- #1 Glob Dash
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Spike Studio
Windows
Speedrun to get the best time you can on each stage. Optimize your route to get faster and unlock more skins, but be careful to not punch your monitor out of pure rage.
Why similar: Runner 24.4%, Minimalist 24%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 16.1%, Retro 9.2%
- #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 28.3%, Minimalist 18.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 14.8%, Retro 8.9%
- #3 Reflectron
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Laconiq
Windows
Reflectron is a geometrically-styled arcade game that will keep you coming back for more. Halfway between a brick-breaker and Geometry Wars, with a pinch of Vampire Survivors thrown in for good measure, it's a simple yet effective mix that will keep you coming back for more.
Why similar: Runner 35.8%, Minimalist 18.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 16%, Physics 7.7%
- #4 The Blocks Shoot At You
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 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 34.1%, Minimalist 23.4%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 17.4%, 2D 4.5%
- #5 Pixel Game Maker Series LUNLUN SUPER HERO BABIES PLUS NEWGAMES
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: LUNLUNGAMESPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Three games in one! Volume up! A compilation of Super Baby LUNLUN's action ! A super bargain edition!
Why similar: Runner 43.7%, Arcade 20.1%, Action 15.4%, Old School 12.8%, 2D 7%
- #6 Jump! Jump! Jump!
94% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Jump! Jump! Jump! is a score based platformer game, it required all your reflexes and concentration to beat the highest score and collect coins to unlock new character!
Why similar: Runner 37.9%, Minimalist 20.9%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 14.7%, 2D 4.4%
- #7 Dungeon Fall
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
In this fantasy action game, you dodge obstacles and pick up treasure while falling in an endless cavern. Unlock characters with powerful movement abilities as you strive to fall deeper and deeper before the inevitable SPLAT.
Why similar: Runner 33.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.2%, Old School 8.2%
- #8 Rooster Saga: I Believe I Can Fly
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Valmere Games
Windows
A fast-paced arcade action game where you play as a chubby rooster escaping a dangerous construction-zone turf, dodging bullets, and urban chaos in an endless, bullet-hell inspired run.
Why similar: Runner 44.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action 13.7%, Physics 4.9%
- #9 Laser Hell
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 29.6%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 21.8%, Minimalist 18.7%, 2D 5.5%
- #10 Geometric Hell
91% 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 27.8%, Arcade 21.5%, Minimalist 16.2%, Action 14.2%, Physics 9.2%
- #11 Neon Void Runner
90% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Falco Software
Windows
NeonVoid Runner is a infinite runner in which the player will test their reaction time in a fast virtual reality race placed in a futurist synthwave neon world.
Why similar: Runner 36.6%, Minimalist 18.6%, Action 15%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #12 The Prowler Hell
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: UnderGround Void Studios
Windows
Escape from the devastated land and try to survive.
Why similar: Runner 29.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Minimalist 12.8%, Action 9.4%
- #13 Balls Mania!
89% 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 29.7%, Arcade 20.9%, Action 13.4%, Old School 12.3%, Retro 9%
- #14 Captain The Runner
88% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Captain The Runner is an endless runner game based on retro graphics, where the player must avoid colliding with the cars, buses, spaceships, water bodies and much more.
Why similar: Runner 49.3%, Arcade 18.8%, Minimalist 13.1%, Retro 10.7%, 2D 3.3%
- #15 Trigonometry
87% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Trigonometry is a fun casual game, The rotating triangle in Trigonometry is the pivoting center of this exciting action game! Match colors to go further and try to beat your own score!
Why similar: Runner 34.3%, Minimalist 24%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.2%, 2D 5.1%
- #16 Cavern Rusher
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Murchison Seka
Windows
Cavern Rusher is a fast-paced "go for the high score" runner with 5 areas and 8 structures to explore.
Why similar: Runner 42%, Action 21%, Arcade 19.4%, Linear 7.8%, 2D 4.9%
- #17 In a Barrel
84% 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 35.8%, Action 27.3%, Arcade 26.5%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 2.1%
- #18 The Ancient Art of Staying Alive
85% 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: Action 26.7%, Minimalist 25.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Old School 12.6%, Retro 11.2%
- #19 Eightrun
86% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Present Abstract Limited
Windows
Eightrun is an intense, minimalist game of fast reflexes, in which the player tries to dodge patterns of obstacles while moving down an endless, octagonal tunnel.
Why similar: Runner 47%, Minimalist 24.4%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #20 Bouncers
84% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Dylan KreisbergPub: Kreisburger Games
Windows
Bouncers is a single player retro styled action game that has you avoiding enemies to climb the leaderboard. The bouncer will bounce around the screen in random directions and multiply over time, but more enemies for example the asteroid will appear.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Minimalist 20.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Old School 8.6%
- #21 Kubeon
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameDevStories
Windows
Dive into the frantic action of this game featuring a determined little cube dodging ever-faster obstacles! Test your reflexes in an addictive retro-electro atmosphere and climb the leaderboards by beating other players' records. Will you become the best?
Why similar: Runner 31.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Minimalist 12.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Physics 6.3%
- #22 Arsenal
82% 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 39.7%, Action 28%, Arcade 24.6%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #23 STOP and MOVE
82% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NanningsGamesPub: NanningsGames
Windows · Linux
Pay attention and stop at the right time when rolling through the levels!
Why similar: Minimalist 25.8%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 24%, Linear 9.7%, Retro 9%
- #24 Alpaca Sprint
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Brown Hammer Studios
Windows · Linux
Run, dodge trees, and see how far you can get in this retro arcade inspired runner!
Why similar: Runner 42.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Minimalist 13.6%, Old School 8.9%, Linear 7.9%
- #25 WallSmashers
79% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Thomas Leyland TorrPub: Pleyland Games
Windows
an action physics-destruction-based infinite runner where you smash into walls at high speeds in order to accumulated multipliers and points. THIS IS NOT A RACING GAME! See how you stack against other players with our leaderboards (on mobile only for now)
Why similar: Runner 38%, Minimalist 21.1%, Action 16.6%, Physics 12%, Arcade 10.5%
- #26 SpeedRacer
79% matchPositive97% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: anthund
Windows · Mac · Linux
Control a continuously accelerating spaceship, dodging and blasting obstacles to the beat of an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.
Why similar: Runner 37.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 18.8%, Minimalist 16.8%, Retro 6.5%
- #27 SEISO
81% 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 40.1%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 20.2%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 2.1%
- #28 Fear Half Factor
80% matchNegative8% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Fear Half Factor is a 2D Casual Runner Game where you play as a villain whose mission is to rule over the world by converting the innocent human beings into Evil Ghosts.
Why similar: Runner 41.7%, Minimalist 22.8%, Retro 10.3%, Old School 8.4%, Action 6.2%
- #29 Counterspell
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Foxi
Windows
How long can you survive in this endless draw-em-up? Cast spells to defend yourself from the deadly warding glyphs.
Why similar: Runner 30.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 17.4%, Minimalist 15.9%, Old School 5.4%
- #30 CounterBlocks
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Acerola Software
Windows · Mac
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 24.6%, Retro 13.3%, 2D 6.7%
- #31 Green Cube
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frinu
Windows
Green Cube is an arcade game for really skilled players. This is my first game made in unity, so there may be various bugs, if you come across any, let me know. In Green Cube you have to kiwka (dodge) obstacles with yours, as name suggests, Green Cube!.
Why similar: Runner 39.2%, Minimalist 26%, Arcade 25.2%, Linear 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #32 SUPERVOID
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: GODHEAD
Windows
A fast-paced arcade runner with colourful minimalist visuals and a synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Runner 48.9%, Arcade 19.1%, Minimalist 15.9%, 2D 5.4%, Old School 5.3%
- #33 Reflectile
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MATTER GAMES
Windows
Dart, swing, dash, and reflect in this challenging precision-puzzle adventure! Explore eight different worlds with 160+ levels that will extensively test your resilience and accuracy. Conquer planets corrupted by the "Fraggies" and rescue the lone scientist Noelle in this minimalist escapade.
Why similar: Runner 32.7%, Minimalist 17.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10%, Old School 6.8%
- #34 Tri-Ger
76% 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 30%, Action 22.2%, Arcade 22.1%, Minimalist 15.6%, Retro 7.5%
- #35 Arcade Space Survivor
75% 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 26%, Minimalist 22%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.9%, Retro 8.9%
- #36 Snip It!
73% 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 29.1%, Minimalist 28.1%, Retro 14.3%, Action 12.2%, 2D 7.8%
- #37 Circular
75% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
Circular is an arcade scoring game.
Why similar: Runner 44.2%, Arcade 21.3%, Minimalist 19.4%, Linear 7.7%, 2D 5.2%
- #38 Ball Breaker
73% 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 25.3%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 20%, Minimalist 17.6%, Retro 6.5%
- #39 Medieval Marathon: A Quest for Gold
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Phoenix Pulse Games
Windows
Fun little endless runner. Great for killing time.
Why similar: Runner 55.3%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.6%, Linear 7.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #40 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 25.2%, Arcade 19.2%, Minimalist 17.5%, Action 17.1%, Physics 6%
- #41 The Bullet Hell
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SplatHero
Windows
A true bullet-hell game. Dodge an onslaught of bullets as a variety of ships while surviving until the boss is whittled down enough. Fight the 24 main bosses in a linear order or play special game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Minimalist 22%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 11.2%, Linear 10.1%
- #42 HeWantsToLive
74% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Worker-TK
Windows
This is a side-scrolling action game. Control him well and keep him alive. You are the only one who can keep him alive. No reflexes are required for this game. However, it does require calm judgment and a little knowledge of chemist
Why similar: Runner 49.1%, Action 21.6%, Physics 11%, Retro 10.2%, 2D 5.6%
- #43 Mike and the Zombies
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Arthur de Souza VasconcelosPub: Unleavened Games
Windows · Linux
The gas runned out and you're in the middle of nowhere! Now it's time to kick, shoot, fire and rip apart zombies and monsters in this 80's thriller platform game.
Why similar: Runner 31%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 16.8%, Linear 4%
- #44 The C0RE
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WZRD Studio
Windows
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action 24.2%, Arcade 23.8%, Retro 11.1%, 2D 6%
- #45 Infinity Escape
72% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Infinity Escape is a reflex based game that will push your gaming skills to the maximum in a world full of obstacles, only to get the best score!
Why similar: Runner 36.7%, Minimalist 22.1%, Action 18.6%, Arcade 17%, Indie 4.3%
- #46 JAGAR - Just a game about a rectangle
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: GSM Developer
Windows
JAGAR is a minimalist 2D precision platformer where you control a rectangle through challenging levels filled with obstacles, precise jumps, and fast reflexes, perfect for quick sessions and hardcore challenges.
Why similar: Runner 38.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Minimalist 13.9%, Linear 9%, Physics 7.1%
- #47 Brute
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: MGFM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Brute is a challenging arcade shooter with a vibrant, minimalist aesthetic. It's a game about planning, timing and discovery featuring an atmospheric soundtrack and sounds made from analog synthesizers.
Why similar: Minimalist 41.2%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 22.4%, Indie 7.1%
- #48 Revasion
70% 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 20.5%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 19.7%, Minimalist 15.6%, Old School 7.6%
- #49 Thrust Legend
70% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Klauser
Windows
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Arcade 23.7%, Action 22.8%, Minimalist 18.9%, Physics 13.2%, Retro 11.4%
- #50 Project Ictos
68% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew BurkePub: Infinity Ink Games
Windows · Linux
Avoid everything, touch nothing, and reach a screen edge!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Minimalist 21.8%, Arcade 19.9%, Linear 10.8%, Action 9.6%
- #51 Bullet Inferno
67% 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 32.1%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 23.2%, Retro 8.4%, 2D 6%
- #52 The Neon Mate
70% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Rhomita
Windows
The Neon Mate is an unique retro 3D platformer experience with synthwave music and endless gameplay
Why similar: Runner 43.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Minimalist 12.5%, Action 10.5%, Retro 10.4%
- #53 Gigabot Run
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Zylos Games LLC
Windows
Gigabot Run is a fast-paced non-stop action game that will challenge your skills
Why similar: Runner 47.5%, Arcade 23.7%, Action 23.4%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #54 Dodge 2
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bisso
Windows
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 22.7%, Linear 9.1%, 2D 6%
- #55 Hook Line Ball
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sea__sky
Windows
This is a platform action game. But unlike conventional platform action games, here you cannot move by running and jumping. Instead, you have a hook line. You need to use the hook line to move and attack, and all actions can be performed using just two fingers.
Why similar: Runner 31.1%, Minimalist 22.7%, Physics 20.2%, Action 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #56 Xylon
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
Windows
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Arcade 26.7%, Action 20.4%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #57 Grave Space
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.9%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 16.5%, Linear 13.5%, Retro 6.6%
- #58 Rank · Boss · Bullets
69% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Shadowblue
Windows
An EXTREMELY HARDCORE vertical bullet hell game that only features boss fights. Preview and select between three randomly generated options to choose the boss and every add-on you're going to face, then start a time-based survival trial. Difficulty can be scaled infinitely here.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Minimalist 30.7%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 11.6%
- #59 Die. Respawn. Repeat.
65% 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 29.4%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 9.1%
- #60 Cosmic Survivor
66% matchPositive82% 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 26.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Minimalist 19.3%, Action 19.3%, Old School 8.9%