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Games Like Ball-it Hell

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Arcade, 2D.

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Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 504 reviews
Released: 2024-02-14
Developer: Jamesika
Publisher: Gamersky Games
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 48 min
Mean playtime: 3.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 45%

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    Dev: 011 Games
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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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.

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  37. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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

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  43. #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.

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  44. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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!

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  50. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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    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. #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. #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%

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