- #1 XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 786 reviews2024
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 43.3% ★, Gothic 13% ★, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Difficult 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct successor to the seed game, it refines the pinball-meets-shmup formula with even more chaotic action.
- #2 Creature in the Well
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 347 reviews2019
Dev: Flight School Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.1 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 75.9% ★, Fast-Paced 8%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5.5%, Top-Down 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game uniquely blends pinball mechanics with dungeon-crawling exploration and top-down action.
- #3 Pinball Spire
96% matchVery Positive85% of 587 reviews2024
Dev: Apparition GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 82.8% ★, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 3%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, Action 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines pinball physics with metroidvania-style exploration and puzzle-platforming elements.
- #4 KILL KNIGHT
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,018 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 27.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Score Attack 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, high-octane top-down arcade shooter that captures the same intense, gothic atmosphere and fast-paced combat.
- #5 Graze Counter GM
94% matchVery Positive97% of 205 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 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This high-intensity bullet-hell features a risk-reward system that mirrors the adrenaline-fueled gameplay of Demon's Tilt.
- #6 HYPER DEMON
94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,355 reviews2022
Dev: Sorath
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.2 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 32.7%, Difficult 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar level of sensory overload and extreme speed, focusing on high-skill arcade mastery.
- #7 Halls of Torment
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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 29.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 19%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a dark-fantasy aesthetic combined with bullet-hell survival mechanics that feel right at home with the seed game.
- #8 DoDonPachi Resurrection
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,074 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 29.3%, Arcade 19.9%, Score Attack 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive bullet-hell experience that matches the screen-clearing intensity of the seed game.
- #9 Devil Daggers
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,464 reviews2016
Dev: Sorath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 33.6%, Difficult 24.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, dark-fantasy arcade survival game that demands the same level of focus and reflex-based gameplay.
- #10 Danmaku Unlimited 3
91% matchVery Positive87% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.9%, Arcade 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides refined bullet-hell mechanics and a polished arcade feel that aligns perfectly with the seed game's intensity.
- #11 Mushihimesama
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 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 43.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Difficult 11.1%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dark-fantasy bullet-hell that shares the gothic aesthetic and high-difficulty challenge of the seed game.
- #12 Hell is Other Demons
89% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Difficult 17.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style bullet-hell action game that shares the seed game's focus on difficult, high-speed encounters.
- #13 BLUE REVOLVER
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 16.3%, Difficult 7.8%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-energy bullet-hell that emphasizes arcade-style score chasing and intense visual effects.
- #14 Ikaruga
88% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Classic 14.3% ★, Difficult 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused arcade shooter that rewards mastery of complex mechanics and high-speed decision making.
- #15 Switch 'N' Shoot
87% 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: Fast-Paced 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity arcade score-chaser that tests reflexes in a way similar to the seed game.
- #16 Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes
86% matchVery Positive84% of 399 reviews2022
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 81.8% ★, Arcade 5.5%, Score Attack 4.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 3.6%, Action 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique pinball-roguelite hybrid that adds combat elements to the traditional pinball experience.
- #17 Vampire Survivors
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 264,870 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.0 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 39.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Score Attack 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: While simpler, it captures the addictive, dark-fantasy bullet-hell survival loop that makes the seed game so replayable.
- #18 ZeroRanger
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Arcade 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, arcade-style bullet-hell gameplay with a dark, evolving narrative that keeps players engaged.
- #19 Super Steampunk Pinball 2D
86% matchMixed65% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: NCC MoorePub: Devonian Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 89.3% ★, Action 8.4%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style pinball game that focuses on simple, fast-paced action and retro aesthetics.
- #20 Space Invaders Extreme
84% matchVery Positive87% of 272 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 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%, Difficult 19.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modernized arcade classic that uses intense visual effects and rhythm-based elements to create a high-energy experience.
- #21 Caromble!
82% matchVery Positive82% of 78 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 64.9% ★, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Arcade 7.2%, Difficult 5.9%, Score Attack 5%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style destruction game that utilizes pinball physics in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment.
- #22 Undercroft Warriors
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 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 20.7%, Difficult 18.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Score Attack 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on bullet-hell intensity and difficult, skill-based progression.
- #23 Demonizer
82% matchVery Positive90% of 51 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 21.1%, Difficult 19.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shooter with a dark, gothic aesthetic that directly aligns with the visual style of the seed game.
- #24 Touhou Luna Nights
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,929 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Difficult 35.1%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 7.8%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and a gothic flair, mirroring the seed game's thematic elements.
- #25 Pro Pinball Ultra
81% matchVery Positive83% of 326 reviews2016
Dev: Barnstorm Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity pinball simulation for players who appreciate the core physics engine of the seed game.
- #26 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 23.5%, Score Attack 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, 1990's 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #27 Pinball FX Midnight
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 960 reviews2023
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.9 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 89.9% ★, Arcade 5.9%, Horror 3.4%, Action 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #28 Go Mecha Ball
77% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 67.8% ★, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 4.7%, Top-Down 3%
- #29 Cult of PiN
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2026
Dev: KennyMakesGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Flip, nudge, and destroy in this roguelike pinball deckbuilder. Select from 100+ upgrades to create game-breaking builds and smash through the cursed playfields. Complete missions to trigger explosive special attacks and tear the tables apart, one bumper at a time.
Why similar: Pinball 75.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Score Attack 6.4%, Action 1.8%
- #30 Sine Mora EX
79% matchMixed64% of 690 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Difficult 24.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter with a mature, dark aesthetic and unique time-based mechanics that add a layer of tension.
- #31 Momonga Pinball Adventures
79% matchMixed54% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: Paladin StudiosPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 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 95.1% ★, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual pinball experience that incorporates action elements and unique level design.
- #32 FlippUp
75% matchVery Positive84% of 74 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 66.1% ★, Difficult 14%, Arcade 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Action 3.4%
- #33 GALAK-Z
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 551 reviews2015
Dev: 17-BIT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brand New features!! The Void DLC offers endless gameplay, Online Leaderboards, and a Daily Challenge that allows players to compete worldwide for the top score. Anime inspired 2D space combat simulation at its best! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I.
Why similar: Arcade 49.4%, Action 24.2%, Indie 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features physics-based arcade combat that rewards players for mastering movement in tight spaces.
- #34 BALL x PIT
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,725 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #35 Snowball!
76% matchVery Positive87% of 191 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 70.9% ★, Difficult 7.5%, Arcade 6.8%, Score Attack 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #36 Worms Pinball
78% matchMixed53% of 517 reviews2011
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 10%
The Worms™ crew returns, and this time they’ve got balls! The classic Worms™ Pinball sends the cute little pink guys spinning across one of the most realistic pinball tables ever created.
Why similar: Pinball 88.7% ★, Arcade 4.2%, Classic 2.4% ★, Score Attack 1.8%, 1990's 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style pinball game that offers a nostalgic, high-score-focused experience.
- #37 Resultare
73% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Good Day Games
Windows · Mac
Drop into the chaotic thrill of Resultare, a pachinko rouguelike where precision and chaos collide! Smash through colorful boards, build powerful combos, and chase high scores as you fight your way to victory one bounce at a time.
Why similar: Pinball 79.7% ★, Arcade 9%, Difficult 5.2%, Action 4%, Indie 1.5%
- #38 Bloodshed
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,910 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 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Score Attack 17.6%, 1990's 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #39 Skelly Selest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 288 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 36.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Action 15%, Indie 11.9%, Top-Down 11.6%
- #40 Angel at Dusk
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,729 reviews2024
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, 1990's 13.4%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #41 Doomsday Hunters
71% matchVery Positive90% of 790 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.8 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 28.6%, Difficult 28.2%, Arcade 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.2%
- #42 Danmaku Unlimited 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 53.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #43 Hyper Sentinel
74% matchVery Positive84% of 70 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 31%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #44 Cathedral 3-D
74% matchMixed60% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: Unfinished Games
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 24.1% ★, Fast-Paced 20.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #45 Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic
72% matchVery Positive92% of 65 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 82.1% ★, Arcade 7.5%, Score Attack 7.3%, Fantasy 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #46 UBERMOSH Vol.5
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,722 reviews2017
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 14.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #47 Ricochet Abyss
69% matchMostly Positive69% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: DreamForge
Windows
Dive into Ricochet Abyss, a unique blend of tactical backpack management, hero-building, and pinball-style combat. Organize your inventory, equip powerful gear, and send your heroes ricocheting through perilous dungeons—every shot and item choice could be your key to survival!
Why similar: Pinball 75.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Top-Down 3.6%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #48 Impaler Gold
69% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 30.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Score Attack 18.8%, 1990's 14.2%, Action 7.5%
- #49 Valfaris: Mecha Therion
68% matchVery Positive92% of 464 reviews2023
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 30.8% ★, Difficult 19.2%, Arcade 16%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #50 Interstellar Sentinel
69% 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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Score Attack 8.3%
- #51 Pinball Arcade
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,173 reviews2013
Dev: FarSight Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 38.0 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 92.8% ★, Arcade 3.9%, Classic 2.9% ★, Singleplayer 0.2%, Action 0.1%
- #52 Ball-it Hell
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 550 reviews2024
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.7 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 27.5%, Arcade 21.8%, Score Attack 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Action 6.5%
- #53 Graze Counter
68% matchVery Positive95% of 318 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: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #54 Savant - Ascent REMIX
66% matchVery Positive92% of 438 reviews2023
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!
Why similar: Gothic 31.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%
- #55 Pinball FX Classic
67% matchVery Positive88% of 5,431 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% ★, Arcade 5.7%, Score Attack 4.8%, 1990's 2.4%, Top-Down 1.6%
- #56 Freefall '95
64% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: S-Bend Games
Windows · Mac
Chain massive trick combos, dodge deadly debris, and chase huge scores in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Earn coins, upgrade abilities, collect rare items, and uncover a wild time-bending narrative aboard this doomed flight in the year 1995
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Score Attack 15%, 1990's 6.6%
- #57 Silver Bullet
65% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Flynn's Arcade
Windows
Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter: blast your way through spooky stages and macabre mini games as Van Helsing, to rescue your pet puppies who were dognapped by Reggie the Vampire!
Why similar: Gothic 47.3% ★, Arcade 18.7%, Action 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #58 Tormentor❌Punisher
68% matchVery Positive88% of 599 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 28.5%, Difficult 25.4%, Action 22.5%, Indie 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%