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.

#1501	The Odyssey: Winds of Athena License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 6.3/10
#1502	Project Gunship License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6.3/10
#1503	Diebrary License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6.3/10
#1504	Neo Contra License: n/a Platforms: PS2, PS3 Release: 2004 Rating: 6.3/10
#1505	Night of the Scarecrows License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 6.3/10
#1506	SHPR License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 6.3/10
#1507	Promethium License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.3/10
#1508	Project S-11 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 6.3/10
#1509	Orbitron License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 6.3/10
#1510	DOOMSDAY SURVIVORS License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6.2/10
#1511	JET HERO License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.2/10
#1512	Raiden V: Director's Cut \| 雷電 V Director's Cut \| 雷電V:導演剪輯版 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.2/10
#1513	A City Sleeps™ License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 6.2/10
#1514	Super Turbo Demon Busters! License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.2/10
#1515	Humans Must Answer License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 6.2/10
#1516	Pound of Ground License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 6.2/10
#1517	I, AI License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 6.2/10
#1518	Robotech: The Macross Saga License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 2002 Rating: 6.2/10
#1519	SHINORUBI License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2024 Rating: 6.2/10
#1520	Excubitor License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 6.2/10
#1521	Space Battle License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2020 Rating: 6.2/10
#1522	Dragon Spirit License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Wii Release: 1987 Rating: 6.1/10
#1523	Threshold License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2024 Rating: 6.1/10
#1524	Soul Saber 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.1/10
#1525	Survived By License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 6.1/10
#1526	Scramble License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, PS4, Switch, PS2 Release: 2021 Rating: 6.1/10
#1527	Hexodius License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2013 Rating: 6.1/10
#1528	Dead No-Head License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6.1/10
#1529	Asteroid Bounty Hunter License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 6.1/10
#1530	Space Survival License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 6.1/10
#1531	Zomborg License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 6.1/10
#1532	Nanotek Warrior License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1997 Rating: 6.1/10
#1533	Ruzh Delta Z License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 6.1/10
#1534	Redux: Dark Matters License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2014 Rating: 6.1/10
#1535	Raincouver License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6.1/10
#1536	Panzer Dragoon: Remake License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 6.1/10
#1537	Waifu Uncovered License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 6/10
#1538	Poppy's Nightmare License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 6/10
#1539	HiveCorp License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6/10
#1540	Tank Commander License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6/10
#1541	Spy Hunter 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 6/10
#1542	IRO HERO License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 6/10
#1543	DOTFI License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 6/10
#1544	STELLATUM License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 6/10
#1545	Crystal Cosmos License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 6/10
#1546	PixelJunk SideScroller License: n/a Platforms: PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 6/10
#1547	Strania License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PC Release: 2011 Rating: 6/10
#1548	Commando: Steel Disaster License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2008 Rating: 6/10
#1549	Space Invaders Get Even License: n/a Platforms: Wii Release: 2008 Rating: 6/10
#1550	Shockman License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Wii, PS3, PC Release: 1991 Rating: 6/10
#1551	Superman Returns: Fortress of Solitude License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 6/10
#1552	Moon Cresta License: commercial Platforms: Console, Android, PS4, Switch, PS2, PC, PS3, Wii Release: 1980 Rating: 6/10
#1553	Sonic Wings Special License: commercial Platforms: Console, Android, PS3 Release: 1996 Rating: 6/10
#1554	Lock On License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1993 Rating: 6/10
#1555	Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 6/10
#1556	Space Harrier II License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, PS2, Wii, Android, Switch Release: 1988 Rating: 6/10
#1557	Super Cobra License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox 360 Release: 1981 Rating: 6/10
#1558	Zombie Nation License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1990 Rating: 6/10
#1559	Gates of Zendocon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6/10
#1560	Zarlor Mercenary License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6/10
#1561	Pandora License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6/10
#1562	Robonauts License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 6/10
#1563	Tiger Heli License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2024 Rating: 6/10
#1564	Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PS5, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 6/10
#1565	The Way of the Badass License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6/10
#1566	Space Ape License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 6/10
#1567	Fusion License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1988 Rating: 6/10
#1568	Sheriff Exam License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 6/10
#1569	Blackout Z: Slaughterhouse Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6/10
#1570	Project Amalthea: Battlegrounds License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 6/10
#1571	Cyberun License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#1572	Xcel License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#1573	Sopwith License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#1574	Nonterraqueous License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#1575	Raid on Bungeling Bay License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#1576	Blue Thunder License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#1577	Cops n' Robbers License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#1578	Snoopy and the Red Baron License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1579	Cross Force License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1580	Spider Fighter License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1581	Subterranea License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1582	Falcon Patrol License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1583	Wavy Navy License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1584	Nova Blast License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1585	Kaktus License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1586	Exerion License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Wii, Wii U Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1587	Laser Gates License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1588	Harrier Attack! License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1589	Moon Buggy License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1590	Axis Assassin License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1983 Rating: 6/10
#1591	Front Line License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, Wii, Wii U Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1592	Planet Patrol License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1593	Millipede License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1594	Super Zaxxon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1595	Pooyan License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PS2, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Wii U Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1596	Demons to Diamonds License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1597	Mission X License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1982 Rating: 6/10
#1598	Bosconian License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, Wii Release: 1981 Rating: 6/10
#1599	Caverns of Mars License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1981 Rating: 6/10
#1600	Borderline License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1981 Rating: 6/10