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Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

Zombie Rush 100 100 waves of unrelenting undead chaos. Can you survive them all? Dive into Zombie Rush 100, a pulse-pounding top-down survival shooter where every second counts. Arm yourself with an arsenal of escalating weapons—from gritty pistols to devastating plasma cannons—and fortify your stand against hordes that grow deadlier with each wave. Build traps, turrets, and barrie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Rush 100.

Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

You control using WASD or the arrow keys to move, escape to pause during the game, and the mouse when on the menus. Pressing space also allows you to move slowly and shows your hitbox, much like TouHou. Taking a hit won't kill you, but will leave you vulnerable to another hit where you actually die. Your vulnerability is shown by the appearance of red smoke.  As you play the game as a normal shoot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Rundown.

CRATANO. **Fullscreen gets rid of the odd blue banners that appear when playing without** Fifty years have passed since the events of Devolus. Streets were safe, cities bloomed with new technology. A new era had begun, but the past soon grabs a hold of reality. One night, on the way back to the city of Cratano, a mysterious figure is returning home. They stumble upon an illegal street race where m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cratano.

DEVOLUS 2455; The year of remote housing, cool summer nights and empty streets. Humanity was at their worst peak; self righteous and lazy whilst roboticstook them wherever they desired. The life of a cyber hacker was hard in these easy times. That was... if you were human. most crime at these times were created by robotic beings, as they leave no traces behind at the scene. One such event was the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devolus.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Blast.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

90% User Score Based on 529 reviews

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes+.

Blast back to the golden age of arcade shooters with Galaxian Remake! This isn't just a port; it's a lovingly crafted reimagining of the beloved 1979 classic, supercharged with modern features and exhilarating, non-stop action. Take control of your agile starfighter and defend humanity against waves of relentless, diving alien invaders. Experience the timeless thrill of Galaxian with e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxian Remake.

Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology! Don't forget to try the WIP and much better sequel, Strato Freaks 2! The Super Freaks have had many games over the years, a lot of which weren't finished at the time. None were more emblematic about this than Strato-Scruffy, the Super Freaks' long awaited take on Fanta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.

A twin-stick shooter where your music is your weapon. Whichever track you choose will power your engines and your lasers, but beware: your enemies are also driven by the music. Soundsaber fully supports all mainstream audio file formats: MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, AIFF, MOD, IT, S3M and XM are all fully compatible. Soundsaber comes with a dozen sample tracks by artists like 0edi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soundsaber.

Hypercosmic Rebound (HCR) is a manic arcade-style bullet hell space-shooter set in a flashy cyberpunk world. You play as Plutonia, a spunky runaway girl who needs to blast away hordes of robots and dodge swarms of bullets to escape her city. (This game is currently in a sort of demo phase and only has 1 stage, but I plan to add more soon! Make sure to follow my Itch page if you want to know when … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypercosmic Rebound.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

AstroViking is a wave-based survival shoot em' up! Play as a superpowered female viking fending off endless hordes of aliens! Combine 60+ upgrades to construct your own ultimate warrior! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroViking.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Survivors.

Cute Shmup video game with some ARPG mechanics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav.

Immerse yourself in a world that was once full of life and color, but now holds only remnants of what it used to be. Gardens that once boasted vibrant flowers and singing fountains now lie dry and covered in dust. Temples that were once majestic stand broken and half-entombed by withered vines. The wind sighs through the ruins, carrying a strange silence, as if time itself has stopped. Across t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperfect Garden.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 82 reviews

The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

57% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

Chicken, fight like a robot! Evil Otto and his deadly robots are back in this reimagining of the 1980 arcade classic Berzerk. Berzerk: Recharged challenges you to fight your way through a deadly maze filled with waves of menacing, vocal robots. Deft twin-stick control and power-ups are the only way to survive, as you shoot your way through room after room in this never-ending dystopian maze. And d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berzerk: Recharged.

Galaxy Pilot is a game inspired by various arcade classics from the 1980s, serving as a personal tribute to the 1984 arcade game "StarForce"  The game features 25 main levels spread across 8 galaxies, each with 5 challenging stages and 3 difficulty modes. Players can acquire multiple weapons and uncover hidden bonuses, all while navigating through the levels using either a top-down or an isometri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilot.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

78% User Score Based on 660 reviews

Polygoneer is an arcade reflex based game. You should defend yourself from polygonal enemies that come from all sides, hitting them with the right color shot, one miss and its the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polygoneer.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Swarmrider Omega is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on Swarmrider(2016), Omega is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from Ubermosh Vol.5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDER OMEGA.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 3,453 reviews

A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Blaster XL.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

91% User Score Based on 524 reviews

64.0 is a minimal rhythmic arcade game, where you shoot the bad guys at the rhythm of the music. The bad guys are the ones that have the same color as the background, but since the background is constantly changing, everyone can be a bad guy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 64.0.

Opalescence: A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle  Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and dodge to get a high score. Four Main Game Modes Though it can change in some missions, the goal of the game is usually quite simple; Collect Points, And Survive.  Points are the col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

Now playable on Web Browsers! Please scroll down for controls. KNOWN ISSUES: Scrolling down will stop current music track, clicking outside of game window disables input until you click on the window again. Strato-Scruffy can also be found in the Super Freaks Classic Pack. Give it a download and get caught up on your freak mythology!Try out the upcoming remake, Strato Freaks DX! Don't forget to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strato-Scruffy.

PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

About Bonnie the bee's morning pollinating sesh has been interrupted by an invasion of genetically modified insects spreading pesticides and herbicides. But Bonnie is an American bee and she's got a dang gun and she's gonna make those poisonous bugs wish they never crossed her path! Buckle up and enjoy a few minutes of intense bullet heck action! This game was made in 10 days for the Autumn Lisp G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonnie Bee and the Pesticidal Tendencies.

Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

RGB Square Developed for ScoreSpace Jam #26 (Updated after the Jam)Theme of the game is : COLLECT Game Description In RGB Square, you control a square character navigating through a colorful world. As you move, beams of various colors approach you. When you come into contact with a beam, your square's color blends with it, creating a new hue. Core Mechanics Primary Colors: All colors in the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RGB Square.

Snap Pals! My submission for the 1st Lost Relic Games Game Jam (Theme: Connection)! Play as Blue and Pink and work together to defend yourself from the incoming horde of squares! Version 1.1.0 released! Light yellow squares will now appear, which can swoop down towards the ground. Be wary of putting Pink on top for too long...Variable jump height: each player now jumps depending on how long they h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snap Pals.

This is a color-enhanced version of the previous work "Stick to the end". It added several enemy aircraft attack modes based on "Stick to the end", beautifying the effects of boss attacks and showing off bullet effects. The small plane can have ordinary bullets and missiles at the same time. In addition, the game support for both gamepad and keyboard/mouse to play. We highl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vinios.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot' Em Up Puzzle game that combines the SHMUP mechanics with the oldschool 'Simon' memory games. You should hit the enemies with the special shot on the order showed, while shooting the others with the regular shot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Simon X.

RetroTime for vircon32 is a game containing 8 retro based games playable in 3 game modes being Retro Carousel, Time Attack and Lives mode. The game is a port from the Playdate version which was a port from the SDL2 version from my competition entry for Fuze 4 for Nintendo switch, in collaboration with Wireframe magazine. Game Modes The games can be played in 3 game modes Retro Carousel Mode In… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroTime Vircon32 Version.

You can use 'x' for A button and 'c' for B button normally pressing 'f' should put the game in full screen but it might not work in all browsers. Pressing 'f3' with the game activated will switch between playdate and colored graphics. Progress is saved locally in an "indexed db" database from your browser.  You can also use an xbox controller to control the games if your browser (like chrome) supp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroTime.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 180 reviews

Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outnumbered.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 533 reviews

The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Walls.

A cross-platform twin-stick shooter and bullet hellish game. It's designed as a pickup game you can play in 3-5 minutes when you just wanna shoot a lot of bullets and dodge just as many. Survive as many waves as possible and pickup a few power-ups along the way (.. ahem... you'll need them). Enemies increase in number and difficulty as waves progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Storm.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenodyne R.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

79% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

You think Cycle 28 is a 2D space shooter in the classic arcade style, where only your score matters. The controls are simple. The action is fast-paced. Insane dogfights lead to epic, screen-filling bosses. But the truth is: You don’t know what Cycle 28 is. Not yet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cycle 28.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobile Astro.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Our games you might like About the Game You left alone camping in the mountains ... But during this time a virus has invaded the country and a cubic horde is heading towards you! Arm yourself and overcome waves of enemies. Fill up with arms and ammunition between each wave. How much cubic wave can you eliminate? Features : ■ 2 maps! ■ More than 30 levels! ■ 5 different weapons! ■ Shop sys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Defense.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

78% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Ray Manta SE.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 328 reviews

Swarmriders is a free "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" arcade mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing mini-game" made as a bonus content for the Ubermosh community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWARMRIDERS.

Game Profile ItemDetailsGame Title Flip the Gun Platform H5 / Web Browser (Instant Play) Genre Arcade / Physics / Action / Endless Climber Core Mechanics Recoil Propulsion, Rotation Control, Ammo Collection Target Audience Physics game fans, Gun enthusiasts, High-score chasers Distribution Free-to-play Web Game Game Description "Flip the Gun" is a creative physics simulati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flip The Gun.

About the Game BLAST! is a small HTML5 space shooter I made as a portfolio project. You control a tiny ship in an endless starfield, dodging asteroids and enemy fire while upgrading your weapons and shield. It’s meant to feel like a little arcade cabinet: simple controls, readable patterns, a couple of bosses, and a persistent high score you can chase. Runs in the browser (desktop ) – no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLAST! – Tiny Retro Space Shooter.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

This game won’t tell you an epic story or amaze you with mind-blowing graphics. It’s built to give you a series of carefully crafted battles. A free indie project where every mechanic works together as one whole. Aggressive dashing. Forget about passive play and rolling around to avoid damage. Six unique weapons. Each serves its own purpose — and you don’t have to bother with weapon switchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLOSS.

This is our entry in to the Brackey's 2025.2 Game Jam (https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-14). Keyboard/mouse required; relatively decent computer with a GPU is recommended.  Art/Character Design: Oleksandra Dreval (https://oleksadreval.com/)Programming/Game Design/Writing: Wes C. (https://wescc.dev) The Stupid Ridiculous Story Grumpy, our hero, is an indoor kitty and has never been outside. Why w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grumpy the Cat vs The Genius Rat Swarms!.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the carnage-filled world of Rip & Tear, a brutal top-down 2D arcade shooter in which your trusty shotgun is all that stands between you and the hordes. Inspired by Doom's gruesome violence, this adrenaline-fueled carnage sets you against infinite waves of hideous demons, cultists, and biomechanical freaks in a bloody battle for survival. With every shell you fire, limbs explode, wall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rip & Tear.

Forest Ranger A simple voxel horror game, originally written for MaxParata's voxel horror game jam (https://itch.io/jam/voxel-horror-jam-2021). Try to get as many points as you can :)  How to play If you are playing in itch, full-screen mode is recommended. Visit http://j1233.minetest.land/forest_ranger/ or download the attached file and open the index.html file  Controls W/Up Arrow - move forward… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Ranger.