- #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 17.2%, Old School 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 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 15.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.8%, 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 25.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Minimalist 12%, Casual 10.6%, Old School 9.9%
- #4 Laser Hell
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 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 31.6%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 15.2%, Minimalist 14.5%, Top-Down 12.2%
- #5 Colorfire Redux
94% matchPositive89% of 37 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 26.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Minimalist 12.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, PvE 8.3%
- #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 40.4%, Minimalist 20.2%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 6.1%
- #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 25%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13%, Minimalist 12.6%, Casual 10.9%
- #8 Arcade Space Survivor
92% 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 25.2%, Minimalist 15.6%, Arcade 14.8%, Retro 8.8%, Action 8%
- #9 The Swarm
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 20.5%, Action 16.2%, Retro 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #10 GEAR TuNNEL
91% 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 23%, Minimalist 20.6%, Top-Down 15.7%, Old School 12.3%, Casual 11.5%
- #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 16%, Old School 15.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Minimalist 11.9%, Action 10.6%
- #12 Piperbob's Painting Service
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Charmful Pty Ltd
Windows · Linux
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 34.9%, Arcade 21.4%, Casual 15.2%, Colorful 10.7%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #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 15%, Casual 12.7%, 2D 9.3%
- #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 16.6%, Action 13.2%, Minimalist 11.5%, Casual 11.1%
- #15 Calibration Sequence
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lasse Malmberg
Windows
Calibration Sequence is a bullet hell game where you play as a nanobot undergoing its factory calibration.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 16.6%, Top-Down 11.6%, PvE 10.4%, Minimalist 10.3%
- #16 Pigments
86% matchPositive100% of 19 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 28.2%, Arcade 18%, Action 13.9%, Casual 11.7%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #17 Dodgeon
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludikatt
Windows · Linux
A pure-dodge neon arcade game. Choose your power, assemble your enemies from 15 types, then survive the flood of projectiles as long as you can. Minimalist, snappy, endlessly replayable — with a leaderboard for every set.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Arcade 19%, Minimalist 16.6%, Action 10.2%, Top-Down 8%
- #18 Die. Respawn. Repeat.
84% 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 35.1%, Minimalist 21.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Colorful 10.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #19 CyberBrick
85% 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 17.9%, Old School 16.3%, Casual 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #20 Geometric Hell
83% 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 33.6%, Arcade 21.6%, Minimalist 14.2%, Action 11.1%, 2D 7.3%
- #21 Dodging Orb
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SwanCube
Windows
Master all stages by avoiding the infinite bullet hell designed to be extremely difficult.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Minimalist 19.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.3%, 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 20.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 13%, Old School 8.6%
- #23 BOMB Pong
84% 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 27.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 14.8%, Casual 12.4%, Retro 8.2%
- #24 Dodge 'N' Dash
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: SphynxG101-Gaming
Windows · Mac
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 38%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 16.7%, Retro 13.3%, 2D 8.1%
- #25 Just Dodge, LOL
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 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 30.6%, Top-Down 18.3%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #26 Dam Busters
81% 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 14.9%, Retro 14%, Arcade 13.8%, Casual 10.5%, Action 10.4%
- #27 Terminal Cursor
79% matchNo user reviews2026
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 31.2%, Arcade 18.9%, Casual 12.7%, Colorful 9.8%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #28 Idle Asteroids
77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Fiasco Development
Windows · Linux
An incremental arcade survival game combining classic retro space combat with deep permanent progression. Survive intense rounds to gather resources, buy weapon upgrades, and transform your basic fighter into a fully automated, idle asteroid-mining dreadnought.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Casual 9.6%, Old School 9.4%, PvE 7.9%
- #29 Worldest D izzy Game
79% 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 35.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Casual 15.1%, Colorful 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #30 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 23.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Colorful 9%, Top-Down 8%
- #31 VoidMania
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Peakr Games
Windows · Mac
A fast arcade territory game. Carve lines through the void and seal them to the border to claim space. But if an enemy touches your line while it's open, you lose a life.
Why similar: Minimalist 21.5%, Arcade 19.1%, Top-Down 13.5%, Retro 12.5%, Casual 8.6%
- #32 Snake Deluxe
77% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: RetroBug
Windows
Nine different game modes, achievements, leaderboards and a quirky soundtrack. It's Snake Deluxe.
Why similar: Arcade 29.2%, Old School 17.1%, Action 16.3%, Casual 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #33 Obstacles: Gems of Power
74% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Kate the Pan Plate
Windows · Linux
Slide between obstacles to collect gems and collect points in this bullet time arcade game! In Obstacles you're encouraged to take your time and plan your action to dodge obstacles which only move when you move.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 19%, Minimalist 14%, Casual 13.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #34 GHOSTKEEPER
76% match9 user reviews50% 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 25.8%, Arcade 22.7%, Old School 21.8%, Casual 16.3%, Retro 12.9%
- #35 Tri-Ger
75% 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 33.2%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 15.9%, Minimalist 12.6%, PvE 9.1%
- #36 Ah Diddums
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 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 31.3%, Retro 15%, Old School 13.3%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
- #37 Square Wave
74% 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 24.5%, Old School 24.5%, Retro 17.2%, Minimalist 15.5%, Casual 10.2%
- #38 Bloxtacle Course
73% 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%, Action 15.6%, Old School 15.4%, Casual 11.3%, Retro 10.8%
- #39 Vertex
72% 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 16%, Casual 13.4%, Old School 12.9%, Colorful 11.1%
- #40 Arsenal
72% 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 23.8%, Action 21.1%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #41 Project Mirror
73% 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 28%, Arcade 17.8%, Minimalist 14.2%, Action 12.3%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #42 The Ancient Art of Staying Alive
73% 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 22.1%, Action 20.5%, Old School 18.8%, Arcade 17.9%, Retro 13.3%
- #43 FoolHut Pack - 3 games in 1
71% 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 24.7%, Minimalist 20.9%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 10.3%
- #44 Bullet Inferno
70% matchPositive83% of 12 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 34.9%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Retro 9.1%
- #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 32.7%, Arcade 15.9%, PvE 9.6%, Old School 8.8%, Action 8.1%
- #46 Gliont Lights
70% 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 42.1%, Arcade 27.5%, Casual 20%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #47 NightFang
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MireneyePub: TwinlakeMinstrels
Windows
NightFang is a vertically scrolling Shmup that wears its inspirations on it's sleeve. It's all 80s/90s Anime/VHS inspired, rendered in delicious 3D disguised as 2D. Youth is a falling star. Rise up against the Crimson Scourge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Arcade 17%, Old School 15.2%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #48 Puzzle Pieces
71% 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 14.8%, Casual 12.7%, Old School 12%, Colorful 10.8%
- #49 Vektor Z
70% 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 31.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 14.3%, Old School 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #50 MINUS ZERO
71% 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 14.9%, Action 14.2%, Minimalist 10.8%, Old School 9.3%
- #51 SEISO
68% matchNo user reviews2026
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 21.7%, Arcade 19.9%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #52 Analog Party Sim
69% 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 14.4%, Old School 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #53 Spark Mk1
67% 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 17.2%, Old School 14%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #54 Space Invasion Infinite
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 25%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 12.8%, Casual 9.7%, Minimalist 9.1%
- #55 Anivenge
68% 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 19.4%, Old School 18.4%, Retro 12.5%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #56 DVD Survivors
64% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become the bouncing DVD Survivor logo in an 8-minute bullet-heaven action roguelite. Build a ridiculous loadout, slam corners for explosive bonuses, collect bytes, stack weapons, and combine 60+ weapons with dozens of evolutions and synergies to erase pop-ups, malware, and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 13.2%, Top-Down 7.9%, Old School 7.4%
- #57 Space Waves
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 16%, Old School 11.7%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #58 Dodge 2
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bisso
Windows
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 16.3%, Colorful 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #59 The Legend of the Lawns
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: NullptrError
Windows · Linux
In this fast paced bullet hell, mow lawns, kill weeds, and avoid shrub demons in order to earn money and buy weedkiller, ice cream, and upgrades. Become a lawn mowing legend so that you can eventually afford and buy the newest Swapdeck game console!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.4%, Action 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 9.6%