- #1 Eskadrila X - Rift Protocol
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: xRatchet Games
Windows
A fast-paced 3D rail shooter with photo-realistic UE5 visuals. Destroy enemy waves, upgrade and customize your ship to meet escalating challenges, uncover hidden paths with secret rewards, and blast through fully 3D environments with physics-driven destruction.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Shooter 7.4%
- #2 Mechawaii LEGENDS
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Monster GamesPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows
A kawaii-style 2D shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space junk to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.2% ★, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #3 Dogfight Darlings
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: dull rat
Windows
Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.
Why similar: Boss Rush 37.9% ★, Robots 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Difficult 9.1%
- #4 Anarchy Park
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Danger Games
Windows
Welcome to Anarchy Park! An Isometric Boss Rush Bullet Hell set in a wacky amusement park! Featuring a 3D environment that will challenge your ability to aim, shoot and dodge simultaneously!
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Isometric 13.1%, Difficult 10.2%, Cartoony 6.3%
- #5 Orbital Hell
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eduard Corral
Windows · Linux
A first-person bullet hell in a world that curves above you: the horde comes from every direction. Bounce off enemy swarms, unleash orbital beams and shields, and topple colossal bosses in Normal and Boss Rush. Fight for #1 on the global leaderboards with replays. Full controller support.
Why similar: Boss Rush 34.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 9.5%, Difficult 9.5%
- #6 KABUKI FIRE: DOJO
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
DOJO is a cozy place where KABUKI FIRE shooters practice. Score as many points as possible within a limited time frame and break the global high-score in this charming but challenging arcade shoot 'em up!!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.7%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #7 Knitewings™
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Profenix Studio SRLS
Windows
Knitewings™ is a fast-paced anime action rail shooter. Choose one of four angelic sisters, develop powerful builds, upgrade devastating weapons and abilities, and face colossal bosses across Heaven, Earth, Purgatory and Hell.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.5% ★, Boss Rush 26.5% ★, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Character Customization 8.6%
- #8 FAR FROM DEAD
92% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Brian O'Keefe
Windows · Mac
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 5.8%
- #9 Be Not Afraid, But Run
91% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
POLLUTED WITH OUR BETTER ANGELS THE WAYS BEAR HAZARDS FEW DARE CHALLENGE GO, O MESSENGER AND HEED THESE WORDS: BE NOT AFRAID BUT RUN
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.9% ★, Runner 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 6.5%
- #10 Astro Flame: Starfighter
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Cyberpunk 8.2%, Shooter 5.8%
- #11 Nowhere Patrol
90% 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: Boss Rush 41.8% ★, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 8%
- #12 Probo Rush
89% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
Why similar: Boss Rush 36.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 6.6%
- #13 KABUKI FIRE
88% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Atmosphere Entertainment Studios Ltd.
Windows
The world's best shooters gather on a tropical island to participate in a lethal competition! Will young yakuza Kamoku Shimazu be able to pass the test and revenge her beloved father's assassination?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Cartoon 7.5%
- #14 Missile Dancer 2
88% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
- #15 Daetrix
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cohen Karnell
Windows · Mac
Daetrix is an arcade style shmup with rhythm game elements. Shoot, dash, and shine enemies to the beat of the music, while flying off ramps and grinding on rails to avoid certain death!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 7.1%, Score Attack 6%
- #16 STARR RINGER
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Boss Rush 21.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #17 Railgunners
86% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #18 GOLIATH
84% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Dawg
Windows
Twin-stick boss-rush bullet-hell with an emphasis on arcade-style scoring. Blast away Titans and dodge exciting attack patterns, all the while improving and upgrading your character. Compete with friends online for the high score, or grab a buddy and fight together in couch co-op.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 4%
- #19 Gnorlbeam
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: llya TerebiloPub: Ilya Terebilo
Windows · Linux
An on-rail shooter where you control an alien saucer, which effectiveness depends on your score. Be good alien, destroy bad aliens. Gnorlbeam your way to world domination!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 41.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 7.4%
- #20 2x2=BOOM
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButtonX
Windows · Linux
A cool way for kids to learn their tables. And a surprisingly fun refresher for adults.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #21 Punch The Monkey
83% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DiamondDev
Windows
Action boss rush game where every fight is a final boss. Throw bananas, dodge attacks, and learn the patterns of hostile animal bosses in the zoo. You have one goal. Find your stolen plushie.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.2% ★, Difficult 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Cartoony 7.2%, Arcade 5.3%
- #22 Runner Gunner
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: JoyForge Games
Windows
Race through the streets in this third-person action runner, dodging obstacles or shooting them out of your way. Collect points, purchase powerful upgrades, and optimize your run to beat your high score. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.6% ★, Runner 25.4%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Character Customization 5.9%
- #23 I, AI
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Satur EntertainmentPub: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 7%
- #24 VOIDFACE
79% matchVery Positive97% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Frog Hat LabsPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Face off in this challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush encounters. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast offensive and defensive spells, and kill everything that gets in your way.
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Difficult 12%, Robots 10.5%, Arcade 7.2%
- #25 ExZeus™: The Complete Collection
82% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: HyperDevboxPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Ultra high-tech fighting robots are humanity’s last defense to repel alien forces who will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence! Blast those aliens back to where they came from in these two action-focused high-flying 3D arcade style rail shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Character Customization 10.6%, Robots 8%, Shooter 7.9%
- #26 Hell In Heaven
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mute
Windows · Linux
Rely on your wits to choreograph your way through hundreds of bullets, in this bullet hell rail shooter, where you fight biblically accurate angels, reapers, and demons.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.1% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Shooter 7.3%
- #27 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
80% matchVery Positive95% of 741 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 4%
- #28 閃攻機人アスラ - ASURA THE STRIKER -
79% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: LeftOver
Windows
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Robots 9.4%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #29 UNLOAD
77% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: RooTwoPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
UNLOAD is an interception-focused top-down shooter where ammo is life. Intercept lethal projectiles to reload and survive by a thread. As a Visitor who lost everything in an explosion, hunt down those tied to the incident and uncover the truth behind that day.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Shooter 5.3%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #30 BLOOD=BULLETS
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Platformer 8%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 5.6%
- #31 A Whole Wolfrush
75% matchVery Positive96% of 211 reviews2025
Dev: uglycoal
Windows
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 8.1%, Cartoony 6.6%
- #32 BlastMania
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Melvyn Boutel
Windows
Destroy as many robots as possible and survive until the end ! unlock abilities, upgrade your weapons and earn as many points as you can. Make the best decisions to optimize your run and reach the top of the leaderboard !
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.4% ★, Robots 15.5%, Score Attack 12%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
- #33 Mad Cart
78% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Dmitrijs Lapins
Windows
Enjoy the ride in a fast-paced game! It is endless runner with puzzle elements! Rotate circle platforms, think, shoot and don't forget to enjoy stylized and colorful graphics!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.7% ★, Runner 24.2%, Score Attack 10.9%, Cartoony 8.4%, Arcade 7%
- #34 High Speed Cataclysm
76% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Poly Render StudioPub: Forsaken Games
Windows
High Speed Cataclysm is the most advanced and frenetic 2D action shooter where you will have to destroy thousands of enemies in order to save the galaxy.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 42.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.1%
- #35 Woeful Woebots
76% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Hello Bard AS
Windows
Your robot creations have turned against you! As their master you have to destroy every single one of them before they do something strikingly similar to you! Grab your guns from your super high-tech hips and blast your way through their filthy electronic meat!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Robots 9.6%, Shooter 6.3%
- #36 MEGALITH
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: fosterPub: LEAFEGG LLC
Windows
MEGALITH is a difficult Bullet-Hell Boss-Rush where you fight against megalithic machines in a tiny spaceship.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 5%
- #37 Wildcat Gun Machine
74% matchMixed65% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.8%, Robots 13.5%, Isometric 12.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #38 TRAP LAB
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Boohsted
Windows
A cute platformer that lies to you. Fight through 60 levels of fake floors, pop-up spikes, and traitorous doors — unlock double jumps, dashes and rockets, survive monster swarms, and take down the boss. Die. Learn. Rage. Repeat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.6% ★, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 6.9%
- #39 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
72% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: M2 Co., Ltd.
Windows
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Cyberpunk 8.8%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #40 13 Seconds
73% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Studio LEFPub: Studio LEF
Windows
[13 Seconds] is a hardcore bullet hell roguelike game.Use both hands to control two robots at the same time and fight your way through a barrage of bullets and death rays from merciless machines of destruction!Will you be able to reach the ultimate level 13?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Cyberpunk 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Robots 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%
- #41 Dead Dock Protocol
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio 1979
Windows
Introducing Dead Dock Protocol, a thrilling cyberpunk zombie shooter packed with pulse-pounding, neon-blood-soaked action! Embark on a crucial mission to rescue six besieged city zones from the clutches of Zombots and their formidable bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Isometric 14.9%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Robots 13.5%, Cartoon 11.6%
- #42 Starbreed
70% matchVery Positive97% of 320 reviews2026
Dev: RegulusNSFWPub: Mango Party
Windows · Linux
Starbreed is inspired by classic 3D rail shooters with a dating sim twist. Each ally you unlock comes with a passive and active ability to add to your kit. Bring them in your party to raise their affinity, and unlock Hscenes with them.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Character Customization 10.6%, Score Attack 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%
- #43 Bingus In Space
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Jelly LLC
Windows
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%
- #44 Space Runner X
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: AnomalyVN Studio
Windows
Space Runner X is a high speed, first-person infinite runner. You aren't just dodging obstacles—you’re shooting down drones and blasting enemies. The longer you run, the faster it gets. Earn credits, buy better weapons, and see how long you can last
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51% ★, Runner 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #45 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
71% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Robots 10.6%, Shooter 9%
- #46 ZOE Begone!
70% 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: Boss Rush 21.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Score Attack 11.8%, Cartoon 9.2%
- #47 Furi
71% matchVery Positive90% of 14,080 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 34.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Difficult 10.6%
- #48 BLASTER MAYHEM
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 16.9%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 7%
- #49 BLUE SHIP
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: HAE GAME STUDIO
Windows
Choose from ships with distinct combat styles, unleash devastating skills, and carve a path through relentless enemy barrages. BLUE SHIP is a compact, high-intensity 2D vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up featuring Story, Boss Practice, Time Attack, and Endless modes.
Why similar: Boss Rush 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #50 Bourbon Risky
69% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeonPub: Jang Hajun
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 62.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 6.4%, Action 3.8%
- #51 Full Moon Rush
70% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Boss Rush 12.6% ★, Platformer 9.6%
- #52 Roto Force
69% 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: Boss Rush 42.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 6.7%
- #53 GRID/
67% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: NoeNoe Games
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced boss rush on a 7×6 grid! Dodge tiles in enemy attack zones, then strike back with a devastating Rush skill and Ultimate! 9 bosses, 3 weapons. Each fight lasts just a few minutes, but packs a real challenge! Jump in like an arcade game and enjoy tense, thrilling battles!
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.7% ★, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
- #54 Laboratory
68% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: Far-Bear
Windows · Mac · Linux
The game is all about the challenge. It has no in-between levels, only boss fights. Each boss is unique and will challenge your instincts and reflexes. Every boss you defeat will grant you a valuable upgrade.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.5% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Difficult 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Platformer 5.4%
- #55 Star Fire
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TerraGleam Studio
Windows
STAR FIRE is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D boss rush bullet hell. Play as Eira, a stray catgirl driven by a long-lost promise, deep into the Astral Disc. Dash, jump, and weave through dense bullet patterns in stylish duels to defeat 12 Guardians and soothe their unresolved regrets.
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 6.3%
- #56 Skythrone
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Biggame studioPub: Biggame Publishing
Windows
SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 6%
- #57 Astral Vangard
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Mithronix Games
Windows
Pilot your Vangard and battling against various enemies and bosses. Astral Vangard is a casual game with rogue-like elements in a futuristic world filled with Mecha. You can choose their own Vangard with different start weapon and characteristics, improving their abilities as they advance.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.6% ★, Robots 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shooter 7.1%
- #58 Nah, I'd Shotgun
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mister Zerker
Windows
Nah, I'd Shotgun is a tight hand drawn boss rush game where you fight demons in their special arenas , blast them away of existence , unlock more shotguns, and get good because otherwise you'll be humbled.
Why similar: Boss Rush 58.3% ★, Difficult 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Robots 6.4%, Shooter 4.9%
- #59 Point Rescue Arcade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magellanic Games LTD
Windows · Linux
A retro styled on-rails, light gun shooter. Play as Agent Red fighting crime through the bright and colourful City 2. Choose between arcade and dynamic mode, offering fresh experiences on repeated playthroughs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 5.7%
- #60 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
67% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Cyberpunk 9.5%, Score Attack 9.4%