Nodal

Games Like Zone of Lacryma

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Shooter.

Similar Games

View all 60 recommendations
  1. #1 Overdriven Reloaded
    97% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2016
    Dev: TOMAGameStudio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shoot' Em Up, Vertical Fast & Fun !The Overdriven Ship is back :More better, more intense, and more beautiful !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 8.4%, Futuristic 8.3%

  2. #2 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Shooter 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  3. #3 Graceful Explosion Machine
    96% 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 31%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Futuristic 9.9%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 8.1%

  4. #4 PAWARUMI
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 10.1%

  5. #5 WOLFLAME
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  6. #6 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 22%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Space 7%, Shooter 5.8%

  7. #7 ZANGEKI WARP
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Arcade 6.1%

  8. #8 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
    92% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Coldwild Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%

  9. #9 Nevultra
    91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Dystopian 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.5%

  10. #10 Atomanta
    89% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Futuristic 7.5%

  11. #11 StellarFighter: Galactica
    91% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Hanoi Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead your starfighter as a bounty hunter, complete contracts and fight your way to free your home system from a criminal empire full of conspiracies and underworld secrets, in this hard boiled action old school arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Dystopian 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  12. #12 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

  13. #13 ASSAULT SHELL
    89% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Dystopian 13.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%

  14. #14 Star Hunter DX
    88% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Futuristic 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%

  15. #15 Z-Warp
    87% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Space 7.5%

  16. #16 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    86% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 6.8%

  17. #17 Atomic Guardians
    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Mosh Jason Games
    Windows

    ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Futuristic 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.5%

  18. #18 Netherspace
    84% 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 10%, Futuristic 9.3%, Character Customization 7.8%

  19. #19 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
    82% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

    Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Dystopian 12.7%, Shooter 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  20. #20 AlphaBlue
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dream Stories
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%, Futuristic 7.9%, Space 7.7%

  21. #21 Escape 2 Space
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 9.2%, Futuristic 9.1%

  22. #22 Escape Space
    82% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: ShidyGames
    Windows

    Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.7%

  23. #23 Lilac 0
    80% 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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Futuristic 11.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%

  24. #24 BULLETnico
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Shooter 7.7%

  25. #25 Feeble Light
    79% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  26. #26 BIRDCAGE
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 16%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Futuristic 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%

  27. #27 Star Waker
    81% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: From The Bard
    Windows

    Star Waker allows you to command customizable spaceships with the mission to show your agility in order to save mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Space 12%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

  28. #28 Magical Blaster
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

    High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%

  29. #29 Space Ship Infinity
    79% 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 29%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 8.8%

  30. #30 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 34.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 3.6%

  31. #31 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.2%

  32. #32 BLASTER MAYHEM
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stormduck
    Windows

    Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Shooter 7.3%

  33. #33 Digby Extreme
    76% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2017
    Dev: 3 Sprockets
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Help Digby dig, set off bombs, dodge cave-ins and evade a colourful cast of foes in Digby Extreme - an explosive new endless digger from 3 Sprockets! Get your modern retro gaming on!

    Why similar: Action 55.1%, Indie 44.9%

  34. #34 Anthea's Justice
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Karl_SpencerPub: ITNC Games
    Windows

    The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Arcade 7.9%

  35. #35 Railgunners
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Shooter 7.9%

  36. #36 Syder Arcade
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 8.5%

  37. #37 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Futuristic 7.8%, Space 7.8%

  38. #38 Ascended Survivor
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Janet's Cool Games
    Windows

    Ascend to the Earth's surface in this vertical shmup! Punch, shoot, and grab enemies both mechanical and natural in your unique ship in this brutally hard vertical shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Futuristic 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9%

  39. #39 Super Nano Blaster
    73% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: 3.5 Inch TeamPub: Ankama Games
    Windows · Mac

    Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Dystopian 14.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

  40. #40 The Rush
    71% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 7.5%

  41. #41 Gunvein
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 212 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 41.7%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%

  42. #42 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
    Windows

    hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

  43. #43 Golgalian
    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Atael
    Windows

    Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

  44. #44 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Space 4.7%

  45. #45 Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -
    75% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: リンクス螺旋機関
    Windows

    LynxHelixEngine's first shoot'em up game."Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -"The aim is to create a game that even inexperienced players can enjoy with simple controls and auto-bomb equivalent Drive.Please look forward to a science fiction story with fascinating characters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Futuristic 11.5%

  46. #46 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

    Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

  47. #47 Kamio Recoil
    72% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
    Dev: ShindenkenPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows

    Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

  48. #48 Andro Dunos II
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Futuristic 6.7%

  49. #49 DRAINUS
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  50. #50 Ayako's Mission
    69% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.1%

  51. #51 Kinacoustic
    70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2016
    Dev: Maithonis Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Kinacoustic is a music composition game and a new musical experience. You can control the elements of music by bouncing melodic Drops onto colored Note Lines that you place. In doing this, you can create basic or complex songs - your own composition or a cover.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  52. #52 Exorush
    71% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Futuristic 7.7%

  53. #53 Karous
    66% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.4%, 2D 3.9%

  54. #54 Netherspace 2
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 11.3%, Character Customization 10.4%, Futuristic 9.4%

  55. #55 Orbital Siege
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.9%

  56. #56 Automata Empire
    68% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2016
    Dev: Nonadecimal Creative
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Seize power and build an empire of fuzzy cellular automata monsters! Herd hundreds of mindless subjects to smash your rivals' castles and steal their territory in this RTS inspired by Conway's Game of Life.

  57. #57 GALXAGAR
    67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
    Windows

    "Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 7.7%

  58. #58 Promethium
    68% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: Xiotex Studios LtdPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 5.3%

  59. #59 The X-Type
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BinaryWriter
    Windows

    Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 7.8%, Arcade 7%

  60. #60 Distant Space
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 2,983 reviews2016
    Dev: PixelMouse
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Space 14.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%

Zone of Lacryma cover art

Games Like Zone of Lacryma

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...