- #1 Red Blue Cell
97% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Flight 20%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, 1990's 13.1%, 1980s 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #2 ASTRO ACE
96% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: Irondales Entertainment
Windows
ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Flight 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 1980s 14.1%, 1990's 10.4%, Arcade 10.4%
- #3 Neon Invaders
96% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, 1980s 14%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 9.8%
- #4 TROID BLASTER 2
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #5 Stellar Outcast: Arena
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ink'd Games
Windows
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Flight 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 5.6%
- #6 Arcade Classics
94% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Reza MirzaeiPub: Dreamware Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 1980s 17.8%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 12.6%
- #7 Asteroids: Recharged
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, 1980s 13.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #8 THUNDER STRIKER
92% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, 1980s 18.1%, Flight 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%
- #9 Chicken Invaders 1
91% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.8%, 1980s 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
- #10 ROB
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: BoomerGames
Windows
ROB. We need your help defending Earth from Alien UFO's. Each one having different defenses. Please Rob your are only hope. Play as a Space Control Agent named Rob. Shooting UFO's out of Space to defend Earth.
Why similar: Flight 28.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Action 10.1%
- #11 Starlight Squad
89% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, 1980s 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%
- #12 METEOR COMMANDER
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Propulsion Studios
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Flight 19.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #13 Endless Furry Asteroids
89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Tegridy Made Games
Windows
Welcome to Endless Furry Asteroids! The 6th installment of the "Endless Furry" Series!
Why similar: Flight 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Cartoon 11.2%, Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 10%
- #14 Space Shooter - Tryü Sora
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: DeadFly.Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Flight 21.7%, 1980s 16.4%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.7%
- #15 Galactic Explorers
88% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, 1980s 11.1%, Cartoon 10.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 9.1%
- #16 Asteroid Navigation
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Mars Industries
Windows
Captain a starship in a thrilling 2D shooter, dodging asteroids across galaxies. As you journey to Axios Station, each galaxy's challenge intensifies. Can you navigate the cosmic gauntlet?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.1%, 1990's 9.3%
- #17 Meteor Storm
85% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Z Sculpt Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, 1990's 13.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #18 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, 1990's 14.5%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #19 Constellar
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%
- #20 Space Force Bargain Bin
82% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Sled Dog Games
Windows · Linux
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.2%, 1980s 13.6%, 1990's 9.6%
- #21 Zomb Bomb
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, 1980s 15.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.3%
- #22 ZEROCRON
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: T.R.S.
Windows
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 9.8%
- #23 Flanker - Call of the Ghost
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Just the Tip
Windows
A vertical scroll shooter sci-fi space combat game where you pilot your spaceship through 25 challenging levels, engaging in intense battles against 75 unique enemy types. Master precise shooting mechanics, dodge incoming fire, collect power-ups to enhance your ship, and face epic boss battles.
Why similar: Flight 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.7%, 1980s 10.6%
- #24 GRADIUS ORIGINS
76% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 20.1%, 1980s 19.7%, Shooter 17.1%, 1990's 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #25 Asteroid Blasters
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: 1980s 20.5%, 1990's 15.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #26 Nuts Space Shooter
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: IT's Nuts
Windows · Linux
Repel extraterrestrial entities!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Flight 19.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 12.3%
- #27 Prince Rystiya's Starship
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Rystiya
Windows
The rebels claimed that they fought for freedom and democracy, yet they built a totalitarian regime instead. As a heroic imperial fighter pilot, you will eliminate waves of rebel scum and hunt down their leader.
Why similar: Flight 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Cartoon 13.8%, Shooter 12.4%, 1980s 12.1%
- #28 Invaders from the Third Dimension
79% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Nile River Software LLC
Windows
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: 1980s 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #29 Apano SYN Fighter
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ASIN Games
Windows
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: 1980s 16.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.3%, 1990's 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
- #30 Meteor Havok
75% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Alchemy Skunkworks
Windows
Meteor Havok is a take on the classic Asteroids arcade shooter. Enter the asteroid fields to blast a path to safety with your agile ship and powerful lasers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.6%, 1980s 27.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 12.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #31 Asteroid Force
81% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: B-Flat Software
Windows
Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Arcade 17.4%, 1980s 17.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 8.8%
- #32 RedRaptor
75% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, 1990's 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #33 DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE
77% matchMixed38% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
DRUM'N'BASS MASSACRE is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you destoy your enemies while performing unimaginable maneuvers using your interstellar interceptor, accompanied by original drum and bass soundtrack
Why similar: Flight 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%, 1990's 6.7%
- #34 Star Jet Alpha
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, 1980s 14.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 12.6%
- #35 Solitarius
74% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Space 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #36 AWA 2024
73% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Flight 27.9%, 1980s 13.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #37 Rocky Mayhem
71% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 1980s 15.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 8%
- #38 Magnus
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Katuunu XVIPub: Cicada Studios
Windows · Linux
A challenging 2D boss rush shooter. Use your reflexes and mobilities to face off against a legion of foes.
Why similar: Flight 24.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Cartoon 12.7%, Action 8.9%
- #39 Space Maxwell: Arcade
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 13.3%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #40 Dental Strike
72% 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: Flight 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #41 Tiger Fighter 1931 Tora!Tora!
74% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them, the game is set in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,off the air of the North Eastern Province.
Why similar: Flight 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, 1980s 19.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 8.5%
- #42 Pueblo
77% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
Windows
A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Flight 17.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Casual 9.4%
- #43 ROGUE FLIGHT
67% matchVery Positive96% of 301 reviews2024
Dev: Truant Pixel, LLCPub: Perp Games
Windows
A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.
Why similar: Flight 37.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.9%, 1980s 9.4%, Anime 8.5%
- #44 Rangerdog
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: OOEGAMESPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the universe with Rangerdog! A cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Cartoon 16.8%, 1980s 12.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11%
- #45 Gunstorm
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Cornutopia Software
Windows
Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, 1980s 22.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #46 Parsec
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbird
Windows
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 27.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Space 9.9%, Action 8.7%
- #47 GyroBlade
71% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, 1980s 16.6%, Shooter 13.7%, 1990's 13.1%, Arcade 11.9%
- #48 Pink Devil
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
Join the fight against alien invaders in Pink Devil. Pilot an upgradable fighter jet through diverse environments, from oceans to deserts. Face unique bosses with distinct tactics and use weapons like machine guns, lasers, and rockets. Become the unstoppable Pink Devil and save the planet.
Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%
- #49 Orbital Cascade
68% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Screaming Horse Studio
Windows
A puzzle game inspired by classics like Zuma, where you pop colorful bullets, unleash dazzling combos, and rise to conquer the skies. Strategize your moves, master the challenge, and claim victory!
Why similar: Flight 24.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Cartoon 18.2%, Anime 14.5%, Casual 11.3%
- #50 Zombies Overloaded
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Vinterm Games
Windows
ZOMBIES!!! Overloaded waves of undead chaos! Armed with crazy weapons and power-ups, you’ll fight, dodge, and nuke your way through endless hordes. Face intense bosses, survive outrageous room filling hordes, and climb the leaderboards! It’s fast, it’s gory, it’s OVERLOADED!!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Cartoon 17.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #51 Pangaroids
70% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Adam Wozniak
Windows · Mac
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 9.8%
- #52 Asteroids
69% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 9.7%
- #53 Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nikspeaks Pub: Nikspeaks
Windows
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: 1980s 15.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11%, Action 8.3%
- #54 Sleigh Strikers
67% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Fly Pig Games
Windows
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Flight 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #55 GunBird
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.8%, 1990's 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #56 Heliocide
70% 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: Flight 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #57 Popcorn Rocket
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
Windows
Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Cartoon 15.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #58 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
65% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: AM Factory
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 17.9%, 1990's 14.5%, Action 11.9%
- #59 Hyper Echelon
66% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Flight 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
- #60 Quaxum
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alympyan Arts
Windows
Quaxum is a new age retro arcade shooter where you defend the planetary defense shield from the onslaught of aliens. Balance your energy between charging your shield and buying power ups to clear the screen of enemies! 50 levels of color mayhem! Recharge, shoot, win!
Why similar: 1980s 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Cartoon 13.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%