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  1. #1 CometStriker DX
    97% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Difficult 19%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.5%

  2. #2 Toyland Tussle
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 138 reviews2025
    Dev: RBW Games
    Windows · Mac

    A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Hand-drawn 23.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 9.5%, Old School 9.1%

  3. #3 Nowhere Patrol
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 239 reviews2018
    Dev: Slugsoft
    Windows

    Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 22.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 9.7%

  4. #4 The Bug Butcher
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 1,205 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Arcade 8.4%

  5. #5 Guns of Fury
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 995 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Platformer 19.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Old School 10.8%, Arcade 6.8%

  6. #6 Super Glitter Rush
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Cartoony 7.1%, Action 6.3%

  7. #7 ZOE Begone!
    92% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.2%

  8. #8 Operation STEEL
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%

  9. #9 Hell is Other Demons
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 339 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Difficult 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Shooter 8.5%

  10. #10 Roto Force
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Difficult 21%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8%

  11. #11 Wish Project
    90% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.5%

  12. #12 Weapon of Choice DX
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 502 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Platformer 15.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%

  13. #13 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 365 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Ever Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Arcade 9.3%

  14. #14 ANTONBLAST
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,709 reviews2024
    Dev: Summitsphere
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!

    Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Cartoony 31.3%, Action 16.8%, 2D 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

  15. #15 Rocking Pilot
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Difficult 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Violent 9.3%

  16. #16 Clash Force
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Difficult 23.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 9.6%

  17. #17 Rubber Hose Rampage
    86% matchMixed49% of 131 reviews2024
    Dev: Revie Studios
    Windows

    Rubber Hose Rampage is a 2D action game with 34 boss battles, 11 playable characters and 12 weapons. It is inspired by classical music and the rubber hose animation of the 1920s and 1930s.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Hand-drawn 20.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 13.2%, Funny 7.2%

  18. #18 Bleed 2
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 914 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 9%

  19. #19 C-RUSH
    88% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 17%

    C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.1%, Shooter 11%, Action 10%, Arcade 7.9%

  20. #20 Gunbot Diplomacy
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.2%, Cartoony 18.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 9.7%, 2D 6%

  21. #21 Voidigo
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 18.4%, Cartoony 7.8%, Shooter 7.5%

  22. #22 Gunkid 99
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 10.2%

  23. #23 Gunboat God
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2026
    Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows

    Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 19%, Platformer 10.6%, Cartoony 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%

  24. #24 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 149 reviews2022
    Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Old School 6.3%

  25. #25 Destructivator 2
    83% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2020
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

    Why similar: Difficult 29.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Old School 12%

  26. #26 Cuphead
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 221,944 reviews2017
    Dev: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

    Why similar: Difficult 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Hand-drawn 15%, Platformer 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%

  27. #27 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 3,731 reviews2012
    Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

    Why similar: Platformer 50.3%, Action 13.7%, Funny 11.6%, Gore 10.9%, 2D 7.8%

  28. #28 Dark Old Sun
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2018
    Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 32.9%, Action 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Shooter 9.8%

  29. #29 Gunslugs
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Platformer 22.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11%, Difficult 9.8%

  30. #30 Enchanted Portals
    79% matchMostly Negative40% of 323 reviews2023
    Dev: Xixo Games Studio
    Windows

    Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Cartoony 18.3%, Action 16.2%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D 9.5%

  31. #31 BLUE REVOLVER
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 916 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 53.1%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 7%, Difficult 6.3%, Action 4%

  32. #32 DVD Survivors
    75% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: Signal Spike Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bounce through an 8-minute bullet-heaven action roguelite as the DVD Survivor logo. Slam corners for explosive bonuses, scoop up bytes, and build ridiculous loadouts from 60+ weapons. Trigger dozens of evolutions, unleash devastating synergies, and erase pop-ups, malware, and bosses.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 17.1%, Old School 7.7%, Funny 7.4%

  33. #33 Hyper Bounce Blast
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Platformer 22%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 12.9%

  34. #34 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 350 reviews2022
    Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

    Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Platformer 23.9%, Cartoony 15.6%, Funny 9.8%, Action 7.2%

  35. #35 Laser Disco Defenders
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Cartoony 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.7%

  36. #36 Garbanzo Quest
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 697 reviews2024
    Dev: zagawee
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

    Why similar: Difficult 24.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Cartoony 12.2%, Old School 12.2%

  37. #37 Cavity Busters
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 125 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Difficult 23.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 4.1%

  38. #38 Undercroft Warriors
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 586 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Difficult 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.4%

  39. #39 MYRIAD DEATH
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
    Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 53%, Shooter 22.9%, Action 8%, 2D 6.9%, Gore 4.4%

  40. #40 Calcium Contract
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 151 reviews2023
    Dev: Igor Aleksandrowicz
    Windows

    Calcium Contract is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you're on a mission to finish a contract that got out of hand. Learn to swiftly move around your enemies and master your arsenal as you fight your way toward the grand finale. Includes a unique score-attack mode in ever-changing arenas.

    Why similar: Shooter 35.9%, Funny 25.9%, Old School 21.8%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  41. #41 Explosionade DX
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Platformer 17.7%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%

  42. #42 Jetboard Joust
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 6.3%

  43. #43 Last Vanguard
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 99 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
    Windows

    Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

    Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Hand-drawn 25.4%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 7.1%, Shooter 5.3%

  44. #44 Cursorblade
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,045 reviews2023
    Dev: RealPeach
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Cartoony 11.8%, Funny 10.4%

  45. #45 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 91 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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 18.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Arcade 6%

  46. #46 Son of a Gun
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2024
    Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Cartoony 9.9%, Arcade 9.9%

  47. #47 ONE BTN BOSSES
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2024
    Dev: Midnight Munchies
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.

    Why similar: Difficult 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Funny 9.1%, Arcade 6.6%

  48. #48 FORCED SHOWDOWN
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 680 reviews2016
    Dev: BetaDwarf
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Difficult 33.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  49. #49 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.8%, Cartoony 20.3%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Combat 6.3%

  50. #50 Sophstar
    69% 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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 6.5%

  51. #51 Blood Rush
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: MaxEstLa
    Windows

    BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!

    Why similar: Difficult 45.1%, Shooter 33.7%, Action 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  52. #52 Zenodyne R
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.6%, Action 24.4%

  53. #53 Superfighters Deluxe
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,596 reviews2018
    Dev: MythoLogic Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

    Why similar: Violent 19.9%, Gore 18.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 10.6%, Funny 10.4%

  54. #54 Rogue Glitch Ultra
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,596 reviews2021
    Dev: Rarebyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

    Why similar: Difficult 46.6%, Platformer 29.9%, Action 9%, Combat 7.6%, 2D 6.9%

  55. #55 Bullet Heaven 2
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 6.1%, Shooter 3%

  56. #56 Bit Blaster XL
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,157 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Difficult 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.9%

  57. #57 Mighty Goose
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,079 reviews2021
    Dev: BlastmodePub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!

    Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Arcade 21.6%, Funny 19.6%, Action 11.6%, 2D 8.6%

  58. #58 Paper Planet
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 531 reviews2023
    Dev: DoodlegamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Hand-drawn 20.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Cartoony 7.4%

  59. #59 Shoot Trip Die
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
    Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
    Windows

    Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Cartoony 8.4%

  60. #60 Arksync
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: Dykom Software
    Windows

    Wired from the ashes of twin stick Shooters, Arksync evolves the genre with breakneck player movement and combat. Survive and buy weapons, utilities, and upgrades; then risk it all as you fight to survive, and take a toy bear home.

    Why similar: Difficult 29.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Violent 12.8%, Gore 12.1%, Funny 9.5%

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