- #1 Zyrcon
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TraxPub: DIGITALICA
Windows
A mouse-only, endless sci-fi arcade shooter with dead-simple controls — just aim and auto-fire kicks in. Shatter asteroids into plasma cores, wield three upgradeable weapons, freeze time, and survive endless difficulty scaling.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Score Attack 13.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #2 Ghost Grab 3000
96% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.
Why similar: Score Attack 16.4%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Perma Death 10.1%
- #3 Switch 'N' Shoot
96% 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: Score Attack 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Perma Death 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%
- #4 Blaster Panic
95% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, Space 7.6%
- #5 Orbital Survivor
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: YuzuPulse Studio
Windows · Mac
Orbital Survivor is a physics-based roguelite arcade space shooter. Forge your path to free the galaxy from the Necromancer’s hordes. All set in a synthwave fantasy universe.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.5% ★, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 5.5%
- #6 Shape Survivors
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Iffy
Windows · Mac · Linux
The arena is shrinking. Annihilate endless swarms of angry geometry to climb the global leaderboards in this relentless bullet heaven. Collect Poly shards, upgrade your weapons, and unlock permanent meta-progression to survive the crush in Shape Survivors.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.8% ★, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%
- #7 Rogue Run
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mind Studio
Windows
Rogue Run is a frantic action roguelite and arcade. Escape space cops while delivering valuable cargo across dangerous planetary systems. Pick your pilot, combine countless items your way, and don’t die. Will you smuggle with the rebels or join the space junkyard?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.3% ★, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #8 Cosmic Run
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Zinktank Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cosmic Run is a single-player space roguelite where you battle relentless galactic enemies, strategically upgrade your ship, and help the Zogark family survive their journey across the galaxy. Build powerful combinations, adapt to chaotic encounters, and escape one broken system after another.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.8% ★, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9%
- #9 XENOFLEKT
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Catoio Software
Windows
XENOFLEKT is a roguelite space shooter where you will turn enemy bullets into armory: dash into enemy fire to parry and deflect shots, heal your ship, and trigger devastating counter-attacks. Unlock parts, plug-in unique perks with satellites, and get ready to master hundreds of deadly synergies.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.2% ★, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Space 6.5%
- #10 Swarmlake
91% matchVery Positive95% of 1,920 reviews2018
Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%
- #11 Nova Swarm
90% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Foundry
Windows
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Score Attack 20%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #12 H3xatr0n
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SkrazillaPub: Skrazilla LLC
Windows · Mac
Top-down fast-paced neon arcade action. Weaponize your deadly glowing trail to box in and destroy endless waves of enemies and bosses, but beware, your trail can kill you . Responsive controls, tons of levels, audio synced visuals, retro vibe and global leaderboards. Think snake meets geometry wars.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.7% ★, Score Attack 18.6%, Fast-Paced 13%, Retro 8.4%, Arcade 8%
- #13 Son of Scoregasm
89% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Score Attack 13.1%, Difficult 9.7%
- #14 Shmup!
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Conti Games
Windows · Mac
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Score Attack 10.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Fast-Paced 9.3%
- #15 Flashover MegaSector
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Happy Frog Games
Windows
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Score Attack 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Abstract 8.5%, Difficult 7.7%
- #16 TechBeat Heart
86% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows · Linux
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Score Attack 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Difficult 9.3%
- #17 Space Fuel
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: MXT Games
Windows
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Space 10.1%
- #18 Shmup Arena
85% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Revox Games
Windows
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Space 8.4%
- #19 THE KULKA
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Score Attack 13.2%, Perma Death 10.1%, Arcade 6.2%
- #20 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Score Attack 14.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Space 8.1%
- #21 Chippy
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 11.9%, Difficult 9.3%
- #22 Cycle 28
83% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Score Attack 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Fast-Paced 11.2%
- #23 Space Invaders Extreme
82% matchVery Positive87% of 267 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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Score Attack 12.8%, Difficult 11%, Space 7.4%
- #24 ULTRABUGS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Difficult 9.7%
- #25 Void Resurgence
79% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Perma Death 9.1%
- #26 Graviton Core
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JPGames
Windows
Absorb mass. Bend gravity. Detonate everything. A fast-paced hardcore bullet hell where every explosion is your choice.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Space 9.3%
- #27 HYPER METEOR
80% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Score Attack 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Abstract 8.7%
- #28 BLASTER MAYHEM
78% 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 25.1%, Score Attack 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 5.1%
- #29 MechsNBugs
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Purple Tortoise
Windows
Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Difficult 11%
- #30 Space Toads Mayhem
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LimeVibe Games
Windows · Mac
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Score Attack 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Difficult 11.8%
- #31 Hopeless Sea
76% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Potato Cat
Windows
Hopeless Sea is arcade-inspired STG with roguelike elements. You pilot a ship to cut your way through hordes of procedurally generated, merciless sea monsters. Choose wisely from a variety of ships, weapons and traits since conquering this hopeless sea is the only option to survive.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #32 Marimoth
78% 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 21.4%, Score Attack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.6%
- #33 Capy Chaos
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sleepy Cactus
Windows
Become the galaxy’s deadliest hunter! Wield 7 weapons at once, unleash ricochet chaos, and conquer alien worlds in this fast-paced roguelite. Survive 10 minutes of madness, trigger your Rage, and slay the boss. Master unique Signature Weapons and craft your ultimate build!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.5% ★, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 10%, Arcade 6.1%
- #34 Suicide Runners
75% 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%
- #35 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Score Attack 17.8%, Space 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10%, Arcade 8%
- #36 Spinner Invaders
75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Space 8.3%
- #37 Polyfury
73% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Wayfarer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Score Attack 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Perma Death 11.4%, Difficult 10.8%
- #38 The Core Message
76% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Space 11.8%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%
- #39 The Bug Butcher
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,204 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 21.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Difficult 10.4%
- #40 Roley's Arcade Collection
74% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Get 10 arcade games in 1 with Roley’s Arcade Collection. A reimagining of classic arcade games with a fresh new look.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Score Attack 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 7.1%
- #41 Gunlocked
71% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 6.3%, Retro 5.6%
- #42 2 Many Pixels
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Alex Le Mesurier
Windows
2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Perma Death 11%, Difficult 10.2%
- #43 Frame Machina - OcularZero
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Demigrz
Windows
Hardcore arcade survival shooter where you pilot a mech completely blind to the battlefield. Your only sight? The minimap. With relentless waves of enemies closing in, precise movement, and total awareness are your only chances at survival. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 9.7%, Difficult 9.4%
- #44 Sphere Fight
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Markus Karl Stöcker
Windows · Linux
Fast arcade survival with short 3–5 minute runs. Grow from an insignificant being into a god of the arena. Fight endless waves, upgrade your abilities, and chase higher and higher scores.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.6%, Score Attack 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 8%
- #45 Violet Impetus
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: NANAHYAKUMAN
Windows · Linux
Violet Impetus is a bullet-hell arcade melee 'em up set in a series of (lightly) procedurally-generated arenas. Drop into different biomes to rid the world of Æris—the demiurge, petrificate & fractured. Its other children just won't see things eye to eye.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Score Attack 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #46 Solaroids
72% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Space 7.1%
- #47 Overrun
72% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Score Attack 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Fast-Paced 10.8%
- #48 Giant Enemy Robot Crabs
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raging Slime
Windows
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 46.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 5.8%
- #49 Geometry Arena
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,408 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.6% ★, Arena Shooter 20%, Score Attack 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Abstract 6.2%
- #50 MewMew - PewPew
70% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Gäng Gäng StudiosPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
Dinosaurs have invaded MewMew’s home and now it's time for him to pick up his trusty old meteor gun and send them right back to extinction. Keep your combo as high as possible and get stronger with items and powerups as you try to gain highscores in this chaotic 2D horde shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #51 Geometrical
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KartonPub: GameRoom3 Studio
Windows
Geometrical is an addictive hybrid of a survivors-like and an incremental endless progression. Face waves of enemies, improve your stats after each round, and get ready to battle a final boss every 7 days. Will you be able to defeat the 5 great bosses?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 6.3%
- #52 Blast'N Bounty
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 6.8%
- #53 Super Astrovade
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Matthew Kelley
Windows
Master the difficult art of dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. No guns, no upgrades, no level-ups. Just your reflexes against an endless bullet hell maze of death. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Score Attack 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Arcade 8%
- #54 Void Scrappers
67% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Score Attack 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Space 6.4%
- #55 SHATTERSHAPE
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
Windows
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 13%
- #56 HyperShot
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #57 Senli 307
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Senli 307 is a top-down shooter where you can turn, accelerate, and decelerate using only WASD (or arrow keys), and repeatedly search for and destroy enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 14.8%, Abstract 10%
- #58 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
68% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 14.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Space 8.4%
- #59 MOBU
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Saidera Studio
Windows
Survive waves of bouncing enemies raining from the skies in this fast-paced action roguelite. Play as a superpowered monk, craft game-breaking builds, and conquer the chaos in sub-30-minute runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 37.6% ★, Arena Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Arcade 5.9%
- #60 Probe
67% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: Nate Bit Games
Windows
A challenging 2D block breaker featuring arcade elements and a modern spin on the popular retro games. Destroy data blocks and galactic enemies using only your probe, bullets and power ups but don't lose your ball to the void. Do you have what it takes to reach the end of the universe?
Why similar: Score Attack 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Retro 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%