
1000 Waves is a bullet hell arcade game that becomes progressively difficult as you approach the 1000th wave. Strengthen your ship by leveling up and conquer the final boss!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Arcade.

1000 Waves is a bullet hell arcade game that becomes progressively difficult as you approach the 1000th wave. Strengthen your ship by leveling up and conquer the final boss!

PERFECT MATTER
Amass independently powerful upgrades that synergize into world shaking phenomena, and use them to lay waste to countless entities across a dying universe.

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Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Amass independently powerful upgrades that synergize into world shaking phenomena, and use them to lay waste to countless entities across a dying universe.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Arena Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, 2.5D 10.5%, Character Customization 8.7%
Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arena Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 9.6%, 2.5D 6.5%
A frantic twin stick shooter where you and your enemies are only ever one hit from death. Mow down relentless waves of robots, collect upgrades and claw your way to the highest score you can.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Arcade 6.6%
DOOMBOX is a survival bullet-heaven roguelike where a bazillion creatures emerge from somewhere. Craft a bunch of nifty guns, wear silly hats, and kill the crap out those creatures with over-the-top builds all fueled by the power of your DOOMBOX
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, 2.5D 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Character Customization 9.7%
Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Abstract 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 2.5D 11.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Abstract 8.4%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arena Shooter 13.2%, Abstract 10.5%, Space 10.2%
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Arena Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, 2.5D 11.3%, Space 6.7%
Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Futuristic 7.4%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arena Shooter 13.4%, Abstract 9.4%, Arcade 6.9%
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Minimalist 8.2%, Futuristic 8.1%
Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Abstract 11.4%, Minimalist 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Abstract 11.6%, Arcade 9%, Minimalist 8.5%
Breach, upgrade, and unleash chaos in this roguelike shooter where every run builds new gunplay possibilities. Stack wild attachments, forge broken weapon combos, and dive into explosive firefights against a ruthless criminal empire.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Arena Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Character Customization 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arena Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 6.7%
Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action RPG 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
Electro Havoc: A retro twin-stick shooter set in a neon-charged battleground where you'll face waves of geometric foes. Lure more enemies into debris fields to trigger chain reactions, and grab power-ups to boost your multipliers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arena Shooter 15.3%, Abstract 9.2%, Space 8.5%
LADON is an intense, fast paced arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of ships to destroy hordes of enemies. Combine different weapons to create unique builds and steer your unstoppable snake to ravage endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Character Customization 8.5%, Top-Down Shooter 6.8%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Arena Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, 2.5D 11.7%, Abstract 9%
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.6%, Arena Shooter 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Minimalist 6.4%, Arcade 6.1%
Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Minimalist 10.2%, Top-Down 9.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Minimalist 8.9%, Space 8.2%
Once every millennium, the greatest magical beings gather together in order to engage one another in tournament combat. Cast powerful spells and shatter your opponents, this is MagiCarnage!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Abstract 10.5%, Character Customization 8.4%
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Futuristic 7.2%
“Vradark’s Revenge” is a fantasy game in the Action RPG genre.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 6.5%
Survive to the end of each track in fast, rhythm-driven combat in this top down twin-stick roguelike.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Arena Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 2.5D 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
Annihilate endless swarms of enemies with devastating weaponry, survive this Kinetic Storm by unlocking powerful skills and upgrades. This sci-fi action roguelike will test your skills like no other, with responsive twin-stick controls and unique enemy design.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%
Become a possessed gun in this bullet heaven rogue-lite, mowing down hordes of Eldritch minions with chaotic firepower. Harvest souls, hoard artifacts, and craft insane builds to slay gods and break free.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
Hypnogenesis is an experimental video feedback bullet hell game in which arcade gameplay is integrated with the controls of a video synthesizer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Abstract 11.9%, Arena Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%
Squared Notebook Fight is a hand-drawn, fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter where chaos erupts right on the pages of a school notebook. Survive short intense run, dodge flying ink bullets, collect coins, and upgrade your hero with new weapons, shields, or health to become stronger each round.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Top-Down 12.8%, Arena Shooter 9.6%, Minimalist 5.8%
pilot a customizable spaceship, battle through procedurally generated arenas, and adapt your build with modular abilities to survive escalating enemy waves in this fast-paced 2D top-down roguelike shoot ’em up
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Abstract 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.8%
Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 8%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%, Space 7.5%
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Arena Shooter 21.1%, 2.5D 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Space 7.5%
ANNIHILATOR is a gritty top-down shooter, originally made for the Game Boy Color. This is a modern adaption.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, 2.5D 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
A physics based twin-stick shooter. Survive as long as possible and get a high score. Use your gravity beam or your gravity mine to destroy endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, 2.5D 13.8%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 8.7%
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Minimalist 8.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Arena Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 8.2%, Arcade 7.9%
Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Top-Down 6.6%
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.6%
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Futuristic 8.4%
Deep Deep Deep Nightmare is a 2D Top Down Shooter. Survive by facing monsters in the nightmare of a little boy who didn’t heed his mother’s warnings that eating too much before bed can cause nightmares.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Arena Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Space 8.2%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action RPG 12.2%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%
In this colorful twin-stick shooter inspired by 2000's-era Flash games, survive several waves of uniquely deadly enemies with your wits and skill. Choose wisely from a tree of upgrades after each wave to refine your strategy and bring down your foes. Live to see what lies at the end of the horde.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Abstract 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Minimalist 8.1%
A fantasy twin-stick shooter! Burn away the Forces of Darkness that infest the land, slowly ridding the kingdom of their presence! Play through an epic story and meet charming characters in this pixel world!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 2.5D 12.7%, Action RPG 11.9%, Minimalist 10.4%
enemies. orbs. on leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Abstract 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Minimalist 9.6%
Do you love money? You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to make as much as you can.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 2.5D 13.1%, Space 9%, Minimalist 8.2%
Return to Destropolis! Blast through endless swarms of enemies in a fully destructible city. Choose your hero, evolve devastating skills, and repel the invading forces of RED.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, 2.5D 12.6%, Abstract 11.4%, Minimalist 8.6%
Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 2.5D 11.9%, Character Customization 9.7%
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Character Customization 10.7%, Arcade 7.9%
GunDeck[100] is a lightning-fast twin-stick shooter where you’ll build your arsenal from randomly-dealt cards. Weapons fire in a rainbow of elements with unique effects. Dart and dodge to survive the fireworks unleashed against you, and retaliate with your own display! Can YOU survive to wave 100?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Abstract 10.5%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
Data Strafer is a chaotic bullet hell shoot 'em up that tasks you with infiltrating a network to destroy forbidden knowledge. Defeat enemies to absorb their power and activate your own upgrades.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, 2.5D 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
Robots have invaded your planet, and they don't even see you as a threat. Beat the odds and SAVE THE GALAXY in this twin-stick cover shooter with lock-on targeting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 2.5D 14.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%