Games Like Ball-it Hell

A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Score Attack 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Minimalist 10.8%, Arcade 10.4%

SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Minimalist 12.5%, Abstract 11.2%

SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Score Attack 19.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 7.7%

Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 16.5%, Arcade 9.9%

Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.

Why similar: Score Attack 32.3%, Arcade 18.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Minimalist 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

"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: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Score Attack 12%, Arcade 9.5%, Abstract 7.7%

Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Score Attack 26.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 6.6%, Casual 5.3%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Time 14.5% ★, Score Attack 14.5%, Abstract 9.9%

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Score Attack 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Minimalist 8.5%

Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Time 14.1% ★, Arcade 9%

Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

Why similar: Score Attack 23%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arena Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Arcade 12.3%

Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Top-Down 7.7%

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 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 4.3%, Indie 2%

BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 20.3%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 6.9%

TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

Why similar: Score Attack 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Time 17% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 11.2%

SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Score Attack 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 9.4%

Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 73.8%, Action 26.2%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Score Attack 18%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down 7.7%

Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 12.8%, Abstract 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%

Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45%, Score Attack 21.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 6.4%, Casual 4.3%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 9.5%, Procedural Generation 4.1%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Abstract 10.7%

Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 21.3%, Minimalist 13.6%, Action 7.4%, Stylized 7.2%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Score Attack 13.3%, Minimalist 9.2%, Action 5.5%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Minimalist 10.7%

Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Top-Down 6.3%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 9.4%

Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 16.3%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 6.9%

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Top-Down 4.6%

Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Arcade 22%, Top-Down 11.5%, Minimalist 6.4%, Score Attack 6.1%

Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Score Attack 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Minimalist 10.8%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Minimalist 27.9%, Arena Shooter 10%, 2D 9.8%, Action 8.8%

TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Arcade 11.6%, Score Attack 9.9%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Procedural Generation 7%, 2D 4.5%

Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Score Attack 14.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Abstract 10.8%

Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Score Attack 15.9%, Abstract 10.3%

A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Bullet Time 15.7% ★, Arcade 10.1%

Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Score Attack 36.6%, Casual 6.2%, 2D 6.1%, Arcade 6%

Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Arcade 21.7%, Minimalist 15.7%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 6.1%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Abstract 9.6%

An addictive physics-based mix of a shoot'em up and arkanoid. Defeat all the enemies while you keep the ball alive in this frantic retro-styled arcade game.

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Casual 37.8%, Indie 19.5%

Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.

Why similar: Arcade 40.9%, Minimalist 22.7%, Action 18.7%, 2D 8.6%, Casual 7.4%

KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

Why similar: Score Attack 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Bullet Time 21.2% ★, Arcade 12.9%, Stylized 8.5%

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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.3%, Casual 8.8%

Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.2%, Score Attack 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Bullet Time 18.3% ★, Minimalist 10%

The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME

Why similar: Score Attack 26.6%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Minimalist 6%

Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.7%, Arcade 30.6%, Action 12.8%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.9%

Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.9%, Score Attack 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 4.6%

Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Arena Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Minimalist 9.9%

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Score Attack 42.6%, Arcade 29.7%, Stylized 13.4%, Action 8%, Indie 3.4%

Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!

Why similar: Arcade 44.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, 2D 8.9%, Action 8%

A combination of Breakout, Shoot Em Up, and Baseball, Aliens Go Home Run puts you in the shoes of a young baseball player versus a horde of invading aliens. Play ball!

Why similar: Baseball 46% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.9%, Indie 3.9%

Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Arcade 23.4%, Action 12.6%, Indie 5%, Bullet Hell 3%

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 28.5%, Arcade 21.5%, Score Attack 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Action 6.4%

Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?

Why similar: Score Attack 29.4%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 10.9%, 2D 4.4%

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 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Arcade 18.6%, Stylized 7.1%, Action 5.1%

Take to the skies with the thrilling, brick-busting excitement of Action Ball 2, the electrifying sequel to the hit arcade game! Soar above the clouds in your paddle-equipped ship and fight back the relentless robots in level after level of eye-popping fun.

Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, Action 20.6%, Casual 18.8%, Top-Down 17%, Indie 9%

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 34.8%, Arcade 21.9%, Score Attack 18%, Action 10.1%, Top-Down 9.8%