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

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  1. #1 Radirgy Swag
    97% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 33%, Shooter 15%, Action 11.5%, 2D 5.4%

  2. #2 Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Score Attack 11.9%

  3. #3 Touhou Kaeizuka ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
    95% 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 33.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 13.6%, Score Attack 10.1%

  4. #4 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
    96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 17.2%, 2D 5.1%

  5. #5 DRAINUS
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Shooter 18%, Action 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

  6. #6 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
    93% 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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 7.9%, Score Attack 6.4%

  7. #7 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
    Windows

    hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 9.3%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

  8. #8 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    92% 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 11.6%, Action 8.8%

  9. #9 Karous
    91% 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 38%, Bullet Hell 29%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 7.9%, 2D 5.7%

  10. #10 Cybxus Heart
    91% 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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 12%, Score Attack 7.2%

  11. #11 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows

    A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 10.4%, Female Protagonist 6%

  12. #12 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
    89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 16%, Action 13.3%, 2D 5.6%

  13. #13 Atomanta
    87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

  14. #14 Project Root
    89% 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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Indie 3.6%

  15. #15 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    88% 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 37.7%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Female Protagonist 4.2%

  16. #16 Eternal Circus: Dancing with Missiles
    86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Eternal Circus
    Windows

    Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 13.8%, Bullet Time 12.8%

  17. #17 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    84% 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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.3%, Score Attack 6.6%

  18. #18 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
    86% 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 43.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 13.3%

  19. #19 AngerForce: Reloaded
    85% 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 41.7%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shooter 25%

  20. #20 Super Glitter Rush
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 16%, Action 9.7%, Score Attack 5.7%

  21. #21 Gunvein
    81% 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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 11.1%, 2D 5.4%

  22. #22 Void Gore
    81% 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 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Action 10.4%

  23. #23 東方瞬殺弾幕劇場 ~ 初見殺しに命をかけて
    83% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
    Windows

    初見クリアは許さない 狂気のギミック弾幕

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.2%

  24. #24 Fire & Reign
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Siphon Shock
    Windows

    Upgrade your warriors and shoot through waves of enemies in this challenging bullet hell gauntlet. Features a fast-paced campaign, boss rush mode, and a level creator for you to build, upload, and play custom stages. Master the skill trees to gain power and dominate the kingdom!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Time 11.5%, Action 7.4%

  25. #25 Barrage Musical ~ Basic Danmaku Tutorial ~ / 弹幕音乐绘 ~ 基础教学篇 ~
    80% matchVery Positive98% of 198 reviews2019
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows

    A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Action 19.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Indie 4.5%

  26. #26 BLASTER MAYHEM
    82% 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 34.5%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%

  27. #27 Rolling Gunner
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2022
    Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
    Windows

    March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Shooter 22.9%, Score Attack 13.3%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, 2D 6.6%

  28. #28 Fiery Rivaz
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Tim Nicolai
    Windows

    Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 15.9%, Score Attack 6.9%

  29. #29 Zaxtron EXPLUS
    78% 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 27.7%, Shooter 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action 18.7%, 2D 6.1%

  30. #30 Cube
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: ycyclop
    Windows

    Cube is an intriguing fast paced 2D shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Action 19.4%, 2D 6.1%

  31. #31 Always Surrender
    76% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
    Windows

    Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Bullet Time 16.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Score Attack 12%

  32. #32 TAOTH - The Adventures of the Herkulez
    77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: Andreas Ammer
    Windows · Linux

    A mouse controlled vertical scroller/shooter (with bonus mazes)

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Indie 5.2%

  33. #33 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    75% 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 35.7%, Bullet Hell 28%, Shooter 17.9%, Action 8.9%, Score Attack 7%

  34. #34 Erika America
    77% 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 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 15.4%, 2D 5.5%

  35. #35 Gamma Blast
    75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action 22%, Shooter 14.7%, Indie 5.2%

  36. #36 Astraea
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: AurumKitsune
    Windows · Linux

    Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Time 22.5%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 17.9%, 2D 5.8%

  37. #37 ∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake-
    73% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

    It is a 2D Sci-Fi Action Shoot 'em up that can use command deadly techniques like fighting games. In this title, you can destroy enemies by using 10 distinctive special moves, "Methods", in addition to normal shooting attacks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Action 21%, Shooter 14.4%, Indie 5%

  38. #38 WOLFLAME
    73% 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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 10.1%, Score Attack 6.4%

  39. #39 Z-Warp
    72% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shooter 17%, Action 10.5%, 2D 4.3%

  40. #40 Astar Solis
    74% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 10.5%, 2D 4.1%

  41. #41 Nevultra
    71% 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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 12.6%, Score Attack 8.8%

  42. #42 东方雪莲华 ~ Abyss Soul Lotus.
    69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

  43. #43 Starry Nights : Helix
    73% matchMixed51% of 41 reviews2016
    Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    The retro-style Side Scroller shooting game with vivid storyline depicts fully charactered protagonists love affairs.! Colorfully themed game stages and variety of bosses infests here!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 14.6%, Indie 3.6%

  44. #44 Chrono Wing: Cats in Space!
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PSYGNORIUM
    Windows · Mac

    Chrono Wing: Cats in Space!" is a 90s-inspired SHMUP. Master five action-packed stages and use your time-rewinding abilities to dodge the game-over screen and build huge combos.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Bullet Time 17.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 7.5%

  45. #45 TCSTRIKERS4
    70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 16.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, 2D 5.9%

  46. #46 Aces of the Luftwaffe
    71% matchMixed63% of 161 reviews2015
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    YOU have to show what you’re made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 26%

  47. #47 Procyon
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2014
    Dev: Deadly Red Cube
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 3.5%

  48. #48 Xenoslaive Overdrive
    71% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: EVXIO
    Windows

    Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Action 27.3%

  49. #49 Crucible
    68% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 9.8%, Score Attack 7.1%

  50. #50 ASSAULT SHELL
    68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 9.5%, Score Attack 5.9%

  51. #51 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
    67% 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Indie 2.1%

  52. #52 Super Monk War Z
    69% 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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Score Attack 13.7%, Shooter 12%, 2D 5%

  53. #53 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 10.4%, Score Attack 5.5%

  54. #54 Space Mash
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Thomas
    Windows · Linux

    Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Bullet Time 20.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.2%

  55. #55 Ghost Blade HD
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Action 18.4%, Indie 4.4%

  56. #56 Endless Is Near
    69% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Pachi-Soft
    Windows

    How deep can you dive into an abyss that is Endless?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Score Attack 13.9%, Action 11.6%, 2D 6.1%

  57. #57 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Bullet Hell 41.3%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 6.8%, Indie 2%

  58. #58 Startide
    68% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows · Mac

    Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 17%, Indie 4.1%

  59. #59 Feeble Light
    66% 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 37.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 11%, 2D 5.1%

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