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  1. #1 Centipede: Recharged
    97% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Abstract 12.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  2. #2 Asteroids: Recharged
    96% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  3. #3 Berzerk: Recharged
    96% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Robots 7.6%

  4. #4 Black Widow: Recharged
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%

  5. #5 Akka Arrh
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Abstract 11.3%, Shooter 8.3%

  6. #6 Caverns of Mars: Recharged
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

    Why similar: Shooter 18%, Aliens 16.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Futuristic 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%

  7. #7 Cloud Cutter
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Robots 8.2%

  8. #8 Gravitar: Recharged
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Aliens 25.7%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 11.7%, Combat 4.7%

  9. #9 Missile Command: Recharged
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defend your cities from an assault of missiles, planes, tanks, and more! Play solo or with a friend in co-op in this modern reimagining of the arcade classic.

    Why similar: Abstract 26.4%, 1980s 17%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Linear 9.1%

  10. #10 Sky Force Reloaded
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9%

  11. #11 Sophstar
    89% 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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Aliens 7.9%, Shooter 7%

  12. #12 Solaroids
    90% 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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 7.2%

  13. #13 Chippy
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Abstract 10.3%

  14. #14 Laser Disco Defenders
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Robots 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%

  15. #15 Jetboard Joust
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%

  16. #16 CometStriker DX
    86% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Linear 7.6%

  17. #17 SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
    Dev: Triverske
    Windows

    Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Robots 9.6%, Shooter 8.2%

  18. #18 Cyberhunt
    84% 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 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, 1980s 8.6%

  19. #19 Assault Android Cactus+
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Robots 10.6%, Shooter 8.2%

  20. #20 Bit Blaster XL
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Aliens 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.7%

  21. #21 Vectorium
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Robots 8.8%

  22. #22 Go Mecha Ball
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Robots 8.6%, Aliens 7.3%

  23. #23 ASTROLANCER
    81% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Hexeye
    Windows

    ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Robots 12.2%, Futuristic 7.3%, Linear 6.5%

  24. #24 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    79% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%

  25. #25 Super Hydorah
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Arcade 17.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Retro 10%, Action 7.9%

  26. #26 Ultratron
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 694 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Robots 9.3%, Retro 6.7%

  27. #27 Grav Blazer Squared
    82% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 10.4%, 1980s 10%, Aliens 9.8%

  28. #28 FullBlast
    80% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2016
    Dev: UFO Crash Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.9%

  29. #29 Burning Skies Arcade
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1980s 11%, Shooter 10.4%

  30. #30 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
    Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 6.8%

  31. #31 Lilac 0
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Futuristic 8%

  32. #32 Droid Assault
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
    Dev: Puppygames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Robots 13.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 12.4%

  33. #33 Breakout: Recharged
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 122 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

    Why similar: 1980s 29.4%, Arcade 22.6%, Linear 16.6%, Colorful 12.6%, Retro 9.6%

  34. #34 Undercroft Warriors
    75% 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 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 7.3%

  35. #35 Twin Cores
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Starskeeper
    Windows

    Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!

    Why similar: Robots 23.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Futuristic 8.1%

  36. #36 BULLET PARTY
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.2%

  37. #37 Gunlocked
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Aliens 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%

  38. #38 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 4.7%

  39. #39 Eigengrau
    73% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 9.5%

  40. #40 Out Zone
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 1980s 12.6%, Aliens 11%, Arcade 9.2%

  41. #41 Razerwire:Nanowars
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
    Dev: Hammer & Ravens
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%

  42. #42 Super Bit Blaster XL
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 878 reviews2020
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  43. #43 Nex Machina
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%

  44. #44 Roto Force
    70% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.9%

  45. #45 Shooting Game KARI
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2022
    Dev: SAEKI Soft
    Windows

    The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 9.6%

  46. #46 Astral Gunners
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Old School 6.4%

  47. #47 Rigid Force Alpha
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Robots 13.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.2%

  48. #48 Grand Brix Shooter
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%

  49. #49 Son of a Gun
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Aliens 8.1%, Shooter 7.4%

  50. #50 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Abstract 8%, Shooter 7.6%

  51. #51 Flying Tank
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows

    Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.3%, Aliens 20.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Action 6.4%

  52. #52 GalaxIverse
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 8.9%

  53. #53 Retrograde Arena
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 531 reviews2020
    Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 8.1%

  54. #54 AngerForce: Reloaded
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 36%, Shooter 22.8%

  55. #55 Trigonarium
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Abstract 14.7%, Shooter 5.4%

  56. #56 Super Retro Fighter
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Syndrome interactivePub: Cat God Studio
    Windows

    Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Old School 9.7%, Linear 9%

  57. #57 Contra: Operation Galuga
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 909 reviews2024
    Dev: WayForwardPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 1980s 15.7%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.8%

  58. #58 Waves 2: Notorious
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2015
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Abstract 9.4%

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