- #1 Hexagonal Explods
97% 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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, PvE 8.2%, Shooter 8%
- #2 Eden's Eclipse
96% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #3 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
96% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
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: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, PvE 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%
- #4 Wrathflame
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sloan Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9%
- #5 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #6 Barrage Fantasia
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 7.6%
- #7 SOLSTORM
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jerry Zhu
Windows · Linux
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #8 Exo-Calibre
91% matchPositive86% of 22 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #9 Dininho Space Adventure
92% 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 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
- #10 Witch Dance
90% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows
The playful witch dances to unleash stunning magical moves! Witch Dance is an evolving action puzzle. The controls are simple, but the challenge is infinite. Right click to move, left click to cast. Gather your magic and dance your way to victory!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, PvE 8.4%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #11 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
Windows
Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #12 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9%
- #13 SUPER FLAIL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, PvE 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%
- #14 BEAR SHOOTER くまっとシューティング
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: STUDIO COTORI
Windows
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Retro 8%
- #15 GunBird
86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #16 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
87% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Top-Down 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #17 Crucible
86% 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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Top-Down 9.6%, Shooter 9.6%
- #18 4D:XD
85% 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 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #19 Orchid Glitter
84% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down 6%, Shooter 6%
- #20 Battle AirForce
84% 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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 8.8%, PvE 8.6%
- #21 Demonizer
83% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 8%
- #22 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 5.4%
- #23 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
82% matchVery Positive86% of 83 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: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #24 Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #25 Little Elf Tanks
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #26 Lobstar: Arcade Version
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #27 Kaguya
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #28 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
79% 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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%
- #29 Asteroidia
77% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 9%
- #30 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
77% 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 7%
- #31 1x! Space Adventure
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.2%
- #32 Marimoth
78% 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 22%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 10%, Retro 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
- #33 Strelitzia
76% 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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #34 Warcat Parade
75% 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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #35 Space Waves
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9%
- #36 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
74% matchPositive94% of 35 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 25%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #37 Glow Storm
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ludus Phaedra
Windows · Linux
Wield a powerful shield in this neon-lit 2D bullet hell where timing is everything. Destroy enemies with strategic shield activations and harvest their sparks as allies. Master the balance between offense and defense in vibrant arenas, then challenge yourself in Hard Mode for the ultimate test.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, PvE 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #38 Nectar Wars
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Sinomod Studios
Windows
An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 7.8%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #39 Exorush
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%
- #40 Always Surrender
73% 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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, PvE 8.7%, Shooter 8.5%
- #41 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%
- #42 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: wellsleepnahw
Windows
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, PvE 12.3%, Shooter 9%
- #43 Laser Droplets
73% 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 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 8%
- #44 Bullet Casters
71% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Last Credit GamesPub: Last Credit Games
Windows
Embark on an epic Bullet Hell adventure in a fantasy world filled with bizarre monsters and eccentric magicians!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Top-Down 10.7%, PvE 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #45 CHEER SQUAD
72% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #46 Golgalian
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #47 Gods of the Arena Dungeon
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GasGod Games
Windows
Destroy arena vermin, level up, choose your class path, get loot, and slay other players. Destroy the bosses of the arena without being slain, and perhaps your ascent into arena God-hood will be recorded into legend! Now remastered!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, PvE 8.6%, Shooter 8.1%
- #48 Popcorn Rocket
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Battle Geek Plus, L.L.C.
Windows
Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8%
- #49 Psyvariar 3
67% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #50 Umbra Galaxy
69% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, PvE 9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #51 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9%
- #52 Space Maxwell: Arcade
69% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #53 Mamorukun ReCurse!
66% matchVery Positive97% of 63 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%
- #54 Insectipede
70% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #55 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #56 Red Galaxy
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #57 Chromancy
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Eugene Tan Jianpeng
Windows · Mac
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 9.7%, Arcade 7.8%
- #58 Behelade
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zimmerbyte Games
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through this challenging Bullet Hell Shoot ‘Em Up, consisting of 5 stages full of beautiful, intricate patterns and bosses. Wield the magic sword “Behelade” to find out what is behind the mysterious power that made the forest creatures go on a mad Danmaku rampage!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 8.1%, PvE 6.4%
- #59 Otter Space Rescue
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Noah LewinPub: Day Dreamer Games
Windows
Your Otter Space crew has been captured by evil robots. Save your team and fight together through endless rooms of evil robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #60 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
67% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 7.3%