Games Like Bullet Heaven 2

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: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Difficult 4.2%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a masterpiece of the genre, it offers the same intense bullet-dodging gameplay and high-quality soundtrack found in Bullet Heaven 2.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Difficult 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct inspiration for the seed game, this title offers a similar top-down cooperative bullet-hell experience with a distinct visual style.

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 39.3%, Bullet Hell 34%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 3.7%, Anime 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy indie shooter that perfectly captures the blend of intense action and great music found in the seed game.

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: Bullet Hell 43.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the bullet-hell formula with modern visuals and a pulse-pounding soundtrack that fans of the series will appreciate.

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: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 4.3%, Anime 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed bullet-hell that offers a unique atmosphere while maintaining the high-difficulty, anime-inspired gameplay you enjoy.

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: Bullet Hell 45.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Difficult 4.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a cornerstone of the bullet-hell genre, it provides the ultimate test of reflexes and pattern recognition.

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: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Difficult 9.7%, Anime 6.8%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the 'graze' mechanic, rewarding players for getting dangerously close to bullets in a way that feels very similar to Bullet Heaven 2.

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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that features high-intensity action and a stellar soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping.

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: Bullet Hell 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 6.5%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a staple of the Touhou series, it provides the quintessential bullet-hell experience that inspired Bullet Heaven 2.

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: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Difficult 8%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its high difficulty and iconic soundtrack, this is a perfect match for fans of the seed game's core mechanics.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 66.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Action 8.5%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the cute anime aesthetic and fast-paced, character-driven bullet-hell action of the seed game.

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 64.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action 6.1%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished bullet-hell shooter that demands precision and offers a deep, rewarding scoring system.

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: Bullet Hell 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 8.5%, 2D 3.2%, Local Co-Op 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Cave shooter that features complex mechanics and intense bullet patterns for players looking for a deeper challenge.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 32%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it starts as a traditional shooter, its incredible soundtrack and escalating difficulty make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

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: Bullet Hell 43%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Difficult 5.9%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on unique, puzzle-like bullet patterns that challenge your dodging skills in creative ways.

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: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Difficult 2.5%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary shooter that introduces a unique polarity mechanic, offering a different but equally rewarding challenge.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced indie shooter that leans into the bullet-hell subgenre with a focus on high-speed movement and dodging.

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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 8%, Anime 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style shooter that focuses on high-scoring mechanics and intense bullet-hell action.

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 30.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar local co-op action experience with a focus on fast-paced, arcade-style survival.

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling, it matches the seed game's intensity, customization, and high-energy soundtrack.

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade shooter that delivers a polished, high-intensity experience with a great aesthetic.

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 43%, Action 7.2%, Indie 3.4%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, sweet, and incredibly fast-paced shooter that mirrors the cute-but-deadly aesthetic of the seed game.

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: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Local Co-Op 10%, Anime 7.2%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection brings fast-paced, historical-anime-themed shooting action that feels right at home with the seed game.

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

Why You'll Like It: While it incorporates platforming, its bullet-hell boss fights and high-speed action make it a great companion to the seed game.

Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival part II is a danmaku shooting game, which is the second part of Touhou Makuka Sai. The repeat of incident is coming again. Can the girls going to the netherworld solve the mystery?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Difficult 6.2%, Indie 3.4%

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 48.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.1%

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: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Action 10%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Difficult 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie bullet-hell that captures the spirit of the genre with local co-op and challenging boss encounters.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Anime 6.5%, Difficult 6.1%

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 50.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 6.3%, Difficult 5.6%

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: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Anime 9%, Action 5.4%

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: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Difficult 8.2%, Indie 4.3%

東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング！ ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 7.8%, Difficult 4.2%

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: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Difficult 6.3%, Indie 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 42.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Difficult 9.1%, Indie 2.5%

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: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 6%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Anime 7%, Action 4.8%

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: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.8%

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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 10%, Anime 6.3%

This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action 9.3%, Anime 7.2%, Difficult 7%

天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action 14.4%, Indie 4.4%, 2D 4.1%

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: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Difficult 8.2%, Anime 6.9%, Action 6.5%

買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Difficult 6.5%, Action 5.1%

Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Bullet Hell 43.5%, Action 8.2%, 2D 2.9%

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: Bullet Hell 44%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.3%

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: Bullet Hell 50.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Anime 7%, Action 6.5%, Difficult 1.9%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 37%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Action 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Action 7.2%, Indie 2.5%, 2D 2%

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: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Action 8.6%, Indie 6%

月の都から敵が攻めてきた！ その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう？ ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Difficult 12%, Indie 2.9%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 71.2%, Action 16.8%, Difficult 6.8%, 2D 5.1%

A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.6%, Anime 16.8%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 6.2%

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.4%

"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: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5.2%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 58.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Anime 11.5%, Action 7.9%, Indie 6%

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 6.1%

桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング！一人でも大変遊べます。

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Indie 3.2%

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 48.3%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Action 6.4%, Indie 4.6%