Games Like BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST

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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Anime 10.9%, Action 10.7%

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 58.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action 7.2%

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%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%

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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Anime 7.3%

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 47.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Anime 7.5%, Action 5.9%

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 45.3%, Bullet Hell 37%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 7.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Bullet Hell 34%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Anime 6.8%, Action 5.3%

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 50.4%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Action 3.9%, Sci-fi 2.2%

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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Anime 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%

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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Action 12.8%, Anime 9.9%

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 43.3%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Anime 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 6.8%

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 40.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Anime 8.2%

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 50.1%, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Action 17.5%

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 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Action 8.8%, Anime 5.5%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Anime 7.1%

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 46.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

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%, Bullet Hell 27%, Anime 13.4%, Action 9.4%, Cute 4.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Anime 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action 8.7%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Anime 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 14.7%, Anime 13.2%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Action 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Anime 14.6%

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 42.9%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Anime 13.8%, Action 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.8%

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 45.8%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Sci-fi 2.9%

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?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 10.9%

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

Why similar: Action 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Anime 10.3%

【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Anime 10.2%, Action 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

"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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 12.1%, Anime 10.5%

Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Anime 11.6%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 2.7%

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 54.6%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

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?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Anime 14.7%, Action 9.6%, Cute 5.9%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.9%, Action 31.1%

Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Action 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Anime 10.4%

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 55.9%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 9.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Anime 13.9%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Action 14.8%

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 46.2%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 5.5%

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!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Action 23%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Casual 2.1%

AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60%, Bullet Hell 40%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Anime 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Action 7.1%

Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Anime 11.2%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%

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%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 12.5%, Sci-fi 6.1%

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 47.8%, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Why similar: Action 50.6%, Anime 49.4%

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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Anime 16.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 9.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Anime 13.9%, Action 9.4%, Cute 5.2%

70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Anime 21.4%, Action 17.6%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Action 10.7%, Anime 9%

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 43.1%, Action 23.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Anime 9.7%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 34%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%

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 62%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 11%, Anime 4.5%

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 52.4%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 7.4%

That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Anime 13.9%, Cute 2.7%