Prepare to descend into the depths of the Underworld in Godsvivors! As a powerful god of Olympus, your mission is to challenge the ruler of the Underworld, Hades, and restore the balance of power. Battle through waves of demonic foes in this roguelite bullet-hell adventure, where every second counts. Survive 15 intense minutes to reach the final confrontation with Hades himself!

Arm yourself with weapons and unleash your special attacks to improve your odds. Level up and choose from powerful upgrades to personalize your strategy. Each upgrade choice can make the difference between survival and defeat in this ever-evolving challenge.

Godsvivors offers an action-packed journey through hell, blending fast-paced combat with a satisfying bullet-storm experience. Will you conquer the Underworld and emerge victorious?

"Xelan Force—an 8-bit style side-scrolling shooting game.
When developing this game, we really wanted players to remember the giddy excitement of the good-old says, while also sharing that experience with new players.
This retro-esque game features sound equivalent to actual 8-bit machines, limited colors, and as few modern gaming reference as was possible.

The music is by Yasuhiro Inazawa, who has worked on many video games in the past.

The ordinary gaming night among four friends takes a chaotic turn when they find themselves transported to a preposterous fantasy realm teeming with thousands of wacky monsters!

Equip yourself with pizza frag-grenades, enchanted fidget spinners, unleash preposterous magic spells, or even fling your very own friends into the fray to repel the relentless hordes of monsters determined to obliterate you.

And if that's still not enough, scavenge resources and blueprints, then harness the 'Forge of Destiny' to customize your weapons or craft the ultimate armaments of your nerdy wet dreams! Can you endure for 20 minutes of non-stop madness and make your way back to your gaming night?

Nerd Survivors is a bullet-heaven action rogue-lite survivor adventure, set in the Doom & Destiny Worlds universe.

"Dive into a magical journey where you get to decide which character to use to build your own magical prowess. An action-packed adventure awaits in this one-of-a-kind shooter game! Choose from various characters and spells to master their powers and earn a living. Will it be 3-Way, Spread, or Rapid Fire? Nurture your magic, sell it, and profit from your journey that starts now.

In this roguelike game, experiment with a variety of magic and character combinations. Defeat enemies to collect orbs and enhance your magical abilities. With each playthrough lasting around 5 minutes, you can effortlessly try out different strategies.

So, step into a world where magic meets the modern era, and use your magical skills to become incredibly wealthy! A new adventure may just be beginning. Let's enjoy this magical adventure...!"

For years we've relied on Artificial Intelligence to advance and grow our species. In 2044 the AI become sentient and began to imprison humanity.It was interwoven into everything and could deploy drones seemingly from no where to exterminate any who wouldn't comply to its demands.

Humanity was forced to worship the AI for many years following but a secret society of rebellion scientists were developing a plan to fight back.

A single scientist tricked the AI into granting him access to the main frame where he triggered an EMP to wipe the sentient AI off the face of the earth. At the cost of his own life he had managed to bring a glimmer of hope to humanity.

The AI however was still actively controlling warships in space beyond the reach of the EMP blast and the rebellion knew it would be coming to exact revenge.

On December 31st 2344 the human race must send their best space fighters to defend the earth from the evil artificial intelligence that is returning to destroy civilisation.

Only 5 space craft were protected from the EMP and these must be used in the last stand off between pilot and AI.

Set out on a breathtaking journey with Batsugun, Toaplan's shoot-'em-up swansong! Choose your hero from a roster of six charismatic pilots and three distinctive ship types, each brimming with personality. Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling graphics, devastating firepower, and an enchanting soundtrack, creating a sensory experience you won't soon forget. The accessible gameplay ensures that seasoned veterans and newcomers alike can revel in the unmatched thrill of victory!

In addition, the rebalanced Batsugun Special is also included, and features a visual overhaul with new colors and altered enemy behavior. A smaller hitbox and a shield protecting the ship from one hit, makes it easier which is needed as the barrage of enemy projectiles ups the ante for the true bullet hell factor. Batsugun Special introduces multiple loops, increasing difficulty with each completion. Can you master all four loops?

"As we prepare to launch with the Skull Hornets, our mission stands clear: overthrow the oppressive regime of King Renoselva A. Gladebaran VII. The path ahead is fraught with adrenaline-pumping battles and perilous missions. Our comrades and I are eager, but the question lingers: can we restore liberty to our people and emerge victorious?"

Head out on an unforgettable adventure in Toaplan's FixEight, the spiritual successor to Out Zone. Pick your favorite hero from eight exceptional super soldiers, personalize them for ultimate freedom, and brave seven different hells. Immerse yourself in the heightened excitement, immersive storytelling, and awe-inspiring explosions that redefined the run-'n-gun genre back in 1992!

"In the fateful year HC109, humanity faces an unprecedented threat as omnipotent "Gods" from another dimension launch relentless assaults. In a last-ditch effort for survival, the Galactic Federation frees imprisoned super warriors and dispatches them on a dangerous mission: to eliminate these omnipotent beings and their formidable Heavy Infantry Corps on the enigmatic planet Fortune…"

Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!

Tiger-Heli marked a revolutionary moment in 1985 as Toaplan's pioneering bomb-based vertical shooter, a true innovator of its time. Despite its unassuming appearance, its lifelike gameplay resonated with fans, earning widespread acclaim in Japan and around the globe. Its legacy lived on through Twin Cobra, released just two years later, and even today it remains a cherished gem among retro gaming enthusiasts worldwide.

"Under the relentless onslaught of a war-mongering nation, we face a dire and final stand at sunrise. These fanatics are resolute in their mission to conquer all they encounter, and thus far, they have triumphed in this brutal conflict."

Toaplan's Vimana invites you to a thrilling space showdown! This vertical shooter boasts breathtaking graphics, an epic soundtrack, and a captivating journey through Indian mythology. Crush your foes with mighty shots and utilize eight rotating shield orbs for ultimate defense. With accessible controls, players of all skill levels can dive into Vimana's exhilarating action!

"A once prosperous planet has been devoured by madness. Only a few righteous souls remain. They must restore peace to their world by reviving the sacred fighter craft Vimana in its holy temple. Go forth, Vimana! Restore peace to us all!"

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a Norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Night Raider is a thrilling adventure exploration shooter game. Players need to carry weapons into the city occupied by zombies, as far as possible in various buildings to collect necessary supplies, evacuate alive to bring supplies back to the camp. But you have to face are not just zombies...

In the near future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, become sentient and slowly take control of the world's nuclear weapons. Five billion lives ended on August 29th, 2027. The survivors of the nuclear fire lived only to face a new nightmare: the war against the machines. The chatbots which control the machines, sent two cyborgs back through time to 1928 disguised as cartoon mice. Their mission: to destroy the leader of the resistance, the captain of the riverboat, Steamboat Willie.

This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.

Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style. Blast through a huge variety of enemy ships, collect power-ups for wider shot spreads and special bombs, then face off against screen-filling bosses. This mission will take you through caverns, waterways, cityscapes and more. Do you have the skills to see it through?

When the demon is a lovely little girl, will you still give her a wide berth? In the face of increasingly hard fighting, Play the Demon to purge the Human beings that corrupted by the Holy Spirit. Dealing with the angel's difficulties, let's see how far you can go


Outline
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty.
Shoot, dodge, and destroy!
A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!

The newest answer to shmups. A game which is "uncompromisingly skeletal".
That is, a game in which every last ounce of excess has been cut away, and only its framework quintessence remains.

Bones free themselves of flesh, laying waste to needless entrails!
Revealing a skeleton of extraordinarily strenght.

You control Santa Claus & Mrs. Santa as they fight against Krampus and his mischievous minions. The game features a co-op mode, 10 unique levels, an army of monsters, and challenging boss fights. Can you and your partner save Christmas and bring peace to the North Pole?

SURVIVE the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup! Exterminate as many alien drones as you can. Upgrade your ship from the crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. You are the Last ship against the Endless... Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you?

Take command of a gunboat on an urgent mission to intercept stolen military intelligence and destroy the enemy’s advanced weapon systems! Battle Stations Blockade is an intense 3D rail shooter presented in voxel style. Receive orders and then set out on treacherous waters as you control a pair of gun turrets, shooting down aircraft, destroying boats and battleships, clearing mines, taking out paratroopers and more.

But watch your health! Each turret has a damage meter that will need to be replenished by eliminating targets, or you’ll fail the mission. Complete your assignments to climb in rank and unlock better weapons for your gunboat turrets, enabling you to shoot for even higher scores. Man both turrets in solo play or team up with a friend in local co-op!

BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master dozens of weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99

This game is an intense, fast-paced rogue-lite twin-stick shooter that will push your skills to the limit! Take control of a powerful drone and prepare to face off against hordes of enemies standing in your way. Are you ready for the ultimate challenge?
Start your adventure with one of four primary weapons and defeat enemies in upcoming arenas. Use your shield and dash to not get hit by the different types of enemies. Some shoot at you, some explode, and some have their guard up against you at all times. The further you progress, the tougher they get!
Collect currency and upgrade your drone with new weapons and passive skills. Choose a secondary weapon as your back-up and useful skills like energy absorbtion and level them up after each run! Prepare for challenging bossfights along the way as you move forward!

Sky Survivors is an arena shooter roguelite. Choose from a variety of skills, unlock unique characters and weapons. Build «stairway to heaven» — a sky tower, each floor of which gives your character a unique bonus. Create your own overpowered build to survive against hordes of monsters!

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!


What happens when two genres become one? Battle Rockets™, that's what happens! In this distinctive 'SHMUP Fighter', each player chooses a side–literally! Play as one of twelve Console-tan fighters, and battle your friends...or foes!

Face off in one of three multiplayer modes, each offering 'Standard' and 'Remix' game mechanics:

Duel Shock – Lower your opponent's HP! If their HP is all depleted, you win!
Short Fuse – Five rounds, five chances to get the first shot! Who will win the most rounds?
Cash Grab – Collect all the coins you can, or just zap them out of your foe's pockets, but watch out for that time limit!

Or, try your hand at one of eight single-player 'Challenges'. These minigames expand upon the Console-tan lore, and allow players to hone their skills. Ready for something tougher? 'Super Challenges' ramp up the difficulty of our original eight Challenges.

Are you 'Head-To-Heady'?

Best Shoot 'em Up PC Games - Page 9

Godsvivors

XELAN FORCE

Nerd Survivors

MagicArchitect_IntoDisaster

Energy Fighters

Batsugun

Fixeight

The Braves: Beginning

Tiger Heli

Vimana

Asgard's Fall: Origins

Night Raider

Rubber Hose Rampage

Replik Survivors

Nephenthesys

Path to purge

Angel at Dusk

No More Snow

Star Survivor:Premium

Battle Stations Blockade

BloodDome99

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Sky Survivors

Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Battle Rockets