Games Like BLUE REVOLVER

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 42.1%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Arcade 6.4%, Anime 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for the genre, it provides the same level of polished, high-difficulty bullet-hell action.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Arcade 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie masterpiece shares the same sense of discovery and high-quality, rhythmic gameplay design.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Arcade 6.3%, Anime 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the quintessential arcade bullet-hell experience with deep systems that appeal to both newcomers and veterans.

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 36.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Anime 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar risk-reward mechanic where grazing bullets is essential to building power and scoring.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the modern, accessible, and visually striking aesthetic of Blue Revolver perfectly.

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 45.9%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Arcade 5.8%, Anime 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its gothic anime aesthetic and horizontal gameplay provide a unique but equally compelling bullet-hell experience.

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 50.5%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Arcade 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Action 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary title that focuses on color-switching mechanics, offering a different but equally rewarding challenge.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Arcade 3.9%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid predecessor that established the accessible yet deep gameplay loop found in the third entry.

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Action 7.7%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that features high-speed action and a fantastic, driving soundtrack.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Action 6.2%, Arcade 5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a fast-paced, arcade-style experience with an incredible soundtrack that rivals Blue Revolver.

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 72.9%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shooter 5.1%, 2D 3.7%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-quality shoot-em-up that emphasizes precise movement and strategic weapon management.

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 46.2%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 4.9%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers deep, complex mechanics and a classic Cave-style aesthetic that fans of Blue Revolver will appreciate.

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 48.4%, Bullet Hell 26%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Anime 7.4%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-energy, arcade-style destruction that feels very similar to Blue Revolver's combat.

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the vibrant anime aesthetic and fast-paced arcade feel that defines Blue Revolver.

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 31%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Arcade 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its fast-paced combat and pixel-art style will appeal to fans of Blue Revolver.

Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Anime 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of anime-style character action and intense bullet-hell patterns.

Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Difficult 5.8%, Anime 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that emphasizes strategic weapon usage and deep, layered gameplay mechanics.

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 46.9%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Anime 4.8%, Action 4.5%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful, distinct art and a focus on high-stakes bullet-dodging gameplay.

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern score-attack shooter that emphasizes tight controls and high-intensity action.

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 40.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Anime 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep and complex indie shooter that rewards players who master its intricate systems.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, casual-friendly bullet-hell that maintains the genre's core excitement.

Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Action 9.8%, Anime 9.8%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality Touhou-based shooter that focuses on flashy, screen-filling bullet patterns.

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Anime 8.9%, Difficult 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible, free-to-play indie bullet-hell that serves as a great entry point for the genre.

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 63.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 6.5%, Indie 4.7%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Anime 6%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces unique block-matching mechanics into the bullet-hell genre for a fresh experience.

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Anime 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, melee-focused twist on the traditional bullet-hell formula.

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 39.4%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Anime 7.3%, Arcade 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 3.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Bullet Hell 34%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 3.7%, Anime 3.4%

This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Anime 5.7%, Action 5.3%

Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Anime 4.7%, Action 4.6%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Female Protagonist 4.7%

我が国には八百万の神々がいる 弾幕は八百万発程度では終わらない ノスタルジックでネイティブな弾幕シューティング原風景

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Indie 4.8%, Action 4.3%

ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間！ 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ！

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Indie 4.6%, Action 4.3%

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

【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 41.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Anime 5.5%, Arcade 4.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Indie 5.8%, Action 5.5%

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 48.6%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 5.5%, Shooter 2.5%

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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Anime 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 4%

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Anime 7.9%, Action 6.7%

Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Anime 7.9%, Arcade 6.2%

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 42.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Anime 6.7%, Difficult 5.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Indie 4.8%, Action 4.4%

桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Difficult 4.6%, Female Protagonist 3.8%

Show off your skills & reflexes in this frantic gallery shooter action arcade, filled with bullets, bots and explosions! You play as Erin Saver, carrying out her personal vendetta against the criminal Wildbots.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Difficult 5.6%

誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう！ ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Indie 3.8%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Anime 5.9%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Difficult 4.3%, Indie 3.9%

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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Arcade 7%, Female Protagonist 4%

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 40.3%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5%

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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Anime 7.6%, Arcade 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 67%, Action 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, 2D 5.4%, Difficult 4.2%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Action 4.7%

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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Difficult 4.5%

Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Anime 7.6%, Action 6.2%