- #1 Psyvariar 3
97% 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 2.5D 10.7%, Shooter 10%
- #2 Zombie Apocalypse 2021
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: CoolCraftGamesPub: CoolCraftGames
Windows
Zombie Apocalypse 2021 is a fast old-school shooting game in platformer style. Kill all zombies and protect your city in this super fast game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%
- #3 Starry Moon Island
96% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: TigerQiuQiu
Windows
About:It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 13.5%
- #4 1x! Space Adventure
95% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.2%
- #5 Space Maxwell: Arcade
94% 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 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9%
- #6 Laser Droplets
94% 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: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.6%
- #7 Resurrection Core
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 12.5%, 2.5D 10.9%
- #8 Spherical Worlds: Evolution
92% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 9%
- #9 Nephenthesys
91% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, 2.5D 14.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%
- #10 BotKill
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
BotKill is a fast paced top-down arena shooter where you face endless waves of deadly war machines. Scavenge debris from fallen enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and unleash destruction in an all-out bullet hell against ruthless bots and towering bosses.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 10.9%
- #11 Gunstorm
90% 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 19.9%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.7%
- #12 Netherspace
89% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
Windows
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #13 Space Ship Infinity
89% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 9.4%
- #14 Exorush
88% 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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.6%
- #15 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
87% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%
- #16 Space Depression
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tamashii
Windows
You must do your best to protect the world! Destroy all enemies. Get the highest score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Platformer 9.7%
- #17 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.9%
- #18 Luxenglobe: The Final Game
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonathan HuPub: Ringling College of Art and Design
Windows
A fast-paced first person arena shooter set in the retro-futuristic game show, Luxenglobe. Battle melee and ranged robots while platforming with your shotgun and electric cannon to conquer the hippodrome and be the winner of endless fame and fortune! Fail, and perish.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 12%
- #19 Don't PANIC!
83% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arena Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Space 9.8%
- #20 CyberPigeon
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Brian Voll
Windows
Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdown.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #21 Exphelius: Arena
84% 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: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 9.2%
- #22 4D:XD
82% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.3%
- #23 Shmup Arena
82% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, 2.5D 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
- #24 Ozone Guardian
81% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Paraverse Games
Windows
A new twist on the classic arcade shooter, with a variety of character choices and an upgrade system. Control your spaceship with your mouse & shoot with click - the only limitation is your hand speed! Face waves of creative enemy ships and stimulating bosses, and protect the ozone, Ozone Guardian.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.5%
- #25 Xeno Shooter
80% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Dino Game StudioPub: Cupana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Xeno Shooter is a action shooter arena game! You play as a space cadet who travels to Andromeda with the mission of defeating the Primordials and thus, achieving a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 11.6%
- #26 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
79% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.1%
- #27 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%
- #28 Space Waves
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11%
- #29 tz mini stg collection
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.8%
- #30 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 7.6%
- #31 Alien Wall
78% 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: Arena Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 13%, Space 12%
- #32 GoBlaster
76% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jarware
Windows
GoBlaster is a retro bullet-hell game where you can always beat your personal best. Blast through enemies while dodging their overwhelming attacks in a fast-paced and addictive setting. Make your way to the final boss, and just try to survive!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #33 MechsNBugs
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Purple Tortoise
Windows
Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 6.7%
- #34 Project AionIX
74% 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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #35 Zom Tom
75% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Jake OlsonPub: Impartial Studios
Windows
Zom Tom is a 2.5D shoot' em up dungeon-crawler where you slay zombie bodies, survive the hell-spawn onslaught, and full send copious amounts of lead downrange.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, 2.5D 11.3%
- #36 NEON SPACE WAR
76% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: OOpopgames
Windows
In NEON SPACE WAR you take control of a ship and defend yourself more and more enemies. Survive as long as you can. Collect points and unlock new upgrades. Control via mouse and keyboard.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Arena Shooter 11.7%
- #37 Mamorukun ReCurse!
71% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%
- #38 Dininho Space Adventure
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.6%
- #39 Last Meow Standing
73% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 9.7%
- #40 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 13%
- #41 Graceful Explosion Machine
73% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Arena Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Action 11.1%
- #42 Asteroidia
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #43 Super Space Club
71% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: GrahamOfLegend
Windows
Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arena Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 2.5D 10.6%
- #44 Terram Reduc Protocol
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ladislav Masopust
Windows
This 2.5d platformer blends the nostalgia of 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and graphic design. Move using the keyboard, aim and fire with the mouse, kill everything that crawls of flies, get through mazes full of deadly traps, survive battles with robotic bosses and save the Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Shooter 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, 2.5D 13.4%
- #45 Endline
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 2.5D 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%
- #46 INSPACE 2980
71% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: R_Games
Windows · Mac
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 9.2%
- #47 Senli 307
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Senli 307 is a top-down shooter where you can turn, accelerate, and decelerate using only WASD (or arrow keys), and repeatedly search for and destroy enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 9.1%
- #48 G.O.M.P!
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Silent Gnome Studios
Windows · Mac
G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 2.5D 13.6%, Shooter 12.5%
- #49 Warp Commander
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: AngrySodaCan
Windows
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.1%
- #50 GUN&DUN
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Dev Kid
Windows
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Gun Customization 11.8% ★
- #51 Draco Space X
72% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11%
- #52 Arcade Forever
67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Space 10.3%
- #53 Time Wasters
65% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Shooter 8%
- #54 Solbane
68% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Odime Games
Windows
Battle against bosses in a shoot'em up combined with RPG elements. Choose between three diverse classes, and create your combo build from a pool of over 50 abilities. The game features a variety of bosses that require different strategies and builds to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arena Shooter 11.9%, 2.5D 10.8%
- #55 Star Jet Alpha
68% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%
- #56 Dragon Chase
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fromer Studios
Windows
Control an ancient dragon in an epic escape through the skies! Destroy jets, zeppelins, and warships in a fast-paced shoot ’em up with magical powers, colossal bosses, and a retro techno soundtrack inspired by 80s arcade classics.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #57 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
66% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%
- #58 Lobstar: Arcade Version
67% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.3%
- #59 SUSHIDO
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Chimerabot
Windows
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%