannon Games
    Windows

    Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Difficult 8.4%, Local Co-Op 7.9%

  14. #14 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wobi Games
    Windows

    Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Co-op 7.7%

  15. #15 Eigengrau
    84% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 11.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Shooter 8.2%

  16. #16 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    85% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
    Windows

    SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Gun Customization 14.3%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 9%

  17. #17 Warding Witches
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Arcade 11.2%, Difficult 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

  18. #18 SynthEscape
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RabidTomato Games
    Windows · Linux

    A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 13%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Shooter 9%

  19. #19 The Core Message
    87% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

    Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

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  20. #20 PULSOR
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2019
    Dev: robotragePub: RR Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Space 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 9.1%

  21. #21 Enemy Mind
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8%

  22. #22 Xenoraid: The First Space War
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Score Attack 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Shooter 8.8%

  23. #23 BULLETnico
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 15%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 7.6%

  24. #24 Syder Arcade
    80% 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 35%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 7.8%

  25. #25 RESHOOTER
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: spieleschreiber
    Windows

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%

  26. #26 WOLFLAME
    79% 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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 7.1%

  27. #27 BLASTER MAYHEM
    81% 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 6.9%

  28. #28 Bit Blaster XL
    77% 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 13.1%, Score Attack 9.3%, Shooter 8.4%

  29. #29 Cybxus Heart
    79% 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: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 8.6%

  30. #30 Space Invaders Extreme
    78% 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Score Attack 9%, Shooter 8.6%

  31. #31 Space God
    78% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: Jellypig Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, PvP 10.1%, Space 9%, Shooter 7.3%

  32. #32 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    77% 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 30.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Retro 8.1%, Arcade 8.1%

  33. #33 Syder Reloaded
    74% 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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%

  34. #34 Crisis Wing
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Score Attack 7.4%

  35. #35 Atomic Guardians
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

    ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

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  36. #36 Wish Project
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Shooter 8.9%

  37. #37 STURMWIND EX
    75% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%

  38. #38 Beekyr Reloaded
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: KaleidoGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?

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  39. #39 BANAN'EM UP!
    73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: SkyBravePub: TENSTACK
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.7%

  40. #40 Space Fuel
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%

  41. #41 Switch 'N' Shoot
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 12.9%, Difficult 12.7%, Arcade 8.1%

  42. #42 Nevultra
    71% 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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Score Attack 10%, Shooter 10%

  43. #43 Metis One
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
    Windows

    Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Score Attack 8.7%, Co-op 8.2%

  44. #44 Marimoth
    72% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 10.7%, Difficult 10.5%

  45. #45 Batsugun
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 9.2%, Local Co-Op 6.8%

  46. #46 ASSAULT SHELL
    70% 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!

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  47. #47 Super Nano Blaster
    69% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
    Windows · Mac

    Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Score Attack 13.4%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Shooter 8.5%

  48. #48 Flashover MegaSector
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Happy Frog Games
    Windows

    Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 14%, Difficult 9.5%, Space 8.2%

  49. #49 Orbital Siege
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

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  50. #50 Distant Space
    69% 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 28.6%, Space 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%

  51. #51 Space Drift Squad
    70% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Penguin Tower Studios
    Windows

    Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Difficult 8.2%, Score Attack 7.3%

  52. #52 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    66% 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!

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  53. #53 Z-Warp
    67% 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.

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  54. #54 Stranded in the Abyss
    71% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: studio cyber turtle
    Windows

    Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 10.5%, War 8.8%, Space 8.8%

  55. #55 Dextram
    67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Lingon Studios
    Windows

    This arcade shoot 'em up has no shooting and you can only turn right. Avoid waves of enemies and get points as they crash into each other. Pick up power-ups, such as a large laser or a force field to destroy the enemies. Die, get a score and repeat to get a higher score the next run.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Arcade 7.7%

  56. #56 Crome: Before Purgatory
    68% 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%

  57. #57 ICEwall
    66% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2022
    Dev: Erlend Kirkeboe
    Windows

    An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Gun Customization 13.4%, Score Attack 11.6%, Shooter 9.4%

  58. #58 Sky Force Anniversary
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Local Co-Op 9%, Arcade 8.2%, Score Attack 7.1%

  59. #59 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    65% 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 24.4%, Score Attack 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 11.6%

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