- #1 Like Dreamer
97% matchVery Positive100% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
A pop and cute bullet-hell shooting game from Cosmo Dreamer "Outside". Both beginners and experts can enjoy speedy and active playing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact same dreamy, colorful aesthetic and accessible bullet-hell gameplay as CosmoDreamer.
- #2 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
96% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 9%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brightly colored, cute-themed shooter that mirrors the whimsical atmosphere of the seed game.
- #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: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Cute 8%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same cute, high-energy vibe with intense, pattern-based shooting action.
- #4 Bullet Heaven 2
95% 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: Bullet Hell 61.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 8%, Anime 5.4%, 2D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible and adorable bullet-hell shooter that focuses on fun, colorful action.
- #5 BLUE REVOLVER
94% 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: Bullet Hell 49.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Anime 7.3%, Action 5.8%, Shooter 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-tier bullet-hell shooter that balances challenging patterns with a distinct, stylish anime aesthetic.
- #6 Graze Counter GM
94% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Anime 10.2%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-energy, anime-styled bullet-hell experience with a focus on rewarding aggressive play.
- #7 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
92% 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: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more intense, it offers the same satisfying, high-octane bullet-hell experience that fans of the genre crave.
- #8 Sora
93% matchVery Positive92% of 475 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 13.7%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar dreamy, anime-inspired aesthetic paired with polished, fast-paced bullet-hell mechanics.
- #9 Danmaku Unlimited 3
91% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 63.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action 9.8%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly polished, modern take on the classic bullet-hell formula with a vibrant visual style.
- #10 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,244 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Anime 11%, Cute 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-inspired shooter that emphasizes character-driven action and quick reflexes.
- #11 COTTON REBOOT!
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.Pub: BEEP
Windows
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.7%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Anime 8.3%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 'cute-em-up' that defines the genre with its colorful visuals and whimsical character design.
- #12 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
89% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 36.2%, Action 23.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern entry in the Cotton series maintains the franchise's signature cute aesthetic and arcade-style shooting.
- #13 REDNEG ALLSTARS SWING-BY EDITION
88% matchVery Positive100% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
Cosmo Dreamer Like Dreamer "Outside" is a fantastical and comical boss-rush bullet-hell shooting game remade from a free game. Both beginners and experts can enjoy the intense boss rush.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that captures the frantic energy of the genre.
- #14 RefRain - prism memories -
89% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Action 17.5%, Anime 7.5%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning, high-speed shooter that matches the intensity and polish of the best bullet-hell titles.
- #15 Sophstar
87% 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: Bullet Hell 29%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible bullet-hell shooter that focuses on fluid movement and satisfying, screen-clearing action.
- #16 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
86% 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: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a very approachable, tutorial-friendly bullet-hell experience with a clean, colorful interface.
- #17 Touhou Endless Dream
84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Anime 15%, Cute 13.3%, 2D 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, anime-inspired shooter that is easy to pick up and enjoy for short sessions.
- #18 BULLET SOUL
86% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Anime 11.7%, Action 11.3%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that focuses on high-score chasing and satisfying bullet-dodging mechanics.
- #19 Hellsinker.
85% matchVery Positive90% of 267 reviews2019
Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 8.9%, Anime 8.8%, Score Attack 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deeper, more complex bullet-hell experience for players looking to master intricate mechanics and lore.
- #20 ZeroRanger
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 7%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional modern bullet-hell that captures the spirit of classic arcade shooters with a unique, evolving visual style.
- #21 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
84% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Cute 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled bullet-hell that provides a solid, challenging experience for fans of the genre.
- #22 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング！ ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 9.5%, 2D 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry in the Touhou series that keeps the classic cute-em-up formula fresh and engaging.
- #23 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 17.9%, Anime 10.5%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It blends cinematic anime-style storytelling with intense, multi-perspective shooting action.
- #24 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: Bullet Hell 49.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Anime 10.4%, Cute 9.2%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, anime-themed shooter that leans into the cute and colorful aesthetic of the genre.
- #25 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
80% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action 6.6%, Anime 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, beautiful art style inspired by Asian mythology paired with challenging bullet-hell gameplay.
- #26 Parry Nightmare
79% matchVery Positive84% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: KAKUKAKU GAMESPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Cute 9.1%, Top-Down 9%, Anime 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie-developed bullet-hell that emphasizes unique defensive mechanics and a charming story.
- #27 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
81% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.1%, Top-Down Shooter 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.1%, Action 6%, 2D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven, cute bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fast-paced, arcade-style combat.
- #28 Minishoot' Adventures
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.6%
- #29 Mushihimesama
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 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 61.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Anime 6%, Action 4.6%, Shooter 2.4%
- #30 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,176 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge into the deep world on the eternal night!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 9%, Anime 7%
- #31 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
74% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 5.3%
- #32 Danmaku Unlimited 2
77% 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: Bullet Hell 62.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #33 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 65%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Anime 12.1%, Shooter 5.2%, 2D 1.7%
- #34 BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Action 13.7%, Anime 12.2%, Cute 7%
- #35 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,440 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 193.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 66.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action 8.8%, Anime 6.7%, Indie 2.2%
- #36 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 14%, Anime 8.9%, Cute 8.1%
- #37 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,795 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Cute 7.4%, Action 6.8%
- #38 Mirage Feathers
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Cute 14.1%, Anime 12.6%
- #39 DRAINUS
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 13.3%, 2D 5.4%
- #40 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
72% matchVery Positive98% of 291 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 55.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.7%
- #41 Graze Counter
73% 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: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Anime 10.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Cute 7.6%
- #42 Mamorukun ReCurse!
69% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #43 QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
72% matchVery Positive93% of 515 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Anime 9.9%, Cute 8.2%
- #44 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
71% matchVery Positive92% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 9.7%
- #45 Bullet Hell Monday
70% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #46 Shotgun Witch
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #47 Pudding: Lyre Knight
69% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Cute 5.8%
- #48 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 14%, Anime 11.2%, Action 8.6%
- #49 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 59.3%, Cute 16.8%, Action 14.9%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #50 Rabi-Ribi
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.8%, Anime 15.2%, Cute 12.8%, Action 7.5%, 2D 4.7%
- #51 Maiden and Spell
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 918 reviews2020
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Action 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Cute 9.5%, Anime 7.4%
- #52 東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish
67% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 8.6%, Anime 5.4%
- #53 RANDOMAX
66% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #54 SUGURI
70% 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: Bullet Hell 50.3%, Anime 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.1%
- #55 TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Anime 20.7%, Action 17.4%, Cute 13.8%
- #56 Gunvein
65% 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: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 11%, Action 9.1%, 2D 5.4%
- #57 PAWARUMI
68% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Manufacture 43
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #58 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
67% matchVery Positive96% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 57%, Action 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Indie 4.9%
