The Best Shoot-em-up Games for Android

Update : Viravius Shooter added at rank #14.
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Pewt 'em Up! (2022)

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PC Windows Android

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • rogue-like
  • aliens
  • retro
  • arcade
  • futuristic
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • linear
  • action

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Kill It With Fire 2 (2024)

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early access IOS iPhone Android PC Windows

Arachnophobia. The Game. The Sequel. Take on the arachnid menace alone or with friends in full campaign co-op. Wage the arachnid war across time and space and exterminate every last spider across the multiverse, or jump into Spider Hunt PvP and play as the eight-legged menace for the first time!

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  • pvp
  • destruction
  • colourful
  • cooperative
  • comedy
  • beat-em-up
  • shoot-em-up
  • first-person
  • family-friendly
  • horror
  • physics
  • cute
  • funny
  • simulation
  • single-player

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Rainbow Cotton (2024)

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Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D! Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”. ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton.

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  • on-rails
  • shooter
  • shoot-em-up
  • anime
  • cute
  • magic
  • cartoony
  • fantastically
  • colourful
  • 3d
  • arcade
  • casual
  • fantasy

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My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

My Friend Pedro is back in a brand new mobile adventure of blood, bullets and bananas! Flip and fire your way through 37 action packed levels on foot, on a motorcycle and even on a skateboard. Plan your high caliber choreography for the best scores and, if your skin is tough enough, test your skills in Blood Rush mode.

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  • skateboard
  • time-sensitive
  • woo
  • shoot-em-up
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • parkour
  • physics
  • shooter
  • puzzle
  • reflexes
  • arcade
  • rogue-like
  • cartoony

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Bit Blaster XL (2016)

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A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).


  • arcade
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • space
  • pixel
  • retro
  • attack
  • score
  • 2d
  • casual
  • shooter
  • truck
  • family-friendly
  • sci-fi

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Survivors Last Stand (2023)

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early access PC Windows Android

Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!

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  • shoot-em-up
  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • aliens
  • 2d
  • action
  • controller-support
  • futuristic
  • pixel

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Containment Breach (2024)

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Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.

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  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • perma-death
  • pve
  • shooter
  • post-apocalyptic
  • zombies
  • horror
  • 2d
  • gore
  • stylized

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Slinger (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Slinger features a web-sling and web-shoot mechanic that allows for more fun and interactive ways to battle enemies and move around the terrain.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • action-adventure
  • arena
  • 3d
  • first-person
  • stylized
  • mech
  • ninja
  • futuristic
  • pve
  • multiplayer
  • tutorial
  • action
  • mmo
  • shooter

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PewPew Live (2022)

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A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

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  • twin-stick
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • moddable
  • abstract
  • top-down
  • minimalist
  • attack
  • score
  • retro
  • stylized
  • arcade
  • cooperative

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Metal Slug: Awakening (2024)

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Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!

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  • 3-player
  • beat-em-up
  • shoot-em-up
  • twin-stick
  • tanks
  • shooter
  • side-scrolling
  • pve
  • run
  • platform
  • mech
  • arcade
  • action-adventure
  • heart-pounding
  • gun

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