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Twin-stick space combat roguelite with 12 abilities, 5 reality-warping ultimates, and 20+ enemy factions that each fight differently. Permanent upgrades that stack across hundreds of hours. Quick missions, deep progression, zero runs wasted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Breach.

Don't just Dodge. Evolve. Galactic Rogue: Invaders fuses the pure, adrenaline-pumping gameplay of 80s arcade shooters with the infinite replayability of modern roguelikes. This isn't just a nostalgia trip—it’s a tactical test of adaptation and theory-crafting. Pilot a lone starfighter into the heart of a mechanical alien armada. Your reflexes will keep you alive, but your build will make you leg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Rogue: Invaders.

Missile Man is a bullet-hell boss rush where every fight is a test of pure skill. Learn the boss's attack pattern, dodge everything it throws at you, then strike during the vulnerability window. 28 bosses. 15 attack types. A combo system that rewards you for getting dangerously close to bullets. Good luck. 28 Boss Fights, Zero FillerEvery boss brings something new to the table. Early fights tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Man.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

"LinearShooter Remixed" is a game that combines vertical scrolling bullet hell shmup with rogue-lite that combine power-ups to build builds. Let's aim to clear the stage by assembling your ship with power-up while getting drunk with minimal and beautiful graphics and trance music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LinearShooter Remixed.

Pixel Game Maker Series THUNDER STRIKER is a vertical scrolling shooter with a retro flavor. You can choose between a laser and a wide range of trajectories for your primary weapon, and three different power-ups for your subweapons! Each weapon can be powered up to five levels. so find the most advantageous combination for each stage and boss! The enemies that stand in your way will attack you wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunder Striker.

Enter the heart of an intergalactic war where survival depends on your reflexes and firepower. In this action-packed space shooter, you pilot a high-tech starfighter through asteroid fields, alien armadas, and massive boss battles across stunning cosmic environments. Upgrade your ship with powerful lasers, plasma cannons, energy shields, and special abilities as waves of enemy fighters and coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Invaders - Eclipse Squadron.

Every shot is yours. Every build is yours. Every second you survive is earned. Swarmbreak is a twin-stick roguelike shooter where you aim every bullet, stack every perk, and push every run to its breaking point. The horde doesn't wait. It doesn't plateau. It accelerates — and the only thing between you and oblivion is whatever ridiculous build you've cobbled together from 28 stackable perks,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarmbreak.

Neon Blitz is a survivor-like where you face waves of enemies in focused 10-minute runs. Like Vampire Survivors or Brotato, you'll grow stronger through upgrades between waves - but instead of passive stat boosts, you'll choose behavioral cards that fundamentally change how you play. Every card opens new tactical possibilities that demand different playstyles. Pack Hunter generates bullets based … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Blitz.

YOU ARE THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSEThe outer sectors have gone silent. Defense nodes compromised. An AI called Archon has turned humanity's own infrastructure into a weapon — and now it's closing in. You pilot a heavy combat platform. 12 sectors of dead space, three armies, and one shot at reaching Archon's core. No reinforcements. No backup. Just you and whatever you build your ship into. BUILD. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMIC WARFRONT.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

In Atomanta, you step into the role of Taria Takara, a space pirate on a mission to recover a highly valuable artifact hidden on the planet Azavuraz. Armed with the powerful Atomic Manta warship, Taria finally has a chance to claim the bounty and pay off the debts from her previous handlers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomanta.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 678 reviews

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

Danmaku Unlimited 2 is an indie labor of love to bring classic Japanese vertical shooting action to modern HD systems. Inspired by Japanese doujin shooters and being authentic to a fault, the game features epic stages filled with beautiful but deadly bullet patterns, nail-bitingly difficult boss fights and seriously rocking soundtracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2.

A sci-fi survivor game focused on fast-paced combat and deep meta-progression. This is no walk in the park. You'll land on a hostile alien planet and face relentless waves of monsters. The only way to survive this hell is to fight, upgrade, and permanently strengthen yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Survivors.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 1UP.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever: The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shmup / shooting game communities, both in Japan and overseas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RefleX.

Super Station SwarmA space station, infinite waves, and a screen full of vector geometry trying to kill you. Your turrets auto-fire. Your satellites orbit. Everything else is your problem. This is bullet-hell-yeah There are no sprites here. Every enemy, every bullet, every shield arc is drawn with raw lines and circles. Inspired by Geometry Wars style vector art that fills the screen once things … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Station Swarm.

Bug Alliance is a Top-down action shooter game with RPG elements. Choose your favorite bug warrior and stand against the king Glutton. Battles await you!               -------------*******-------------*******-------------*******-------------*******------------- THE STORY After the Earth faces the catastrophic meteor strike, everything changes once and for all. With the extinction of humanity, it l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Alliance.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

91% User Score Based on 454 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

⛏️Dual-Phase Survival: Dig or Die! Time is your life—During Mining Phase, blast through blocks, harvest Crystals, and trigger explosive. When Combat Phase hits, relentless waves of ghouls, skeletons, and demons swarm in. Survive through tactical shooting, dodging, or letting your Mewlings’ chaos reign! GUARDIAN MEWLINGS: Your best allies These floating feline allies auto-attack enemies wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claw & Load : Mine,Shoot,Meow!.

IKARUS casts you as a lone and ancient guardian flying to the rescue of the Sun-goddess Amaterasu, fighting through hordes of hostile machines as the clock ticks to Armageddon. It fuses the lightning-fast, skill-based chaos of classic arcade shoot 'em ups with the deep strategy of a rogue-like deck-builder. Plan your attack, execute it with precision, and see how close to the sun you can fly. P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IKARUS.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

74% User Score Based on 233 reviews

A rich paragraph of information which will try to charm and pique interest, trying to catch your eye in a sea of competition using a slew of buzzwords such as ‘bullet heaven’ and ‘in-depth meta-progression’, in a vain attempt to make you believe this game is any different from others in it’s genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RICE: Repetitive Indie Combat Experience.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

74% User Score Based on 102 reviews

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 villain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hurricane of the Varstray: Collateral hazard.

Master the Art of Magical CombatSpells & Shells is a fast-paced fantasy twin-stick arena shooter where spell-craft meets heavy firepower. Aim your weapons, and unleash devastating spells as enemy waves try to overwhelm you. Build Your ArsenalEquip up to four weapons and four spells at once. Choose from 55+ firearms—shotguns, carbines, snipers, and unique magical guns—and 21 spells across fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spells & Shells.

YOUR TAIL IS YOUR AMMUNITION Bulletail combines classic Snake gameplay with intense bullet-hell combat in a truly unique roguelike experience. Every shot costs precious tail length — eat bullets to grow stronger, but shoot too much and you’ll shrink! Core Mechanics Snake Movement: Classic WASD controls — don’t hit yourself! Unlimited Ammo System: Your snake’s length IS your ammunition. Ris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulletail.

DescriptionRogue Shapes is a fast-paced roguelike bullet hell where you battle waves of deadly shapes, level up, and choose powerful upgrades. Complete challenges to unlock new playable shapes, each with unique weapons. How long can you survive the chaos? NO MOUSE SUPPORT/ NO MOUSE NEEDED! KEYBOARD AND CONTROLLER ONLY! ShapesPlay as a variety of powerful shapes—each with their own unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Shapes.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead End City.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 300 reviews

QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot'em'up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears! The game has 5 stages and 4 difficulty levels, as well as 3 styles to chose from that affect the use of your hyper mode in-game. It also has an arcade and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QP Shooting: Dangerous!!.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

OVERVIEW Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG! STORY The year is 2010 AD. The Avic branch of the Super Electric Science Institute is home to a quirky ragtag group of researchers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

66% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Otherwar is an action tower defense game. Take control of an angel and defend heaven from the satan's armies. Unlike other Tower Defense games, Otherwar's cast of enemies will keep you on your toes as almost every enemy fires a different kind of projectile. From the ever-following eyeballs to slowly approaching wide spider webs and patterns of swirling leaves cast by undead treants. Before each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherwar.

WHEN THE WORLD ENDS, LEGENDS ARE BORN Experience the most addictive zombie survival game that will keep you coming back for "just one more run." Combine intense bullet-hell action with deep progression systems in a game where every decision matters and every run makes you stronger. MASSIVE WEAPON ARSENAL - YOUR SURVIVAL, YOUR STYLE 4 Permanent Weapons: From rapid-fire Machine Gu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survivor.

Shoot and shift color in this short-run psychedelic action roguelite, in which you’ve committed a terrible sin. Fight through denial, piecing together your sad, wicked past from memory fragments and cryptic poems. Accept it. Atone. Color is a key part of Chromocide's unique and challenging combat. The closer you are to your enemies in color, the more vulnerable they are to you. However, your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromocide: Prism of Sin.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

86% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art living warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability set against the infinity of outer space. What's New in the Sequel?Unlock 36 pilots and face off against 9 unique bosses tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunlocked 2.

Old School Arcade Space Shooting Combat Play it old school like being back in the arcade in a fluid top-down space shooter which feels as smooth as buttery popcorn! Have fun blasting away old school style as you jam out to some rockin' 8-bit, 16-bit, and orchestral tunes just like playing arcade games at the movie theater! Unleash The Flavors of Your Popcorn Arsenal! Blast away the evil Nebula Em… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Popcorn Rocket.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

95% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graze Counter GM.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Moth DX.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter with roguelite elements. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TechBeat Heart.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

71% User Score Based on 340 reviews

You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Build Pew!.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Arcade co-op pixel perfect retro shmup If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Wars EX.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

65% User Score Based on 51 reviews

A Clumsy Flight is a 2D action-roguelike with a focus on dodging enemy planes and upgrading your equipment. Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Clumsy Flight.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

90% User Score Based on 158 reviews

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Engine.

                                                "Incredible things coming out of Latin America right now" - kenkaioh (NRZGAMES) CURSOR BLAST is a SPACE SHOOTER in the style of old school SHMUPs with spaceships, heavily inspired by those from the Nintendo and Super Nintendo. IT'S A TRIBUTE TO THE GAMES OF THE 90'S, TO THE BOOTLEG GAMES OF THE 90'S, WHERE ONE GAME WAS RELEASED A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursor Blast.

Knitewings™ is a high-speed on-rails shooter where four angelic sisters battle against demonic legions across vibrant, fantastical landscapes. Inspired by arcade classics and enhanced with roguelite progression, Knitewings™ blends lightning-fast action, strategic on-the-fly upgrades, and cinematic intensity into a unique arcade experience. Behind every battle lies a greater war: the Song that hol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knitewings™.

Match Shot Chimera is a roguelite shoot 'em up where you match-3 to blow things up and level up. Battle giant bosses, make explosive matches, upgrade your chimera, and dodge many, many bullets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Match Shot Chimera.

In this bullet-hell shooter infused with Roguelite elements, you become the ultimate humanoid weapon "Bullet Buster Belle" weaving through hails of gunfire. Harness the unique "grazing" system to turn danger into power, building ever-changing combinations of weapons and skills. Conquer powerful and captivating maiden guardians, step by step uncovering the ultimate treasure of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Buster Belle.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Always Surrender is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up score attack, with an emphasis on pushing your luck as far as you can. Last as long as possible against an endless horde of enemies and then surrender in order to bank the bonus. Giving up has never been so rewarding. Collecting medals increased the multiplier, as well as contributing to the regualary increasing bonus score, and can be vacuum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always Surrender.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

⚡ Circuit OverloadCircuit Overload is a fast-paced arcade bullet-hell shooter built around precision, escalation, and pure action. You control a combat unit inside a hostile digital environment, facing endless waves of enemies and increasingly complex attack patterns. The longer you survive, the faster and more chaotic the screen becomes — pushing your reflexes, positioning, and decision-making t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Overload.

The rest of the universe is very dangerous. Use that to your advantage. I Made Myself a Ship is a game about systems and components, using them to add and upgrade the capabilities of your ship to destroy more enemies in your quest to decimate everything and collect it for yourself. Destroy enemy ships to collect systems and components, then place systems on your ship to add effects. Add homing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Made Myself a Ship.

Pixel Canyon Short DescriptionBlast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might. About This GamePixel Canyon is a love letter to classic vertical scrolling shooters like *River Raid*, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Canyon.

                                                 WELCOME TO SKYFIRE LEGENDS                                                   Arcade thrills, speedrunning madness, and maybe even a hole in your desk — welcome to Skyfire Legends! Choose your fighter and battle your way through four action-packed levels, each ending with an epic boss fight. But be warned: one mistake and it’s back to the start! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfire Legends.