- #1 Geometry Arena
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.8%, Score Attack 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Minimalist 10.7%, Arcade 10.3%
- #2 Breaking Survivors
96% matchVery Positive89% of 71 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 30.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Minimalist 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #3 SPLIT BULLET
96% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 18.1%, Score Attack 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Minimalist 12.5%, Abstract 11.2%
- #4 SUPER FLAIL
95% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Score Attack 19.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #5 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
94% matchVery Positive95% of 84 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Abstract 7.7%
- #6 Beat Souls
94% 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 31.8%, Score Attack 26.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 6.5%, Casual 5.3%
- #7 Waves
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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 16.7%, Score Attack 14.6%, Bullet Time 14.5% ★, Abstract 9.9%
- #8 Switch 'N' Shoot
92% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Score Attack 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Minimalist 8.5%
- #9 Soundodger 2
91% matchVery Positive95% of 204 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 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Time 14.1% ★, Arcade 9.1%
- #10 Ghost Grab 3000
91% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 12.3%
- #11 Go Mecha Ball
90% matchVery Positive87% of 452 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #12 Danmaku Unlimited 2
89% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 45.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 4.3%, Indie 2%
- #13 Undercroft Warriors
87% 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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Score Attack 18.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #14 TimeTekker
88% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.4 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 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Time 16.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 11.2%
- #15 Zenohell
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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%
- #16 Akka Arrh
86% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Score Attack 12.9%, Abstract 12.7%, Arcade 12.5%
- #17 BALL x PIT
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 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 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 20.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 6.8%
- #18 Bullet Hell Monday
86% matchVery Positive95% of 60 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 11%, Abstract 10.7%
- #19 Bleed 2
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 9.4%, Procedural Generation 4.1%
- #20 Half Hour Hexagon
84% matchVery Positive84% of 112 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 33.2%, Arcade 21.2%, Minimalist 13.5%, Action 7.3%, Stylized 7.2%
- #21 Super Glitter Rush
84% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Score Attack 13.3%, Minimalist 9.2%, Action 5.4%
- #22 TechBeat Heart
83% matchVery Positive93% of 97 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 20.3%, Score Attack 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 9.4%
- #23 Bit Blaster XL
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Score Attack 20.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Minimalist 10.7%
- #24 Shotgun Witch
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 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 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Score Attack 8.6%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #25 Void Resurgence
79% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 9.4%
- #26 Text Wormhole
81% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 32%, Action 16.1%, Casual 9.5%, Indie 7%
- #27 Beat Invaders
78% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
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 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Score Attack 14.2%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #28 Cursorblade
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 39.4%, Arcade 22%, Top-Down 11.5%, Minimalist 6.4%, Score Attack 6.1%
- #29 Swordship
78% matchVery Positive87% of 231 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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Minimalist 10.8%
- #30 BULLETHELL
77% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Minimalist 28%, Arena Shooter 10%, 2D 10%, Action 8.7%
- #31 Hellbrella
74% matchVery Positive97% of 193 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 44.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, 2D 8.9%, Action 7.9%
- #32 TYPECAST
76% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Bullet Time 16.6% ★, Arcade 11.6%, Score Attack 9.9%
- #33 Grav Blazer Squared
80% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 16.7%, Procedural Generation 7%, 2D 4.5%
- #34 Megabonk
71% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 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 45.4%, Score Attack 20.8%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 6.3%, Casual 4.3%
- #35 Chippy
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 15.9%, Abstract 10.3%
- #36 Razerwire:Nanowars
76% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Time 15.7% ★, Arcade 10.1%
- #37 Against Great Darkness
73% matchVery Positive83% of 210 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 39.8%, Arcade 21.7%, Minimalist 15.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Action 6%
- #38 Galactic Bulwark Strike
75% matchVery Positive96% of 50 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 42.3%, Casual 37.9%, Indie 19.8%
- #39 Whackerball
74% 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 40.9%, Minimalist 22.7%, Action 18.5%, 2D 8.7%, Casual 7.4%
- #40 ZOE Begone!
71% 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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Abstract 9.6%
- #41 MULLET MADJACK
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,893 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 42.7%, Arcade 29.6%, Stylized 13.5%, Action 7.8%, Indie 3.4%
- #42 BloodDome Classic
73% matchVery Positive85% of 80 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 26.7%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Arcade 16.2%, Minimalist 6%
- #43 Impaler Gold
71% matchVery Positive92% of 575 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 25.1%, Score Attack 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Bullet Time 18.2% ★, Minimalist 10%
- #44 Bone Dust
72% matchVery Positive82% of 101 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 29.8%, Score Attack 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 4.6%
- #45 Road Doom
73% matchVery Positive85% of 54 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 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.2%, Casual 8.9%
- #46 Roto Force
70% matchVery Positive94% of 127 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 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arena Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Minimalist 9.9%
- #47 Burning Skies Arcade
70% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Score Attack 9.4%, Action 6.1%
- #48 KILL KNIGHT
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,908 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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% ★, Arcade 12.9%, Stylized 8.6%
- #49 Aliens Go Home Run
72% 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 45.8% ★, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.8%, Indie 3.9%
- #50 Seraph's Last Stand
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,291 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.5 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 40.2%, Score Attack 36.5%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 6.1%, Arcade 6%
- #51 Sophstar
68% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 26%, Score Attack 18%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #52 Hell is Other Demons
69% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Arcade 18.5%, Stylized 7.2%, 2D 5.1%
- #53 Action Ball 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 50 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 31.4%, Action 20.4%, Casual 18.8%, Top-Down 17.1%, Indie 9.1%
- #54 Witchcraft Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 10.9%, 2D 4.4%
- #55 Gunkid 99
69% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 13.2%, Indie 6.1%
- #56 Grind Survivors
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 53.4%, Arcade 30.4%, Action 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #57 Geometry Arena 2
65% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Abstract 10%
- #58 Demon Hunt
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down 9.9%, Stylized 6.8%, Casual 5.9%
- #59 Shooting Game KARI
66% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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 34.9%, Arcade 21.8%, Score Attack 18.1%, Action 10%, Top-Down 9.8%