- #1 BLUE REVOLVER
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Bullet Hell 56.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same high-energy, fast-paced bullet-hell action with a polished, modern arcade feel.
- #2 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
96% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down 14.9%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a masterclass in screen-filling bullet patterns and satisfying, explosive destruction.
- #3 Graze Counter GM
96% matchVery Positive97% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, 1990's 17.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: The risk-reward mechanic of grazing bullets mirrors the intense, close-quarters combat found in Angel at Dusk.
- #4 ZeroRanger
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Angel at Dusk, this game features a surreal, meta-narrative journey that evolves significantly beyond its initial premise.
- #5 Picayune Dreams
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,605 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Psychedelic 41.9%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Psychological Horror 6.8%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the trippy, surreal visual style and chaotic, top-down bullet-hell action.
- #6 Deathsmiles I・II
94% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Shooter 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 8.8%, Horror 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The gothic, bizarre aesthetic and side-scrolling bullet-hell mechanics align perfectly with the vibe of Angel at Dusk.
- #7 HYPER DEMON
92% matchVery Positive94% of 3,355 reviews2022
Dev: Sorath
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?
Why similar: Psychedelic 39.7%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shooter 17%, Action 7.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same overwhelming, psychedelic sensory overload and frantic, high-skill movement found in Angel at Dusk.
- #8 ESCHATOS
93% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shooter 17.4%, 1990's 14.6%, Top-Down 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique movement and camera shifts provide a fresh, experimental feel similar to the unconventional design of Angel at Dusk.
- #9 Mushihimesama
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 73%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 4.3%, 2D 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell experience that matches the sheer intensity and visual spectacle of the genre.
- #10 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 20.5%, 1990's 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, score-attack focused shooter that captures the classic 90s arcade intensity.
- #11 DoDonPachi Resurrection
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,074 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shooter 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 8.2%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: As a cornerstone of the genre, it provides the high-stakes, precision-based gameplay that fans of Angel at Dusk crave.
- #12 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
89% matchVery Positive91% of 149 reviews2022
Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Aliens 14.7%, Shooter 14.5%, 1990's 12.8%, Top-Down 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The colorful, chaotic screen-filling action is a direct parallel to the visual experience of Angel at Dusk.
- #13 Sophstar
88% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Aliens 16.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic, 2D top-down shooter experience with modern quality-of-life features and intense difficulty.
- #14 RefRain - prism memories -
89% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Bullet Hell 57.1%, Action 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: The game features intense, high-speed combat and a visual style that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
- #15 Angelstruck
87% matchVery Positive95% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.8%, Shooter 22.1%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This roguelite bullet-hell shares the thematic focus on angels and high-speed, twin-stick-style combat.
- #16 Radiant Silvergun
86% matchVery Positive93% of 223 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Shooter 21.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%, Dark 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary shooter that emphasizes complex weapon systems and high-skill gameplay.
- #17 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 786 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Top-Down 16.3%, Horror 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, 2D 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: While a pinball game, its psychedelic visuals and bullet-hell intensity make it a spiritual cousin to Angel at Dusk.
- #18 Danmaku Unlimited 3
86% matchVery Positive87% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 73%, Action 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a sleek, modern take on the bullet-hell genre with a focus on high-intensity scoring and visual flair.
- #19 Rolling Gunner
85% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shooter 44.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, 2D 13.8%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern shmup that emphasizes strategic positioning and intense bullet-dodging mechanics.
- #20 Sayonara Sigil Sentry
83% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: ApeHardware
Windows · Linux
The most intense game of "connect the dots" you'll ever play. Dodge waves of attacks while marking the points of "magic" runes to defeat 10 massive eldritch monstrosities.
Why similar: Psychedelic 31%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Dystopian 16.6%, Dark 9.3%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game blends puzzle-like pattern recognition with bullet-hell action for a unique, tactical experience.
- #21 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
84% matchVery Positive91% of 64 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 72.9%, Action 12.7%, 2D 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic with challenging, fast-paced bullet-hell gameplay.
- #22 Lilac 0
81% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Shooter 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A crisp, 2D arcade shooter that emphasizes clean visuals and tight, responsive controls.
- #23 Demonizer
82% 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: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on a unique transformation mechanic that keeps the bullet-hell action fresh and challenging.
- #24 Super Glitter Rush
81% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Shooter 23%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The bright, chaotic visuals and fast-paced action align well with the aesthetic of Angel at Dusk.
- #25 Steel Vampire
82% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.3%, Action 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-intensity bullet-hell shooter that captures the arcade spirit.
- #26 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
79% matchVery Positive96% of 90 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: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive variety of bullet patterns and a focus on mastering difficult stages.
- #27 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
78% matchVery Positive97% of 319 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.5%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This fan-made title captures the specific, intricate bullet-hell patterns associated with the Touhou-style genre.
- #28 Furious Angels
79% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2017
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.2%, Destruction 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a raw, score-chasing experience centered on destruction and bullet-dodging.
- #29 BIRDCAGE
76% matchVery Positive97% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
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: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Shooter 22.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Action 6.9%
- #30 Ikaruga
78% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 70.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 4.9%, 2D 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic that requires the same level of intense focus and pattern recognition as the most difficult moments in Angel at Dusk.
- #31 东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
76% matchVery Positive93% of 389 reviews2021
Dev: 东方祈华梦制作组
Windows
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 13.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, 2D 6.9%
- #32 DUSK
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,449 reviews2018
Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
Why similar: Shooter 38.5%, 1990's 34.2%, Horror 17.6%, Action 9.7%
- #33 Danmaku Unlimited 2
77% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 69.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 8.4%
- #34 Beyond Citadel
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,601 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: Shooter 47.5%, Dark 20%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Action 12.8%
- #35 In Extremis
77% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: LNDFRR
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Extremis is a challenging and provocative shoot'em up about finding yourself in the chaos of the universe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Psychedelic 26.6%, Action 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%, 2D 5.9%
- #36 Pudding: Lyre Knight
74% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #37 Deathsmiles
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 628 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Bullet Hell 69.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%
- #38 20 Minutes Till Dawn
71% matchVery Positive90% of 29,063 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Horror 14.2%, Action 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
- #39 Bloodshed
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,910 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, 1990's 21.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Dark 13.6%, Action 7.3%
- #40 TROUBLE JUICE
73% matchVery Positive94% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: dietzribi
Windows
Trouble Juice is a Side Scrolling Shooter Roguelike set in a TV show tournament that is broadcasted across the universe. Use your character's special abilities, and unlock prizes in the Achievement Bingo. Become the ultimate champion and earn your place in the galaxy's hall of fame!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Dystopian 16.1%, Psychedelic 15.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%
- #41 Graze Counter
73% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, 1990's 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 8.8%
- #42 Last Command
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,446 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, 2D 12%, Action 11.5%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #43 Hell is Other Demons
70% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Shooter 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 8.4%, Action 7.8%
- #44 Shooting Game KARI
70% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Shooter 20.7%, 1990's 16.4%, Action 12.4%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #45 MYRIAD DEATH
68% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.3%, Shooter 21%, Top-Down 13%, 2D 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #46 Bullet Hell Monday
69% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Psychedelic 23.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Top-Down 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%
- #47 DEMON'S TILT
68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,013 reviews2019
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, 1990's 13.4%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #48 Shoot Trip Die
69% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
Windows
Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Psychedelic 23.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 6.4%
- #49 F*ck the HELL out
67% matchVery Positive88% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Fuck the Hell Out is a top-down action shooter where you purge the vast cosmos of hellish pests. Crush their skulls, shatter their spirits, and dominate with your arsenal in endless space battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.8%, Shooter 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%, 2D 7.8%
- #50 Neon Blight
71% matchMixed41% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Bleeding TapesPub: indie.io
Windows
Welcome to Eden, the old town district beneath the megacity. Fight through dystopian cyberspace, collect hundreds of firearms, establish an exotic black market gun store, cater to other cyberpunk runners, and work towards the ultimate payday in this neon-rogue-lite, store management, shoot ‘em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 7.2%
- #51 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,652 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shooter 24.6%, Destruction 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Action 7.7%
- #52 Destropolis
67% matchVery Positive87% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 60.1%, Top-Down 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Action 8.8%
- #53 Outer Terror
67% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Salt & Pixel LLCPub: VoxPop Games, Inc.
Windows
DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.6%, 1990's 28%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Action 11.2%, Story Rich 1.7%
- #54 Disfigure
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,120 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, 2D 8.9%
- #55 Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS
66% matchVery Positive87% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.4%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 8.2%
- #56 Sweezy Gunner
69% matchVery Positive83% of 245 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.2%, Action 24.6%, Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.5%
