TOP 100 SHOOT-'EM-UP GAMES

Shoot-'em-up games are like a wild ride on a roller coaster. You've got your finger on the trigger, dodging bullets and blasting your way through hordes of enemies. It's like a workout for your thumbs, and players love the adrenaline rush it brings. They get hooked on the feeling of power as they mow down enemy after enemy, unlocking new weapons and upgrading their ship. It's like a virtual playground where you can blow stuff up and feel like a boss doing it. And if you're looking for the top games in this genre, you've come to the right place. We've carefully curated a list of the best shoot-'em-up games out there, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time blasting. Don't worry, we won't judge if you start acting like a superhero after playing these games.

#01	Like Dreamer License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 9.9/10
#02	Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.8/10
#03	Shooting Game KARI License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.8/10
#04	Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2016 Rating: 9.8/10
#05	BLUE REVOLVER License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 9.8/10
#06	Touhou Kaeizuka ～ Phantasmagoria of Flower View. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 9.8/10
#07	Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 9.8/10
#08	CosmoDreamer License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 9.8/10
#09	Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 9.8/10
#10	Steel Vampire License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.8/10
#11	RagingBlasters License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.8/10
#12	Chicken Invaders 4 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 9.8/10
#13	Angel at Dusk License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2024 Rating: 9.8/10
#14	Infinos Gaiden License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.8/10
#15	Loop-Loop DX License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.8/10
#16	Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.8/10
#17	Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2013 Rating: 9.8/10
#18	Barrage Musical ~ Basic Danmaku Tutorial ~ / 弹幕音乐绘 ~ 基础教学篇 ~ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.8/10
#19	Double Spoiler License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 9.8/10
#20	fox soldier License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.8/10
#21	Neko Navy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 9.8/10
#22	The Quarter Game License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.8/10
#23	Graze Counter License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.8/10
#24	CometStriker DX License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX, Switch, PS5, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.7/10
#25	Zombotron License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#26	Galactic Glitch: Prologue License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.7/10
#27	Ghost Grab 3000 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#28	Glad Valakas: Cyberban License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#29	Space Smash License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#30	GLAD VALAKAS TOWER DEFENCE 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#31	Calturin License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#32	Nowhere Patrol License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.7/10
#33	RED HOT VENGEANCE License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#34	Pewt 'em Up! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#35	Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.7/10
#36	Gunvein License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#37	Super Space Club License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 9.7/10
#38	Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 9.7/10
#39	Soundodger 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.7/10
#40	The Adventures of Ten and Till License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#41	∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake- License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#42	The Citadel License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#43	Chicken Invaders 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9.7/10
#44	Acquitted License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#45	Russian Mailman Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#46	東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.7/10
#47	Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 9.7/10
#48	Super Glitter Rush License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 9.7/10
#49	Dragon Blaze License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PS2, Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#50	Moose Life License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#51	Breakpoint License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 9.7/10
#52	Earth Attack License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#53	Monsterland License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC Release: 2015 Rating: 9.6/10
#54	東方催狐譚～ Servants of Harvest Wish License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#55	Champions of Breakfast License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9.6/10
#56	RefRain - prism memories - License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 9.6/10
#57	encrypt. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#58	THE GREAT GEOMETRIC MULTIVERSE TOUR License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.6/10
#59	Thunder Kid License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9.6/10
#60	Shotgun Witch License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#61	ARMED SEVEN License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2015 Rating: 9.6/10
#62	Chicken Invaders 5 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 9.6/10
#63	Beat Invaders License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#64	My Dad Left Me License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#65	FALCO AXE License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.6/10
#66	JUDGEMENT SILVERSWORD - Resurrection - License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 9.6/10
#67	Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 9.6/10
#68	Solaroids License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.6/10
#69	Devader License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#70	弹幕音乐绘～风雷幻奏曲～ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.6/10
#71	FUR Squadron License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2023 Rating: 9.6/10
#72	Demonizer License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#73	Arcade Mayhem Juanito License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 9.6/10
#74	Flappatron License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#75	Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#76	Definitely Sneaky But Not Sneaky License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#77	Operation STEEL License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.6/10
#78	Grand Brix Shooter License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.6/10
#79	Destructivator 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 9.6/10
#80	Retrograde Arena License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 9.5/10
#81	Atopes License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#82	Project Starship X License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 9.5/10
#83	Dick Wilde License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 9.5/10
#84	Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 9.5/10
#85	Zeroptian Invasion License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 9.5/10
#86	Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 9.5/10
#87	Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 9.5/10
#88	Rick Henderson License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS5, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10
#89	Doughlings: Invasion License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 9.5/10
#90	Null Vector License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 9.5/10
#91	Ellipsis License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 9.5/10
#92	GUN KING License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#93	Memory Lost: Chapter One License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 9.5/10
#94	Bullet Hell Monday License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 9.5/10
#95	Cavity Busters License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 9.5/10
#96	QP Shooting - Dangerous!! License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 9.5/10
#97	Rocket Assault: Downhill Rush License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9.5/10
#98	pixelBOT EXTREME! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 9.5/10
#99	Astro Duel License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9.5/10
#100	Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil From The Sewers License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 9.5/10