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Games Like Ayako's Mission

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

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 10 reviews
Released: 2023-06-22
Developer: Anamik Majumdar
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.7%

  2. #2 Kaguya
    96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

  3. #3 Space Waves
    96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  4. #4 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    95% 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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 6.6%

  5. #5 Dininho Space Adventure
    94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%

  6. #6 Feeble Light
    94% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Old School 7.3%

  7. #7 GunBird
    92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%

  8. #8 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 7.4%, Anime 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

  9. #9 Atomanta
    91% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Old School 7.3%

  10. #10 Pudding: Lyre Knight
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Katatema
    Windows

    "Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 7.2%

  11. #11 Orchid Glitter
    91% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  12. #12 Insectipede
    90% 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 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9.2%

  13. #13 Neptunia Shooter
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Anime 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Cute 6.7%

  14. #14 Warcat Parade
    87% 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 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  15. #15 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
    Windows

    PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

  16. #16 Exorush
    89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%

  17. #17 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    86% 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 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%

  18. #18 STARR RINGER
    85% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%

  19. #19 Killon
    84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8%

  20. #20 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
    82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%

  21. #21 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
    82% 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 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%

  22. #22 Laser Droplets
    83% 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 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.7%

  23. #23 StellarFighter: Galactica
    84% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Hanoi Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead your starfighter as a bounty hunter, complete contracts and fight your way to free your home system from a criminal empire full of conspiracies and underworld secrets, in this hard boiled action old school arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 7.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

  24. #24 BEAR SHOOTER くまっとシューティング
    80% 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 20.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  25. #25 Exo-Calibre
    79% matchPositive86% of 21 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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Cute 5.2%

  26. #26 THUNDER STRIKER
    79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Retro 9.6%, Sci-fi 8%

  27. #27 Warships On The Halloween Night
    81% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Old School 7.6%

  28. #28 4D:XD
    78% 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%

  29. #29 Project AionIX
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 8.3%

  30. #30 Dental Strike
    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

    A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7%

  31. #31 Battle AirForce
    77% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7%

  32. #32 tz mini stg collection
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.8%

  33. #33 Netherspace
    75% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Konstantinos Katsoris
    Windows

    A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.7%

  34. #34 Orbital Siege
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbitforge Interactive
    Windows

    Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Old School 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 10.5%

  35. #35 Proxy Air Force
    76% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Retro 8.5%

  36. #36 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%

  37. #37 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7%

  38. #38 The Night Christmas Ended
    75% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2016
    Dev: Giant Goblin Studio
    Windows

    Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%

  39. #39 Model Eight
    71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: CachePub: Red Glace
    Windows

    A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Anime 11.9%, Cute 7.1%

  40. #40 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
    71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Anime 7.7%

  41. #41 WOLFLAME
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 5.8%

  42. #42 Kamio Recoil
    73% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2016
    Dev: ShindenkenPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows

    Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Anime 11%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Shooter 8.8%

  43. #43 SOLSTORM
    74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%

  44. #44 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 6.3%

  45. #45 Magical Blaster
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

    High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  46. #46 Water Festa
    69% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: sTeloXzPub: XNKLV
    Windows

    Water Festa is a top-down shooter inspired by Thailand's Songkran water festival. You play as a mermaid girl, balancing wetness to remain human, dodge water to avoid becoming too wet, but seek it when dry. Expect a casual bullet hell experience as people continuously shower you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Anime 10.7%

  47. #47 Lilac 0
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 73 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 9.7%, Shooter 9.7%

  48. #48 Rysen
    71% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10%, Old School 9.2%

  49. #49 Sakura Stars
    70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.2%

  50. #50 Rheum
    70% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%

  51. #51 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

    Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shooter 7.7%, Anime 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

  52. #52 Prism Warriors DX
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Altrix Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Prism Warriors return for another helping of retro-styled bullet hell action. Face off against the sinister Twilight Four, and fight to save more than just your friends...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%

  53. #53 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 9.9%

  54. #54 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: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%

  55. #55 Call Sign is Magic Liner
    67% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Brushing Software
    Windows

    Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 10.5%

  56. #56 Graze Counter
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 313 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Anime 8.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

  57. #57 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2020
    Dev: Dream Compass
    Windows

    Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.3%

  58. #58 Psyvariar 3
    70% matchNo user 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.2%

  59. #59 Asteroids
    65% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Play Asteroids
    Windows

    Another version of the classic Asteroids game

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 9.6%

  60. #60 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
    64% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Drillimation Systems
    Windows · Mac

    A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.4%

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