- #1 Flowershop Master Yuukarin!
97% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: TeamNG
Windows
Yuuka Kazami is running a flower shop?! In [Flowershop Master Yuukarin!], Yuuka tries to run a flowr shop in Gensokyo, which has been suddenly dominated by foodie culture.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shooter 27.2%, Action 25%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #2 Dream of YukiHana
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Mr.JX
Windows
A fan-made bullet hell shooting game featuring "Hololive 5th Generation" as the main characters, with "Yukihana Lamy" at the center of the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 17%, 2D 8.2%, Adventure 6%
- #3 G-Scramble
96% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical Scrolling 2D Shooting Game Created by Shooting Game Builder
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Shooter 26%, Action 18.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #4 MolaMolaAdventure
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: BibiPub: BibiPiece
Windows
"Molamola Adventure" is a danmaku shooting game. Players will control a molamola and embark on an underwater adventure alongside a girl.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Shooter 23.6%, Action 14.3%, Linear 10.8%, 2D 7.9%
- #5 雪景花 -Sekka the Gleam-
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 秋空シンセシス
Windows
「視界を遮断(とざ)して――敵を討て」視界を閉ざすと、敵の攻撃予兆が見える。敵の視界を潜り抜けて戦う、新感覚・ステルス弾幕シューティングゲーム。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Shooter 25.7%, Action 19.1%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #6 Rust Onslaught
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: The British CombinePub: Eggxplosive Gaming
Windows
Rust Onslaught is a top-down shooter where you play as the robot R-75, as he takes out everything he sees. Humanity Is Dead, Robots Own The Earth, and you have become a danger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 20.8%, Futuristic 15.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #7 Cube
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ycyclop
Windows
Cube is an intriguing fast paced 2D shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shooter 27.5%, Action 24.9%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #8 電影大戦
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XXL
Windows
Time is your penalty! No lives—getting hit drains your clock. Slay enemies and harvest energy before time runs out! "Strike first, strike fast!" Shatter shields and unleash massive counter lasers with a Perfect Parry! "Den-ei Taisen" evolves every play. Pick 1 of 3 skills. High-speed roguelite!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 29.8%, Action 15.7%, Futuristic 13.7%, 2D 9.1%
- #9 Alien Fury
91% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Odin Strabo Jensen
Windows · Linux
Arcade space shooter that gets progressively harder, the longer you play. It's a simple a matter of shooting the alien missiles, before they hit you. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Shooter 27.3%, Action 24.8%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #10 Space Revenge - Prologue
91% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: EskemaGames
Windows
Space Revenge - Prologue is an action-exploration game. With a top down perspective, twin stick controls and a sci-fi mood to explore the enemy base full of dangers. Embark in this adventure and hunt down the responsible of your fathers dead. The only way is REVENGE!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 21.4%, Futuristic 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #11 Grave Space
90% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Shooter 25.1%, Action 17.2%, Linear 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #12 Not Raised By Wolves
89% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Vancouver Film School
Windows
Not Raised by Wolves is a third-person shooter starring La Coyota, an anthropomorphic gunslinger. Dash, aim, and shoot with your revolver while your robotic sidekick hacks enemies to stun them and expose weak points in your fight to rescue the colony’s pups.
Why similar: Shooter 31.3%, Futuristic 28%, Action 27.2%, Linear 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #13 Radirgy Swag
88% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.4%, Shooter 22%, Action 17.2%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #14 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 24.6%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #15 Zaxtron EXPLUS
87% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.2%, Shooter 27.4%, Action 25%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #16 AlchePot
86% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Cardryn
Windows
A fantastic but difficult Bullet Hell. Shoot enemies all around. Experience the unique 'Bullet Absorb' system by stop firing, change threaten to your energy. Get ability upgrade through 8 levels with well-designed atmosphere.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shooter 26.9%, Action 25.9%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #17 現風少女 フタリ一夜に騒がして
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: さなえFPub: ファイブ・フロート
Windows
A bullet-hell shooter that blends 2D stages with angled top-down 3D combat. Push forward by destroying incoming bullets at close range. Each weapon’s skill is fixed—but its power shifts every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 25.2%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #18 SEISO
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solrygane
Windows
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.6%, Action 32.7%, 2D 11.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #19 Spacefighter Rukia 2
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
A blend between Shoot'em ups and Looter Shooters. Take on the story or randomly generated missions to level up your pilot and collect loot to build your ships up to take on bigger challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 22.9%, Futuristic 13.7%, Linear 6.4%
- #20 Atomanta
82% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 14.3%, Futuristic 13.6%, 2D 6.7%
- #21 SpaceExile
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: GoodJob
Windows
This is a Twin Stick Shooter style game that requires the utmost survival against the relentless enemy. You can earn points by playing the game and use the points you earn to purchase six main weapons, six special weapons, and six types of upgrades. Leverage a wide range of unique weapons and upgrades to score even higher!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Action 29.1%, Shooter 28.2%
- #22 Omega Survivors
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
Omega Survivor is a sci-fi bullet hell, part of the new "Survivor" genre with loot, crafting and lots of alien blasting to be done. The perfect game for those that just want to relax and turn off their brain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shooter 28.9%, Action 26.2%, 2D 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 Spaceman Sparkles 2
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: tjern
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.9%, Action 48.1%
- #24 ORION SHOOTER - オリオンシューター
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BOM LLC
Windows
Orion Shooter is an easy-to-play side-scrolling shooter game created with the desire to "liven up our hometown, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture!" We hope you enjoy the local feel that permeates the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.6%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 21.7%, Singleplayer 2%
- #25 Erika America
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Grant G Heffner
Windows · Mac
Erika America is an bullet hell video game. Fly and shoot your way through 5 levels, each culminating in a boss battle with a supervillain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Shooter 24%, Action 21%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #26 mummification
80% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
mummification - Fight ravenous mummies and cooperate with your AI teammates to survive !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Shooter 30%, Action 27.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #27 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 怒首領蜂大往生DX
79% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
“You will die.” Confirm it with your own eyes. See with your own eyes the most deadly barrage ever spread across your palms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.9%, Shooter 28%, Action 20%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #28 Lilac 0
78% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shooter 19.3%, Futuristic 18.4%, Action 13.5%, 2D 7.5%
- #29 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Action 23.4%, Shooter 23%, Futuristic 15.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #30 Arsenal
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 0_stamina
Windows
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.8%, Action 33.4%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #31 Astar Solis
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 14.4%, Linear 9.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #32 EpicRecovery
77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: UtatoraDeveloper
Windows
A shooter game with endless fun of turning back and forth. The game system is simple, with a short stage lasting less than one minute, in which you aim for a high score until you run out of remaining airplanes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 23.8%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #33 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
76% matchVery Positive97% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shooter 23.8%
- #34 Resurrection Core
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 19.8%, Futuristic 11.6%, Linear 5.4%
- #35 东方云源历 ~ Tales from Floating Abyss
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 云源历工作室
Windows
《东方云源历 ~ Tales from Floating Abyss》是一款基于东方Project的二次创作同人STG游戏。少女们追随逆飞的雨水,向异变的源头聚集。埋藏于当中的,是宝藏,是阴谋,亦或是相互连锁的过去?潜入沉没的世界,运用智慧与勇气,揭示那段传说的根源吧。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Shooter 29.7%, Action 18.3%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #36 Mouse Killer
75% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Hot Pizza Games
Windows
Mouse killer - free bullet hell game which is 100% mouse only game! Kill the annoying vegetables and collect achievements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.2%, Action 32.2%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #37 Vacubot
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ohbit
Windows
Vacubot is a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Players must survive increasingly challenging battlefields by using a variety of weapons to fight off swarming enemy robots and powerful bosses.
Why similar: Shooter 29%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action 20%, Futuristic 16.7%, 2D 7.8%
- #38 Herodes
74% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 22.2%, Futuristic 16.2%, Adventure 6.5%
- #39 Metallophobia
74% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Ziberian Dev
Windows
Metallophobia is a dystopian roguelike top-down shooter. Each playthrough is a new procedurally generated map, with unique designs and challenges. Upgrade your robot with new guns and modules as you progress, and create your own unique build.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 19.5%, Futuristic 17.8%, 2D 6.8%
- #40 AISZplus
73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: takayakata
Windows
You destroy the runaway electronic organ AISZ. Vertical scroll STG with all 5 levels.
Why similar: Shooter 31.9%, Action 28.7%, Futuristic 27.2%, 2D 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #41 Neon Blade
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pablosoft
Windows
The world hates you for your bionic implants. Stand your ground and face them with your sword, super speed, and superhuman abilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 22%, Futuristic 12%, Adventure 6.7%
- #42 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
71% matchVery Positive98% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.6%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 15.1%, Linear 6.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #43 Ascended Survivor
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Janet's Cool Games
Windows
Ascend to the Earth's surface in this vertical shmup! Punch, shoot, and grab enemies both mechanical and natural in your unique ship in this brutally hard vertical shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Futuristic 20.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 12.4%, Linear 7.9%
- #44 秦こころ弾幕連
73% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
面霊気の戯れ
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Shooter 30.6%, Action 19%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #45 Illumina Defender
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: James StringerPub: Digital Crypt
Windows
Defend the vibrant world of Illumina from descending enemies in this retro-styled, fast-paced, single-player arcade game. Utilize strategic upgrades to keep the city safe and enjoy an electrifying soundtrack while you do it!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 13.4%, Futuristic 12.4%, 2D 4.6%
- #46 In a Barrel
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: PPewP
Windows
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.4%, Action 34.4%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #47 EasySimple2DShootingGame
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: ColaGames
Windows
Easy and Simple and 2D and Shooting game
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Shooter 40.1%, 2D 12.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #48 4D:XD
69% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 12.6%, Futuristic 11%, Linear 8.2%
- #49 STEAM-HEART'S Saturn Tribute
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Save the virus-ravaged planet! A frenzy-filled shooting game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Shooter 28.1%, Action 23.7%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #50 Hellcraze
70% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: ElvGames
Windows
Hellcraze is a bullethell dungeon crawler game, your mission is simple... KILL THEM ALL!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 24.8%, 2D 7.6%, Adventure 2.4%
- #51 Rapis The Bullet
69% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: kabocha renga
Windows
It is a shooter...... but the protagonist cannot shoot bullets. She only has a sword.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Shooter 31.5%, Action 19.8%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #52 Colorfire Redux
67% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: AntikoreDev
Windows
Well, the physpace is being destroyed, glitching by numerous hordes of malicious duplicating codes from the bitspace. People are panicking, we must send our final attempt to fix the issue, you must be trained to fix the bitspace and survive in it during the process, in its current, decaying status.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.9%, Shooter 23.5%, Futuristic 17.7%, Action 10.4%, 2D 7.7%
- #53 Waifu Space Conquest
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Sweet Banana GamesPub: Gamuzumi
Windows · Linux
In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.1%, Shooter 28%, Action 16.1%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #54 東方蒼月闘
70% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: 蒼月闘開発部
Windows · Mac
"毎回毎回よけてばかり、たまにはばらまきたくないか?" 「ばらまく」側と「よける」側に分かれて戦う対戦型弾幕ゲーム。「東方Project」のキャラを操作し、自分だけの弾幕を作り出しましょう。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Action 25%, Shooter 18.4%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #55 Geometric Hell
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: William Sigurdsson
Windows
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Shooter 24.9%, Action 19.6%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #56 Space Ship Infinity
68% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shooter 27.5%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action 23.2%, Futuristic 13.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #57 MACROSS -Shooting Insight-
67% matchMixed52% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: KAMINARI GAMES Inc.Pub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
Introducing an all-new Macross game, the latest entry in the landmark science fiction franchise! Embark upon a galaxy-spanning mission to rescue the missing songstresses!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shooter 35.7%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #58 Music Summoner
69% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: To-yama
Windows
Music-themed bullet-hell shooting for beginners to advanced users
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Shooter 28.2%, Action 23.8%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #59 ASSAULT SHELL 2
66% 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: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 13.8%, Futuristic 13.7%, 2D 5.9%
- #60 The Top of The Dream
67% matchMixed60% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: 东方有顶天制作组Pub: Crestruction
Windows
An TouHou style barrage shooting game, with a unique firepower and boundary mechanism, use of the mechanism and resources, in the difficult Stage and BossBattle to master the rhythm and explore the SpellCard ,to defeat the FinalBoss, uncover the veil of transformation, and see the "dream of the sky"
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Shooter 26.1%, Linear 13.4%, 2D 8.6%, Adventure 4.1%