- #1 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 739 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Why similar: Pinball 43.9% ★, Gothic 12.6% ★, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Difficult 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor to the seed game, expanding on the pinball-meets-bullet-hell formula with even more intense action.
- #2 Creature in the Well
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 342 reviews2019
Dev: Flight School Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Unlock the power of an ancient facility and face the ominous, all-seeing Creature in this unique pinball-inspired hack & slash!
Why similar: Pinball 76.3% ★, Fast-Paced 7.9%, Action 7.2%, Indie 5.5%, Top-Down 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique top-down dungeon crawler that uses pinball-inspired mechanics as its core combat system.
- #3 Hell is Other Demons
96% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 16.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the gothic aesthetic and bullet-hell intensity of the seed game in a fast-paced, arcade-style roguelite.
- #4 HYPER DEMON
95% matchVery Positive94% of 3,295 reviews2022
Dev: Sorath
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.8%, Difficult 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced, difficult, and visually overwhelming arcade shooter that shares the seed game's focus on high-score chasing.
- #5 Devil Daggers
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,351 reviews2016
Dev: Sorath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.5%, Difficult 24%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty arena shooter that demands the same level of twitch reflexes and focus as the seed game.
- #6 Halls of Torment
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Gothic 29.1% ★, Bullet Hell 19%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark fantasy visuals with intense bullet-hell survival mechanics in a way that feels very similar to the seed game's combat.
- #7 Pinball FX Midnight
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 936 reviews2023
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Get ready to tilt into terror. The new horror-inspired pinball platform for fearless players. Prove your skills on the most sinister, gory, and badass tables ever brought to life.
Why similar: Pinball 90.2% ★, Arcade 5.7%, Horror 3.3%, Action 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed pinball simulation that leans into the dark, gothic atmosphere found in the seed game.
- #8 KILL KNIGHT
92% matchVery Positive94% of 1,955 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Arcade 11%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, top-down arcade shooter that emphasizes bullet-hell mechanics and a gritty, stylized aesthetic.
- #9 Go Mecha Ball
91% matchVery Positive86% of 455 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Pinball 68.1% ★, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 7.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.5%, Top-Down 3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that incorporates pinball-like physics and momentum-based movement into its combat loop.
- #10 Pinball Spire
90% matchVery Positive85% of 552 reviews2024
Dev: Apparition GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Action adventure meets pinball in this one-of-a-kind pinballvania adventure. When a mysterious spire appears from thin air, it's up to an intrepid pinball to bump, spin, shoot, and flip its way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
Why similar: Pinball 83.2% ★, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 3%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A creative metroidvania that uses pinball mechanics for exploration and traversal in a unique, dark world.
- #11 Deathsmiles
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 617 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Gothic 28.9% ★, Arcade 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic-themed bullet-hell shoot-em-up that perfectly matches the dark fantasy vibe of the seed game.
- #12 Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes
89% matchVery Positive84% of 395 reviews2022
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!
Why similar: Pinball 82.3% ★, Arcade 5.3%, Score Attack 4.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 3.5%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends pinball mechanics with roguelite elements and zombie-themed combat for a unique gameplay experience.
- #13 Downwell
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,526 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.5%, Difficult 22.4%, Arcade 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult, and highly addictive arcade game that shares the seed game's 'just one more try' appeal.
- #14 ULTRAKILL
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 62.4%, Difficult 19.6%, Score Attack 11.1%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, gothic-inspired shooter that rewards aggressive play and precision, matching the intensity of the seed game.
- #15 Dread Templar
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,706 reviews2023
Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 59.6%, 1990's 17%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dark-themed retro shooter that captures the aggressive, unforgiving nature of the seed game.
- #16 Tormentor❌Punisher
86% matchVery Positive88% of 595 reviews2017
Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!
Why similar: Arcade 28.2%, Difficult 25.4%, Action 22.4%, Indie 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An ultra-violent, high-intensity twin-stick shooter that requires constant movement and precision.
- #17 ZeroRanger
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted bullet-hell shooter that offers the same level of challenge and spectacle as the seed game.
- #18 Impaler Gold
84% matchVery Positive92% of 585 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.7%, Bullet Hell 28%, Score Attack 18.2%, 1990's 14.4%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that emphasizes verticality and quick reactions in a dark, stylized environment.
- #19 Undercroft Warriors
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 18.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down shooter that features heavy bullet-hell elements and a dark fantasy theme.
- #20 Demonizer
83% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Difficult 19.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Score Attack 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on bullet-hell patterns and a dark, demonic aesthetic.
- #21 Interstellar Sentinel
81% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Uplifting Goat LLC.
Windows
ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that features intense shoot-em-up elements and dark, demonic themes.
- #22 Pinball FX Classic
82% matchVery Positive88% of 5,390 reviews2017
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Why similar: Pinball 85.5% ★, Arcade 5.5%, Score Attack 4.5%, 1990's 2.4%, Top-Down 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust, simulation-focused pinball experience for players who enjoy the core mechanics of the seed game.
- #23 Demon Pit
84% matchMixed59% of 98 reviews2019
Pub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter with a classic 90s FPS aesthetic. Test your reflexes against the endless waves of the demon horde in a constantly changing arena. Your goal is a high score on the leaderboard, the price is your soul. Far from God’s light, there is only Hell.
Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed arena shooter that focuses on fast movement and survival against waves of demons.
- #24 AMID EVIL
79% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 51.9%, 1990's 17.6%, Fantasy 14.4%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter with a dark, gothic fantasy aesthetic that feels like a natural companion to the seed game.
- #25 DUSK
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,132 reviews2018
Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 48.9%, Classic 20.2% ★, 1990's 12.8%, Horror 9.2%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, fast-paced retro shooter that captures the gritty, occult atmosphere of the seed game.
- #26 Infernal Radiation
81% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: AsmodevPub: Ultimate Games
Windows
Smash demons and deflect bullets in a hardcore arcade clicker with the RPG elements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Difficult 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op arcade shooter that utilizes bullet-hell mechanics and a dark, gothic visual style.
- #27 Mushihimesama
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,541 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 44.9%, Arcade 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Difficult 10.8%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell shooter that provides the ultimate test of reflexes and pattern recognition.
- #28 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 813 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Score Attack 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, 1990's 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #29 Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic
78% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Sinomod Studios
Windows
Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic is a reimagining of the 3D Platformer but told through a unique, pinball format. End the witch’s wicked schemes and conquer her many challenges. Prove once and for all, that you are the true pinball champion!
Why similar: Pinball 82.8% ★, Arcade 7.2%, Score Attack 6.9%, Fantasy 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated pinball game that offers a variety of physics-based challenges similar to the seed game.
- #30 FlippUp
75% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Try Again Entertainment
Windows · Linux
You've activated an old Pinball machine- but with a twist. No points to score, just a mysterious mission to reach the top. We recommend you to try the demo before buying to avoid quick refunds- FlippTechINC.
Why similar: Pinball 66.5% ★, Difficult 13.8%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, Action 3.3%
- #31 DoDonPachi Resurrection
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,062 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 19.5%, Score Attack 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #32 Momonga Pinball Adventures
78% matchMixed53% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: Paladin StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momonga is a unique pinball game, where you bounce a flying squirrel through different levels. Enemies, boss fights, exploration - it has all the ingredients of good old action-adventure games, but with flippers!
Why similar: Pinball 94.7% ★, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual pinball-based adventure that explores the mechanics of the genre in a different, more accessible way.
- #33 Snowball!
76% matchVery Positive87% of 188 reviews2016
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Roll behemoth snow spheres through a handcrafted world of winter pinball surprises. Discover hidden mechanics to chain huge score combos and master the maze while enjoying the 16-bit pixel art and a 'chilled-out' soundtrack.
Why similar: Pinball 71.5% ★, Difficult 7.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Score Attack 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #34 Bloodshed
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,782 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Score Attack 17.1%, 1990's 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #35 Super Steampunk Pinball 2D
77% matchMixed65% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: NCC MoorePub: Devonian Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Super Steampunk Pinball 2D is an action-arcade game with a hi-bit steampunk aesthetic. Build up your steam power and go for the bonus stage!
Why similar: Pinball 89.6% ★, Action 8.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #36 Skelly Selest
74% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Difficult 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Action 14.8%, Indie 12%, Top-Down 11.8%
- #37 Space Invaders Extreme
75% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 19.1%, Arcade 15.5%, Score Attack 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
- #38 Ball-it Hell
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 523 reviews2024
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Arcade 21.5%, Score Attack 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Action 6.4%
- #39 Pro Pinball Ultra
74% matchVery Positive82% of 324 reviews2016
Dev: Barnstorm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Pro Pinball, the world's most realistic pinball simulation is back, better than ever! Featuring the first of the ULTRA editions - Pro Pinball: Timeshock!
Why similar: Pinball 100% ★
- #40 Pinball Arcade
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,161 reviews2013
Dev: FarSight Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Pinball Arcade by FarSight Studios features exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Stern Pinball® and Gottlieb® together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.
Why similar: Pinball 93.1% ★, Arcade 3.7%, Classic 2.8% ★, Singleplayer 0.2%, Action 0.1%
- #41 Graze Counter GM
70% matchVery Positive97% of 191 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 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Difficult 14.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
- #42 Danmaku Unlimited 2
72% matchVery Positive93% of 482 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 55.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.9%, Indie 6.2%
- #43 Hyper Simon X
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10.5%
- #44 Hyper Sentinel
72% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #45 Rising Hell
70% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Difficult 23.7%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 8%
- #46 Switch 'N' Shoot
71% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Fast-Paced 18.4%, Difficult 15.7%, Score Attack 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%
- #47 Zaccaria Pinball
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,228 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Pixel Kft.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Play free and try tables in trial mode with Zaccaria Pinball, featuring 175+ tables, including 40+ officially licensed from Zaccaria was founded by three brothers: Marino, Franco, & Natale. Zaccaria was one of the three largest pinball manufacturers in the world, next to Bally & Williams.
Why similar: Pinball 80.3% ★, Arcade 7.6%, Score Attack 6%, Action 3.1%, Indie 2.2%
- #48 Doomsday Hunters
68% matchVery Positive90% of 787 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Difficult 27.8%, Arcade 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.1%
- #49 Keeper's Toll
67% matchVery Positive90% of 769 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #50 Project Warlock
69% matchVery Positive87% of 6,089 reviews2018
Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.7%
- #51 The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,675 reviews2019
Dev: MorbidwarePub: Headup
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Difficult 26.9%, Action 13.6%, Indie 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #52 Pinball FX
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,627 reviews2023
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!
Why similar: Pinball 81% ★, Arcade 7.2%, Score Attack 5.2%, 1990's 4.4%, Top-Down 1.6%
- #53 Valfaris: Mecha Therion
66% matchVery Positive93% of 444 reviews2023
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: Gothic 30.5% ★, Difficult 19.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #54 Caromble!
65% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson Owl Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Caromble! is the ultimate brick breaker. A 3D physics-based adventure that blends brick breaking with pinball, platforming and trick-shot puzzles. Guide the ball through a dynamic world, battle challenging bosses, and unlock game-changing powerups. Save the ball. Save the world.
Why similar: Pinball 65.6% ★, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Arcade 7%, Difficult 5.8%, Score Attack 4.8%
- #55 Cathedral 3-D
70% matchMixed60% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Unfinished GamesPub: Feardemic
Windows · Mac · Linux
👹 Puny humans have entered your domain and think they can chase you out of it – prove them wrong. Use your fiery breath and incredible agility to defend your Cathedral for as long as possible and let this fast-paced, arcade, endless arena FPS transport you back to the 90s! 👹
Why similar: Gothic 23.8% ★, Fast-Paced 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #56 Vampire Survivors
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Score Attack 8.3%
- #57 Gunkid 99
68% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 11.4%
- #58 Jetboard Joust
67% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Difficult 20.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Action 7.9%