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  1. #1 Crystal Breaker
    97% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.

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

  2. #2 Graze Counter
    96% 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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Mechs 9.1%, 1990's 8.7%, Anime 8.1%

  3. #3 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ninja Gate Studios
    Windows

    Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Cats 12.4%, Anime 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

  4. #4 BLASTER MAYHEM
    95% 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Score Attack 19%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  5. #5 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
    94% 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Score Attack 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Anime 7.5%

  6. #6 Space Moth: Lunar Edition
    94% 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 14.8%, Arcade 8.9%, 1990's 8.5%

  7. #7 Graze Counter GM
    93% 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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Mechs 10.4%, 1990's 9.7%, Anime 7.6%

  8. #8 ImageStriker
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Score Attack 19.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Shooter 7.6%

  9. #9 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    91% 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 19.7%, Score Attack 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Mechs 11.6%, 1990's 10.3%

  10. #10 Blazend
    91% 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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 10.8%, Anime 7.6%

  11. #11 Star Hunter DX
    90% 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 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  12. #12 WOLFLAME
    89% 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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 7%

  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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.8%, Shooter 7.3%

  14. #14 Void Gore
    87% 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: Bullet Hell 25%, Score Attack 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 6.6%

  15. #15 Super Monk War Z
    88% 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 30.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Score Attack 20.9%, 1990's 10%, Shooter 5.1%

  16. #16 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    86% 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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Score Attack 10.9%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 7.8%

  17. #17 Compact Plasma Gears
    85% 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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Anime 8.5%

  18. #18 Nevultra
    86% 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 6.1%

  19. #19 RagingBlasters
    84% 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 24.7%, Score Attack 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Shooter 6.9%

  20. #20 BLUE WISH DESIRE
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: xxgameroom
    Windows

    BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Score Attack 16.5%, Mechs 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

  21. #21 Suicide Runners
    83% 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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 10%, 1990's 9.8%

  22. #22 Warcat Parade
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Score Attack 19.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  23. #23 Terra Flame
    81% 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 25.5%, Score Attack 19%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

  24. #24 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    84% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  25. #25 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    80% 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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%

  26. #26 Batsugun
    77% 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 9%

  27. #27 GunBird - 2
    78% 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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Anime 8.1%

  28. #28 Magical Blaster
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%

  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 27.8%, Bullet Hell 27%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 6.2%

  30. #30 ZANGEKI WARP
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Mechs 11.5%, Score Attack 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  31. #31 SATAZIUS
    78% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 8.1%, 1990's 6.6%

  32. #32 Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
    77% 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1990's 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 7.9%

  33. #33 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    74% 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 8.3%, Shooter 7.5%

  34. #34 Vektor Z
    76% 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 12.3%, Action 7.9%

  35. #35 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    75% 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Score Attack 20%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.1%

  36. #36 Deathroids
    75% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Silver Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Mechs 13.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 6.3%

  37. #37 RYZY NYIL
    72% 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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Shooter 8.6%

  38. #38 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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Score Attack 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Arcade 6.8%

  39. #39 Hell Blasters
    73% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: PlayShift Games
    Windows

    Hell Blasters is a bullet hell shoot 'em up where you can blast the bullet hell away!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Mechs 11.1%, Score Attack 9.9%, Anime 8.7%

  40. #40 Neptunia Shooter
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Anime 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7%

  41. #41 Red Titans
    71% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 9.8%

  42. #42 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    67% 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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Score Attack 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%

  43. #43 Killon
    70% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Luois Games
    Windows

    Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Score Attack 13.4%, 1990's 9.5%, Arcade 9%

  44. #44 Marimoth
    71% 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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Score Attack 15.4%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  45. #45 GunBird
    68% 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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.3%, Anime 7.8%

  46. #46 CHEER SQUAD
    74% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
    Windows

    Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

  47. #47 Kaguya
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

    High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, 1990's 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  48. #48 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 36.8%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 6.2%, Sci-fi 6%

  49. #49 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
    Windows

    A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 28%, Score Attack 11.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 5%

  50. #50 RESHOOTER
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: spieleschreiber
    Windows

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

    Why similar: Score Attack 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.9%

  51. #51 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
    68% 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 24.8%, Score Attack 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  52. #52 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

    Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Anime 7.4%, Action 6%

  53. #53 Blaze of Storm
    66% 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 22.5%, Score Attack 17.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 8.1%

  54. #54 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
    Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Anime 8.6%

  55. #55 Rangok Skies
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
    Dev: Samurai Games
    Windows · Mac

    War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 11.4%, Shooter 7.9%

  56. #56 AQUA KITTY UDX
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: TIKIPOD
    Windows

    AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

    Why similar: Cats 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Score Attack 9.9%, 1990's 9.2%

  57. #57 ASSAULT SHELL
    67% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 9.7%, Shooter 7.5%

  58. #58 Super Orbital Mega Drift II
    66% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Elie GedigierPub: beebop
    Windows

    Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  59. #59 < STRECT >
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MiddleBit
    Windows

    Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Score Attack 22.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.3%

  60. #60 Neko Navy
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2017
    Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Cats 30.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 5.1%

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