The best shoot em up games in 2026

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Top rated: Greedland
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31. Glitch Busters: Stuck On You
It’s a normal day on the net, until a virus outbreak turns everything…
It’s a normal day on the net, until a virus outbreak turns everything upside-down.
It’s a normal day on the net, until a virus outbreak turns everything upside-down.
CartoonLooter ShooterColorful
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32. Wee Tanks!
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions.
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. Crazy fun with your friends.
Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. Crazy fun with your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.
Hero ShooterVehicular CombatLevel Editor
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33. GIBZ
Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends.
Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends.
Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends.
4 Player LocalSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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34. Revolution Ace
A deep, tactical shoot'em up.
A deep, tactical shoot'em up.
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode.
Shoot Em UpBullet HellLocal Co-op
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35. Kritter: Defend Together
Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes.
Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes.
Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes.
Bullet HeavenTower DefenseShoot Em Up
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36. Neon Striker
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you…
Neon Striker is a roguelike top-down shooter, except you don't do the shooting.
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Top Down ShooterShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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37. Chicken Invaders 1
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens!
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens!
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Top Down ShooterShoot Em Up2D
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38. BOXHEAD:Immortal
A zombie virus, brought to BOXHEAD World by a meteorite that fell…
A zombie virus, brought to BOXHEAD World by a meteorite that fell unexpectedly, continues…
A zombie virus, brought to BOXHEAD World by a meteorite that fell unexpectedly, continues to turn people into the zombies.
Top Down ShooterShoot Em UpAction RPG
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39. No More Snow
Battle your way through 16 unique levels!
Battle your way through Christmas monsters in this laid-back co-op shooter.
Battle your way through Christmas monsters in this laid-back co-op shooter.
Co-op CampaignTwin Stick ShooterTop Down
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40. Ray’z Arcade Chronology
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which…
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s…
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
2.5DFemale ProtagonistSci Fi
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41. Eigengrau
A twist at every turn!
A twist at every turn!
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging.
Score AttackShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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42. Monsters 'til Midnight
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive…
Monsters ‘til Midnight is an arcade-inspired steampunk survival game all about powering up!
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight!
Top Down ShooterShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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43. Chippy
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick…
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Arena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterTop Down Shooter
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44. METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns…
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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45. DETOUR
A true test your wits and spatial reasoning.
A true test your wits and spatial reasoning.
A true test your wits and spatial reasoning. Detour combines highway-building fun with the excitement of a competitive real-time strategy game.
Shoot Em UpPuzzleStrategy
46. Truxton Extreme
IT'S ON LIKE TRUXTON!
IT'S ON LIKE TRUXTON!
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more!
Score AttackCo-op CampaignTop Down Shooter
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47. Truxton 2
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling…
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action…
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level.
ControllerTop DownTop Down Shooter
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48. Batsugun
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series…
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun…
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version!
Female ProtagonistDifficultShoot Em Up
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49. Akai Katana Shin
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three…
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai…
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans.
Side ScrollerShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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50. Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP!
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP!
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment.
CinematicSpaceSide Scroller
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51. God's Trigger
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood…
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions.
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions.
FightingTwin Stick ShooterTop Down Shooter
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52. Starblast
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter.
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter.
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter.
SpaceMassively MultiplayerShoot Em Up
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53. Bleed 2
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging…
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and…
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Female ProtagonistShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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54. Rogue Stormers
Delve deep into the oil rig city of Ravensdale.
Delve deep into the oil rig city of Ravensdale.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Twin Stick ShooterSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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55. Assault Android Cactus+
When you're running on battery, make every second count!
When you're running on battery, make every second count!
When you're running on battery, make every second count! Assault Android Cactus+ is an arcade style twin stick shooter set in a vivid sci fi universe.
Female ProtagonistTwin Stick ShooterDifficult
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56. Gundroid
Enjoy a modern take on a classic genre.
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle.
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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57. Blazing Trail
Escape failed!
Escape failed!
Escape failed! All we have left is our will to survive, the endless hordes of enemies, and enough bullets to rip them all to shreds. Blazing trail.
Combat RacingTop DownTop Down Shooter
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58. Yars: Recharged
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a…
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging…
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge.
Twin Stick ShooterTop DownTop Down Shooter
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59. Jets'n'Guns 2
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of…
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and…
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction.
Great SoundtrackSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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60. Super Bit Blaster XL
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the…
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's.
ControllerShoot Em UpBullet Hell
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