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  1. #1 VOIDFACE
    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Frog Hat Labs
    Windows

    Face off in a challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush challenges. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast spells to gain an upper hand, and kill everything that gets in your way.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 40%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 4.1%

  2. #2 STARR RINGER
    96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sterling McKay
    Windows

    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: Boss Rush 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 7%

  3. #3 A Whole Wolfrush
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 188 reviews2025
    Dev: uglycoal
    Windows

    Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 6.6%, Space 6%

  4. #4 Roto Force
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 43%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 4.8%

  5. #5 Hyper Shapes
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: BlindShot StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 57.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 6.9%, Top-Down 4.2%

  6. #6 Neon Fighter
    94% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 7.3%

  7. #7 Rocket!
    92% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: ZeNfA Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Destroy enemy ships, blast away asteroids and unlock new weapons / ship abilities in this endless arcade roguelite. Earn resources through each of the 7 game modes to upgrade your weapons to outlast them all.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 30.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 8.2%

  8. #8 Starfighter Neon
    93% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Space 6.3%

  9. #9 Escape the Kreegan
    91% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
    Windows · Linux

    Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 11.9%

  10. #10 Exovore
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tapzilla
    Windows · Linux

    EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Space 6.5%

  11. #11 Cuboid Keeper
    91% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2019
    Dev: Ottropi Games
    Windows

    Cuboid Keeper is a fast-paced arena shooter with a gripping storyline and an unique spaceship building system. Take control of the legendary Guardian of the Cube and face four advanced civilizations hell-bent on defeating you.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.7%

  12. #12 Dreadnought
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
    Windows

    Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Futuristic 7.9%

  13. #13 Dogfight Darlings
    88% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: dull rat
    Windows

    Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 48.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Arcade 4.3%

  14. #14 Storm Mined
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hémisphère gauche
    Windows · Linux

    Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 8.1%

  15. #15 4D:XD
    86% 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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 7.1%, Top-Down 5.5%

  16. #16 DOOMTANK
    87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Unibear Studio
    Windows

    DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 6.5%

  17. #17 Star Jet Alpha
    85% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 8.3%

  18. #18 Exphelius: Arena
    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Pharazen Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 7.1%

  19. #19 Just Squat
    84% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Soonsoo
    Windows

    Just Squat is a shmup and visual Nobel game that focuses on boss fight by growing up a boy. Grow the boy by encountering various events at the gym and school, and push Babel out with all your might! The difficulty of boss fight and the boy's growth will be determined by the exercise you choose!

    Why similar: Boss Rush 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5%

  20. #20 FAR FROM DEAD
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Brian O'Keefe
    Windows · Mac

    A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 51.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Combat 3.3%

  21. #21 Nebula
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%

  22. #22 Operation Zero
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac

    Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 6.4%

  23. #23 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    80% 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 24.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 5.2%

  24. #24 Probo Rush
    81% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Silkworm
    Windows

    Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

  25. #25 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
    82% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Ninetales Studios
    Windows

    Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Space 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.6%

  26. #26 Super Forklift 3000
    81% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 6.9%

  27. #27 Autonomous Anarchy
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Orabidon Games
    Windows

    A retro twin-stick bullet-hell where you fight hordes of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and go head to head with menacing mechanical bosses. Take on the hordes solo or with a friend in local co-op!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 5.9%

  28. #28 PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
    78% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Space 9.2%

  29. #29 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 8.2%

  30. #30 Royal Odyssey
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lion Crest Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Space 11.2%, Futuristic 9.3%

  31. #31 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
    77% 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 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 12.2%, Arcade 7.2%

  32. #32 Reinforced Machine
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Astral Punch Studios Pty Ltd
    Windows

    A fast-paced mech arena shooter mixing arcade intensity with skill-based unlocks. Unleash powerful ultimate forms, mix and match skills to define your playstyle, and master each unique combat machine to unlock their signature abilities.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 8.3%

  33. #33 Endless Space Scrap
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: GESpacecraft
    Windows

    Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Space 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Top-Down 8.5%

  34. #34 Project AionIX
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Top-Down 6.1%

  35. #35 SOLSTORM
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

    SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 7.2%

  36. #36 Dogyuun
    75% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Futuristic 9.3%, Arcade 7.5%

  37. #37 Smash Hyper Drive
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gare Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Retro 6.7%, Arcade 6.6%

  38. #38 Undercroft Warriors
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 6.3%

  39. #39 Laser Droplets
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 8.1%

  40. #40 Horde Of Plenty
    74% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: SMONCH, LLC
    Windows

    In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 6.5%

  41. #41 Solitarius
    73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Space 20%, Arcade 5.8%, Futuristic 5.5%

  42. #42 Orchid Glitter
    73% 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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Space 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  43. #43 Enfora Star
    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Haapa Games
    Windows · Linux

    Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Space 10.6%

  44. #44 Armored Firestorm
    72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: The Nextdoor Developer
    Windows

    Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Space 9%, Top-Down 8.8%

  45. #45 PhaigeX: Confiners
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Traitorean Games
    Windows

    Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Space 11.1%

  46. #46 Eridani Survivors
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Dragon Dropper
    Windows · Linux

    Can you survive the Empire's onslaught? Avoid the attacking enemies and upgrade your ship to last long enough to escape in this space survivorslike.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Space 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%

  47. #47 Yars: Recharged
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 6.2%

  48. #48 Cyberhunt
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,639 reviews2017
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 10.6%

  49. #49 Stratogun
    67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Numskull Games
    Windows

    An ultra-fast arcade space shooter where every split second counts. Fight through endless swarms of enemies, upgrade your ship, and conquer the deadly Red Orbit or be consumed by it.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Space 9.4%

  50. #50 Nowhere Patrol
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
    Dev: Slugsoft
    Windows

    Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 55.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action 3.8%, 2D 3.2%

  51. #51 Sophstar
    68% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 6.3%

  52. #52 ZEROCRON
    69% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 7.2%, Space 6.1%

  53. #53 Psyvariar 3
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 7.2%, Space 7%

  54. #54 Solaroids
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Space 9.5%

  55. #55 Bullet Buddies
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: andiegoesindie
    Windows

    Escape the grasps of death in this top down co-op shooter where two ghost fight to return to their lives!

    Why similar: Boss Rush 51.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 5.3%, Top-Down 4.5%

  56. #56 Nova Strike
    68% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 8.1%

  57. #57 DnB Starfighter
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
    Windows

    High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Space 7.9%

  58. #58 Galaxy At War
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nicola Hahn
    Windows

    Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Space 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%

  59. #59 Exorush
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Futuristic 6.4%

  60. #60 ISPELL
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: RayMim
    Windows

    ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 6.2%

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