- #1 Crucible
97% 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: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Top-Down 11.7%
- #2 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
96% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #3 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #4 Omega Survivors
95% 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 31.9%, Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down 16.2%, Action 13%, Combat 9.4%
- #5 4D:XD
94% 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 31.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #6 1x! Space Adventure
94% 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 26.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%
- #7 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
93% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 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 21.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #8 Project AionIX
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #9 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
91% 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 32.9%, Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Action 13%, Top-Down 11.4%
- #10 Gun Up
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Horsepower Interactive
Windows
Kill the undead, get new weapons, combine weapons, kill even more undead! Over 20 weapons, INFINITE combinations. Featuring different locations to play and survive. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down 14%, Action 8%
- #11 Starfighter Neon
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shooter 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Minimalist 10.1%
- #12 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
89% 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: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #13 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: stdio.gypsy
Windows
In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Minimalist 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #14 Asteroidia
88% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Top-Down 9%
- #15 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
86% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #16 HyperShot
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Pirate Dog Games
Windows
In this Bullet Hell shooter, the more enemies you shoot, the more enemies spawn! Keep moving so you don't get surrounded, and shoot enough enemies to clear each level.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #17 Warcat Parade
86% 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 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #18 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
85% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #19 Shooting Game KARI
84% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: SAEKI Soft
Windows
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 10.9%
- #20 Geometric Hell
83% 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 34.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Minimalist 12.8%, Action 9.5%, 2D 7.2%
- #21 Vectro Blast
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Minimalist 11.4%, Score Attack 10%
- #22 SUPER FLAIL
82% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #23 Bullet Hell Monday
81% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Top-Down 11.5%
- #24 Glow Storm
82% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ludus Phaedra
Windows · Linux
Wield a powerful shield in this neon-lit 2D bullet hell where timing is everything. Destroy enemies with strategic shield activations and harvest their sparks as allies. Master the balance between offense and defense in vibrant arenas, then challenge yourself in Hard Mode for the ultimate test.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action 6.4%
- #25 The Battle of Aurinoxia
79% matchPositive71% of 14 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 33.7%, Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action 6.9%
- #26 Space Waves
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #27 Artificial Dawn
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Biryeong
Windows
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Action 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%
- #28 Endline
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #29 Laser Hell
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: VixenPub: Medieval Vixens
Windows
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Top-Down 17%, Minimalist 15%, Action 15%, 2D 7.6%
- #30 Orchid Glitter
78% 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: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #31 Blast Rush LS
77% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Top-Down 10.8%, Combat 10.1%
- #32 Dungeon Man
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action 7.7%
- #33 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: wellsleepnahw
Windows
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
- #34 Golgalian
75% 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: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action 7.9%
- #35 CosmoDreamer
76% matchVery Positive100% of 146 reviews2020
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down 10%, Action 6.6%
- #36 Hell Blasters
75% 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 23.5%, Mechs 15.6% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
- #37 Astar Solis
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Minimalist 10.1%, Action 7.6%
- #38 TAILS GEAR HD
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Military 11.4%, Shooter 8.8%
- #39 Laser Droplets
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 10.2%, Shooter 10%
- #40 星海的流言
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: VointStudio
Windows
XingHaiDeLiuYan is a bullet-screen shooting game that features random enemy ships and bullet-screens, but also has a focus on strengthening the player's game content. Players can acquire three types of aircraft and 18 types of weapons to challenge increasingly powerful enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43%, Top-Down 18.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Combat 12.6%, Action 8.9%
- #41 Nullblade Collection
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CosmoPub: Nullblade
Windows
The Nullblade Collection is a group of all the small, polished games made by Nullblade that were too small to be published by themselves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Minimalist 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Top-Down 10.9%
- #42 Red Galaxy
73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 11.9%, Action 6.9%
- #43 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Mechs 14.6% ★, Action 10.3%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #44 Quarantine City
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nicholas RatliffPub: Ratliff Gaming LLC
Windows
Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #45 Marimoth
72% 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: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 7.9%, Action 7.2%
- #46 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #47 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
71% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #48 Polyfury
70% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Wayfarer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #49 Exo-Calibre
68% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #50 ComboChain Pulse
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #51 Room Box
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WexStudio
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down 11.5%
- #52 School ! Love ☆ Reflex
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: SLR Production CommitteePub: 楊 志庄
Windows
主人公は好きな女の子がいる。ある日、彼は彼女に、告ってしまった。「ごめんなさい。あたしには好きな人がいるの」と断られた彼は、どうしても彼女を「まもり」たくなった。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 18%, Top-Down 14.1%, Action 7.7%
- #53 AREA WARS™
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: RexoPub: STUDIO.D0DO
Windows
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 6.5%
- #54 Always Surrender
67% 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: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #55 TCSTRIKERS2
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Action 7.4%
- #56 Radirgy Swag
66% matchPositive94% of 36 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 44.4%, Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action 9.6%, 2D 7.3%
- #57 Resurrection Core
68% 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 30.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Action 10.3%
- #58 KAIKAN
66% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: zakichi
Windows
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Mechs 12% ★
- #59 ASSAULT SHELL
68% matchPositive91% of 22 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 35.5%, Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 6.9%
- #60 Heliocide
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%