- #1 DuckStruck
97% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Solemn Snail Studios
Windows · Mac
DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action 14.6%
- #2 Dash Rider
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunless Planet games
Windows
Dashrider is a fast-paced 2D shooter game, in which you fight your way through countless waves of enemies to earn coins. Purchase new skills or stunning boss battles. Defeat the three guards to face the final boss and complete the game.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39%, Action 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%
- #3 Pipeline Panic
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pastil StudiosPub: Favour Toys Studios B.V.
Windows
Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.6%, Tower Defense 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.3%
- #4 Spacegirl 2038
95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Borsuk Software
Windows
Spacegirl 2038 is a fast paced, high energy arcade style shooter. Save your sister and her crew, they're depending on you!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 11.4%
- #5 The Swarm
94% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Solsgames
Windows
The Swarm is an abyssal boss rush. Defeat your enemy, upgrade your skills, start over.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 11.4%
- #6 CORA
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Empty House Games
Windows · Linux
CORA (Counter Offensive Rapidfire Automata) is a singleplayer/multiplayer top-down shooter created by Empty House Games borrowing inspiration from other arcade top-down shooters.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #7 Nebula Invaders
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Les 4 Cavaliers
Windows
Nebula Invaders is a retro-neon space shooter where you pilot a lone ship against endless waves of interstellar invaders. Destroy, dodge, upgrade your weapons, and survive in a vibrant cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Action 19.2%, Combat 4.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #8 Slash
91% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Bestest Games
Windows
A skill based game with lots of customizability, where you slash bullets with a sword before they hit the ground, to earn money and get new cosmetics.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.1%, Action 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Sci-fi 4.2%
- #9 Sky Mercenaries
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Online Co-Op 21.9%, Action 16.1%, Arcade 13.1%
- #10 Resurrection Core
91% 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 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, 2D Fighter 13.4%
- #11 Ninja Hagakure
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Comma
Windows
Defeat the ever-increasing number of enemies with a variety of ninja techniques to suit the situation After 20 minutes, we can move on to the next STAY It's more fun because there are various enemies on each stage
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.4%, Action 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, 2D 2.7%
- #12 Squad Survivors - Rule-breakers
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DevJunior
Windows
Co-op top-down horde survival. Pick from 10 elemental heroes, stack game-breaking roguelite builds, and mow down endless swarms — solo or with friends online. Bosses, daily runs, endless mode. No pay-to-win.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.3%, Online Co-Op 22%, Action 20.6%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #13 Plucked
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wrenchy Productions
Windows
A top-down bullet-hell roguelite about a small, heavily armed duck. Pick a weapon, survive the waves, and merge your guns into increasingly stupid firepower while the pond does its best to pluck you. Quack responsibly.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 30.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #14 Strelitzia
88% 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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 12.3%
- #15 Armed and Dangerooze
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: flatwhitesharkstudios
Windows
Fight, dodge, and outlast your opponents in Armed and Dangerooze, a fast-paced top-down arena brawler where powerful items and quick reflexes decide who survives the match.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 7.8%
- #16 Zannon
87% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%
- #17 Witchcraft: Candy Hunt
86% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: PixelCrown Games
Windows
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 11.7%
- #18 Vector Storm
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: WHODATYAT
Windows
A relentless top-down arcade shooter with roguelite progression. Blast through escalating waves, battle massive bosses, and build your loadout with boss-dropped gear. Earn tokens to permanently upgrade your fleet and unlock new ships between runs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #19 Void Strike
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BareboneDev
Windows · Linux
Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #20 Operation Drizzle!
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButterRain
Windows
Operation Drizzle! is a co-op action boss-rush game. Break into enemy territory, take down your foes, fight your way to the end!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.9%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, Action 19.8%, Combat 4.3%, 2D 3.9%
- #21 Laser Droplets
84% 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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%
- #22 Mordeny
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Mordeny
Windows
Dive into Mordeny, a fast-paced 2D top-down shooter! Unlock abilities, customize your character, and battle through unique game modes. Whether solo or with friends, each fight demands skill and precision. Join the action today!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.7%, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Action 11.6%, PvP 3.7%
- #23 Paper War
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luong Minh HienPub: BrightStdio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paper War is a roguelite adventure where you play as "Little Blue," a character brought to life from an artist’s dreams. Battle failed sketches, upgrade skills, and weapons, and fight for survival on a living paper sheet filled with chaos and bombs.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.5%, Action 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #24 Rage of Fluffy Looters
82% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: HelHive
Windows
The ultimate mash-up of Reversed Bullet Hell and Tower Defense! Rage of Fluffy Looters is a game where you play as a cat and must fight off hordes of monsters with your towers. Protect your fur and unleash your furious rage! 🐱
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action 9.5%
- #25 Gunpowder Punk
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Electric Moose
Windows
Gunpowder Punk is a game in pixel art cyberpunk world. You play as unnamed hero who fights against hordes of psycho gangers and their bosses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action 15.3%, 2D 3%
- #26 Emborne: Lucidem Redemption
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Veral StudiosPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
A dark fantasy action-adventure game where players wield unique abilities to battle corrupted foes and uncover the secrets of a shattered world.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 9.9%
- #27 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
79% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #28 KRAST FORGE
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Krabbe Studios
Windows
A free arcade challenge runner where every clear becomes a shareable boss route. Draft wild rule cards, dodge the Forge Core, climb the boards, and challenge friends to beat your exact machine.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.6%, Action 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Stylized 4.6%
- #29 42 Space Mayhem
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mostly Harmless Games
Windows · Mac
Fast-paced rogue-lite space shooter where every run brings new upgrades, enemy waves, and ship evolutions. Play solo or team up with a friend in co-op to survive, adapt, and dominate the galaxy.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.2%, Action 19%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Arcade 9.1%
- #30 EXTERMINATOR
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Team Creator
Windows
A sudden outbreak of anomalies all over the world. It is invisible to others, but you can see it. Only you can solve this situation. Go to the suspected source and listen to the request of the client. It's hard to figure out the location of the monsters, so you have to be strong and go.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Action 22.1%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #31 Lobstar: Arcade Version
77% 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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 13.6%
- #32 Danmaku Fighters
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Baby Bear Fish
Windows
《Danmaku Fighters》is a new feeling, fast-paced 2D bullet-hell fighting game. Choose your favorite character, and fight against other players in online play!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 14.3%, Online Co-Op 7.6%, Combat 2.9%
- #33 Manic Archers - Bullseye DEMO
77% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Ancient Most High Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manic Archers is the very first topdown Zelda-type versus game ever! It features simplistic and on-the-point gameplay with amazing game mechanics and lovely arcade style pixelart-details. It is playable with up to 4 players simultaneously on one screen in several variants.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Time 10.5% ★
- #34 Stolen Skies
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToastyNerdzStudios
Windows
Stolen Skies is a top-down scrolling shooter. Fly various fighter jets against hordes of enemies, navigate clouds of bullets, complete objectives, and face off against massive bosses and enemy ace pilots! With several weapon types across 18 original aircraft, there's something for every playstyle!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 10.2%
- #35 KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE
74% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Sudden-death tag team turmoil—with weapons! KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE rises from its 1996 arcade roots in this enhanced Steam edition. Includes rollback netcode for seamless online play, a swathe of new features, and a bonus jukebox and media gallery—plus even lets 4 players fight at once!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 50.6%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Team-Based 5.7%, 2D 4.1%
- #36 Ace Pilot Europe
75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Hubert cachatPub: HC
Windows
Arcade style World War 2 aircraft game. Control multiple fighters in dogfights. Fly bombing run with B25 and B17. Hunt submarines with a B24. Drop paratroopers in a C47. Attack trains. 10 different missions over Europe. This is my second indie game and it's a lot of fun.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 9.2%
- #37 NINJA MASTER'S
73% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Code MysticsPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
The 1996 arcade classic NINJA MASTER'S returns—upgraded and coming to Steam! Switch between armed and unarmed combat in an instant for high-speed,
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.7%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 14.9%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #38 Strix STG
75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Strix STG Dev
Windows
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%
- #39 Dug Out
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Phantom Studios
Windows
"Dug Out" is an exciting multiplayer PvP game for 2-4 players, where you dive into an underground arena and engage in intense battles. Armed with guns, you'll dig through the environment to uncover hidden opponents and outsmart your rivals.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 19%, 2D 3.6%, Combat 3.4%
- #40 Final 4 Survival
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sean Foley
Windows
Final 4 Survival is an Arcade style top-down shooter. You play as an elemental soldier and are tasked with having to defeat waves of enemies!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.4%, Action 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%
- #41 1x! Space Adventure
73% 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.7%
- #42 Hot Breach
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fatfrogg
Windows
A rage virus has ravaged Frog City with the exception of a few immune survivors. Keep moving and keep looting as you fight your way through the city. Use an arsenal of guns (and a sledgehammer) to tear through both the hordes and the environment around you.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 17.1%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, Team-Based 4.4%
- #43 Pyromania
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: SebiMed Games
Windows
Pyromania is an action-packed horde survival game. Strategy and movement are key to surviving the ever-growing hordes of zombies, wild animals and other monsters. It can be played either solo or in online-coop with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Time 11.8% ★, Action 10.3%
- #44 RoundRulet
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DentedBox
Windows · Linux
RoundRulet is fast paced rouge-lite multiplayer shooter were you fight your friends in a procedurally generated map. The loser of every round spins the wheel in the hope to become stronger, but also may become weaker in the proccess.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 45.5%, Online Co-Op 31.3%, Action 12.2%, Multiplayer 4.1%, 2D 3.5%
- #45 MannaWars
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Drunken Angel Entertainment
Windows
MannaWars is a fast top-down arcade space shooter. Fight PVP battles with up to 32 players, or try your luck in CO-OP mode against waves of enemies! As long as one of your team survives, the whole team survives! All modes are available in single-player as well!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.2%, Team-Based 4.7%
- #46 4D:XD
71% 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%
- #47 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
70% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 13.5%
- #48 Constellar
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.7%
- #49 The Developer
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yang HyunsukPub: Team HJD
Windows · Mac
Manage limited energy to power towers and repel alien hordes in this TD/Shooter hybrid. Protect the Control Unit at all costs while fighting for your own survival. Can you hold the line?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.1%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Sci-fi 3.3%
- #50 Operation Pascal
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foony Woony Games
Windows
Grab your friends and your enemies, and hop onto Operation Pascal for a fast paced competitive experience, fighting to complete objectives or eliminating the opposing team before they eliminate you -- ready your reflexes.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.2%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, PvP 3.2%
- #51 Stick to the end
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: 90E GAMES
Windows
This is a well-optimized vertical plane shooting game. In this game you can use a wealth of weapons to attack enemy planes and bosses.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action 10.9%
- #52 DnB Starfighter
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows · Mac
A skill-driven space shooter where the only goal is a better run.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 9%
- #53 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
69% 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: Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 12.2%
- #54 Gunvein
67% matchVery Positive97% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #55 Astro Hop: Mars
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rawi Studio
Windows
Try to complete 30 challenging levels in this platformer set on Mars! Dodge moving saws, watch out for rising lava, and reach the exit gate by mastering your timing. With its simple design and fluid gameplay, will you be able to finish every level in this Martian adventure that tests your reflexes?
Why similar: 2D Fighter 51.4%, Action 23.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #56 Galactic Explorers
68% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 7.5%
- #57 Collusion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mikemixsosa
Windows
Collusion is a relentless top-down shooter where national politics are settled with lead. Blast your way through a dystopian Mexico, defeat surreal regional bosses, and reclaim all states in a frantic bullet-hell struggle for power. Unify the country under your command or die trying
Why similar: 2D Fighter 54.3%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Combat 4.3%, 2D 3%
- #58 Dininho Space Adventure
68% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.4%
- #59 Fight Dirty
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruan RothmannPub: C-Team
Windows
Online multiplayer arena shooter, with fully destructible terrain, for up to 6 players.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 48.4%, Action 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arcade 9.1%, PvP 5.3%
- #60 tz mini stg collection
66% 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 23.3%, Action 21%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%