The top results based on the latest update are Crystal Cosmos [Score: 3.0], Hit Tank PRO [Score: 2.9] and Lil Tanks [Score: 2.7].
The top rated games you can find here are Bit Blaster XL [SteamPeek Rating: 8.3] ranked #16, Nova Drift [SteamPeek Rating: 7.9] ranked #160 and Super Crate Box [SteamPeek Rating: 7.8] ranked #209.
Also don't forget to check the newest releases Devious Dungeon 2 [Release date: 2020-10-21] ranked #204, DreadStar [Release date: 2020-10-20] ranked #114 and Spinch [Release date: 2020-09-03] ranked #12.
While it is tempting to play with the newest and the best, there might be some other gems in the results, like Blazing Chrome [SteamPeek Rating: 5.9] ranked #54, Let Them Come [SteamPeek Rating: 5.6] ranked #56 and Sky Force Reloaded [SteamPeek Rating: 6.6] ranked #57.
1917 - The Alien Invasions is a bullet hell memorization shooter. Dr. Brunhild Stahlmüller upgrades an WW1 Triplane with superior alien technology to attack the invaders. She will avenge mankind and take the battle into the darkness of space until she reach an ancient alien world.
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Release date: 22 Jul, 2016
Crystal Cosmos is a side scrolling color-based space shooter. You need to match your ship's color to your enemies color in order to destroy them.
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Release date: 2 Dec, 2015
Hit Tank PRO is an addictive game of fast action that combines Strategy, Action and Challenge.Ready to take on the fight? Complete your mission while fighting cunning enemies in unique environments!.
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Release date: 4 Apr, 2017
A side-scrolling shooter with RPG elements that puts you in control of a prototype tank -- defending humanity from the alien scourge known as The Cuur!
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Release date: 11 Mar, 2016
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
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Release date: 24 Jun, 2019
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
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Release date: 21 Dec, 2015
【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
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpBullet HellAnimeFemale ProtagonistArcadeRetroSci-fi2DSpaceSingleplayerShooterScore AttackGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsFast-PacedTop-Down ShooterSurvival
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Release date: 15 Feb, 2016
Control Craft 2 is a real time strategy game where you will have to act quickly against attackers who want to invade our planet! Wave after wave, your soldiers will overthrow the enemy colonies and will occupy enemy bases one after another.
ActionStrategyCasualIndieWar2DRetroWargameRTSFunnyFantasySingleplayerSci-fiAtmosphericStylizedClassicMetroidvaniaFightingSimulationShooter
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Release date: 13 May, 2016
Strap on your jetpack and prepare for chaos! Dyna Bomb has intuitive arcade action game play, with a blast of humor, Enjoy!
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Release date: 23 Jan, 2015
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.
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Release date: 6 May, 2016
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionIndieSpaceGreat SoundtrackArcadeStrategySci-fi2DSingleplayerDifficultShooterAnimeRetroGoreLocal Co-OpSandboxStory RichAtmospheric
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Release date: 18 Mar, 2014
The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
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Release date: 3 Sep, 2020
Transcend the material realm and assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by the quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring, in this side-scrolling, psychedelic platformer from the mind of award-winning Canadian cartoonist, Jesse Jacobs.
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Release date: 18 Mar, 2016
War Birds is a 2.5D World War 2 air combat game, with impressive 3D warplanes and beautiful 2D environments.
SimulationActionWorld War IICasualStrategyIndieWarShooterShoot 'Em UpRetroArcadeOpen WorldAdventureWargameTacticalSingleplayerSurvivalAction RPGStylized2D
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Release date: 15 Jul, 2016
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!
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpAnimeBullet HellFemale ProtagonistArcade2DSingleplayerDifficultShooterPixel GraphicsCasualCuteFuturisticColorfulFunnyCartoonDarkAtmospheric
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Release date: 14 Jul, 2017
Experience classic arcade action without having to stand in chewing gum or waiting in line. With Kalzor, it's always your turn.
CasualIndieActionShoot 'Em UpPixel GraphicsScore AttackBullet HellRetroSpaceSci-fiFamily FriendlyArcade2DTop-Down ShooterSingleplayerDifficultGreat SoundtrackShooterSurvival
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Release date: 22 Jan, 2016
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).
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Release date: 12 Nov, 2019
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
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Release date: 13 Dec, 2016
Planes, Bullets and Vodka is an infinite bullet hell game. Grab your manche with your right hand, your vodka with your left hand, and try to beat your own score or to get to the top of the online leaderboards.
CasualIndieActionShoot 'Em UpRetroBullet HellArcade2DShooterSingleplayerPixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackTop-DownReplay ValueFast-PacedWarControllerOld SchoolMusicDifficult
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Release date: 30 Aug, 2019
You are a cemetery caretaker. One night, the dead гise up. Hold the hordes of the dead for 14 nights. Protect your home.
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Release date: 22 Jul, 2016
Ghost Sweeper features fun stylized cartoon graphics and game-play that mixes action and puzzles, with a variety of items to help you along the way. Use your agility and speed to tackle your enemy or plan the perfect strategy to avoid confrontation, it is up to you!
ActionCasualAdventureIndiePlatformerPuzzle Platformer2DSingleplayerArcadePixel GraphicsAnimeFunnyGreat SoundtrackRetroAction-AdventureClassicStylizedAtmosphericSurvivalChoose Your Own Adventure
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Release date: 3 Feb, 2014
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpRetro2DArcadeCatsPixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpCuteShooterSide ScrollerDifficultCo-opLocal MultiplayerUnderwaterBullet Hell
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Release date: 26 Jun, 2019
The Fruggle is real! Four brave survivors need to protect mother earth from spacey invaders in this pixelated arcade style 2d shoot 'm up.
IndieActionRetroSingleplayerPixel GraphicsSci-fiShooterMinimalistFast-PacedPost-apocalypticControllerViolent2DFunnyDifficultGreat SoundtrackGoreShoot 'Em UpArcade
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Release date: 12 May, 2016
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
ActionIndieBullet HellShoot 'Em UpAnimeGreat SoundtrackPuzzleSingleplayerCasualArcade2DFemale ProtagonistControllerFantasyDifficultExperimentalRetroColorfulAtmosphericCute
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Release date: 8 Aug, 2018
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot' Em Up Puzzle game that combines the SHMUP mechanics with the oldschool 'Simon Says' memory games. You should hit the enemies with the special shot on the order showed, while shooting the others with the regular shot.
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