- #1 Meme Survivors: Backrooms
97% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Gemütlich Kayling
Windows · Mac
Meme hordes are attacking! Choose one of four heroes and survive 30 minutes in the hellish Bullet Hell Backrooms!
Why similar: Memes 28.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Comedy 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 10.3%
- #2 Road Doom
96% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!
Why similar: Memes 23.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Retro 9.8%, Action 9.6%
- #3 Ayako's Mission
96% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #4 THUNDER STRIKER
95% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Retro 15.3%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Arcade 8.9%
- #5 GunBird
94% 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Comedy 9.8%, Action 9.3%
- #6 Bot Hunt
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electronic Sunrise
Windows
Bot Hunt is a 2D proximity hide-and-seek strategy game. Use an array of weapons and gadgets to outsmart your opponents!
Why similar: Memes 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Comedy 12.6%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #7 Zero Punctuation: Hatfall - Hatters Gonna Hat Edition
93% matchVery Positive85% of 302 reviews2015
Dev: Ben 'Yahtzee' CroshawPub: Addicting Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
HATFALL is a high-energy game of skill and hat-wearing born from Zero Punctuation, the hit online video series from The Escapist, created by the man behind ZP, Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw.
Why similar: Memes 73.6%, Comedy 17.3%, Action 9.1%
- #8 Karakia Shooter
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: John Caruso
Windows
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #9 Popcorn Rocket
91% 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Comedy 11.1%, Cartoon 10%
- #10 AREA WARS™
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Action 6.4%
- #11 Pamina VS Slimes
89% 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: Comedy 16%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Anime 9.7%
- #12 Bog Witch
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skeletontruck
Windows
BOG WITCH is an action arcade game where you play as a BOG WITCH stopping intruders from entering your bog. Protect your hut from goblins, businessmen and other invaders by hurling potions at them, because face it, as a BOG WITCH the last thing you want in your bog is anyone else.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 14.9%, Cartoon 12.5%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #13 STARR RINGER
89% 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: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 12.6%
- #14 Fingun Forever!
88% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Pixelteriyaki
Windows
In a horrible tragedy, Casino Karen and her army of giant anime waifus have kidnapped your girlfriend. Pilot Fingun once again and save the day!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 15.4%, Cartoon 11.7%, Comedy 11.4%, Anime 9%
- #15 1982
87% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 22.9%, Arcade 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, 1980s 9.4%
- #16 Fear Protocol: Codename Omega Starring Agent Jack Banger
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice dark day in Escondido, California and special agent Jack Banger and his superior Gilbert Simpson are planning their next operation. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when strange biomonster creatures start appearing all over the city...
Why similar: Comedy 23%, Memes 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 7.5%
- #17 PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,652 reviews2015
Dev: Outerminds Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join your favorite YouTubers on an Epic Quest in PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist.
Why similar: Memes 76.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Comedy 5.3%, Arcade 3.2%, Cartoon 2.8%
- #18 Cheese Game
84% matchVery Positive88% of 267 reviews2022
Dev: Zach Hsu
Windows
Armed with nothing more than a dash and a hunger for survival, fend off the beasts that desire to slice you up and put you on a platter (with bread or crackers as a palette cleanser of course).
Why similar: Memes 38.5%, Comedy 19.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action 8.1%
- #19 Bullet Casters
82% matchPositive92% of 26 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #20 Kaguya
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #21 Spartan Survivors
79% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 8.9%
- #22 Insectipede
84% 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: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #23 Balls Mania!
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Retro 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 9.2%
- #24 TriggerHeart EXELICA ENHANCED
80% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmo Machia inc.Pub: Cosmo Machia
Windows
"Pull the trigger of your heart once again with new friends!"
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #25 Crazy Voyage
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Imperiarte Games
Windows
Enter this journey and help your pilot to destroy all kinds of opponents that will stand in his way in 6 different worlds. A vertical shooting game with the aim of destroying obstacles and reaching the defined distance to detonate the boss of each level. Travel in this universe of oddities!!!
Why similar: Memes 25.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Retro 11.3%, Comedy 11.1%, Arcade 10.4%
- #26 Frenzy
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Retro 20.6%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #27 StormBonk
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Edenvind
Windows
A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #28 Super Ledgehop: Double Laser
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 801 reviews2018
Dev: LAME Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Memes 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Comedy 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #29 2nd Shot
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Chad BarrettPub: Chaotic Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #30 Jack the Nipper
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
Take on the role of toddler terror Jack in his quest to become as naughty as possible! Toddle throughout the town, bringing your own brand of baby bedlam. Jump on things, grab and use a wide variety of items, all in a bid to become the biggest nuisance you can. Originally published in 1986.
Why similar: Retro 23.3%, Arcade 17.7%, Cartoon 14.9%, Comedy 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
- #31 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
77% 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: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.4%, Anime 7.8%
- #32 Sees Game
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: KovaldevlogPub: Rodricoro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as Sees in a reimagined take of the classic Snake game. Eat apples and compete with your friends for the hi-score!
Why similar: Memes 27.7%, Comedy 14.3%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.1%
- #33 Holidays Survivors
76% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Nice Bonus Games
Windows
Fight to save the holiday season as Santa, a Deer, or an Elf! Battle hordes of mutated insect-like infected and demonic foes in action-packed survival gameplay. Bring joy back to the snow-covered lands!
Why similar: Memes 28.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Comedy 15.7%, Action 12.2%, Bullet Hell 8.1%
- #34 Beef Cat Ultra
74% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Gameboy-aesthetic auto-shooter with tough handmade stages across several game styles. Choose from six total playable characters while collecting dozens of unique power-ups and rocking out to a chiptune-guitar fueled soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.6%
- #35 Galactic Explorers
75% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Retro 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #36 Castle of Shikigami 3
73% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia Inc.
Windows
・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 11.8%, Retro 10.9%
- #37 Strikers 1945 2
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 16%, Action 11%, Comedy 11%
- #38 Apsis
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Friendpatine
Windows · Mac
Survive as long as possible in this hardcore Arcade Throwback. Avoid Asteroids and the Planets while collecting as many water filled Comets as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 17.9%, Cartoon 13.7%, Retro 10.2%, Casual 8.2%
- #39 Quaxum
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alympyan Arts
Windows
Quaxum is a new age retro arcade shooter where you defend the planetary defense shield from the onslaught of aliens. Balance your energy between charging your shield and buying power ups to clear the screen of enemies! 50 levels of color mayhem! Recharge, shoot, win!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 11%, Retro 10.5%, Cartoon 9.2%
- #40 Meme Christmas
71% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Lohsoft
Windows
An incredible New Year's roguelike in the genre of Survival! Immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere and hold out as long as possible from the hordes of Memes and defeat all the Bosses...
Why similar: Memes 43.2%, Comedy 21.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 5.7%, Colorful 4.9%
- #41 Opalescence
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Nathan SwedlundPub: BioluminaGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
The colorful top-down shooter/bullet-hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 6.9%
- #42 Starlight Squad
70% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #43 Space Waves
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 9.7%, Action 7.6%
- #44 Pain 'n Dave: The Maze of Malice
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: missingnoge
Windows
Escape the Maze of Malice in this frantic 2D top-down shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
- #45 There's Poop In My Soup
69% matchVery Positive89% of 4,535 reviews2016
Dev: K Bros Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Created by solo developer Nikola Kostic - Have you ever wanted to poop on people but were too shy to just go for it? There's poop in my soup lets you do just that, poop in soups, poop on people, poop on poodles, poop anywhere you please, from the streets of New York to Paris to Beijing.
Why similar: Memes 85%, Comedy 9%, Funny 2.2%, Casual 2.1%, Action 1.6%
- #46 Killon
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Luois Games
Windows
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Retro 14.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #47 Red Galaxy
70% 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: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 7.4%
- #48 QBob: Remastered
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: MoonRock Software Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help QBob leap from rock to rock as he surveys an array of strangely shaped asteroids, all while avoiding a host of bizarre and deadly alien creatures in this modernized take on an arcade-inspired classic.
Why similar: Arcade 25.4%, Comedy 17.9%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Action 13.9%, Retro 13.2%
- #49 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Comedy 13.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #50 Yawnoc
64% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Destroy hordes of strange machines that have invaded the forest. Yawnoc is a chaotic top-down shooter roguelite focused on immersion into the world of Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 9.2%
- #51 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #52 Lobstar: Arcade Version
71% 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 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 10.3%, Action 10.2%
- #53 Impulsive Force
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: BleatBleat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down arcade game requiring awareness of the rotation of all controllable guns. The guns may help or hinder the progression of the puck to the target zone. Although one gun may be the player's primary focus consideration should be given to upcoming behaviour caused by items in their periphery.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 9%, Retro 8.8%
- #54 Super Captain 3D
68% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Team Gizmoid
Windows
Super Captain 3D is a shoot-em-up game where you become a Super Hero ready to fight the Pixel Invaders. It features an art style that combines 3D pre-renders with 2D pixel art. Use your Superpowers to protect the Universe!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Comedy 15%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #55 Sakura Stars
67% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Super16bits
Windows · Linux
When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Retro 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%
- #56 Magnificent-1
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: SlothLadDev
Windows · Linux
Get into the cockpit of an ace pilot fighting in the galactic war in this sci-fi arcade top-down shooter. Participate in numerous campaign missions to explore the story of Magnificent-1 and enjoy the arcade mode to strive for the highest score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #57 Spermicide
66% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Frank Bondietti III
Windows
Play as a microscopic spermicide craft with only one goal. Don't let the sperm reach the egg by any means necessary! Don't like preventing pregnancy? Cause it! With Be The Sperm!
Why similar: Memes 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Comedy 14%, Arcade 10.4%
- #58 Blue Jay Joyride
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 12.6%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #59 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 39,748 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Anime 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #60 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
70% 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: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Anime 10.7%, Comedy 9.8%