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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.

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A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!

Reviews: 4 user reviews — 100% — of 4 reviews
Released: 2026-01-06
Developer: Ludi Antiqui
Genres: Action, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    97% 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 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Faith 7.6%

  2. #2 Karous
    96% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.1%

  3. #3 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    95% 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: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Faith 9%, Arcade 8.7%

  4. #4 Magical Blaster
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  5. #5 Astar Solis
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.6%

  6. #6 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories
    93% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2023
    Dev: Mugenri
    Windows

    A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Faith 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  7. #7 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    94% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.6%

  8. #8 Gunvein
    91% 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 37%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 7.9%

  9. #9 東方謎縁塔 ~ Forsaken Labyrinth.
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 阐幽赜书房
    Windows

    生命,幻想,联系,是它们打牢了这片乐园的根基。这次正是不畏惧新奇事物而无限向基石突进的、传统而现代的奇妙射击幻想!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Faith 19.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 9.3%

  10. #10 Feeble Light
    91% 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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 6.9%

  11. #11 Radirgy Swag
    89% 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 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 8.4%, 2D 4.3%

  12. #12 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.6%

  13. #13 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2023
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング! ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Faith 18%, Shooter 11%, Action 7.1%

  14. #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 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

  15. #15 Cybxus Heart
    86% 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: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 8.4%

  16. #16 Project Root
    87% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 10.1%

  17. #17 Andro Dunos II
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.5%

  18. #18 WOLFLAME
    85% 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 33.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 6.6%

  19. #19 tz mini stg collection
    82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 11.5%

  20. #20 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    82% 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: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 6.5%

  21. #21 Gamma Blast
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
    Windows · Linux

    Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%

  22. #22 Dininho Space Adventure
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Dininho
    Windows

    Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.9%

  23. #23 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Arcade 6%, Shooter 5.4%, Action 5.3%

  24. #24 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    81% 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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Demons 8.1%

  25. #25 东方雪莲华 ~ Abyss Soul Lotus.
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 436 reviews2023
    Dev: 雨夜枫雪制作组
    Windows

    东方雪莲华是东方project的二次同人STG游戏。登场人物、弹幕、音乐、剧情皆为原创。在幻想乡存亡之际,为了对抗冻结一切的严寒,少女们团结起来,挽救危在旦夕的幻想乡!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Faith 14.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 5.1%

  26. #26 ASSAULT SHELL
    80% 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 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 6.4%

  27. #27 Golgalian
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Atael
    Windows

    Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7.4%

  28. #28 Lilac 0
    77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 6.7%

  29. #29 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    78% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 6.8%

  30. #30 Z-Warp
    78% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  31. #31 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
    76% 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: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 5.8%, Arcade 5.2%

  32. #32 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2020
    Dev: Dream Compass
    Windows

    Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 30%, Faith 10.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.8%

  33. #33 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    76% 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: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 5.9%

  34. #34 BULLETnico
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nico Duggert
    Windows

    COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.2%

  35. #35 Sine Mora
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 6.7%, Action 6%

  36. #36 Touhou Kouzougi ~ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
    73% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2025
    Dev: Ryann Thierry
    Windows

    A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Faith 8.9%

  37. #37 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    74% 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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Action 6.1%

  38. #38 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: 雾雨威Channel
    Windows

    中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.5%, 2D 4.4%

  39. #39 BLASTER MAYHEM
    75% 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 32.3%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 6.8%

  40. #40 Touhou Multi Scroll Shooting 2
    72% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: Skydash studio
    Windows

    A derivative work of Touhou project. Featuring dynamic camera. Blend from side scroll shooting and top-down shooting seamlessly.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Faith 13.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.8%

  41. #41 1x! Space Adventure
    72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 11.9%

  42. #42 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12%, Action 8.8%

  43. #43 東方聖戦影 ~ Forlorn Souls of Wicked Past
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The Soul Kitchen
    Windows

    Join Gensokyo's strongest line of defense to protect the realms against a sudden incredible swarm of human souls! Inexplicable in origin, play as Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, and Ichirin Kumoi to search for the source of this skirmish, putting an end to it before time runs out for good...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Faith 16.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 7.7%

  44. #44 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 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 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 5%, Action 4.5%

  45. #45 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 602 reviews2015
    Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

  46. #46 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    70% 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 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.5%

  47. #47 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11.1%

  48. #48 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング!一人でも大変遊べます。

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Faith 12.1%, Action 10.4%

  49. #49 Crome: Before Purgatory
    69% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 13.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.2%

  50. #50 Warding Witches
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 6.6%, Shooter 6.2%

  51. #51 Quad Blaster
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Juritobi
    Windows

    A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 40%, Arcade 18%, Action 1.8%

  52. #52 AngerForce: Reloaded
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shooter 21.5%

  53. #53 Nevultra
    67% 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 32.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.8%

  54. #54 BLUE REVOLVER
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

  55. #55 4D:XD
    67% 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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.2%

  56. #56 RYZY NYIL
    65% 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 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.8%

  57. #57 Cube
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: ycyclop
    Windows

    Cube is an intriguing fast paced 2D shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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