Games Like Botwave

Finding Mom is a Singleplayer Bullet-Hell following a boy who is trying to find his captured mom. Experience the story, and enjoy the atmosphere that is created through handmade pixel art, music, and gameplay.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Beat 'em up 13.8%, Cyberpunk 7%

Ener the Techno Maze and master the swing of your dual directional combat tandem whip tether weapon. Seek and destroy the Corrupted Mechanoids.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 6.4%

All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Top-Down 4.6%

Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Action 6.8%

Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 6 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Beat 'em up 10.9%

Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 9%, Cyberpunk 7%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8.8%

Galactic Slice sci-fi shooter game all about pizza, you use the WASD keys to move & the spacebar to shoot. Galactic Slice is all about an alien race wanting to destroy & ruin pizza forever, which simply cannot happen! Your job is to eliminate the aliens & save all pizzakind.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action 7.9%

Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Arcade 6%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 7%

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 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%

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.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 11%

A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelite 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action 12.2%

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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 7.9%

Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Thunderbird is a classic arcade-style STG. You will be the pilot of the space fighter, stepping onto the space stage, engaged in a war between many forces. Fly a fighter jet, experience the speed of a shot under fire, or learn the truth behind war.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action 7.6%

A snake roguelite where your body is your arsenal. Collect weapon segments, fuse matching neighbors into higher tiers, and reorder them until they react with each other. Then close a loop with your own tail: everything trapped inside dies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Action 12.7%

A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action 9.2%, Top-Down 6.6%

Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Roguelite 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%

The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action 8.8%

A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Futuristic 7.5%, Arcade 7.5%

The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 6%

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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 10.5%

Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 8.1%

This is a collection of five mini-games. Include： Weather Invader、 Stronghold Attack、 Guard Tank 、Heavy Artillery、 Space Miner

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action 12.2%

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 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 9.7%

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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Action 5.9%, Arcade 5.8%

BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 8.7%

It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.7%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%

A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%

Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 7.2%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 8.9%

Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Arcade 6.8%

Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Action 8.2%, Top-Down 5.3%

Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action 7%, Arcade 6.4%

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 25%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 10.4%

DuckStruck is a fast paced, top down bullet hell pixel art shooter, where you play as... a duck! Battle enemy zombie ducks, and build defences to aid your survival with endless waves of enemies attacking you at every moment!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action 12.7%, Top-Down 5.7%

1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 11.4%

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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 14.7%, Arcade 9.6%

A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Arcade 5.9%

Lots of enemies are coming at you, destroy them with your magic bullets! Strengthen talents and choose unique relic combinations,Make your character stronger

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Roguelite 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action 8.2%

QUANTUM HEART combines the thrill of dodging bullets in shoot 'em ups with the build variety of modern roguelikes. Graze enemy bullets to charge energy and unleash devastating powers. Take the elevator to the only city on Earth and depose the system that robbed your heart.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Roguelite 15%, Cyberpunk 6.7%

A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action 9%

Star Fox meets Touhou in this action-packed sci-fi shoot 'em up, set to a rockin' synthwave soundtrack reminiscent of the Hotline Miami series. Pick one of five mech pilots and wield the eponymous HeartLinks to defend the Hydra Galaxy from the Omni invasion. Master yourself, master the machine.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Cyberpunk 9.5%, Robots 5.5%

The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 7.2%

Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 8.6%

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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 7.3%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 11.4%

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%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 11.1%

A top down shooter where you heal by getting near bullets, Little Blue allows you and 3 friends to bring Technitia down using nothing but their own technology and hubris.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Cyberpunk 9.9%, Robots 7.4%

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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 6.7%

Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Top-Down 6%

Test the limits of bio-mechanical clone Model 137 a.k.a BIOTYPE in this free, endless bullet hell. Master the Biotype's patented tri-laser and push as far as you can. Will BIOTYPE prove it can make a difference in the fight against the enemy in the real world?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 9.9%

Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 8.5%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8%

Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action 8.9%, Top-Down 6.9%

A simple and fun space shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%