swap_horiz eXceed 2nd: Vampire REX Alternatives

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DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou

DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou is a challenging arcade shoot-em-up developed by Cave. It’s notable for its complex gameplay cente...

Arcade Vertical Bullet Hell Shmup

9.4 Excellent

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ZeroRanger

ZeroRanger is a modern shoot-em-up game for PC developed by an independent studio. It features a unique vertical scrolli...

Modern Vertical PC INDIE

9.2 Excellent

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Geometry Wars 2

Geometry Wars 2 is an indie shoot-em-up game developed by Bizarre Creations for Xbox. It’s a fast-paced twin-stick title...

Xbox INDIE Shmup Twin Stick

9.1 Excellent

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Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours

Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours is a modern shoot-em-up developed by Taito. It recreates the classic Darius series offeri...

Modern PC Horizontal Shmup

8.9 Great

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Crimzon Clover World Ignition

Crimzon Clover World Ignition is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Yotsubane. The game’s notable complexity...

Modern Vertical PC INDIE

8.9 Great

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DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu

DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu is a challenging vertical shoot-em-up developed by Cave. The game’s notable feature is its Hyper...

Arcade Vertical Bullet Hell Shmup

8.8 Great

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MUSHA

MUSHA is a classic vertical shoot ‘em up developed by Compile for the Sega Genesis. The game’s notable precision control...

Classic Vertical Genesis Shmup

8.8 Great

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Summer Carnival '92 Recca

Summer Carnival '92 Recca is a vertical shoot 'em up by Naxat Soft released for Famicom in 1992, celebrated for pushing...

Classic Vertical Nes Shmup

8.7 Great

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Space Megaforce

Space Megaforce is the North American title for Super Aleste, a vertical shoot 'em up by Compile released for Super Nint...

Classic Vertical Snes Shmup

8.6 Great

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Robo Aleste

Robo Aleste is a vertical shoot 'em up by Compile released for Sega CD in 1992, blending feudal Japanese aesthetics with...

Classic Vertical Shmup Compile

8.3 Great

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Steredenn

Steredenn is a horizontal shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels developed by Pixelnest Studio and released in...

Modern PC INDIE Roguelite

8.3 Great

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Giga Wing 2

Giga Wing 2 is a 2000 arcade sequel by Takumi continuing the reflect-shot mechanic of its predecessor, with four new cha...

Arcade Vertical Dreamcast Shmup

8.1 Great

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Devil Engine

Devil Engine is a horizontal shoot 'em up developed by Protoculture and released in 2019, designed as a love letter to 1...

Modern Vertical PC INDIE

8.1 Great

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Giga Wing

Giga Wing is a vertical shoot 'em up released in arcades by Takumi in 1999, distinguished by its reflect barrier mechani...

Arcade Vertical Dreamcast Shmup

8.0 Great

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Aero Fighters 2

Aero Fighters 2 is a 1994 Neo Geo arcade shooter by Video System, notable for its diverse international cast of human an...

Vertical 90S Neo Geo Shmup

7.9 Good

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Alltynex

Alltynex is a vertical shoot 'em up by SITER SKAIN, originally released for PC-98 in 1996 and later remade, forming part...

Vertical PC INDIE Shmup

7.8 Good

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Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype

Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype is a horizontal shoot 'em up by SideQuest Studios released for PlayStation 3 in 2010, expan...

PC INDIE PS3 Horizontal

7.6 Good

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Sky Force

Sky Force is a vertical shoot 'em up developed by Infinite Dreams, originally released for mobile platforms in 2004 and...

Modern Mobile Vertical PC

7.0 Good

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Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer

Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a horizontal shoot 'em up by SideQuest Studios released for PlayStation 3 in 2008, one of t...

PC INDIE PS3 Horizontal

6.6 Fair

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eXceed 3rd: Jade Penetrate Black Package

eXceed 3rd: Jade Penetrate Black Package is a 2007 Japanese dōjin shoot 'em up by Tennen-sozai, serving as an expanded r...

Vertical PC INDIE Bullet Hell

6.0 Fair