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FIRST STRIKE  - Firestrom (DEMO VERSION) Inspired by the vertically scrolling dojin shooter CHO REN SHA by Koichi (Fambine No Yosshin), this fast-paced shooter was created in which the player flies his spaceship through a variety of enemies in a top-down view.  The development of this game dates back to 2007 to test a 2D engine developed in-house based on DirecX7. Later, also based on DirectX7, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FirstStrike - (Arcade Shoot'em Up).

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.

KLICK AND PLAY  -> https://oyname.itch.io/fs-demo (Browser Version) FIRST STRIKE - Firestrom  (DEMO VERSION) Inspired by the vertically scrolling dojin shooter CHO REN SHA by Koichi (Fambine No Yosshin), this fast-paced shooter was created in which the player flies his spaceship through a variety of enemies in a top-down view.  The development of this game dates back to 2007 to test a 2D engine d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FirstStrike - Firestorm (Arcade Shoot'em Up).

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

The Rush is a horizontal shoot 'em up with an MSX inspired art style and plenty of that arcade excitement (without a hunger for quarters)! Features: 8+ Unique stages Many enemies and boss fights that (I severely hope) are fun and challenging 13 different weapons that can be mixed and matched with one another 2 Playable ships with unique weapon variations Some surprising exploits I decid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rush.

Um shoot 'em up inspirados nos clássicos de fliperama Desenvolvido por Lorenzzo Aguiar e Rhuanderson Iago com o Godot Gatobo é um jogo inspirado nos clássicos jogos de navinha da época dos fliperamas, onde o objetivo é sobreviver o máximo que conseguir e alcançar a maior pontuação possível. Entre na sua nave em formato de gato e defenda a galáxia! Resista o quanto puder, destrua todos que con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gatobo.

Controls Move: WASD/Arrow keys/Analog stick or D-pad Shoot: Z/Space/, key/A button Bomb: X/. key/X button Focus: Shift/(forward slash) key/L button/R button/B button Pause: Esc/Start button Autofire can be enabled in the options menu. Story It's the end of 20XX. After a prolonged attack on Earth, the hivemind Mavi are successfully driven back by the pilots of the Emerald Bullet spacecraf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Diver (beta ver.).

Unforseen CircumstancesDue to circumstances beyond my own planning, large portions of the base code has been corrupted. With this in mind, I am pushing back the release date once more. I would like to personally apologize as this was something that I should have planned for. With this in mind, I have taken steps so that this can not and should not happen again. I will understand if this makes you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Void.

Guns for Eyes is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a ton of retro style. The game features five unique weapons, multiple enemy types, and a climactic boss fight at the end. It also contains a central mechanic called the "Bone-us Meter", which drastically improves the player's current weapon for a short time. The game also features perlin noise-based random level generation with preset enemy confi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns for Eyes.

X-Type (now dubbed "X-Type Arcade" due to a phone game with a similar name already existing) is an old-fashioned side-scrolling shoot'em-up game largely inspired by 80's arcades classic R-Type and free online masterpiece RedShift. Use the [Arrow Keys] or the [Num KeyPad] to steer your ship.  Press [Spacebar] to shoot at the baddies.Power-ups : Shoot the rockets sent from your base before they fall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-Type Arcade.

BLOOD DRIVE GOLF The zombie apocalypse is here, but golf must go on. Protect the golfers at all costs from the hostiles, or die trying! Blood Drive Golf is a casual roguelite top-down shooter. It has autobattle by default but that can be disabled for a more old school experience.  Most roguelite/roguelike games are full of wonderful ideas, but they almost all suffer from nightmare difficulty level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOOD DRIVE GOLF.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Retaliate is a retro inspired scrolling shooter with a twist, you start with no ammo! Unlike those in the golden era of space shooters you are not so fortunate as to have infinite ammo. Instead use your shield to both destroy your enemies and absorb their weapons, then use your enemies' weapons to retaliate! • Story: Discover who has seized control of all the weapons in the galaxy and bring thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retaliate.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true hommage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rick Henderson.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

Hyper-5 is an indie cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper-5.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 5,600 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out There Somewhere.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

18% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Galactic Battles is a complex 2D top-down space shooter in which you have to fight with alien invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Battles.

English This is a demo that I made for my upcoming game called "Space Attack". Space Attack is a shoot'em up arcade style game where your objective is to get as much points as possible and survive against an endless horde of enemies! Unlock other spaceships using your score and play with the one who fits your style! Português brasileiro Isto é uma demo que fiz para meu jogo chamado "Space Att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Attack (Demo).

This is a vertical scrolling shooting game created with the game creation tool "SHMUP Creator". and it's high difficult. *This game uses AI illustrations. [Story] The Meyo aliens, invaders, suddenly invaded the Earth sphere. They have launched an all-out attack on humanity with their overwhelming military power. But they didn't know that on Earth, the development of weapons with even greater po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Strikers.

Space Bugs is an easygoing space shooter where you battle a swarm of menacing aliens and tumbling asteroids in your spaceship. Sure, we’ve seen this concept a lot, and the name might not be the most clever, but honestly, I couldn’t come up with anything more creative. Navigate your spaceship using the mouse, gamepad, arrow keys, or WASD, and steer towards your enemies to blast them with your aut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bugs.

Blast through waves of bugs in this retro-inspired arcade shooter! Step into the shoes of the Bug Blaster and defend your garden from an endless swarm of creepy crawlies. Mushroom Menace brings classic fixed-screen action into a modern package with tight controls, smarter enemy patterns, an energy-driven blaster, and score-chasing mayhem. Gameplay Survive as long as you can and push your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Menace.

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.

A fast-paced retro airship shooter with a steampunk twist. Zeppelino Shooterino is a 2D shoot 'em up where you control a battle airship in an endless sky war. Inspired by SNES-era Mode7 visuals and chiptune aesthetics, this game blends fast action, pixel style and steampunk machinery into one explosive package. Survive wave after wave of enemy zeppelins, power up your weapons, and push your refl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeppelino Shooterino.

Lunar Legacy is a single-player, first-person shooter strategy game that serves as a spin on the Space Race. This game includes entertaining fictional aspects while providing an educational experience about this historical event, along with the Cold War era. To give the game educational value, our group has developed a game that plays around with the idea of using aliens, asteroids, and battles wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Legacy (2025).

Welcome to Neuman Probes, a 2d shoot-em-up inspired by space invaders and other classics, but with an interesting twist, this project has a unique mechanic that uses cellular automata for enemy generation. It currently has Brians Brain and Conways Game of life, but I'm planning to add more cellular automata in the future. WASD or arrow keys to move Space bar to shoot. Press Escape to return to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuman Probes.

Space Invader Game - Save the Galaxy! Step into the cockpit and defend Earth against relentless waves of alien invaders in this action-packed, retro-inspired arcade game. Test your reflexes and shooting skills as you battle to protect humanity from extraterrestrial threats. Features Classic Arcade Fun: Relive the nostalgia of traditional Space Invaders with modern enhancements. Fast-Paced Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceInvader Game.

A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

Stalin Vs Kapitalist Pigs Dive into a retro, satirical world with Stalin Vs Kapitalist Pigs, a fast-paced arcade shooter that blends intense action with political satire. Inspired by classic scrolling shooters like 1943: The Battle of Midway, this game reimagines the Cold War era in a wildly exaggerated and ironic setting, where Comrade Stalin takes to the skies to battle the nefarious capitalist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stalin Vs kapitalist pigs.

About Quick Shmup is a fast-paced, retro-inspired arcade shooter that captures the thrill of classic shoot 'em ups with a modern twist. Face off against waves of distinct enemies, each with unique behaviors, in a vibrant, pixel-art world. The game’s dynamic score system and satisfying power-up mechanics create a compelling challenge for players seeking a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Whether yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quick Shmup.

Fighting enemies earns you money, equipment, and items, which you can then use to fight stronger enemies. When you die, you can keep your equipment but lost all items half the money. A little game I've found in a dusty folder in a corner of my PC, it's has been there since 2019 still stays unfinished and untouched, It is a  side-scrolling shoot 'em up game with delicacy and complex mechanism. I wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brrrrrrrt v 0.2.

Blast through random levels of enemies with or against up to 3 of your friends in this action roguelike top-down shooter! Travel from the desert to the enemy base and...into space!? Upgrade with quicker firing, bouncing bullets, and more. Defeat huge bosses to unlock more tank classes! Co-op Campaign Defeat every enemy in 20 randomly selected rooms from a list of 54 hand-crafted levels. After de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tanks.

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.

Title: Sound of the Bullets Genre: Shoot 'em up, Space Shooter, Casual Controls: Use WASD or arrow keys to navigate and press the J key to shoot. Overview Embark on an exciting journey through deep space in Sound of the Bullets, a captivating shoot 'em up adventure. You find yourself adrift in a damaged spaceship when, suddenly, you come across two mysterious devices of unknown origin. As luck wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sound Of The Bullets.

Zeta Wing 2 is a fun vertical shoot-em-up for the Commodore 64, sequel to Zeta Wing, itself winner of both the RGN Gamers' Choice Award 2020 for the Commodore 64, and Indie Retro News Budget Game Of The Year 2020. Story: The strange mutant creatures have returned! Only this time they are tougher than ever! Earth once again needs a hero to stop them... one like you! So strap into your fighter an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeta Wing 2 (C64).

On a lonely Friday night, you accidentally get so high, that the fever dreams won't stay away. Convinced that you are a horse, in a matching spaceship, you find out that the inter galactic space goblins are out for your weed. They've assembled an army and are ready to take you apart! Goblins on Heelys is a SHMUP in which you take on the battle versus the goblin and his army. Evade the bullets (u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblins On Heelys.

Game Controls: wasd to move space to shoot coffee to play all night to get on top of the leaderboard! Unfortunately due to cross browser compatibility we have had to remove the web version. It doesn't work on all combinations of browsers. We will be fixing this and will look to upload a new version after the jam ends. Theme:We tackle the theme of binary by having the player choose 2 colors wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Iris Infiltration.

Other shmup games About the GameFlesh : Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore. Story: In a quiet room, a man's eyes fall upon an intriguing weight loss program advertisement. Promising s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh.

A vertical scrolling Shoot em Up with a Space Opera Story inspired by old SHMUPS and 80s Anime. It is strongly advised to play the game in full screen mode due to some GUI elements not properly loading in windowed mode. Story by: Muchael Kumpmann, Sven Kruscinsky Programming and Graphics: Michael Kumpmann Story: The History of the universe is the history of myth and legends.. In the wide of the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Space Battlecruiser Ragnarok.

Albion Assault is a shmup (shoot-em-up) in the vein of R-Type but with more focus on narrative and boss encounters. Play directly in browser @ http://albion-assault.bypass.systems or download the standalone desktop version below The story so far: For years you and your crew of intergalactic space crusaders aboard the stolen star fighter FX-21 Liberator have waged a hopeless guerrilla war agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albion Assault.

Description Developed for #gbjam3 Galaticus is a fast paced pipe shooter, inspired by the Konami shoot'em up Gyruss. Your goal is to survive through each quadrant, filled with groups of enemies,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaticus.

Galactic Vanguard: Starfire Fleet Galactic Vanguard: Starfire Fleet is a rogue-lite space shooter.  The Galactic Vanguard is an organisation created to protect our world from evils coming from outer space. A selected group of the best pilots of Galactic Vanguard forms the Starfire Fleet. Their mission is to intercept and destroy the the evil spacecrafts deep in outer space, before they can even … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Vanguard: Starfire Fleet.

This game is inspired by Gyruss, an arcade game designed by Yoshiki Okamoto and released by Konami in 1983. Introduction In the era of Covid-19, scientists finally found a vaccine against the virus and called it Divoc-91. Now it's up to you to guide the vaccine, in the form of a blue sphere, into the human body and eliminate the virus that infects it. Gameplay The majority of enemies are virions, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divoc-91.

=Living in a purgatory exist a father and daughter enjoying life in their multiple district stopping train. What mischief will they get into??= Shoot your way through enemies and purchase items to grow stronger!!! The more enemies you kill the more money you get! Get that ramen!! Controls: WASD / Arrow Keys: Move Space: Shoot ESC: Pause Big thanks to Peti and Factzmachine for helping me mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unprofessional Mischief.

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.

*UPDATE* The great Ulydev has created a website that allows for love games to be played in browser. This is still experimental so it may lead to issues but I tried it out and it seems pretty functional. If you would like to play Super Space Shmurp in your browser the link has been added below.Play In Browser: http://love.ulydev.com/game/ShmurpV0111-4ToMsSuper Space Shmurp is a very minimalist and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Shmurp.

Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. Pilot your ship in any direction, avoiding asteroids and steering well clear of space mines, as you use a variety of weapons and power ups to destroy the starbases controlling warpfields used to travel between the stars.Key Features: Story: Astrokicker features a full story, playing out with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrokicker.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

AST-Hero is a top-down space-shooter, with unique graphics and sounds. It is inspired by the 1979 hit Asteroids. It comes with a lot of new and interesting features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AST-Hero.

== About the Game == Dark Space is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by retro games from the genre. All of the game's sprites were drawn with a limited four-color palette. Warning! The Dark Space Scourges, a band of insidious, interdimensional indecents, are causing havoc and unrest across the Dark Space! Take control of the scorpion-like alien Schkitaska as you fly through a dangerous assort… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Space.

a 8bit Space shooter in Pico 8 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Wars.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.

Submission for the Bullet Hell Jam 2021GAME DOES NOT USE THEME Retro-inspired bullet hell shoot 'em up! Inspired by Touhou series and retro games like Aero Fighters and Space Megaforce,  Sky Overflow is a classic shoot 'em up with bullet hell elements!  Battle your way through a level full of enemies and bullets and try to defeat the boss!Optimize your way and achieve the highest score possible!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Overflow (Demo).

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.