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  1. #1 Blazend
    96% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Rich Games
    Windows

    Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, 1990's 11.8%, Action 9.8%

  2. #2 Dual Gunstrike
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lost Machine Games
    Windows

    WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Score Attack 14.8%, 1990's 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Arcade 9.9%

  3. #3 Batsugun
    95% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Arcade 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 11.6%, 1990's 9.7%

  4. #4 BLASTER MAYHEM
    96% 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 32%, Score Attack 18.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  5. #5 Vektor Z
    94% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 10.6%

  6. #6 Star Hunter DX
    93% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 8%

  7. #7 Raging Blasters 2
    94% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  8. #8 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
    92% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Score Attack 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 10%

  9. #9 RYZY NYIL
    91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Score Attack 10.1%

  10. #10 Red Titans
    91% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat RobotPub: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows

    RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 1990's 13.6%, Action 10.3%

  11. #11 WOLFLAME
    90% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  12. #12 ImageStriker
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Score Attack 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 1990's 8.6%, Arcade 7.9%

  13. #13 Feeble Light
    89% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 10.2%, Action 7.2%

  14. #14 Nevultra
    88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action 8.5%

  15. #15 Fixeight
    87% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Score Attack 13.9%, 1990's 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  16. #16 Terra Flame
    86% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Score Attack 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 1990's 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%

  17. #17 Graze Counter
    85% 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, 1990's 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8%

  18. #18 Compact Plasma Gears
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Pliesnetsov Serhii
    Windows

    Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 14%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.5%, Anime 6.4%

  19. #19 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

  20. #20 Singularity Strike
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
    Windows

    Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 10%, 2D 6.7%

  21. #21 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    83% matchPositive86% of 22 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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 9.2%

  22. #22 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

  23. #23 GunBird - 2
    81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 15.9%, 1990's 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action 10.1%

  24. #24 Suicide Runners
    81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: JTW
    Windows

    Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 15%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 1990's 11.5%, Action 10%

  25. #25 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: SNOWBALL EFFECT GAMES
    Windows

    A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 14.9%, 1990's 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action 10%

  26. #26 Warcat Parade
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Score Attack 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  27. #27 RagingBlasters
    78% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Score Attack 17%, Female Protagonist 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 1990's 7.4%

  28. #28 Endless Is Near
    82% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Pachi-Soft
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Score Attack 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 7.9%

  29. #29 Cybxus Heart
    79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows

    Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 12%, Action 8.9%

  30. #30 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
    Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
    Windows

    The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 13.5%, Score Attack 13.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

  31. #31 Slap Fight
    77% matchPositive81% of 21 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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Score Attack 17%, Action 13.9%, 2D 7.3%

  32. #32 TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
    77% 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 44.7%, Arcade 16%, 1990's 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action 8.9%

  33. #33 Void Gore
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Score Attack 23.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 7.5%

  34. #34 Flying Shark
    74% matchPositive88% of 41 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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 22.1%, Score Attack 16.2%, Action 13.8%, 2D 7.3%

  35. #35 Super Monk War Z
    76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: XXL
    Windows

    "Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Score Attack 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 1990's 12.2%, 2D 5.6%

  36. #36 Marimoth
    74% matchPositive85% of 13 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Score Attack 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%

  37. #37 Tiger Heli
    73% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 20%, Score Attack 15%, 2D 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  38. #38 Twinstick Arcade
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Aquinas Games
    Windows · Linux

    Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Arcade 17.1%, Score Attack 16.9%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

  39. #39 Orchid Glitter
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Score Attack 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  40. #40 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Score Attack 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.7%

  41. #41 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
    71% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 1990's 14.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  42. #42 Magical Blaster
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

    High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 5.6%

  43. #43 BLUE REVOLVER
    70% 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 47.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 5.1%

  44. #44 Steel Vampire
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  45. #45 SATAZIUS
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 324 reviews2011
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, 1990's 7.9%

  46. #46 Gunvein
    68% 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 44.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 9%, 2D 6.3%

  47. #47 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    67% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 14.7%, 1990's 9.9%, Action 7%

  48. #48 Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke
    67% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Super16bits
    Windows · Linux

    Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  49. #49 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Score Attack 17.7%, 1990's 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  50. #50 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Female Protagonist 8%

  51. #51 GunBird
    66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1990's 11.9%, Action 9.8%

  52. #52 Graze Counter GM
    66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1990's 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

  53. #53 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
    Windows

    Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 17.4%, 1990's 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Score Attack 7.7%

  54. #54 Stargunner
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, 1990's 18.3%, Action 17%, Arcade 14.3%

  55. #55 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    62% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

  56. #56 TENGAI
    64% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
    Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
    Windows

    Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Arcade 15.9%, 1990's 13.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action 9.9%

  57. #57 Blaze of Storm
    63% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Score Attack 17.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

  58. #58 Venkazoid Blast
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Phillip Herrera
    Windows

    You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Score Attack 19.9%, Arcade 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 10.2%

  59. #59 Stellarium
    72% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Arcarium
    Windows

    Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action 8.3%

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