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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up.

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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!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 895 reviews
Released: 2017-02-08
Developer: Ian Campbell
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

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  1. #1 Bleed
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 1,897 reviews2013
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

    Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Action 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Indie 10.1%

  2. #2 Bullet Heaven 2
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Local Co-Op 6.9%

  3. #3 BLUE REVOLVER
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 6.2%

  4. #4 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    95% 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 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Action 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Arcade 5.5%

  5. #5 Nex Machina
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%

  6. #6 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Indie 8.6%

  7. #7 Gunslugs
    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Platformer 14%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%

  8. #8 RagingBlasters
    91% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action 8.8%

  9. #9 God's Trigger
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 987 reviews2019
    Dev: One More LevelPub: Techland Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Platformer 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.8%

  10. #10 The Bug Butcher
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 9.5%

  11. #11 20XX
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

  12. #12 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,244 reviews2018
    Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 9.7%

  13. #13 Beat Hazard 2
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.2%

  14. #14 Tormentor❌Punisher
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 595 reviews2017
    Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!

    Why similar: Action 21.9%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Indie 13.3%

  15. #15 ZeroRanger
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 6.2%

  16. #16 Blazing Chrome
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Platformer 8.9%

  17. #17 UBERMOSH:BLACK
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 1,225 reviews2016
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Arcade 15%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.8%

  18. #18 Super House of Dead Ninjas
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,721 reviews2013
    Dev: MegadevPub: Bitmap Bureau
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

    Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

  19. #19 UBERMOSH
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,130 reviews2015
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 12.7%

  20. #20 Seraph
    82% matchMostly Positive78% of 555 reviews2016
    Dev: Dreadbit
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Seraph is a skill-based, acrobatic shooter... without aiming! Take the role of an angel who's mastered the art of 'Gun Fu' as she blasts and cartwheels her way through hordes of twisted demons.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.6%, Action 30.6%, Platformer 29.9%, 2D 5.9%

  21. #21 Atomik: RunGunJumpGun
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 326 reviews2016
    Dev: ThirtyThreePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

    Why similar: Action 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Indie 17.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

  22. #22 Assault Android Cactus+
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%

  23. #23 Neon Abyss
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Platformer 19.9%, Procedural Generation 17.2%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Action 9.6%

  24. #24 Feral Fury
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Action 18%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Indie 12.4%

  25. #25 Ikaruga
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Action 3.9%

  26. #26 Voidigo
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Action Roguelike 10%, Procedural Generation 6.9%

  27. #27 Isbarah
    79% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2015
    Dev: Leikir Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Isbarah is a cross-genre of bullet hell and platformer style, it's a hardcore 2d game and each level is a duel boss fight. Players will need to fully understand the boss patterns. It’s built on smartly managing your powers and to use them wisely to survive - everything in our game involves dodging and making smart movements.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 18.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Indie 11.6%

  28. #28 Hell is Other Demons
    77% 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 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Action Roguelike 9.8%

  29. #29 The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,775 reviews2017
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

    Why similar: Action 36.4%, Indie 21.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Local Co-Op 8.6%

  30. #30 Wish Project
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 15.5%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Indie 10.4%

  31. #31 Sky Mercenaries
    78% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 14.2%, Arcade 11.9%, Indie 10.2%

  32. #32 Hyper Sentinel
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 14%, Indie 11.2%

  33. #33 Elsie
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows · Linux

    Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Action 10.9%

  34. #34 Gunkid 99
    74% 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 19.9%, Action 18%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Indie 12.8%, Platformer 12.3%

  35. #35 30XX
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Platformer 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 13.6%

  36. #36 BULLET SOUL
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

  37. #37 Neon Abyss 2
    70% matchMixed68% of 2,058 reviews2025
    Dev: Veewo Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Platformer 17%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Action 12.2%

  38. #38 Revolution Ace
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Bullet Hell 20%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 7%

  39. #39 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

    Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Action 12.1%, Indie 11.3%

  40. #40 Fight'N Rage
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,147 reviews2017
    Dev: sebagamesdev
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 12.8%

  41. #41 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,905 reviews2018
    Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

  42. #42 Ira
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2023
    Dev: ABShotPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows

    A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action 12.6%, 2D 6.6%

  43. #43 NeuroVoider
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 795 reviews2016
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Action 13.5%

  44. #44 Graze Counter
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 9.6%

  45. #45 ScourgeBringer
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

    Why similar: Action 21.9%, Indie 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%

  46. #46 Full Metal Furies
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.2%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Action 22.6%, Indie 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  47. #47 Neon Inferno
    62% matchVery Positive94% of 334 reviews2025
    Dev: Zenovia InteractivePub: Retroware
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%

  48. #48 MYRIAD DEATH
    62% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
    Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action 9.6%, 2D 5.3%

  49. #49 Waves 2: Notorious
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 322 reviews2015
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 11.3%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 9.2%

  50. #50 Woodpunk
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Action 12.7%, Local Co-Op 11.2%

  51. #51 Really Big Sky
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 reviews2012
    Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Indie 17.4%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 5.9%

  52. #52 Sine Mora EX
    69% matchMixed65% of 678 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 33%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Local Co-Op 8.2%

  53. #53 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    60% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 7.2%

  54. #54 Steel Vampire
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 12.8%, Indie 8.6%, Arcade 8.6%

  55. #55 TimeTekker
    67% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 17.8%, Indie 12.3%, Arcade 10.9%

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