- #1 Celestia
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #2 Project Bullet
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sakasoft
Windows
Project Bullet is a side-scrolling bullet hell game, which sets in Pistalia, the fantasy world where people get the blessing from their god this power came to be known as ''Bullet'', Escape from the evil empire, find valuable allies, arm yourself with powerful gadgets and destroy all your enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Anime 10.4%, Shooter 9.8%
- #3 Battle Against the Acolytes of Science
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: GuriiEcoGames
Windows
A story-driven 2D bullet hell shooter set in the afterlife. An emotional journey of young heroines as they confront the science worshippers known as "Chemistians" Vibrant pixel art vividly portrays the world and narrative. "Welcome to 'The Crystal Palace'..."
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #4 Water Festa
71% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: sTeloXzPub: XNKLV
Windows
Water Festa is a top-down shooter inspired by Thailand's Songkran water festival. You play as a mermaid girl, balancing wetness to remain human, dodge water to avoid becoming too wet, but seek it when dry. Expect a casual bullet hell experience as people continuously shower you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 9.2%
- #5 Nyan-Nyan Punch!
70% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: NomaryPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Funny 7%
- #6 Super Glitter Rush
71% matchVery Positive96% of 112 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Cute 7.1%, Cartoony 5.9%
- #7 Neptunia Shooter
71% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 64.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Anime 9.3%, Cute 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #8 Art Strikers
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Cute 5.5%
- #9 Tadpole Tales
70% matchVery Positive90% of 868 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, PvE 10.4%, Cute 7.3%
- #10 Jezebel: Givin' Love a Shot
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voodoo Games
Windows
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Linear 8.1%
- #11 Chromacell
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 21%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Linear 8.5%
- #12 Cosmic Destroyer
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Coffee Maker Games
Windows · Linux
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 22%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, PvE 13.1%, Shooter 11%
- #13 Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke
67% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Super16bits
Windows · Linux
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Female Protagonist 11%, Anime 8.8%
- #14 BorderCollie Blaster
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: CanisGames
Windows
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Linear 6.9%
- #15 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
66% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Anime 6.3%
- #16 Knightmare Tower
68% matchVery Positive95% of 721 reviews2014
Dev: Juicy Beast
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, PvE 10.9%, Linear 7.6%
- #17 Elite Exorcist Miko
65% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 8.8%
- #18 The Rush
66% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 12.2%, Linear 9%
- #19 Deathsmiles I・II
65% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Anime 6.5%
- #20 DRAINUS
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,098 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action 6.7%
- #21 Yuri Sword Saga
63% matchVery Positive98% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 10%, Cute 7.7%
- #22 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
63% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Anime 9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #23 Xenotype
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Legacy Game Studio
Windows
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Alternate History 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, PvE 10.7%
- #24 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories
64% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Mugenri
Windows
A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, PvE 10.9%, Anime 9%, Linear 7.2%
- #25 Magical Blaster
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #26 Flying Fury
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Cartoony 7.8%
- #27 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Gate Studios
Windows
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 9.6%, Cute 5.1%
- #28 ARMED DECOBOT
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boghog
Windows
Your work van has been stolen! Use your armed & modified Cleaning Unit to fight your way through a fractured and corrupt floating city that hovers over a war zone. Find and recover your van before your business goes under! Armed Decobot is unique mixture of Arcade Beat 'Em Up and Bullet Hell design.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, PvE 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
- #29 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
64% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 7.2%
- #30 Gun Wings
65% matchVery Positive88% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 11.4%, Action 4.6%
- #31 Doot-Type
63% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SolidFrogLLC
Windows
2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Cartoony 8%
- #32 Atomanta
62% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action 4.7%
- #33 Star Hunter DX
64% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Score Attack 7%
- #34 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #35 Veggie Menace
63% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Linear 9.4%, Funny 8.6%
- #36 Astro Sentai Jarbonder
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: ipei_retland
Windows
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #37 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
63% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Linear 7.2%
- #38 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
64% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Anime 8.8%
- #39 Space Mash
64% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Paul Thomas
Windows · Linux
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Linear 6.4%
- #40 Welkin Melody
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shanghai Yuanjing Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
"Welkin Melody" blends flight shooting with rhythm gameplay, featuring bold design innovations. Players sync attacks with the music for a unique experience. The game offers various weapons for customizable strategies and an equipment system with rich customization options.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Alternate History 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #41 Kamio Recoil
65% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: ShindenkenPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shooter 10.7%, Anime 10.4%
- #42 Astro Attack
62% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Shooter 9.2%
- #43 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
63% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Ultimate Walrus
Windows
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 7.2%
- #44 CHEER SQUAD
64% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Anime 6.8%
- #45 Pamina VS Slimes
60% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Rune Game Dev
Windows
Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced top-down arcade game where you defend your home from endless waves of slimes. Choose from 4 headpattable characters, master elemental strategies, and unleash powerful burst skills across 4 game modes. Get ready for non-stop action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 10%, Anime 9.9%, Funny 8.4%
- #46 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
59% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Score Attack 5.7%
- #47 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
63% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Anime 8.4%
- #48 Hime Cut
62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Yugo FurihataPub: Pgames
Windows
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, PvE 12%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #49 Radirgy Swag
59% matchPositive94% of 33 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 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 14.6%, 2D 5.9%, Action 5.9%
- #50 Origami Flight
63% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Linear 5.5%
- #51 TENGAI
59% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #52 Twinkle Hunter
60% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Cat
Windows
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Funny 8.6%, Cute 7.8%
- #53 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
62% 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, PvE 12.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Linear 6.9%
- #54 Harpoon Shooter! Nozomi
61% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Wandering Wonder Studio
Windows
Shoot the harpoon and pull the enemies! Pull them in close and defeat for a higher score. For beginners, collect sweets instead of beeing attacked. You can enjoy retro and kawaii pixelarts, and deep game mechanics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 12%, Score Attack 8%, Cartoony 7.9%
- #55 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
Windows
hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, 2D 4.6%
- #56 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supermoon Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Touhou-inspired bullet hell shooting game where you play as magic-using anthropomorphic characters. Explore Lunamara, a land full of magical creatures and youkai, and discover why the moon's rotation around Earth has been halted.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Cute 6.9%
- #57 Hexagonal Explods
61% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: lemoniedev
Windows
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, PvE 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Linear 8.2%
- #58 Idol Hell
60% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Ultimate DevelopersPub: MAGIC Spell Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
🎀Idol Hell is the beginner friendly bullet hell game!🎀Play as Medli and fight through hoards of enemies and meet vibrant cute bosses! Play at your pace and choose from 4 difficulties!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Anime 8.9%
- #59 Kaiju Kite Attack
62% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: PWCA
Windows
OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Funny 7.6%
- #60 Bad Chicken
61% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Funny 8.5%