- #1 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
81% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 7.6%, Abstract 7%
- #2 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
77% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 6.4%, Abstract 5.6%
- #3 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 5.5%
- #4 Akka Arrh
72% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Abstract 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%
- #5 Crucible
71% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #6 TCSTRIKERS2
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #7 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
68% 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 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.1%
- #8 4D:XD
68% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #9 ShapeNeon Chaos
68% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Psychedelic 11.2%, Score Attack 10.1%
- #10 Warcat Parade
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 7.4%
- #11 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
66% matchVery Positive97% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%
- #12 Space Maxwell: Arcade
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Psychedelic 9%
- #13 1x! Space Adventure
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.9%
- #14 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
67% 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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #15 Beats Of Fury
67% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Psychedelic 16.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #16 Exo-Calibre
65% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #17 Orchid Glitter
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 5.8%
- #18 Battle AirForce
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #19 Endline
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 6.8%
- #20 Always Surrender
64% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 8.6%
- #21 Laser Droplets
66% 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 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 6.6%
- #22 Centipede: Recharged
65% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Abstract 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%
- #23 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #24 Zannon
65% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #25 Strelitzia
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #26 Vectro Blast
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Score Attack 13.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #27 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
62% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Score Attack 9.5%
- #28 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
63% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #29 SUPER FLAIL
63% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 9%, Score Attack 8.5%
- #30 Blade Rush
61% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Noba
Windows
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Psychedelic 12%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%
- #31 Asteroidia
61% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #32 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
60% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 5.8%
- #33 Planets Ambrosia
61% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #34 tz mini stg collection
61% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.7%
- #35 Karous
59% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #36 KAIKAN
60% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: zakichi
Windows
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #37 cyber_serpent
60% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Q-Bit Digital
Windows · Mac
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 10.1%, Abstract 8.4%
- #38 Dininho Space Adventure
63% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.1%
- #39 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
60% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #40 Vampire Bloody Star X
63% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Andymente
Windows
This is bullet hell , bullet curtain and manic shooter 2D Game! Destroy enemies coming from all directions. It is a personal production game of high-vision visuals and music.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Psychedelic 13.7%, Abstract 8.3%
- #41 Blast Rush LS
59% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Score Attack 11.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #42 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
61% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.9%
- #43 Tring!
60% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: siriculo
Windows · Linux
Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9%, Abstract 7.4%
- #44 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
60% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #45 Bleeding Metal Rainbow
61% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: ButterflyPub: Butterfly Corporation
Windows
Focus! Your battle will be short and sweet! Dodge and take your aim precisely. Spraying bullets all over the place gets you nowhere! How fast can you defeat the boss enemy?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Abstract 8.2%
- #46 Mamorukun ReCurse!
58% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%
- #47 Astro Fighters
59% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #48 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Psychedelic 6.7%
- #49 Blasteria
59% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Supermutt Games, LLC
Windows
A 2.5D Abstract Sci-Fi top-down shooter about decimating germs on a petri dish. Fill the screen with lasers to decimate hundreds of duplicating germs. Upgrade your cannon, manipulate the germ's characteristics, uncover the mystery of this bacteria, and fight the ultimate supergerm.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Abstract 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 8%
- #50 CosmoDreamer
60% matchVery Positive100% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #51 GunBird
59% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.4%
- #52 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
59% 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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 6%
- #53 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
59% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
- #54 Divine Orders
58% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: angle M
Windows
Bullet-hell shooter with RPG-like elements such as exploration, growth and reinforcement. In each area, the situation changes, and you have to earn experience scores, acquire materials, level up and strengthen your weapons, and challenge the bosses
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 2.7%
- #55 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
60% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Top-Down Shooter 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 3.6%
- #56 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
56% matchVery Positive91% of 803 reviews2025
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #57 Marimoth
61% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 9.8%
- #58 Arcade Forever
59% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #59 STARR RINGER
60% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.1%
- #60 Neon Fighter
59% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 8.9%