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Games Like ASCENXION

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell.

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ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.

Reviews: Positive — 81% — of 43 reviews
Released: 2021-05-14
Developer: IndigoBlue Game Studio
Publisher: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Difficult 10.8%

  2. #2 Golden Hornet
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 12.1%

  3. #3 Minishoot' Adventures
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Minimalist 6.3%

  4. #4 NEON Ultra
    96% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2016
    Dev: Pixelbark Games
    Windows · Mac

    The year is 20XX. Everything is neon, because it's the future. NEON Ultra is a radiant fast paced arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Abstract 14.1%, Shooter 10.1%

  5. #5 Operation Hardcore
    94% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 12%

  6. #6 Absence of Light
    93% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Koala Symphony Studios
    Windows · Mac

    "Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Abstract 8.1%

  7. #7 Bionic Tadpole
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SaGa76
    Windows

    A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 10%

  8. #8 Shmadow
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 200 reviews2015
    Dev: Extrokold Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Shooter 8.4%

  9. #9 PewPew Live
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

    A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Abstract 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%

  10. #10 Lethal Operation Episode 3 Lethal Arms of Justice
    91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Daisessen
    Windows

    キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGの最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる! シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―

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  11. #11 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9%, Difficult 4%

  12. #12 Bezier
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2016
    Dev: Philip BakPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 4.4%

  13. #13 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
    Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action 4.4%, Difficult 4.1%

  14. #14 WE ARE DOOMED
    88% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Minimalist 6.3%, Action 5.2%

  15. #15 Electro Havoc
    86% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Ryan Matthews
    Windows

    Electro Havoc: A retro twin-stick shooter set in a neon-charged battleground where you'll face waves of geometric foes. Lure more enemies into debris fields to trigger chain reactions, and grab power-ups to boost your multipliers.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Minimalist 9.9%, Abstract 9%

  16. #16 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Difficult 10%, Shooter 8.3%

  17. #17 Really Big Sky
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

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    84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
    Windows

    SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

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    85% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Difficult 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shooter 6.9%

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    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Minimalist 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Shooter 8%

  21. #21 Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 239 reviews2019
    Dev: shru
    Windows · Mac

    Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and uncover the mystery of why everyone disappeared.

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    83% matchMixed69% of 907 reviews2017
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    Windows · Linux
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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 11.7%

  23. #23 Autopanic Zero
    81% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2024
    Dev: DK Liao
    Windows · Mac

    Autopanic Zero is a challenging minimalist twinstick shooter survival game designed for those who enjoys a sweat. A quick 10 minute fun.

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    80% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows

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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Shooter 8.4%

  25. #25 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: stdio.gypsy
    Windows

    In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.

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    81% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: LGV
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  27. #27 Undercroft Warriors
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

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  28. #28 BioGun
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
    Dev: Dapper Dog Digital
    Windows · Linux

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  29. #29 ZOE Begone!
    76% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

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    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Javier Ortega
    Windows

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    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Minimalist 9.5%

  31. #31 Nex Machina
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Difficult 9.2%, Shooter 5%

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    77% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Lazy Brain Games
    Windows

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  33. #33 Earth Atlantis
    78% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2019
    Dev: Pixel PerfexPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    74% matchVery Positive99% of 80 reviews2022
    Dev: shru
    Windows · Mac

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  35. #35 HYPER DETONATOR
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.5%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Minimalist 8.6%, Shooter 5.9%

  36. #36 RGBY
    75% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: HappyDaram Inc.
    Windows

    RGBY is 4 players local multiplayer Co-op game. Run around on screen and dodge bullets. Destroy your enemies with friends!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Minimalist 11.2%

  37. #37 Celestia
    75% 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.

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  38. #38 Vectorium
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Robots 7.8%

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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  40. #40 ! Shakabula *
    73% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Skermunkel
    Windows

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  41. #41 RIVE
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,030 reviews2016
    Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Difficult 10.2%

  42. #42 The Knight Witch
    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 905 reviews2022
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Atmospheric 3.2%

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    71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Lodder Digital Media
    Windows · Linux

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  44. #44 Radirgy Swag
    68% 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!

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  45. #45 Full Moon Rush
    70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Silkworm
    Windows

    Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

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  46. #46 Sine Mora
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

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    68% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Abstract 11.3%

  48. #48 Laser Disco Defenders
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

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  49. #49 Syder Reloaded
    67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

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  50. #50 Solid Aether
    69% matchPositive100% of 39 reviews2018
    Dev: FAL Works
    Windows · Mac

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    69% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

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  52. #52 The Mobius Machine
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2024
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows

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  53. #53 Rogue Dimensions
    71% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Savage Old Gamers
    Windows

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  54. #54 HeroSquare
    66% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Akseli Virtanen
    Windows

    HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!

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    67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: LMG3864 Games
    Windows

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  56. #56 VCTR
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enter Grip
    Windows

    Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.

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  57. #57 Assault Android Cactus+
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    70% matchMostly Negative38% of 356 reviews2016
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, GameMaker 12.9%, Robots 9.8%

  59. #59 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
    68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Side Scroller 32.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action 6.5%

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