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  1. #1 Cx6
    97% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: White Box Dev
    Windows · Linux

    Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action 17.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Retro 16.2%, Score Attack 14%

  2. #2 Mesh Storm
    96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Fat Boomer Games
    Windows · Linux

    Retromodern hi-speed shmup

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Action 25.1%, Arcade 23.4%, Retro 14.7%, 2D 7.2%

  3. #3 The C0RE
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: WZRD Studio
    Windows

    Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 16.7%, 2D 7.2%

  4. #4 SEISO
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Solrygane
    Windows

    SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 29.3%, Arcade 19.3%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  5. #5 Arsenal
    94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: 0_stamina
    Windows

    A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.9%, Action 29.1%, Arcade 23.6%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

  6. #6 Paddle Combat
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Marcin Priachin
    Windows

    Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 22.2%, Score Attack 15.6%, 2D 7.8%

  7. #7 Radial Fusion
    93% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: PatchCode, LLC
    Windows

    2D retro style orbital space arcade shooter game. In this multilevel game, use your ship's beam and plasma weapon to fend off enemy ships and mines. Prevent the star from exploding and destroying the solar system.

    Why similar: Arcade 21.9%, Score Attack 21.5%, Action 16.5%, Retro 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%

  8. #8 The Swarm
    92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Shattered Realms
    Windows

    The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 23.5%, Retro 18.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  9. #9 Endless Bullet Heaven
    91% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2022
    Dev: Dracoraz
    Windows

    In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Score Attack 22.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 16.7%, 2D 6.1%

  10. #10 Blockers - Advanced BreakOut
    91% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: NTSOFT
    Windows

    Blockers is a new type of block breaking game.

    Why similar: Retro 27.3%, Action 22%, Arcade 21.7%, Score Attack 17.5%, 2D 8%

  11. #11 G-MODEアーカイブス+ パックマン
    89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!

    Why similar: Action 32%, Arcade 29%, Retro 27.6%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  12. #12 Balls Mania!
    90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    "Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 22.9%, Retro 16.6%, Action 15.9%, 2D 8.6%

  13. #13 Dodge 2
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Bisso
    Windows

    Bullet hell with the mouse.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 22.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, 2D 7.7%

  14. #14 Xylon
    87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
    Windows

    A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Arcade 25.8%, Action 21.4%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  15. #15 Avoid the Missiles
    88% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ES Studio
    Windows

    A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.

    Why similar: Arcade 25.8%, Action 20.5%, Score Attack 16.4%, Retro 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12%

  16. #16 Bullet Inferno
    86% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Tree(3) Games
    Windows · Mac

    A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Action 24.4%, Arcade 22.8%, Retro 13.6%, 2D 7.8%

  17. #17 Yabgits: Haunted Cemetery
    86% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: DIG Games
    Windows

    Yet Another Breakout Game In The Store. And who doesn't love it?Try to destroy the Haunted Cemetery while Reaper's watches.

    Why similar: Arcade 25.2%, Retro 22.9%, Score Attack 22.1%, Action 19.6%, 2D 7%

  18. #18 Castle of Shikigami 3
    84% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia Inc.
    Windows

    ・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 20.5%, Retro 11.7%, Score Attack 11.4%

  19. #19 Shape VS Shapes
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matthew GrumanPub: Gruman Co
    Mac

    Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 30%, Action 25.7%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 2.1%

  20. #20 Laser Hell
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Medieval Vixens
    Windows

    A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Action 28%, Arcade 25.7%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 2.2%

  21. #21 Alienzix
    84% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.

    Why similar: Action 38.7%, Retro 21.3%, Arcade 20.6%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 8.3%

  22. #22 The Blocks Shoot At You
    82% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: seudo nimm
    Windows

    Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.8%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 23.9%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  23. #23 Pete's World
    79% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Serious Penguin Studios Inc.
    Windows

    Pete the Penguin woke up and found himself in a mysterious and dangerous world. Help him navigate this challenging world by avoiding obstacles like shooting projectiles, spawning rain clouds and more while gaining points by collecting flowers.

    Why similar: Arcade 35.4%, Action 26.5%, Score Attack 21.6%, 2D 12%, Indie 2.5%

  24. #24 TACS Classic Collection
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TACSPub: Rock It Games
    Windows

    Explore ten unique and quirky games from the vaults of PlayStation Mobile, preserved in the TACS Classic Collection.

    Why similar: Action 35%, Arcade 29.2%, Retro 19.6%, 2D 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  25. #25 Slap Fight
    80% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!

    Why similar: Action 26.7%, Arcade 26.4%, Retro 19.7%, Score Attack 16.9%, 2D 8.6%

  26. #26 Nova Swarm
    78% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: Tiny Foundry
    Windows

    Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Score Attack 20.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 14%, Action 11.8%

  27. #27 Starboi
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Turtlevania Games
    Windows · Mac

    The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.

    Why similar: Action 33.1%, Arcade 28%, Retro 24%, 2D 10.3%, Indie 2.6%

  28. #28 Dodge 'N' Dash
    77% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: SphynxG101-Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    Dodge 'N' Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade styled game in which you have to dodge blocks, collect coins, and grab powerups all while attempting to get the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Arcade 27.4%, Retro 21.7%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 3.6%

  29. #29 SHATTERSHAPE
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
    Windows

    SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.

    Why similar: Arcade 24.8%, Retro 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 18.6%, Score Attack 8.4%

  30. #30 Flying Shark
    77% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!

    Why similar: Arcade 26.9%, Action 26.5%, Retro 20.3%, Score Attack 16.1%, 2D 8.6%

  31. #31 M.Y.D.O.N.G.
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Morgith
    Windows

    Two space shields. Two buttons. Endless asteroids. Defend Earth from evil communist space dictators with Donald’s “YUGE” space shield system. Fast, funny, and packed with asteroid-blasting humor.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 18.5%, Action 17.5%, Score Attack 15.6%

  32. #32 Super XYX
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2020
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

    Why similar: Action 27%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Retro 21.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Indie 5.9%

  33. #33 Void Gore
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Score Attack 24%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.6%, Retro 10.2%

  34. #34 秦こころ弾幕連
    76% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
    Windows

    面霊気の戯れ

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Arcade 22.9%, Action 18.5%, Score Attack 16.7%, 2D 7.7%

  35. #35 Gem Rush Devil's Realm
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: CranePub: CraneGameStudio
    Windows

    Collect gems, avoid enemies, and survive as long as possible. Buy abilities, fight bosses, earn stars, and use powerful attacks to stay alive in this fast-paced arcade experience.

    Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, Score Attack 23.1%, Action 21.4%, Retro 18.4%, 2D 8.4%

  36. #36 Dodgeon
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludikatt
    Windows · Linux

    A pure-dodge neon arcade game. Choose your power, assemble your enemies from 15 types, then survive the flood of projectiles as long as you can. Minimalist, snappy, endlessly replayable — with a leaderboard for every set.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 23%, Score Attack 22.6%, Action 17.2%, 2D 5.1%

  37. #37 Ellipsis
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2017
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

    Why similar: Action 30.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Retro 24.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Indie 6.9%

  38. #38 SPACE DASHER
    72% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: 7acques
    Windows

    A minimalist arcade space shooter with roguelite elements. Left-click to shoot, right-click to Blink through enemies, and survive increasingly difficult waves while building your ship with random upgrades.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Action 28.9%, Arcade 26.2%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  39. #39 Shadow Princess
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zlater
    Windows

    Shadow Princess is a bullet hell precision game where your goal is to reach the end of each stage and collet crowns.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Arcade 31.3%, Action 25.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.2%

  40. #40 Wurmus
    72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: shiftBacktick
    Windows · Linux

    Join a snake-like game of tag. Chase and dodge, collect power-ups, and manage chaos to become the longest worm on the playground.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Score Attack 23.2%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 12.9%, Retro 8.4%

  41. #41 Marimoth
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 20.4%, Retro 17.6%, Score Attack 15%, Action 13.7%

  42. #42 WayBackers
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 32bit's
    Windows

    WayBackers is a 2D puzzle game built on the core mechanics of Minesweeper. Control your character to navigate through blocks filled with hidden mines. Use your Minesweeper logic and instincts to forge ahead without stepping on a single one!

    Why similar: Action 29.6%, Arcade 27.5%, Score Attack 16.8%, Retro 16%, 2D 8.5%

  43. #43 SHOCK TROOPERS
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 283 reviews2016
    Dev: SNK CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    “SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!

    Why similar: Arcade 32.4%, Action 31.8%, Retro 25.4%, 2D 10.4%

  44. #44 Geometric Hell
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: William Sigurdsson
    Windows

    Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 26.7%, Action 19%, Retro 10.2%, 2D 8.8%

  45. #45 Neo Eater 80's
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Acarbo Games
    Windows

    Pure arcade survival! Guide an unstoppable Neo snake through 50+ devious stages. Eat, shoot, and chase the hi-score in this synthwave-fueled tribute to the 80's.

    Why similar: Action 27.3%, Arcade 25.3%, Retro 24.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, 2D 6.3%

  46. #46 Exit the Gungeon
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,752 reviews2020
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.

    Why similar: Arcade 40.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action 21.9%, Indie 5.2%, Retro 4.5%

  47. #47 Tri-Ger
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Jo C. H.Pub: The MIX Games
    Windows

    TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 24.2%, Retro 13.8%, Indie 2%

  48. #48 Freedom Bomber
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tacit Software Solutions
    Windows

    Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Action 28.6%, Arcade 26.5%, 2D 9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  49. #49 Ultra Thunderball
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Dennis Krüger
    Windows

    WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 26.7%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  50. #50 Warcat Parade
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Score Attack 21%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 14.4%, Retro 9.8%

  51. #51 RYZY NYIL
    67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

    Why similar: Action 24%, Arcade 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Retro 11.9%, Score Attack 11.2%

  52. #52 Block Smash
    70% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
    Windows

    Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!

    Why similar: Arcade 43.2%, Action 34.5%, 2D 14.5%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

  53. #53 Project MT
    66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Project MT
    Windows · Mac

    Survive endless waves in this fast-paced 2D space shooter. Upgrade your ship between 20-second battles, adapt to enemy behaviors, and climb the global leaderboard. Strategic, intense, and built for replayability.

    Why similar: Action 33.1%, Arcade 30.8%, Retro 19.3%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  54. #54 Jump N Shooters
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dev Llama
    Windows

    Defeat thousands of monsters and jump to the top! Jump N Shooters is a plataform casual/action game with roguelike elements where your choices can make you grow quickly and destroy the thousands of enemies that appear along the way and will try to stop you.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 16.2%, Score Attack 13.4%, Retro 9.4%

  55. #55 Shibuya 88 StarBurner
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Xayba
    Windows

    Aliens are attacking Tokyo and kidnapping its citizens to transform them into mutants! Pilot the StarBurner to battle enemy waves, rescue helpless humans, and survive relentless alien attacks in this fast-paced arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Arcade 27.3%, Score Attack 26.3%, Retro 19.2%, Action 17.3%, 2D 5.6%

  56. #56 Endless Is Near
    67% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Pachi-Soft
    Windows

    How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Score Attack 22.9%, Action 16.5%, Arcade 13%, 2D 8.4%

  57. #57 WireNet
    68% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2017
    Dev: Xero TR-MMXZPub: Xitilon
    Windows

    Minimalistic scroll-shooter with green-on-black pseudo-vector display. Rush through the isometric madness of WireNet to the NeuroCore!

    Why similar: Action 38.6%, Retro 22.5%, Arcade 19.9%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 8%

  58. #58 BOMB Pong
    69% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: HFire
    Windows

    An arcade action-packed strategy game. Move the 'Pong Ball through perilous waves of Paddles, Balls and BOMBS! Don't explode and don't get hit! With three modes in BOMB Pong, you'll always be occupied.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 22.9%, Retro 14.2%, 2D 6.4%

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