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Games Like Danmaku Unlimited 3

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Great Soundtrack.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 240 reviews
Released: 2017-03-09
Developer: Doragon Entertainment
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
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    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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  2. #2 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
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    96% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    95% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
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    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
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    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    90% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    88% matchVery Positive97% of 298 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
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  52. #52 WOLFLAME
    70% 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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 5%

  53. #53 Steel Empire
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 107 reviews2018
    Dev: mebius.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Action 19%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Indie 4.5%

  54. #54 LUFTRAUSERS
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 6%

  55. #55 Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
    65% matchVery Positive99% of 410 reviews2019
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 569.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 43.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 5.7%, Action 5.4%

  56. #56 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 415 reviews2019
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 246.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Action 7.7%, Indie 7%

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