Games Like A City Sleeps™

This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Action 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Indie 11.3%

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.

Why similar: Rhythm 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Indie 12.7%, Action 11.6%

Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Rhythm 42.5%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Indie 7.2%, Action 7.1%

Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 72.7%, Action 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Indie 4.8%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.1%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.7%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Action 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Indie 6.2%

A rhythmic danmaku shooter appears! Seven days of danmaku, music, and sake—celebrate the festival to the fullest!

Why similar: Rhythm 51.7%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action 15%, Indie 6%

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Why similar: Rhythm 46.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 9%, Indie 4.3%

Takes the player into unfamiliar territory as they use NES-style controls to blast their way through the barrage of Beats in this rhythm-music adventure.

Why similar: Rhythm 67.6%, Action 17.2%, Indie 15.3%

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Rhythm 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 11.7%, Indie 9.1%

Run or Die is a fast paced Endless Runner that focuses on movement based abilities (and a huge Ion Cannon)! Players must make decisions in the blink of an eye in order to make their way through a hazardous city environment where every run is different!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.2%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 16.8%, Indie 15.6%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45%, Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Action 10.4%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 15%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Indie 10.8%

Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 37.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 5.6%

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action 19.2%, Indie 15.9%

Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any song into a rhythm-bullet-hell epic battle.

Why similar: Rhythm 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 6.4%, Indie 5.4%

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.5%

飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Action 11.5%, Indie 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Vertical-scrolling rhythm game inspired by modern Japanese arcade titles, featuring hybrid keyboard and mouse mechanics and music-synced visual effects. Climb the global leaderboards and unlock new content through specialized challenges!

Why similar: Rhythm 68.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 10.3%, Indie 9.5%

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Bullet Hell 36.6%, Action 15.9%

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Rhythm 49.2%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action 7.8%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 3.7%, Indie 3.6%

BIT.TRIP VOID is the third installment in the retro-arcade BIT.TRIP saga.BIT.TRIP VOID is a synesthetic exploration of rhythm and music as they pertain to our everyday lives and moods. In a control scheme brand new to the series, yet wholly familiar to gamers, the player is given complete freedom to move about the screen wherever they...

Why similar: Rhythm 57.8%, Action 22.6%, Indie 19.6%

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 8.7%, Indie 8.3%, Female Protagonist 5%

DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 22.9%, Indie 22%

Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!

Why similar: Action 52.1%, Indie 47.9%

Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!

Why similar: Rhythm 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 5%

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Rhythm 52.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action 15.8%, Indie 13.5%

The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

Why similar: Rhythm 83.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action 4.1%, Indie 3.9%

Akihabara is a unique combination of intense rhythm and fast-paced puzzles set in the Electric Town of Tokyo!

Why similar: Rhythm 69.4%, Action 16.7%, Indie 13.9%

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Rhythm 57.6%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action 10.4%, Indie 6.8%

In Extremis is a challenging and provocative shoot'em up about finding yourself in the chaos of the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Rhythm 21.6%, Action 11.8%, Indie 9.5%

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 32%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Action 10.7%, Indie 4.8%

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 69%, Action 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Indie 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Action 14.6%, Indie 10.3%

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9.5%

🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

Why similar: Rhythm 69%, Action 21.8%, Indie 9.2%

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 15.3%, Indie 12.6%

NOISZ is an unprecedented mix of rhythm game, bullet hell shoot-em-up, and visual novel. Battle a variety of challenging and unique bosses by performing actions to the beat, in order to progress through a massive anime-inspired narrative full of surprising twists and colorful characters!

Why similar: Rhythm 45.9%, Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Indie 5.3%, Action 4.3%

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8.7%

AUDICA™ is a VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and a 33-song soundtrack, all set in a mesmerizing cosmic arena.

Why similar: Rhythm 80.5%, Action 10.8%, Indie 8.7%

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action 7.5%

Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Rhythm 40.4%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Action 6.8%

"KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE" is a rhythm game in which AI girls who were awoken after the apocalypse use special song magic to create melodies with you, in an effort to restart the world. How did the destruction happen? Why do these girls exist? All answers will be revealed...when the music stops.

Why similar: Rhythm 67%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 10.6%, Indie 4.1%

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7.5%

飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Indie 9.3%, Action 8.2%

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.9%, Action 30.8%, Indie 14.3%

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 37.1%, Bullet Hell 36.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5.7%

Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Bullet Hell 37.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 8.8%

Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action 19.9%, Indie 15.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Action 13.5%, Indie 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Action 29.2%, Indie 21.5%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 39.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action 7.3%, Indie 3.4%

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.7%