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Games Like Barrage Fantasia

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter, 2D.

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A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2021-03-24
Developer: l3l
Publisher: Hanaji Games
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Score Attack 7.1%, Arcade 6.5%

  2. #2 Warcat Parade
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8.8%

  3. #3 Sakura Stars
    96% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
    Dev: Super16bits
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    When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%

  4. #4 Strelitzia
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sorgintza
    Windows · Linux

    An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down 6.2%

  5. #5 Marimoth
    94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.2%

  6. #6 Adorable Dog: Gnomeageddon
    94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Outer Pixels
    Windows

    The Gnonmeaggedon is upon us! Hold your ground against relentless gnome waves in a fast, unforgiving bullet hell. Master movement, manage space, and cut through swarms before they overwhelm you. Between attacks, explore biomes, rescue allies, save the village.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Retro 8.3%, Arcade 7.7%

  7. #7 Super Forklift 3000
    93% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 8.1%

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    91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
    Windows

    Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 7%

  9. #9 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 12%, Retro 7.5%

  10. #10 Rangerdog
    91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: OOEGAMESPub: Hanaji Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Save the universe with Rangerdog! A cute retro-style side-scrolling shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%

  11. #11 Zannon
    90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: JimJams Games
    Windows

    Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 6.4%

  12. #12 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  13. #13 tz mini stg collection
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.2%

  14. #14 Crucible
    87% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

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  15. #15 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wow Cool Games
    Windows

    Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 5.9%

  16. #16 Nectar Wars
    86% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Sinomod Studios
    Windows

    An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!

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    Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

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    86% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
    Dev: Iori Branford
    Windows · Linux

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    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

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    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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    82% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

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  22. #22 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
    82% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.7%

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    83% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
    Windows

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    80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Top-Down 5.5%

  25. #25 TCSTRIKERS2
    81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Score Attack 6.6%, Action 4.8%

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    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Dininho
    Windows

    Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 7%

  27. #27 Battle AirForce
    78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Score Attack 5.8%

  28. #28 4D:XD
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    Dev: Ryan Brammen
    Windows

    4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 6.2%

  29. #29 Laser Droplets
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Kikashi Online
    Windows · Mac

    Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.

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    78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sterling McKay
    Windows

    Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.3%

  31. #31 Little Elf Tanks
    76% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

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    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  35. #35 Dungeon Man
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neverknow247
    Windows

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    73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
    Windows

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  37. #37 Retaliate
    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: Romans I XVI Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  38. #38 Vectro Blast
    75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Sagittaras Games
    Windows

    Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.

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  39. #39 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    73% 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.

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    72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

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    75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
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  43. #43 Gamma Zero
    71% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

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    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: JMC
    Windows · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    69% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
    Windows

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    70% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!

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    70% 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".

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  51. #51 Astro Attack
    68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

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    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

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    69% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
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  56. #56 Suicide Runners
    67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
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    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
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    67% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    66% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 14%, Action 8.6%

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