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

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A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Dogroach
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Andro Dunos II
    97% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8%

  2. #2 Feeble Light
    96% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 5.1%

  3. #3 Crome: Before Purgatory
    96% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.5%

  4. #4 BULLETnico
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 15.4%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 7.2%

  5. #5 Lilac 0
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Old School 5.7%

  6. #6 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 604 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Difficult 8.8%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 5.2%

  7. #7 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
    93% matchVery Positive97% of 295 reviews2022
    Dev: Oligarchomp
    Windows

    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 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 5.4%

  8. #8 Karous
    90% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 4.2%

  9. #9 Vulture Strike
    91% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Difficult 17.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 8.1%

  10. #10 Evade
    91% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Argos Games
    Windows

    Evade is a fast paced bullet hell shooter focused on dodging attack patterns made of hundreds, even thousands of bullets. Shoot your way through over 30 different bosses, and recruit defeated enemies as powerful assists.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Difficult 20.1%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

  11. #11 Rheum
    89% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8%

  12. #12 Astar Solis
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.9%, Linear 6.2%

  13. #13 Suicide Runners
    88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 7.4%

  14. #14 Wish Project
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.8%

  15. #15 Marimoth
    86% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%

  16. #16 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    85% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.1%

  17. #17 Space Moth DX
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 134 reviews2016
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Difficult 12.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 7.8%

  18. #18 Vektor Z
    84% 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 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.5%, 1990's 7.6%

  19. #19 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 5.3%

  20. #20 Touhou Kouzougi ~ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
    81% matchPositive91% of 44 reviews2025
    Dev: Ryann Thierry
    Windows

    A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Difficult 18%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.3%

  21. #21 Warding Witches
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Shooter 5.6%

  22. #22 GROOD
    82% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2018
    Dev: CC ARTS
    Windows · Mac

    GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Difficult 19.9%, Action 11.6%, Arcade 7.9%

  23. #23 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    83% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12%, Action 7.2%

  24. #24 Gunvein
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 213 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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.6%

  25. #25 Syder Reloaded
    78% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%

  26. #26 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.7%

  27. #27 MINUS ZERO
    81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.6%

  28. #28 Syder Arcade
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Difficult 6.5%

  29. #29 Radirgy Swag
    76% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 13%, Action 7%, 2D 4.3%

  30. #30 Golgalian
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Atael
    Windows

    Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 5.8%

  31. #31 Empyreus
    75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Ludi Antiqui
    Windows

    A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.2%

  32. #32 WOLFLAME
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 5.4%

  33. #33 Shmup!
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Conti Games
    Windows · Mac

    Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Action 5%

  34. #34 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    75% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Alec's factory
    Windows

    Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 6.4%, 1990's 6.2%

  35. #35 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
    76% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
    Windows

    Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 11.7%, Arcade 8.8%

  36. #36 Z-Warp
    74% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

  37. #37 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.6%

  38. #38 Golden Hornet
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Difficult 15.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.8%

  39. #39 Offendron Warrior
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Difficult 16.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.8%

  40. #40 Mushihimesama
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,537 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Bullet Hell 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 8.3%, Action 3.3%

  41. #41 Magical Blaster
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

    High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  42. #42 BLUE REVOLVER
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 869 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 41.6%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 7.6%, Difficult 5.5%, Action 3.8%

  43. #43 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Difficult 16.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.7%

  44. #44 Cybxus Heart
    71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows

    Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 11%, Action 7%

  45. #45 Atomanta
    68% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Remorasoft
    Windows

    Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 5.9%, Old School 5%

  46. #46 Return Ace
    71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: NEROTA
    Windows

    Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 5.9%

  47. #47 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 482 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Arcade 5.6%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4.3%

  48. #48 Full Moon Rush
    69% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Silkworm
    Windows

    Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Difficult 17.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.3%

  49. #49 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 5.1%

  50. #50 Batsugun
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 112 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 5.9%, Old School 5.4%

  51. #51 Project Root
    71% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.6%

  52. #52 Proxy Air Force
    69% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 5.1%

  53. #53 The Core Message
    72% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

    Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Difficult 9%, Retro 6.1%

  54. #54 Gamma Blast
    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
    Windows · Linux

    Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.3%

  55. #55 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ares Belt Software
    Windows

    Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

  56. #56 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
    67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
    Windows

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%

  57. #57 Hypnorain
    68% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2016
    Dev: Keyreal
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Hypnorain is a vertical bullet hell shooter. The player guides a character through handcrafted levels, shooting and dodging their way through an army of enemies and their mesmerizing bullet patterns.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.7%

  58. #58 Railgunners
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.8%

  59. #59 Blazend
    67% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Rich Games
    Windows

    Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.8%, 1990's 7.4%

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