- #1 Cube
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ycyclop
Windows
Cube is an intriguing fast paced 2D shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 16.1%, Casual 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #2 Ctrl+Alt+Defeat Zero Humanity
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrei Becker PachecoPub: Beck Pach Games
Windows · Linux
A 2D roguelike survivor where robots face absurd human leaders at the end of the world. Waves, builds, epic bosses, and an infinite mode for those who conquer Antarctica. Chaos never felt this good.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Roguelike 24.2%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 17.5%, 2D 3.5%
- #3 Galactic Rogue: Invaders
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beaveroid Entertainment
Windows
Retro arcade action meets modern roguelike strategy. In Galactic Rogue: Invaders, blast through endless waves of alien swarms in a tribute to the classic. Clear the screen, draft powerful upgrades, and evolve your ship. Every run is a unique battle for survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Roguelike 22%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Casual 9.2%
- #4 Metallophobia
95% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Ziberian Dev
Windows
Metallophobia is a dystopian roguelike top-down shooter. Each playthrough is a new procedurally generated map, with unique designs and challenges. Upgrade your robot with new guns and modules as you progress, and create your own unique build.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 12.4%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #5 There is no magic
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FrogParty
Windows
Explore a world where cyberpunk and magic collide with the eccentric protagonists. With them by your side, you're sure to encounter some unwanted situations!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 14.2%, Cartoony 6.1%
- #6 Marianara Deep
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 17.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #7 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
93% matchVery Positive97% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 9.5%
- #8 Magical Blaster
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #9 Feeble Light
91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #10 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
91% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Cyberpunk 8.3%, Action 8%
- #11 Karous
90% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.5%
- #12 Quiberon Zeta
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Roguelike 18.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #13 Cybxus Heart
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 11.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #14 Gunvein
87% matchVery Positive97% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%
- #15 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
88% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #16 Splash Carnival
86% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: PandoraCubePub: Sejong Univ. PandoraCube
Windows
Splash Carnival is roguelike shooting game featuring paintball weapons. Arm yourself with diverse low-durability weapons, splash the enemies and move forward! Welcome to the Splash Carnival~!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Roguelike 19.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Casual 8.7%, Action 8.3%
- #17 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
86% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Cyberpunk 10.3%, Action 10.2%
- #18 tz mini stg collection
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.1%
- #19 Radirgy Swag
83% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 12%, 2D 3.7%
- #20 Laser Droplets
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 8%
- #21 WOLFLAME
84% matchVery Positive86% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.2%
- #22 The Battle of Aurinoxia
82% matchPositive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 9%
- #23 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
82% matchVery Positive83% of 217 reviews2017
Dev: DeerFarm
Windows
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Casual 9.4%
- #24 Fishing Survivors
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kiwi Turtle
Windows
Defeat endless waves of enemies and survive for 5 days. Face new enemies each day and battle 5 bosses with unique attack patterns. Upgrade and evolve your weapons, collect items, and grow stronger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Roguelike 24.3%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #25 |][-@I7 in vitro #デッド・インヴィトロ
81% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: きゅぷら研究室
Windows
"|][-@I7 in vitro #Dead in vitro" is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter developed by Cupro Laboratory. Control "Ferrum" a boy who was newly born as a zombie in a certain laboratory, and confront powerful enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39%, Shooter 15.8%, Casual 14.2%, Cyberpunk 14%, Action 7.6%
- #26 Polygon Panic
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sneh Shihora
Windows
Polygon Panic is a fast-paced wave-based shooter where you battle relentless geometric enemies. Survive escalating waves, defeat powerful bosses, and choose from unique upgrades that shape each run. Adapt your strategy, push your limits, and see how long you can last in the chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Roguelike 18.8%, Action 16%, Shooter 13.7%, Casual 13.5%
- #27 Proxy Air Force
80% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 6.8%
- #28 Z-Warp
79% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #29 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
Windows
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Casual 8.8%, Action 7.9%
- #30 NeonSurvivor
77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: w1h
Windows
In Neon Survivor, immerse yourself in a cyber-wasteland of glitch art and neon hues as you hunt down waves of rogue machines and harvest core modules to augment your cybernetics, delivering an exhilarating horde-clearing experience with endless skill possibilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Roguelike 22.5%, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Casual 16.2%, 2D 3.7%
- #31 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
78% matchMixed56% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 15%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%
- #32 ASSAULT SHELL
77% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 8.8%
- #33 Invaders Loop
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: hunterllama
Windows
In Invaders Loop, which combines classic arcade spirit with roguelite mechanics, survive relentless waves of enemies raining down from the depths of space, dodge bullets, equip yourself with various items from the market, and defeat epic bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Roguelike 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 10.5%
- #34 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
76% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Casual 12.8%
- #35 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Arcade 11.8%
- #36 Grave Space
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Casual 10.2%
- #37 GUNBUTCHER
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BOMBCAKE
Windows
Survive an alien invasion in 90 seconds with your loyal Rooster companion! Exterminate your enemies using powerful weapons and collect upgrade cards to boost your character!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Roguelike 18.8%, Action 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Shooter 9.5%
- #38 Magic Farm
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Casperdew
Windows
Magic Farm is a simple and short bullet hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Action 17.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Casual 15.1%, Cartoony 9.6%
- #39 Steel Vampire
73% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action 13.6%, Casual 11.2%, Arcade 9%
- #40 Empyreus
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%
- #41 Nova Strike
72% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action 9.9%
- #42 Karma Cannon
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Video Galaxy
Windows
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Action 13.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 6.6%
- #43 Starry Nights : Helix
73% matchMixed51% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The retro-style Side Scroller shooting game with vivid storyline depicts fully charactered protagonists love affairs.! Colorfully themed game stages and variety of bosses infests here!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 13.8%, Casual 11.7%
- #44 Zero Point Survivor
70% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Point Games
Windows
Collect up to 21 unique weapons and wreck machines, kill space squids and blast asteroids into bits. Gather valuable gold and spend it for upgrades and new ships as you venture deeper into the depths of space, to the Point of No Return.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.7%
- #45 Astar Solis
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.5%
- #46 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #47 Dininho Space Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 12.3%
- #48 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 9.5%
- #49 Golgalian
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 10.4%
- #50 Stellarium
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 11.1%, Casual 9.8%
- #51 RYZY NYIL
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 16.1%, Arcade 12.7%
- #52 ZANGEKI WARP
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 9.7%, Robots 6.8%
- #53 Eggrolls Shoot
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CT13 STUDIO
Windows
Eggrolls Shoot is a retro inspired arcade shoot ‘em up game. Our game is all about the adventure of saving the animal world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Casual 15.3%, Action 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%
- #54 Erika America
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Grant G Heffner
Windows · Mac
Erika America is an bullet hell video game. Fly and shoot your way through 5 levels, each culminating in a boss battle with a supervillain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #55 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 11.6%
- #56 Slime Mayhem
67% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Roguelike 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 8.5%
- #57 Invaliens
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
Windows
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Casual 10.8%, Action 8.7%