What games are most similar to Asterisk?

The most similar games to Asterisk include Cosmo Blaster, Castle of Shikigami 3, Arcadia, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Asterisk?

Asterisk is a Action, Casual, Indie game with popular tags including Top-Down Shooter, Retro, Action, Casual, Top-Down.

Best top-down shooter games like Asterisk?

If you're looking for more top-down shooter games like Asterisk, try Cosmo Blaster, Castle of Shikigami 3, Arcadia. These share the Top-Down Shooter tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Asterisk?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Asterisk. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Asterisk but more retro?

To find games emphasizing retro, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Retro alongside Top-Down Shooter. You can also explore the retro tag page directly.

Games Like Asterisk

Top Similar Games to Asterisk

Cosmo Blaster (2022) — Shared: Casual, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features arcade and indie. Tags: Casual, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Castle of Shikigami 3 (2025) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features arcade and dark fantasy. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Arcadia (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Retro. Also features pixel graphics and arcade. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Retro
Gun Up (2026) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and zombies. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Orchid Glitter0 — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, 2D. Also features shoot 'em up and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, 2D
Warcat Parade (2024) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Score Attack. Also features pixel graphics and shoot 'em up. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Score Attack
Red Lightning (2025) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Retro, Action. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Retro, Action
Shooting Game KARI (2022) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features arcade and free to play. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter
School ! Love ☆ Reflex (2021) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features romance and pixel graphics. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell
Blast Rush LS (2025) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Casual. Also features shoot 'em up and combat. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Casual
Crucible (2021) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and free to play. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter
Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros (2024) — Shared: Action, Casual, Shooter. Also features arcade and shoot 'em up. Tags: Action, Casual, Shooter
AREA WARS™ (2026) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action. Also features arcade and linear. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action
CosmoDreamer (2020) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features 2d platformer and tutorial. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter
STARR RINGER (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features sci-fi and arcade. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell
StormBonk0 — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features arcade and colorful. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
ShapeNeon Chaos (2021) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Score Attack. Also features arcade and shoot 'em up. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Score Attack
TCSTRIKERS1 (2020) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features cute and indie. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
BulletGarden (2021) — Shared: Casual, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features roguelite and pixel graphics. Tags: Casual, Action, Top-Down Shooter
Always Surrender (2024) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Score Attack, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and pve. Tags: Bullet Hell, Score Attack, Top-Down Shooter
I AM KILT (2024) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features action roguelike and strategy. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
BEAR SHOOTER くまっとシューティング (2024) — Shared: Shooter, 2D, Top-Down Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and cute. Tags: Shooter, 2D, Top-Down Shooter
Terminal Breach (2023) — Shared: Casual, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features action roguelike and early access. Tags: Casual, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Planets Ambrosia (2025) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Casual, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and roguelite. Tags: Bullet Hell, Casual, Top-Down Shooter
Eagles of World War 2 (2024) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features arcade and wargame. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell
.Decluster & .Decluster Zero (2024) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features indie and shoot 'em up. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter
Spartan Survivors (2025) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Casual. Also features roguelite and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Casual
VCTR0 — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features twin stick shooter and arcade. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter
TCSTRIKERS2 (2020) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features shoot 'em up and cute. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell
Bullet Hell Monday: Black (2023) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and tutorial. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action
Defender's Squad: The Last Ride (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down. Also features shoot 'em up and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down
Bullet Hell Monday (2022) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and tutorial. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Starlight: Eye of the Storm (2021) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and arcade. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Sophstar (2022) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and arcade. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Pretty Girls Breakout! PLUS (2022) — Shared: Casual, Action, Shooter. Also features arcade and puzzle. Tags: Casual, Action, Shooter
Operation : Escape (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium- (2024) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Parsec (2025) — Shared: Action, Casual, Shooter. Also features arcade and old school. Tags: Action, Casual, Shooter
Impulsive Force (2022) — Shared: Action, Casual, Shooter. Also features arcade and cyberpunk. Tags: Action, Casual, Shooter
Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership (2023) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features action roguelike and shoot 'em up. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
Sakamoto Dangerous Barrage (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features arcade and cute. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell
Vacubot (2025) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and futuristic. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
StellarFighter: Galactica (2028) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action
Bountiful Hunters0 — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter. Also features colorful and fantasy. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Polyfury (2023) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Score Attack. Also features shoot 'em up and perma death. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Score Attack
G-MODEアーカイブス+ 怒首領蜂大往生DX (2021) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter
Rysen (2018) — Shared: Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, 2D. Also features shoot 'em up and arcade. Tags: Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, 2D
Frame Machina - OcularZero (2025) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features combat and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter
GyroBlade (2020) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Top-Down. Also features shoot 'em up and arcade. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Top-Down
L30-P4RD (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter. Also features singleplayer. Tags: Action, Shooter, Top-Down Shooter
Room Box0 — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and beat 'em up. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Action
THUNDER STRIKER (2024) — Shared: Retro, Top-Down Shooter, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and sci-fi. Tags: Retro, Top-Down Shooter, Action
Pangaroids (2022) — Shared: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and perma death. Tags: Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shooter
Cult of Icarus0 — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features pve and horror. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter
Glow Storm (2024) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action. Also features pve and arcade. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Action
GOOG (2022) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, 2D. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, 2D
Killon (2023) — Shared: Action, Retro, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and shoot 'em up. Tags: Action, Retro, Bullet Hell
Kaguya (2026) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter. Also features shoot 'em up and female protagonist. Tags: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter
KIKURA (2022) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter. Also features 2d platformer and old school. Tags: Bullet Hell, Action, Top-Down Shooter
Omega Survivors (2023) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Hell