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  1. #1 Toyland Tussle
    97% matchVery Positive88% of 107 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 24.2%, Hand-drawn 24%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Old School 9.2%

  2. #2 CometStriker DX
    96% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 18.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.7%

  3. #3 Super Glitter Rush
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Cartoony 7.3%, Action 6.1%

  4. #4 ZOE Begone!
    94% 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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.1%

  5. #5 Nowhere Patrol
    95% matchVery Positive98% of 222 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 28.1%, Difficult 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 9.5%

  6. #6 Operation STEEL
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 85 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 32.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Difficult 16.5%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Arcade 9%

  7. #7 C-RUSH
    94% matchMostly Negative23% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Artnumeris
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 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%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  8. #8 Explosionade DX
    92% 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 38.1%, Platformer 17.5%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.6%

  9. #9 Destructivator 2
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 55 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Old School 12.2%

  10. #10 Roto Force
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 127 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 28.5%, Difficult 21%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%

  11. #11 Wish Project
    91% 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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%

  12. #12 Hell is Other Demons
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 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 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Arcade 8.4%

  13. #13 Guns of Fury
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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%, Platformer 19.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Old School 11.1%, Arcade 7%

  14. #14 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 362 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 25.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Arcade 9.6%

  15. #15 BLUE REVOLVER
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 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 53.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Difficult 6.6%, Action 4.1%

  16. #16 Undercroft Warriors
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 30.5%, Difficult 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%

  17. #17 Cuphead
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 206,677 reviews2017
    Dev: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 23.1 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 29.7%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12%

  18. #18 Dark Old Sun
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 51 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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 15.7%, Shooter 9.9%

  19. #19 Gunkid 99
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 66 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 22.6%, Difficult 17%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 9.9%

  20. #20 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 481 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: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arcade 5.4%, Shooter 4.8%, Action 4.7%

  21. #21 Voidigo
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 18.4%, Cartoony 8%, Shooter 7.5%

  22. #22 The Bug Butcher
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Arcade 10%, Action 8%

  23. #23 Neptunia Shooter
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Bullet Hell 35.6%, Action 6.9%, Difficult 4.4%, Arcade 3.7%

  24. #24 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    81% 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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Difficult 18.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.2%

  25. #25 ANTONBLAST
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,412 reviews2024
    Dev: Summitsphere
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 35.3%, Cartoony 31.7%, Action 16.2%, 2D 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

  26. #26 Weapon of Choice DX
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 481 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.2 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 37.3%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.3%

  27. #27 Bleed 2
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.3%

  28. #28 Astral Gunners
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Shooter 5.3%, Cartoony 4.9%

  29. #29 Rocking Pilot
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 68 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 32.8%, Difficult 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Violent 9.4%

  30. #30 Gunslugs
    79% 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 27.6%, Platformer 22.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Difficult 9.9%

  31. #31 Gunvein
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 212 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 47.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.5%, Action 6.8%

  32. #32 Graze Counter
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 6.1%

  33. #33 Space Moth DX
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 133 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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Difficult 15.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.8%

  34. #34 Enchanted Portals
    77% matchMostly Negative38% of 303 reviews2023
    Dev: Xixo Games Studio
    Windows

    Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Cartoony 18.1%, Action 15.8%, Platformer 15%, 2D 10.2%

  35. #35 Donuts'n'Justice
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2016
    Dev: FobTi interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Violent 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Gore 8.8%

  36. #36 Rubber Hose Rampage
    75% matchMixed46% of 110 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 21.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 12.7%, Funny 6.9%

  37. #37 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,701 reviews2012
    Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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

    Why similar: Platformer 50%, Action 13.4%, Funny 11.6%, Gore 10.7%, 2D 8.3%

  38. #38 Sine Mora
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 5.6%, Action 5%

  39. #39 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 144 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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Platformer 13%, Shooter 10.6%, Old School 6.5%

  40. #40 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.6%

  41. #41 SUGURI
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
    Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Shooter 7%, Action 6.6%

  42. #42 Hyper Bounce Blast
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 21.9%, Action 16%, Arcade 13.4%

  43. #43 Garbanzo Quest
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 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 24.2%, Platformer 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Cartoony 12.5%, Old School 12.5%

  44. #44 Son of a Gun
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 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%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Cartoony 10%

  45. #45 Bullet Heaven 2
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 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 41.6%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Action 6.4%, 2D 2.2%

  46. #46 Super Hydorah
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Difficult 17%, Arcade 11.5%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Action 7.4%

  47. #47 AngerForce: Reloaded
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 50.7%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shooter 18.4%

  48. #48 Sophstar
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 102 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 38.1%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 6.6%

  49. #49 Gun Crazy
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Difficult 20.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.7%

  50. #50 Disaster Arms - Impact Project B.A.H.N.
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: PD_CGT
    Windows · Linux

    - DRY CONTACT - INSTIGATION OF HYBRID SOLDIER LIFELINE - BIO-AFFECTIONATE HYPER NETWORK -

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Shooter 9.5%

  51. #51 Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 847 reviews2025
    Dev: Ciaran Games LLCPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 37.3%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Funny 11.2%, Combat 8.1%

  52. #52 Power-Up
    72% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 8%, Arcade 7.1%

  53. #53 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
    Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 23.6%, Cartoony 15.9%, Funny 9.7%, Action 7%

  54. #54 ReX
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 115 reviews2018
    Dev: Ali AsfandPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Rex is a classic hardcore 2D platformer shooter, you play as a soldier to hunt down an evil scientist. Fight your way through with powerful weapons and put an end to his mad experiments.

    Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Difficult 23.5%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 13.9%, 2D 7%

  55. #55 Hazelnut Hex
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: Chunderfins
    Windows

    Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Hand-drawn 14%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%

  56. #56 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 37.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10%, Cartoony 8.6%

  57. #57 Switch 'N' Shoot
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Difficult 19.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%

  58. #58 Cavity Busters
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Difficult 23.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 3.6%

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