- #1 Containment Breach
97% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Sam Effa
Windows
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Post-apocalyptic 6.4%
- #2 Warawara Invaders
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #3 Asteroids
96% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 9.9%
- #4 Zomb Bomb
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 5th Wheel Games
Windows
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.3%
- #5 1x! Space Adventure
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.5%
- #6 LOZT: Legion of Zombie Terrors
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Wizard Games Inc.
Windows
A top-down shooter through the zombie apocalypse. A failed military experiment has turned the legions of troops into ZOMBIES! With weapons! Can you survive wave after wave of zombie attacks to escape?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.7%
- #7 Rysen
93% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #8 The Pulse of Evil
91% matchVery Positive95% of 221 reviews2023
Dev: MadnukinPub: Mads Games
Windows
Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down 8.8%, Dark 7.9%
- #9 Spider Crisis
92% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Method 9 Software
Windows
The world is infested with giant mutated spiders. In Spider Crisis you operate a small remote control tank equipped with deadly weapons. Use your weapons to shoot, bomb, and burn these creatures back to where they came from.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%
- #10 Gunslinger Nova
91% 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 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #11 Warrior of democracy
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: BrightSpot Games
Windows
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #12 Pirate's Peril
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Consumed Media
Windows · Linux
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 14.1%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #13 RedRaptor
89% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #14 Nephenthesys
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #15 Red Blaster
87% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #16 Eden's Eclipse
84% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.4%
- #17 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 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 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.4%
- #18 ZombieMaze
86% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Junseok Oh
Windows
'Zombie Maze' is simple top-down shooter game with maze. You need to find way to escape. Only way to escape is helicopter on the roof!! RUN!!! and kill that ZOMBIES!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 15%, Action 9.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #19 Zombie Apocalypse 2021
85% 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 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Cartoon 12.4%, Arcade 11.2%
- #20 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
83% matchPositive80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 12.2%
- #21 Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine
82% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: ONIRIC MASSACRE
Windows · Linux
Saga Onirica: Angelic Engine is a top-down shooter featuring experimental control schemes and mechanics, where you fight endless waves of demons by crafting the ultimate loadout from firearms, magic spells, and advanced technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11%
- #22 Exorush
84% 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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 9.9%
- #23 Strelitzia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 16%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 7.7%
- #24 Left 4 Bread
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: FzzyBzzy
Windows
Left 4 Bread is single-player, parody, run and gun shooter set in a zombie apocalypse! Search desperately for ammo, pipebombs, and molotov cocktails to fight the infected! Change up your tactics as you run from 8 different types of special infected!!! Search for ammo and health packs to survive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 10.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #25 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
81% matchVery Positive80% of 50 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #26 Chicken Invaders 1
79% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11%
- #27 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
80% 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 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 7.3%
- #28 Acid Web
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #29 GunBird
77% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 9.6%
- #30 Little Elf Tanks
78% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Cartoon 13.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%
- #31 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
79% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down 10.9%
- #32 Undead World Order
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MFG Studio
Windows
Undead World Order is a 2D zombie horde shoot-'em-up where you take command of heavily armed tanks to obliterate the flesh-hungry zombie hordes and everything else standing between you and survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.6%
- #33 Zombies
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Owen Walker
Windows
Zombies is a round based survival game following a sole surviver and thier blood lust for killing the undead.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Dark 8.1%
- #34 TROID BLASTER 2
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KINGSGUARD GAMES
Windows
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.7%
- #35 Root: Echoes Of Shadow
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BaltaRed
Windows
In Root: Echoes of Shadows, play as Arbor, guardian of the bond Root, in a magical top-down shooter. Face Umbra’s shadow army, unleash spells, harvest magic, and absorb elements to survive relentless waves. Defend the Bond or endure endless mode—how long can you last?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Cartoon 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%
- #36 True Galactic Mission
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Davila Games
Windows
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.5%, Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 21%, Action 16.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #37 Wrathflame
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sloan Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 10.5%
- #38 4D:XD
74% 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 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #39 Model Eight
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Cache
Windows
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 9.1%, Dark 8.8%
- #40 Ultimate Starfighter
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #41 Dead Dock Protocol
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio 1979
Windows
Introducing Dead Dock Protocol, a thrilling cyberpunk zombie shooter packed with pulse-pounding, neon-blood-soaked action! Embark on a crucial mission to rescue six besieged city zones from the clutches of Zombots and their formidable bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Cartoon 14.7%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.8%
- #42 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
72% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #43 Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.1%
- #44 tz mini stg collection
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 12.5%
- #45 Dininho Space Adventure
71% 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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 10.8%
- #46 Humans Are Useless
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: BCL studio
Windows
A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 10.6%
- #47 Laser Droplets
71% 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 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%
- #48 Doomsday Tower Defense
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Urban Isotope
Windows · Mac
Challenging tower defense game with 20 levels. Can be completed under 2-3 hours. Kill zombies in a doomsday vibe. Discover your own strategy to beat the horde. No fluff, no story, no BS.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Cartoon 12.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%
- #49 Project: Firmament
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Shoe Stealin Studios LLC
Windows
PROJECT: FIRMAMENT is a top-down horde shooter where you blast through missions using a unique aiming system that puts quick-minded positioning, map knowledge, and loadout planning as the main contributors to your success.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 12%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%
- #50 Space & Pixels
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 13.9%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #51 GyroBlade
70% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #52 Dan's Odyssey
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Dan J Haynes
Windows
An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 12.3%
- #53 Vectro Blast
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 7.6%
- #54 Mamorukun ReCurse!
65% matchVery Positive97% of 63 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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.5%
- #55 POOSTALL Royale
66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,119 reviews2023
Dev: RWS C TeamPub: Running With Scissors
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 22%
APRIL FOOLS 2023ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Don't let the title fool you, this isn't a battle royale game. Maybe this isn't even a game at all... well, just download now and figure it out!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 7.8%
- #56 Demon Protocol
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pete PotosPub: ThryveLabs
Windows
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 13.7%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #57 Hexagonal Explods
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: lemoniedev
Windows
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9%
- #58 Survival Z
68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Ember Entertainment
Windows · Mac
There are 3 rules for surviving the zombie apocalypse: Shoot, Survive, Repeat.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.3%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #59 Popcorn Rocket
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
Windows
Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Cartoon 14.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.3%
- #60 Nebula Warrior
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Saiko14
Windows
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 9.4%