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Games Like BULLET SOUL

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Great Soundtrack.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 74 reviews
Released: 2017-04-06
Developer: MAGES. Inc.
Publisher: 5pb
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2017
    Dev: MAGES. Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Action 11.3%, Anime 10.9%

  2. #2 Danmaku Unlimited 3
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 243 reviews2017
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 33%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Action 8.9%, Sci-fi 5.3%

  3. #3 BLUE REVOLVER
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 888 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 48.1%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Anime 7.3%, Action 5.2%

  4. #4 Mushihimesama
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,553 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Anime 6.4%, Action 4.7%

  5. #5 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,065 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 35%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Anime 12.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  6. #6 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 489 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 45.1%, Bullet Hell 38.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Action 6.3%

  7. #7 RefRain - prism memories -
    93% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Anime 7.3%

  8. #8 Ikaruga
    92% matchVery Positive95% of 2,344 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 35.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Action 3.3%, Sci-fi 1.9%

  9. #9 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 820 reviews2015
    Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 6.3%

  10. #10 Bullet Heaven 2
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 567 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Bullet Hell 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 7.7%, Anime 5.6%

  11. #11 Steel Vampire
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Anime 6.9%

  12. #12 弹幕音乐绘 ~风雷幻奏曲~ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2017
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 11.3%, Anime 9.7%

  13. #13 Hellsinker.
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 274 reviews2019
    Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 43.7%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Anime 13.2%, Action 8.3%, Cute 3.9%

  14. #14 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 615 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Sci-fi 2.6%

  15. #15 Senko no Ronde 2
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2017
    Dev: G.rev Ltd.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Senko no Ronde 2 is a fast-paced one-on-one action game offering an eclectic mix of the shooting and fighting genres in a mech-filled bullet ballet played out in space! And with Zuntata alumnus Yasuhisa Watanabe on board, you can expect a superb soundtrack too.

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  16. #16 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
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    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Anime 12.4%, Action 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

  17. #17 Ghost Blade HD
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Bullet Hell 33.8%, Action 15.4%

  18. #18 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,492 reviews2018
    Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 192.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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!

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  19. #19 XIIZEAL
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

  20. #20 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 829 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 47.6%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

  21. #21 Graze Counter
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 318 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Anime 13.7%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  22. #22 Deathsmiles
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 624 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 43.8%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Anime 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Action 6%

  23. #23 SUGURI
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 223 reviews2014
    Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Anime 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 7.7%

  24. #24 Sky Force Reloaded
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,723 reviews2017
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Action 8.5%

  25. #25 Murasaki
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2016
    Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    "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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 10.7%, Anime 10.4%

  26. #26 Sky Force Anniversary
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,157 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 55%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

  27. #27 Graze Counter GM
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 199 reviews2023
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    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.

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  28. #28 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2017
    Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

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  29. #29 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,766 reviews2015
    Dev: Emad
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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

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  30. #30 Star Saviors
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,685 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 51.3%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 2.8%

  31. #31 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
    Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  32. #32 Bullet Hell Monday
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.7%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Action 6.8%

  33. #33 Steel Empire
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2018
    Dev: mebius.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

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  34. #34 Wings Of Bluestar
    74% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2020
    Dev: Shinu Real Arts
    Windows · Linux

    This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Anime 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 8.1%

  35. #35 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 404 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 46.9%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 7.9%, Sci-fi 4.9%

  36. #36 Vector Strain
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  37. #37 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 439 reviews2019
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 249.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Action 9.8%, Anime 5.6%

  38. #38 Space Invaders Extreme
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

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  39. #39 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 318 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Anime 11.3%, Action 8.2%, Sci-fi 2.5%

  40. #40 Super Glitter Rush
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 115 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 10.1%, Cute 5.1%

  41. #41 Neptunia Shooter
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 745 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 67.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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.

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    66% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,217 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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.

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 87 reviews2015
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%

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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,561 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
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    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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  49. #49 Sophstar
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

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  50. #50 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 431 reviews2019
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
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    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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.

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    68% matchVery Positive87% of 489 reviews2017
    Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

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  53. #53 Castle of Shikigami
    70% matchMixed60% of 123 reviews2017
    Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 21.1%, Anime 9.6%

  54. #54 Gunvein
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 219 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    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 52.8%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 11%, Sci-fi 5.5%

  55. #55 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Action 13.1%

  56. #56 PAWARUMI
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 41.8%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  57. #57 Beat Souls
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 79 reviews2021
    Dev: Zoo Corporation
    Windows

    Dive into the cyberpop world of Beat Souls! Dodge and dance your way to a high-score in this intense rhythm action game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.7%, Anime 26.7%, Action 15.6%, Cute 9%, Casual 4.9%

  58. #58 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    68% matchMixed56% of 533 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.1%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 12.7%

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