- #1 ASTROLANCER
97% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Anime 27.3%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 19.4%, Futuristic 17%, 2D 11.5%
- #2 Minishoot' Adventures
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Cute 6.2%, Adventure 5.5%
- #3 BULLET SOUL
96% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.6%, Anime 23.2%, Action 19.6%, Cute 7.8%, Casual 0.8%
- #4 HSS:Reload
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: SmokingBear Studio
Windows
This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Anime 16.4%, Cute 11.1%, Action 8.6%
- #5 CosmoDreamer
94% matchVery Positive100% of 143 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 33.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Shooter 17%, Anime 8.3%, Action 7.7%
- #6 Jett Rider
94% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Futuristic 7.6%, Colorful 7.4%
- #7 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,364 reviews2024
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 14%, Anime 13%, Cute 8%
- #8 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
93% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Anime 13.6%, Action 8.3%
- #9 PAWARUMI
92% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Manufacture 43
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Arcade 24.9%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 10%, Colorful 4.5%
- #10 Wings Of Bluestar
91% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Shinu Real Arts
Windows · Linux
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 13.6%, Anime 13.2%
- #11 Gunborg: Dark Matters
89% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Ricpau Studios
Windows
Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.3%
- #12 Physical Layer
89% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: RaStar StudioPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Physical Layer is a stylish, top-down shooter with cute, gun-toting characters. Utilize three powerful abilities to overcome a total of 240 stages, filled with a variety of enemies and challenges.
Why similar: Shooter 32.9%, 2D Platformer 30.9%, Action 19.6%, Cute 10.4%, 2D 5.8%
- #13 Vektor Wars
90% matchMixed68% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Integer Overflow
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Certified 100% pure arcade action, rendered in eye-melting neon vectors, Vektor Wars is classic first-person blasting for the shooter connoisseur.
Why similar: Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 19.5%, Futuristic 12.9%, Action 10.1%
- #14 Like Dreamer
87% matchVery Positive100% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
A pop and cute bullet-hell shooting game from Cosmo Dreamer "Outside". Both beginners and experts can enjoy speedy and active playing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Shooter 17.2%, Anime 11.4%, Cute 7.8%
- #15 Laser Disco Defenders
88% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.1%
- #16 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
86% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: ES4 / Eternal Sphere 4Pub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shooter 23%, 1990's 17.1%, Colorful 9.5%, Action 9%
- #17 Sophstar
84% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 10.4%, Futuristic 7.9%
- #18 幸存者幻想曲 Survivor Fantasia
84% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: 南柯一梦Pub: 七彩绘色游戏
Windows
"15 minutes of fast-paced battles, with nearly 100 purchasable items, 5 different map styles, 11 characters with 5 different classes and a total of 50+ weapon upgrades. Experience all the content without the need for unlocking."
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 22.7%, Anime 11.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.1%
- #19 BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.4%, Anime 23.3%, Action 22.9%, Cute 9.6%, Casual 0.8%
- #20 ROCKETRON
85% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shooter 20.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Anime 10.4%, Action 10%
- #21 Neptunia Shooter
83% 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 44.4%, Anime 17.6%, Cute 11.1%, Action 10.3%, Arcade 6.4%
- #22 Graze Counter
82% 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: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Anime 13.8%, 1990's 12.5%, Shooter 10.2%
- #23 Super Alloy Ranger
81% matchVery Positive92% of 366 reviews2022
Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 49.8%, Action 25.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Anime 6.9%, Combat 4.5%
- #24 Graze Counter GM
81% 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 14.4%, 1990's 13.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Anime 12.5%
- #25 ARMORED KITTEN
82% matchVery Positive81% of 567 reviews2017
Dev: Ducat
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Action 7.4%
- #26 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
79% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Arcade 24.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Action 19.3%, 2D 6.5%
- #27 SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
79% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Triverske
Windows
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 8%
- #28 Lovely Planet
78% matchVery Positive91% of 2,688 reviews2014
Dev: quicktequilaPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
Why similar: Shooter 29.1%, Action 19.1%, Cute 17.3%, Anime 15.9%, Arcade 8.1%
- #29 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
76% 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 42.5%, Arcade 19.7%, Shooter 18%, Action 9.9%, 2D 4.6%
- #30 G WARRIOR
76% matchVery Positive92% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Liao Kai
Windows
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 14%, 1990's 12.9%
- #31 Booster Trooper
80% matchMixed47% of 197 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #32 Guns of Succubus
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 reviews2021
Dev: RakuRaiPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
You will play as Nico, a kind-hearted boy, using an assault rifle transformed by a succubus called Millfeuijonk, You can enjoy high-speed "Bullet Hell" when you dodging the enemy's bullets coming from all directions.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 19.6%, Anime 15.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Cute 8.7%
- #33 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
73% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.6%, Anime 14.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Cute 12.3%
- #34 Time Treker
74% matchMixed70% of 484 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.9%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 17.6%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 5.9%
- #35 Dyna Bomb
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: 7 Raven Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Strap on your jetpack and prepare for chaos! Dyna Bomb has intuitive arcade action game play, with a blast of humor, Enjoy!
Why similar: Adventure 18.2%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 15.3%, Anime 14.8%
- #36 B.A.D Battle Armor Division
78% matchMixed50% of 62 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Shooter 37%, Arcade 33.9%, Action 27.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #37 Wish Project
75% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 19.4%, Arcade 15.9%, 2D 5.9%
- #38 Brave survivors
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: blink
Windows
Break the besiege of various monsters! Upgrade the weapons, choose your favorite skills. Unique combination with skill and role. A 14 minutes roguelike experience, shoot with fantastic and exciting experience!! Believe yourself and beat the boss!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Anime 7.9%, Relaxing 6.3%, Action 5.6%
- #39 Cave Story+
73% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Action 24.8%, Adventure 23.4%, Shooter 19.1%, 2D 17.7%, Anime 6.9%
- #40 Commando Collection
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,531 reviews2024
Dev: Macrojoy
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 20.5%, Arcade 16%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action 8.1%
- #41 Wrong Bullet
72% matchVery Positive89% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Wrong Bullet is a captivating chill shooter that unveils an ever-changing world with random weapons scattered everywhere, accompanying your bloody campaign against enemy heads. Collect golden shards from them to unlock characters, discovering even more facets of gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 65.9%, Colorful 11.9%, Action 11%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #42 Flying Tank
71% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Hexage
Windows
Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.5%, Anime 22.6%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #43 BORIS the Mutant Bear with a Gun
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Ducat
Windows · Mac
Awesome shooter adventure about the Mutant Bear with a Gun!!!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 13%, Futuristic 7%, Adventure 6.6%
- #44 Pudding: Lyre Knight
71% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shooter 20.8%, Anime 10.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.1%
- #45 Voidigo
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Colorful 5.8%, Action 4.6%
- #46 CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-
69% matchVery Positive96% of 285 reviews2025
Dev: HIKE Inc.
Windows
Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 40%, Cute 16%, Action 13.3%, Anime 12.3%, 2D 10.4%
- #47 Razerwire:Nanowars
73% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Relaxing 7.8%, 2D 6.5%
- #48 Skeleton War
69% matchVery Positive99% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: rabbitHead
Windows
Welcome to Skull Wars. This is a top-down rogue's anti-skull time survival game with rich and interlinked map enemy character weapon skill props. Each game contains a number of well-designed levels, exploring each unique gameplay experience in repeated rounds of exhilaration and excitement.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.5%, Relaxing 17.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 11.8%, Casual 3.6%
- #49 Super Glitter Rush
70% 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: Bullet Hell 36%, Shooter 24.9%, Action 10.7%, Cute 10.6%, 2D 7.2%
- #50 Advent NEON®
67% matchVery Positive99% of 319 reviews2025
Dev: CryoGX
Windows
Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.4%, 1990's 11.4%, Action 11.4%, Colorful 10.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #51 MULLET MADJACK
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,893 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 26.4%, Anime 19.7%, 1990's 15.9%, Action 10.5%
- #52 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
68% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Arcade 22.8%, Anime 15.4%, Action 14.9%, Colorful 6.6%
- #53 Steel Vampire
70% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.6%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 17.1%, Anime 11%, 2D 6.8%
- #54 枪神出击
68% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: vk
Windows
Hurry to encircle the growing monsters in the nest! Upgrade weapons, choose your exclusive occupation, strategy combination, a 15 minute meat pigeon experience, and directly shoot, explode, brush, explode!! You can also select the 20 minute mode!
Why similar: Shooter 33.4%, 2D Platformer 31.9%, Action 14.5%, 2D 11.4%, Colorful 6.5%
- #55 Inferno 2
71% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 69.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 12.1%, Colorful 6.2%
- #56 Contract Rush DX
65% matchVery Positive100% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: Team Ficus
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shooter 23.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 11.8%, 2D 6.6%
- #57 Exosuit
67% matchVery Positive82% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Emergency Exit
Windows
Exosuit is a dynamic shooter in a unique style, where focus is on maximizing fun of gameplay. Game has no plot and the emphasis is only on unbridled action and unusual visual style.
Why similar: Shooter 35.1%, Arcade 30.6%, Action 15.1%, Colorful 10%, 2D 9.2%
- #58 BLUE REVOLVER
67% 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: Bullet Hell 47.8%, Arcade 19%, Anime 13.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #59 Guns of Fury
64% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Shooter 32.2%, 2D Platformer 27.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 8.7%, 2D 7.4%