- #1 Polyfury
97% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Wayfarer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 12.9%
- #2 Orchid Glitter
96% 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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 5%
- #3 Prism Indigo DX
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Altrix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight your friends to save your friends in Prism Indigo, a vicious retro-styled bullet hell shooter starring a rookie magical girl.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Perma Death 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Score Attack 10.8%
- #4 Witch Dance
94% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows
The playful witch dances to unleash stunning magical moves! Witch Dance is an evolving action puzzle. The controls are simple, but the challenge is infinite. Right click to move, left click to cast. Gather your magic and dance your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Score Attack 8.8%, PvE 7.1%
- #5 CHEER SQUAD
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #6 Always Surrender
94% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 15.9%, Shooter 7%
- #7 Warcat Parade
93% 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Score Attack 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Arcade 6.6%
- #8 Battle AirForce
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 9.2%, Shooter 7.6%
- #9 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
91% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Score Attack 8.1%, Shooter 7.2%
- #10 Crucible
90% 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.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #11 SUPER FLAIL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 7.4%
- #12 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
89% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Anime 5.2%
- #13 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 7.9%
- #14 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
86% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Score Attack 9.3%, Shooter 8.2%
- #15 Bloodway Infinity
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: NormerSE
Windows
Two-dimensional game in New York. You must play as a secret agent so that he can gain immortality.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Score Attack 8.3%
- #16 BroodStar
85% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Perma Death 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 11.2%
- #17 TCSTRIKERS2
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 10.8%, Shooter 8.8%
- #18 Demonizer
84% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
- #19 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 8.2%, Score Attack 5.9%
- #20 Marimoth
83% 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
- #21 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
82% 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 26%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 7.6%
- #22 Prism Warriors DX
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Altrix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prism Warriors return for another helping of retro-styled bullet hell action. Face off against the sinister Twilight Four, and fight to save more than just your friends...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #23 4D:XD
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
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: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #24 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
78% matchVery Positive92% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Score Attack 6.6%
- #25 Bullet Hell Monday
79% 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 8.6%
- #26 Eden's Eclipse
78% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%
- #27 Kaguya
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #28 Infinity Lancer
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Score Attack 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 5.7%
- #29 GunBird
77% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #30 Neuroma
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 8.6%
- #31 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
77% 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 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #32 Crisis Wing
76% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Score Attack 9.5%, Shooter 6.9%
- #33 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
75% matchVery Positive95% of 87 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Shooter 6.8%
- #34 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Score Attack 10.4%
- #35 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
76% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #36 TYPECAST
74% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.6 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: Perma Death 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 6.7%
- #37 Psyvariar 3
71% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6.8%
- #38 Wrathflame
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sloan Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #39 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 213 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #40 ESCHATOS
72% matchVery Positive97% of 306 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 8%
- #41 Barrage Fantasia
72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #42 Shin Sophstar
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Score Attack 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #43 Blast Rush LS
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 16.1%, Shooter 6.2%
- #44 Fate and Judgement
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zelun_
Windows
Fate and Judgement is a vertical shoot'em up with roguelike elements and procedural stage generation. Fight Through hordes of an empire you once served and relieve your last mission until victory is yours!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 14.3%, Shooter 6.5%
- #45 Containment Breach
70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Sam Effa
Windows
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Perma Death 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 8.2%, PvE 7.7%
- #46 Asteroidia
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 8.5%, PvE 8.4%
- #47 Vectro Blast
71% 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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Score Attack 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #48 Model Eight
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Cache
Windows
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Anime 6.4%
- #49 ShapeNeon Chaos
70% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 15.6%, Arcade 7.4%
- #50 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
67% matchVery Positive97% of 373 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Score Attack 10.6%, Shooter 8.3%
- #51 BLASTER MAYHEM
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Score Attack 18.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 6.4%
- #52 STARR RINGER
69% 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: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shooter 9.5%
- #53 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.2%
- #54 Neon Fighter
68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Score Attack 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 8%
- #55 Void Gore
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Score Attack 22.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.6%
- #56 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
67% matchVery Positive92% of 248 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 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.5%
- #57 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
65% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Shooter 10.2%
- #58 Super Forklift 3000
67% matchPositive100% of 36 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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 15.4%, Arcade 7%
- #59 Strelitzia
68% 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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 5.3%