- #1 Balls Mania!
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Old School 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 9%
- #2 Cx6
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: White Box Dev
Windows · Linux
Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Minimalist 15.3%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.6%, Retro 10%
- #3 Apsis
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Friendpatine
Windows · Mac
Survive as long as possible in this hardcore Arcade Throwback. Avoid Asteroids and the Planets while collecting as many water filled Comets as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Minimalist 12%, Casual 10.6%, Old School 9.8%
- #4 Laser Hell
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: VixenPub: Medieval Vixens
Windows
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 14.9%, Minimalist 14.6%, Top-Down 12.4%
- #5 Colorfire Redux
94% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: AntikoreDev
Windows
Well, the physpace is being destroyed, glitching by numerous hordes of malicious duplicating codes from the bitspace. People are panicking, we must send our final attempt to fix the issue, you must be trained to fix the bitspace and survive in it during the process, in its current, decaying status.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Minimalist 12.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, PvE 8.4%
- #6 The Blocks Shoot At You
94% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: seudo nimm
Windows
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Minimalist 20.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 13.2%, 2D 6.2%
- #7 Ball Breaker
93% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lua Ludica
Windows
Create crazy combinations and crush all the insects by taking out balls with various effects and improving your powers. Survive as long as you can and make the wildest molecules you can. With each round, you get stronger, but so do your enemies...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 12.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, Casual 10.9%
- #8 GEAR TuNNEL
92% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: illuminatiPub: SA Industry
Windows
Moving all the time is your only chance to survive. How long can you move?
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, Minimalist 20.6%, Top-Down 15.9%, Old School 12.2%, Casual 11.4%
- #9 Arcade Space Survivor
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MAWO
Windows
Fight against waves of enemies to become the ultimate space survivor. Arcade Space Survivor is an arcade-styled action-roguelike. The game offers an innovative and unique experience within the survivors-like genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Minimalist 15.6%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 8.8%, Action 7.9%
- #10 The Swarm
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Shattered Realms
Windows
The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 16%, Retro 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #11 Super Station Swarm
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Alan OSullivan
Windows · Mac · Linux
A space station, infinite waves, and a screen full of vector geometry trying to kill you. Your turrets auto-fire. Your satellites orbit. This is bullet-hell-yeah. In-game and permanent upgrades. 17 upgrade types across 9 weapon classes. Play, upgrade, repeat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.9%, Old School 15.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Minimalist 11.9%, Action 10.4%
- #12 Piperbob's Painting Service
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Charmful Pty Ltd
Windows
Bob and Piper are terrible painters -- literally the worst. They cannot agree on the colour to use, they get paint everywhere and sometimes they'll move in with you if you've got a good TV. But because they're the only painters in town, they keep being hired.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Arcade 21.4%, Casual 15.2%, Colorful 10.7%, Top-Down 10%
- #13 Snip It!
89% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: ryshaw
Windows
A 2D Qix-like retro arcade game. Draw lines to capture the canvas and defeat enemies!
Why similar: Arcade 25.2%, Minimalist 21.3%, Retro 14.9%, Casual 12.7%, 2D 9.4%
- #14 Revasion
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Invisible Game Design
Windows · Mac
Revasion is a minimalistic action arcade game with an energetic soundtrack. A challenging colorful bullet hell survival experience. A hybrid gameplay experience inspired by bullet hell and breakout classics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 13%, Minimalist 11.6%, Casual 11.1%
- #15 Pigments
87% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be a fruit locked in a room, dodge circular saws and paint as much of the level as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 18%, Action 13.6%, Casual 11.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #16 Die. Respawn. Repeat.
86% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Artemii Frolov
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced, minimalist bullet hell where dying makes you stronger. Originally made for a game jam, now polished and released as a free standalone.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Minimalist 21.6%, Top-Down 11.5%, Colorful 10.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #17 CyberBrick
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!
Why similar: Arcade 21.4%, Action 17.6%, Old School 16.2%, Casual 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #18 Geometric Hell
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: William Sigurdsson
Windows
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 21.7%, Minimalist 14.3%, Action 10.9%, 2D 7.5%
- #19 StormBonk
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Edenvind
Windows
A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Old School 10.4%, Top-Down 9.9%, Colorful 7.1%
- #20 BOMB Pong
85% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: HFire
Windows
An arcade action-packed strategy game. Move the 'Pong Ball through perilous waves of Paddles, Balls and BOMBS! Don't explode and don't get hit! With three modes in BOMB Pong, you'll always be occupied.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 14.5%, Casual 12.4%, Retro 8.2%
- #21 Dodging Orb
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SwanCube
Windows
Master all stages by avoiding the infinite bullet hell designed to be extremely difficult.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Minimalist 19.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 12.1%, Casual 8%
- #22 Cakefoot
82% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: dank.game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you have what it cakes? Cakefoot is a brutal 🤬 precision avoid-em game on rails 👾 with addictive gameplay and fast respawn 😇 Blaze a path through 20+ levels of spikes, fire, bombs, and... lethal fish? 🐡 Then weigh in on the global leaderboards!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Minimalist 20.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.7%, Old School 8.6%
- #23 Dodge 'N' Dash
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: SphynxG101-Gaming
Windows
Dodge 'N' Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade styled game in which you have to dodge blocks, collect coins, and grab powerups all while attempting to get the highest score possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Arcade 23.4%, Casual 16.7%, Retro 13.2%, 2D 8.3%
- #24 Dam Busters
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: julkipPub: SpielmannSpiel
Windows · Linux
Destroy the dam, or save the dam. Your choice. Play the aggressor and destroy the dam brick by brick. Or play the defender and command your work force to repair any damage done to your dam. A reimagining of the Magnavox Odyssey² Game Videopac 29 - Dam Buster
Why similar: Old School 14.8%, Retro 14%, Arcade 13.8%, Casual 10.5%, Action 10.2%
- #25 Just Dodge, LOL
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Gretham
Windows
When you have no weapon, no magic and no help - just dodge. Complete a set of trials to prove that you are a Dodge Grandmaster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Top-Down 18.6%, Action 16%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #26 Terminal Cursor
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glorybyte
Windows
Terminal Cursor is a fast‑paced reflex arcade game where you dodge evolving bullet patterns and survive as long as possible. Every movement matters. Features intense runs, rising difficulty, high‑score focus, and an original soundtrack by David‑Ștefan Horecica.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, Arcade 18.9%, Casual 12.7%, Colorful 9.8%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #27 Worldest D izzy Game
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Games
Windows
This game will be dizzy among all the games you have experienced. We have characters that each one has his or her own ability. We have creative and a lot of stages that you can enjoy. We have infinity mode that stimulates the desire for challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Casual 15.1%, Colorful 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #28 Opalescence
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Nathan SwedlundPub: BioluminaGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
The colorful top-down shooter/bullet-hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Colorful 9%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #29 Snake Deluxe
78% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: RetroBug
Windows
Nine different game modes, achievements, leaderboards and a quirky soundtrack. It's Snake Deluxe.
Why similar: Arcade 29.3%, Old School 17%, Casual 16.1%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #30 Tri-Ger
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jo C. H.Pub: The MIX Games
Windows
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 15.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, PvE 9.3%
- #31 GHOSTKEEPER
77% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Cap SmokerPub: My Way Games
Windows
GHOSTKEEPER - the player controls a platform that can be moved by placing it under the bone, preventing it from falling on the skulls.
Why similar: Minimalist 25.9%, Arcade 22.7%, Old School 21.7%, Casual 16.3%, Retro 12.9%
- #32 Square Wave
76% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: NaturalGas Games
Windows
Square wave is an Arcade game inspired from the old classics. Push Away the Squares before they pass through the arena, And Survive for as long as you can and Get The Highest Score.
Why similar: Arcade 24.6%, Old School 24.3%, Retro 17.1%, Minimalist 15.6%, Casual 10.3%
- #33 Ah Diddums
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!
Why similar: Arcade 31.4%, Retro 15%, Old School 13.3%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #34 Bloxtacle Course
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Prickleberry Games LLC
Windows
Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.
Why similar: Arcade 21.5%, Old School 15.4%, Action 15.4%, Casual 11.4%, Retro 10.8%
- #35 Vertex
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Komodor Games
Windows
A 2-D, top-down, line-drawing, sci-fi, action-strategy game, Vertex demands your attention while challenging your reflexes. Whether you're travelling on new or existing orthogonal lines, your goal is simple: capture a percentage of the total screen area while avoiding enemy droids!
Why similar: Arcade 20.1%, Action 15.7%, Casual 13.4%, Old School 12.8%, Colorful 11.2%
- #36 Arsenal
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 0_stamina
Windows
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.2%, Arcade 24%, Action 20.8%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #37 Project Mirror
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Dogsnake Games
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Project Mirror, a mind-bending action puzzle game. Take control of both yourself and your mirror image as you strive to solve increasingly difficult puzzles that will test your cunning, intellect and skill. Putting your reflection in harm's way could lead to failure...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 17.8%, Minimalist 14.2%, Action 12.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #38 The Ancient Art of Staying Alive
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Dave SeamanPub: Team Disaster
Windows
An arcade game in which the only goal is to stay alive by making your enemies crash into each other rather than you... which gets difficult as you can have hundreds of enemies homing in on you simultaneously!!
Why similar: Minimalist 22.2%, Action 20.1%, Old School 18.8%, Arcade 18%, Retro 13.3%
- #39 FoolHut Pack - 3 games in 1
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: BolHut
Windows
Play three* tiny BolHut games developed for April Fools! *There might be a fourth game inside.
Why similar: Arcade 24.8%, Minimalist 20.9%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 10.1%
- #40 Bullet Inferno
71% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Tree(3) Games
Windows · Mac
A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Retro 9.1%
- #41 In a Barrel
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: PPewP
Windows
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Arcade 26.5%, Action 20.8%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #42 MINUS ZERO
73% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Arcade 15%, Action 13.9%, Minimalist 10.9%, Old School 9.2%
- #43 Gliont Lights
72% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: WATU
Windows
Jump over a line that goes down with a random speed Drag left button of mouse to Jump hold down the right mouse button to move down When the player touches the line, the screen goes white, and when it becomes completely white, it's game over Survive as long as possible
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.9%, Arcade 27.6%, Casual 20%, 2D 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Puzzle Pieces
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Tesaks Entertainment s.r.o.
Windows
Fast paced game that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Arcade 19.7%, Action 14.6%, Casual 12.7%, Old School 11.9%, Colorful 10.8%
- #45 Beef Cat Ultra
69% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Gameboy-aesthetic auto-shooter with tough handmade stages across several game styles. Choose from six total playable characters while collecting dozens of unique power-ups and rocking out to a chiptune-guitar fueled soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Arcade 15.9%, PvE 9.8%, Old School 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #46 Vektor Z
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 14.1%, Old School 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #47 NightFang
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MireneyePub: TwinlakeMinstrels
Windows
NightFang wears it's inspirations on it's sleeve. It's an 80s/90s Anime/VHS inspired Shmup, rendered in delicious 3D that hypnotizes you into thinking it's 2D. Youth is a falling star. Rise up against the Crimson Scourge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Arcade 17.1%, Old School 15.2%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #48 Space Waves
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 16.1%, Old School 11.7%, Top-Down 8.7%, Action 8.5%
- #49 Analog Party Sim
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Harry Forde
Windows
A Pixel Art, 2D Casual Arcade game that takes you back to a time before video chat parties when getting drunk with friends was less Digital and more Analog.
Why similar: Arcade 22.6%, Casual 15.3%, Top-Down 14.5%, Old School 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #50 SEISO
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solrygane
Windows
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.4%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 20%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #51 Anivenge
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Fiery Aspen Studios, LLC
Windows
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: Arcade 19.5%, Old School 18.3%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 9.8%
- #52 Dodge 2
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bisso
Windows
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 16%, Colorful 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #53 Spark Mk1
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zylos Games LLC
Windows
Spark MK1 is a fast paced non-stop action game that will challenge your reflexes.
Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, Top-Down 17.4%, Old School 13.9%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #54 Strange Pong
65% matchVery Positive98% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Heartales
Windows · Linux
Strange Pong is a classic Pong game with the addition of new game mechanics. This game is a game of tennis, the player controls a racket and must hit the ball. However, each level has its own features that make the game more interesting.
Why similar: Arcade 18.6%, Old School 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #55 DVD Survivors
65% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.9%, Top-Down 8%, Old School 7.4%
- #56 Geometry Rocket
69% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Holystep Games
Windows
Race against time, defeat the enemy and collect energy. In geometry rocket you need to be fast and accurate if you want to be the best in a battle against yourself.
Why similar: Arcade 24.6%, Action 18.4%, Minimalist 18%, Top-Down 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #57 Cosmic Survivor
67% match9 user reviews82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Kit Sumo
Windows
A Brutal, Roguelite Arcade Blaster. Similar in style and gameplay to arcade classics like Asteroids and Defender.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Minimalist 15.5%, Action 13.5%, Old School 12.3%
- #58 Space Invasion Infinite
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Michael Andi
Windows
A 2D retro action rogue-like game inspired by the original Space Invaders arcade experience. Shoot down incoming alien waves and upgrade your turret. Discover and defeat bosses, and unlock permanent upgrades, turret classes, and challenging difficulty modifiers!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 12.8%, Casual 9.8%, Minimalist 9.2%
- #59 Abettor
67% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Justin Avila
Windows
Abettor is a top-down shooter where enemies constantly spawn all around you. In this game, not only does the world generate around you, but the enemies do as well. Kill as many enemies and achieve your highest score. How many can you kill in Abettor?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Minimalist 15.7%, Top-Down 9.8%, Action 9%