- #1 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
97% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shooter 7%, Old School 6.9%
- #2 Meteor Blasters
96% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Meteor 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 the space rocks. Play 4 players Co-op or Versus Mode with friends.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Old School 8.5%, Aliens 8%, Space 7.4%
- #3 Ultimate Starfighter
96% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Allen CooleyPub: Origin Software Development
Windows
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
Why similar: Space Sim 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Vehicular Combat 9.2% ★, Shooter 8.1%
- #4 Blasteroids
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Crossy
Windows
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Space 14.3%, Retro 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Vehicular Combat 10.4% ★
- #5 Chicken Invaders Universe
94% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Old School 12.4%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 7.5%
- #6 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
94% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Retro 12.2%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #7 Alien Wall
93% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows · Mac
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Space 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 9%
- #8 Parsec Express
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 30% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Space 8.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #9 METEOR COMMANDER
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Old School 9.8%, Aliens 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%
- #10 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Vehicular Combat 13.8% ★, Shooter 9.5%, Space 8.4%
- #11 Nemesis Galaxy at War
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Systemfinity Studios Ltd
Windows
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 7.3%, Space 6.7%
- #12 PolyDestroyer
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: CrunchyCode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wave-based top-down shooter with between-wave (per-run) upgrades and meta progression. After each wave, pick one of three tiered upgrades that stack into a build. Use Turbo to reposition, Shield to survive, and spend coins on permanent ship upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space Sim 15.2% ★, Aliens 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%
- #13 Blastocitos
89% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: REACTORJOYPub: kovalevviktor
Windows
To start the game, select a level from the suggested ones. Start your journey and defeat the boss to go further.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Space 12.6%, Aliens 10.8%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #14 Royal Odyssey
88% 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 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 11.2%, Retro 10.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #15 Duralumin Wind
87% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: CETVE LLC
Windows
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Retro 7.5%
- #16 Project AionIX
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Old School 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #17 Space Out
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Vizabee Games LLC
Windows
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 35% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Aliens 9.7%, Space 7.5%
- #18 Asteroids
84% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Old School 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.2%
- #19 ZAPNATOR
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: NoxBox
Windows
Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!
Why similar: Space Sim 28.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Old School 8.5%, Shooter 7.7%
- #20 Stop the Saturnians!
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Jeff Sinasac
Windows
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 14.2%, Old School 12.3%, Aliens 9.2%
- #21 Solo Defender
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: JokerHeadOG
Windows
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Space 10.4%, Top-Down 8.4%, Retro 7.6%
- #22 Solitarius
82% 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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Space 20.2%, Top-Down 5.7%, Casual 5.7%
- #23 Spiders and Spaceships
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BearBogBoat Productions
Windows
Blast and dodge asteroids while trying to collect fuel and ammunition to continue the onslaught, while your ship is slowed and damaged by the various shrapnel of the very combat you engage in!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Old School 8.3%, Aliens 7.9%
- #24 Astroblaster
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: David ArmstrongPub: Pizza Parlor Games
Windows
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Retro 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Old School 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #25 Astro Traveler
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Quatro Designs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.4% ★, Vehicular Combat 14.6% ★, Space 10.1%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #26 Truxton 2
79% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Old School 13.7%, Space 9.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #27 Xenoform
81% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
On a recently-terraformed planet at the edge of human space, waves of alien invaders have suddenly appeared. Take the pilot's seat of a VTOL fighter aircraft and wipe out the alien infection!
Why similar: Space Sim 29.8% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.3% ★, Old School 10.5%, Space 10.4%, Aliens 9.3%
- #28 Parsec
78% 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 20%, Old School 14.7%, Space 12.4%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.4%
- #29 Galactic Wars EX
78% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: Volcano BytesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Vehicular Combat 13.5% ★, Aliens 12.5%, Retro 10.9%
- #30 Galactic Trooper Armada
79% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows · Mac
All Times Classic Defender Game Revisited in 3D Version
Why similar: Space Sim 36.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Space 14.2%, Retro 9.9%, Aliens 7.6%
- #31 FireAirPlan
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: youshaonianstudio
Windows
Shoting!!!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Space 10%, Strategy 9.2%, Aliens 9.1%
- #32 Invaders from the Third Dimension
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Space 14.1%, Retro 11.7%, Vehicular Combat 11.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
- #33 Cube Space
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7.8%
- #34 Meteor Storm
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Old School 12%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 9.2%
- #35 EMPIRE - GALAXY BURNING
76% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: BWI Games
Windows
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Vehicular Combat 20.4% ★, Space 15.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #36 Space Rocks in Space
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rock Hyrax
Windows
Blast into the chaos of Space Rocks in Space, the ultimate 3D space flight adventure. Pilot customizable ships, explore stunning worlds, and battle through asteroid storms, UFO attacks and endless missiles barrages in this retro arcade odyssey.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 26.3% ★, Space 10.7%, Aliens 6.9%, Old School 6.3%
- #37 Starfighter Renegade
74% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fly into battle across multiple bite-size levels of exciting 3D aerial combat! Do you focus on taking out the alien fighters? Or rescue the stranded inhabitants before they're abducted? What about the deadly terraforming virus sweeping the surface below?
Why similar: Space Sim 22.3% ★, Vehicular Combat 19.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Space 11.7%, Old School 8%
- #38 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: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Space 7.7%, Retro 7.2%
- #39 Nanoplanet Survivors
72% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Zac MarvinPub: Moonlighter Games
Windows
Nanoplanet Survivors is a heart-pounding bullet hell survival game set on a hostile planet. Battle relentless waves of alien foes and adapt with powerful upgrades and unique character abilities. Epic boss fights make every playthrough a thrilling challenge. Can you emerge as the ultimate survivor?
Why similar: Space Sim 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 8.5%, Aliens 7.1%
- #40 Starship Scarwolf
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Starship Scarwolf is a 2D top-down omnidirectional shooter. As I'm a fan of vector scan games, I aimed to create an expression using only wireframe rendering. However, I couldn't achieve this with just dots and lines, so I also used fill and circle drawing functions.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 22.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #41 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 9.4%
- #42 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
74% matchMixed67% of 252 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 14.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #43 black screen
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: captkuso
Windows · Linux
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Top-Down 7.7%, Space 5.7%
- #44 Sophstar
71% 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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 10%, Retro 9.6%, Old School 8.6%
- #45 Don't PANIC!
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.5%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #46 Cosmic Cargo
69% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Wormhole WizardsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Embark on a daring journey in 'Cosmic Cargo,' a thrilling space adventure where you're the architect and captain of your own spacecraft. Carry cargo from station to station while fending off enemies and avoiding stellar hazards.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 25% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Space 8.6%
- #47 Defendor
71% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: almostApixel
Windows
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Old School 11%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #48 Starfighter Aces
72% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Adlai Glass
Windows
Massive battles rage in the stars! As a new pilot in the Allied Starfighter Corps, help turn the tide against a ruthless enemy. Hundreds of ships struggle to achieve victory in huge, team-based missions. Shoot down fighters, torpedo star cruisers, and duel famed enemy aces!
Why similar: Space Sim 25% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 6.8%
- #49 Gunslinger Nova
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 9.2%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #50 Mothership Forever
69% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectorGames
Windows
Fight against an ever-evolving threat in this skill-based twinstick shooter 14 years in the making.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Old School 8.2%, Shooter 7.2%
- #51 Starsation
70% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: FactKys StudiosPub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
Starsation is a space shooter game made in voxel graphics.
Why similar: Space Sim 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Space 13.5%, Top-Down 7%
- #52 2nd Shot
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Old School 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #53 Astro Fighters
66% 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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Old School 11.4%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%
- #54 Drow Space Shooter
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Xgarius Games
Windows · Linux
You are the new hot shot space Cadet fresh out of the Terran Space Force academy in the year 2247 when the alien invasion of the solar system begins. Fly your spaceship through planetary landscapes firing advanced technology weapons and managing ship subsystems to defeat waves of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.4% ★, Space 20.4%, Vehicular Combat 15% ★, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 7.4%
- #55 Major Motion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MicroDeal Ltd.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 29% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #56 While you are Downloading
69% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Alien Nude LTD
Windows
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Old School 12.5%, Space 12.4%, Retro 9.1%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #57 Beyond the Storm
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: LeandroGabriel.net
Windows
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 8.2%, Aliens 7.6%
- #58 Hyper Frenzy
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Daniel Brendel
Windows
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Space 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Retro 9.9%, Old School 7.7%
- #59 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Retro 15%, Aliens 9.9%, Space 9.7%
- #60 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infobyte
Windows · Linux
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Vehicular Combat 17.9% ★, Space 13%, Shooter 8.7%