Games Like BLACK BIRD

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Arcade 6.5%, Retro 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of indie shoot-em-up design that shares the intense score-attack focus and surreal progression of Black Bird.

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the gothic, dark-fantasy aesthetic perfectly while utilizing side-scrolling bullet-hell gameplay.

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Action 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality side-scrolling shooter that offers the same satisfying, fast-paced action and pixel-art charm.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, narrative-driven experience with an operatic tone and side-scrolling bullet-hell mechanics.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Difficult 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-octane bullet-hell action with a strong focus on scoring mechanics.

A girl who never wakes up. She has been fighting monsters in her dreams... "NeverAwake" is a nightmarish twin-stick shooter with a unique worldview and original game rules.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark-themed shooter that explores bizarre imagery similar to the dreamlike quality of Black Bird.

A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 9.5%, Difficult 8%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, dark, and highly complex shooter that appeals to players who enjoy the unique atmosphere of Black Bird.

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Score Attack 27.6%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, 2D 6.5%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent side-scrolling bullet-hell that emphasizes precision and high-score chasing.

Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the whimsical yet slightly dark side-scrolling fantasy vibe with its classic arcade roots.

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art action game that emphasizes mobility and intense combat encounters.

Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Action 6.6%, Arcade 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct dark-fantasy aesthetic rooted in mythology, mirroring the thematic depth of Black Bird.

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Arcade 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling bullet-hell with a dark, militaristic fantasy theme.

Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, indie-developed shooter that shares the anime-inspired, high-energy feel of the genre.

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the 'graze' mechanic, rewarding players for high-risk, high-reward playstyles.

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Soundtrack 32.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Surreal 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends bullet-hell mechanics with unique boss-rush gameplay and a distinct pixel-art style.

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Score Attack 18%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling action with a heavy focus on score-attack and retro pixel-art aesthetics.

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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shooter that focuses on transformation mechanics and high-difficulty encounters.

飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell experience that provides the deep, challenging gameplay expected by fans of the genre.

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes arcade-style action and retro-inspired visuals.

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique color-coded weapon system that adds a layer of strategy to its intense arcade gameplay.

天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Score Attack 25.2%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 9.4%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the score-attack and photography aspects of bullet-hell, perfect for completionists.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.5%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark-fantasy theme with side-scrolling action and intense bullet patterns.

Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of gothic-themed side-scrolling shooters that are essential for fans of the genre.

Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell patterns with rhythm-based gameplay, offering a fresh take on the genre's intensity.

A twin-stick shmup set in a grim world cursed by demons and ghouls.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Difficult 18.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark-fantasy setting and side-scrolling shooter mechanics that align well with the tone of Black Bird.

Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Soundtrack 19% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Score Attack 9.5%

ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Retro 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Fantasy 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy title that blends shooter elements with platforming and a unique visual style.

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art bullet-hell that provides a lighthearted but challenging arcade experience.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 6.6%, Female Protagonist 4%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Difficult 23%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging side-scrolling experience that emphasizes movement and precision in a dark world.

"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

Why similar: Score Attack 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 8.5%, Arcade 7.5%

Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Difficult 8.4%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Difficult 10%, Arcade 7.3%

Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, Multiple Endings 16.1%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 58.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.2%

Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Action 10%, 2D 9.1%

【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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Score Attack 9.9%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Arcade 5.9%

Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Difficult 22.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 6.2%

アレは何だ？ 鳥か？ 妖精か？ 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う！ ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%

Unleash total destruction to avenge the little chick! Soar through chaos, weaponize yourself to obliterate physics-based enemies and everything in your path.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 3.3%

A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action 6%, Difficult 5.2%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Score Attack 19.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Difficult 10.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Arcade 5.6%

This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 8.1%, Action 6.6%

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 9.6%, 2D 6.5%

弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, Action 7.8%

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Rhythm 41.3%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 6%, 2D 6%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Score Attack 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%

Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Score Attack 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Arcade 7.6%

'School life like hell... Actually, it’s a school run by the devil?!’ Black Academy combines Side-scrolling shooting and Rogue-lite with storyline of students transforming into magical girls to confront demons after finding out the real identity of the Academy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Score Attack 9.9%, Arcade 4%