- #1 Geometry Arena
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,412 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 25.1%, Score Attack 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Minimalist 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%
- #2 SPLIT BULLET
96% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 16.5%, Minimalist 12.5%, Abstract 11.3%
- #3 SUPER FLAIL
96% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #4 Space Smash
95% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
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 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 9.8%
- #5 Breaking Survivors
94% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Axel Born
Windows · Linux
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 31.9%, Arcade 18.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Minimalist 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
- #6 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Abstract 7.7%
- #7 Freefall '95
91% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: S-Bend Games
Windows · Mac
Chain massive trick combos, dodge deadly debris, and chase huge scores in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Earn coins, upgrade abilities, collect rare items, and uncover a wild time-bending narrative aboard this doomed flight in the year 1995
Why similar: Score Attack 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Sports 16.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 3.5%
- #8 Beat Souls
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
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 31.9%, Score Attack 26.5%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 6.8%, Casual 5.3%
- #9 Waves
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,568 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Time 14.5% ★, Score Attack 14.3%, Abstract 9.9%
- #10 Soundodger 2
90% matchVery Positive95% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
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 17.1%, Bullet Time 14.1% ★, Arcade 9%
- #11 Switch 'N' Shoot
91% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Score Attack 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Minimalist 8.5%
- #12 Go Mecha Ball
89% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #13 Ghost Grab 3000
89% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arena Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 12.3%
- #14 Danmaku Unlimited 2
88% 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 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #15 BALL x PIT
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,725 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 27.3%, Arcade 20.4%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 7.1%
- #16 TimeTekker
86% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Time 17% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 11.1%
- #17 Akka Arrh
86% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Abstract 12.8%, Score Attack 12.6%, Arcade 12.4%
- #18 Zenohell
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 73.7%, Action 26.3%
- #19 Undercroft Warriors
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 17.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #20 TechBeat Heart
85% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows · Linux
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 20.9%, Score Attack 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #21 Megabonk
81% matchVery Positive94% of 105,488 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 44.9%, Score Attack 20.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 6.7%, Casual 4.3%
- #22 Bullet Hell Monday
83% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 15.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Abstract 10.8%
- #23 Half Hour Hexagon
82% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
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 33.3%, Arcade 21.2%, Minimalist 13.6%, Action 7.6%, Stylized 7%
- #24 Bleed 2
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 910 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 33.3%, Bullet Hell 31%, Arcade 15%, Action 9.6%, Procedural Generation 4%
- #25 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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Score Attack 13%, Minimalist 9.1%, Action 5.6%
- #26 Geometry Shooter
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Error 300
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash your aim in this free, hand-drawn arcade game! Fire from a moving cannon, break various shapes, and rack up crazy combos in a puzzling and exciting gameplay experience. Can you master the art of the perfect shot?
Why similar: Baseball 34.9% ★, Bullet Time 25.4% ★, Arcade 18.1%, Sports 8.2%, Casual 5.6%
- #27 Bit Blaster XL
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,157 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 20.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Minimalist 10.6%
- #28 Shotgun Witch
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,111 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
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 22.6%, Score Attack 8.4%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #29 Text Wormhole
79% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Action 16.4%, Casual 9.3%, Indie 6.8%
- #30 Cursorblade
77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,038 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 31.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Score Attack 14.9%, Top-Down 11%, Minimalist 9.6%
- #31 VOIDFACE
75% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Frog Hat LabsPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Face off in this challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush encounters. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast offensive and defensive spells, and kill everything that gets in your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.1%, Arcade 23.5%, Top-Down 11.4%, Action 6.8%, 2D 4.9%
- #32 Void Resurgence
75% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
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 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 18.6%, Arcade 9.4%
- #33 Beat Invaders
76% matchVery Positive96% of 211 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 27.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Score Attack 13.9%, Action 4.6%
- #34 BloodDome Classic
76% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
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 28.4%, Arena Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 4.7%
- #35 Hellbrella
73% matchVery Positive96% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, 2D 8%, Action 7.7%
- #36 Grav Blazer Squared
78% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 12%
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 31.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, 2D 4.4%
- #37 TYPECAST
73% matchVery Positive91% of 196 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 9.7%
- #38 Swordship
74% matchVery Positive87% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Minimalist 10.8%
- #39 Razerwire:Nanowars
74% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Bullet Time 15.7% ★, Arcade 10%
- #40 Seraph's Last Stand
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,341 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 40.3%, Score Attack 36.2%, Casual 6.2%, Arcade 6%, 2D 6%
- #41 Geometry Arena 2
70% matchVery Positive89% of 449 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Abstract 10.9%
- #42 Whackerball
72% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
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 40.7%, Minimalist 22.6%, Action 19.1%, 2D 8.5%, Casual 7.4%
- #43 KILL KNIGHT
69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,018 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Bullet Time 21.3% ★, Arcade 12.9%, Stylized 8.4%
- #44 Galactic Bulwark Strike
73% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Josep G. Camarasa
Windows
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 43.2%, Casual 37.5%, Indie 19.3%
- #45 Chippy
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,184 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 17%, Score Attack 15.6%, Abstract 10.4%
- #46 Against Great Darkness
71% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2024
Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
Windows
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 39.9%, Arcade 21.7%, Minimalist 15.6%, Top-Down 10%, Action 6.2%
- #47 DEMON'S TILT
70% 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 27.5%, Arcade 21.8%, Score Attack 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Action 6.5%
- #48 ZOE Begone!
68% 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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 20.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Abstract 9.7%
- #49 Impaler Gold
69% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 25.3%, Score Attack 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Bullet Time 18.4% ★, Minimalist 10%
- #50 Road Doom
72% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
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 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 10.4%, Casual 8.8%
- #51 Grind Survivors
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 55.6%, Arcade 29.5%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #52 Roto Force
69% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23%, Arena Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Minimalist 9.8%
- #53 Gigantes Ex Machina
66% matchVery Positive86% of 320 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
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 55.2%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 12.7%, Indie 5%, Bullet Hell 3%
- #54 MULLET MADJACK
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,486 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 42.5%, Arcade 29.7%, Stylized 13.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #55 Aliens Go Home Run
70% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2017
Dev: ANIM•ACE
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 46.1% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 9%, Indie 3.8%
- #56 Bone Dust
67% matchVery Positive83% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: Platonic PartnershipPub: Toko Midori Games
Windows
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 30.2%, Score Attack 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 4.7%
- #57 Shooting Game KARI
67% 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 35%, Arcade 21.9%, Score Attack 17.8%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #58 Action Ball 2
67% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows
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 31.3%, Action 21%, Casual 18.8%, Top-Down 16.7%, Indie 9%