The Best Shoot-em-up Games for Mac OS - Page 2

Update : Doomsday Tower Defense added at rank #28.
Here are our 10 Best Shoot-em-up Games for Mac OS, position 11 to 20:
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Astrosmash (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Android Playstation 4 j Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

ASTROSMASH® was originally a Shoot´em up game for the Intellivision® console in 1981. This reimagined version is based on the game’s original theme and gameplay but much more exciting and challenging. The new graphics are phenomenal and the amazing background music adds a lot of excitement.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • space
  • cooperative
  • pvp
  • fixed
  • fiction
  • shooter
  • local
  • abstract
  • interactive
  • multiplayer
  • best-selling
  • arcade
  • nice
  • cross

12

Bit Blaster XL (2016)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows

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

13

Risk System (2019)

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Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

High speed kinetic action. Danger is the best offense!


  • boss
  • shoot-em-up
  • anime
  • horizontal
  • bullet-hell
  • boss-fight
  • shooter
  • pixel
  • japanese-made
  • experimental
  • scrolling
  • vertical
  • challenging
  • classic
  • arcade

14

Truxton 2 (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android

The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • vertically
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • linear
  • shooter
  • shoot
  • space
  • arcade
  • old-school
  • 2d
  • aliens
  • controller-support
  • pixel

15

Salvo Subs (2025)

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early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Destroy your friends online in Salvo Subs, a retro inspired top-down shooter. Unlock 32 submarine vessels in 10+ arena game modes.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • submarine
  • 2.5d
  • pvp
  • arcade
  • retro
  • team
  • sci-fi

16

Grind Stormer (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows genesis arcade

Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.


  • top-down
  • shoot-em-up
  • 1990s
  • scrolling
  • reality
  • arcade
  • shoot
  • shooter
  • aliens
  • linear
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • local
  • sci-fi

17

Critical Annihilation (2016)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Critical Annihilation is a Twin-Stick SHMUP (Shoot-em Up) made entirely out of tiny voxels. We take advantage of voxel technology to hype up the explosive gameplay. Everything is destructible to its core.


  • feedback
  • run-and-gunning
  • voxel
  • shoot-em-up
  • aliens
  • destruction
  • good-looking
  • multiplayer
  • action
  • physics
  • bullet-hell
  • mech
  • isometric
  • gore
  • farming

18

Speedollama (2024)

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j Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?


  • shoot-em-up
  • metroidvania
  • retro-arcade
  • collectathon
  • platform
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • procedural
  • parody
  • funny
  • arcade
  • action
  • shooter
  • single-player

19

USG (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows

'USG' Is a captivating vertical shoot 'em up featuring hand-drawn animations and a unique art style. Customize your run with multiple weapon upgrades

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  • shoot-em-up
  • hand-drawn
  • top-down
  • surreal
  • bullet-hell
  • gun
  • shooter
  • 2d
  • aliens
  • attack
  • score

20

WARZONE (2023)

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PC Windows j2me blackberry Xbox Series X/s Xbox 360 xbox wii u wii vita ps1 portable Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Playstation 3 ps2 nokia n-gage gamecube ds Mac OS

A tough soldier has been send to infiltrate an enenmy base and destroy it.


  • top-down
  • multiplayer
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • shooter
  • tps
  • mmo
  • modern
  • 1990s
  • third-person
  • 3d
  • first-person
  • single-player
  • military
  • action

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