- #1 Steel Eagle
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: enrjuPub: Andrzej Cudzilo
Windows
Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.
Why similar: Action 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Indie 26.1%, Arcade 12.4%
- #2 Project Root
96% 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 31.7%, Action 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Indie 13%, Shooter 11%
- #3 Endless Burst
96% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Neon Squid Games
Windows
This top-down shooter pits you against an overwhelming hell of bullets. Customize your experience with 9 upgradeable classes and unleash powerful attacks as you fight and dodge your way through procedurally generated levels, enemies, and bosses.
Why similar: Action 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Indie 21%
- #4 TAOTH - The Adventures of the Herkulez
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Andreas Ammer
Windows · Linux
A mouse controlled vertical scroller/shooter (with bonus mazes)
Why similar: Action 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Indie 20%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 10.7%
- #5 Diadra Empty
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2015
Dev: Frozen OrbPub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.
Why similar: Action 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25%, Indie 21.5%
- #6 AstroGenesis
94% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: GraphprojectPub: StavroGames
Windows
Dynamic game in the genre of Bullet hell. Destroy your enemies dodging the hail of bullets!
Why similar: Action 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Indie 21.9%
- #7 Zero Strain
92% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Kaio Meris
Windows
Move, shoot, and dodge in this hyper-fast top-down shooter. Descend into the depths of uncharted dimensions and destroy everything in your path!
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Indie 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #8 Close Order
93% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Raconteur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Action 24.2%, Indie 18.6%
- #9 Hangeki
91% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: Pentavera
Windows
Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action 25.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Indie 20.5%
- #10 Barrage Musical ~ Basic Danmaku Tutorial ~ / 弹幕音乐绘 ~ 基础教学篇 ~
89% matchVery Positive98% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action 21.9%, Indie 16.9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #11 Fatal Wings
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Brain Lab Studio
Windows
Fatal wings is a classic top down space shoot ‘em. Playing as the last resistance fighters from the similian colony in planet Lithios against a brutal attack led by vernor’s forces
Why similar: Action 34.1%, Indie 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #12 Flatshot
89% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: TurupawnPub: Rosalila
Windows · Linux
Flatshot is a free as in freedom shooting game with flat and minimalist aesthetics. Shoot, dodge, parry and charge to defeat +50 enemy bosses. Sharpen your skills in this easy to learn hard to master Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Indie 26.5%, Action 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%
- #13 ∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake-
87% 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 23.4%, Indie 18.3%, Shooter 9.2%
- #14 Outskirts
88% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Rezo Zero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Action 22.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #15 Zenodeath
86% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types.
Why similar: Action 32.2%, Indie 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%
- #16 Echoes+
85% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 22.2%, Indie 14.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #17 Don'Yoku
86% matchMixed53% of 36 reviews2015
Dev: Dark-Spot Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
If you love shoot ‘em up and you love ‘em hard, with glorious music, with screen filling bullet patterns and huge token cancels, then Don’yoku is just for you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 24.2%, Indie 18.6%
- #18 Ghost Blade HD
84% 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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 20.4%, Indie 16.2%
- #19 Super XYX
82% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Action 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Indie 16.2%, Arcade 10.6%
- #20 Er-Spectro
84% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 28.2%, Indie 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 9.7%
- #21 Vector Strain
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 17.7%, Indie 12%, Arcade 10.5%
- #22 Happy STG
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Tomoyuki Mizuma
Windows
Vertical scroll shooting game. Please avoid the bullets and defeat the enemies and clear the stage. You can set different types of bullets for "Main" and "Sub". You can also use skills. Skills include skills that make powerful attacks and skills that can eliminate bullets fired by enemies.
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Indie 21.5%
- #23 Star Gods
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JOP Studios
Windows
Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.
Why similar: Action 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Indie 17.3%, Arcade 9.4%
- #24 Lucid Aether
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FAL Works
Windows · Mac
Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Indie 22.8%
- #25 GROOD
80% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: CC ARTS
Windows · Mac
GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Action 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Indie 18.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #26 Endless Wave
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Snowdrop Lab
Windows
Endless Wave is wave style stg. 9 kinds of waves and 3 bosses are waiting for you. Manipulate fighter planes to defeat enemies approaching ! ・Endless wave style ・Neon style(Bullet) ・Minimum price
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Action 33.8%, Indie 26%
- #27 Sweezy Gunner
78% matchVery Positive83% of 243 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Action 26.2%, Bullet Hell 26%, Indie 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Shooter 9.4%
- #28 PsycoCat
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: YukiOstudio
Windows
You are the PsycoCat, an ultimate cat hooked to a balloon with an alien weapon After an apprenticeship against floating rocks you will be ready to fight the most terrible creatures of the world. Bull, rabbit, flying chicken and more await you for a terrible confrontation in the heavens. Good luck
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 19.1%, Indie 18.9%
- #29 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
79% 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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 11.7%
- #30 Terra Feminarum
77% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Polar Night Games
Windows
Terra Feminarum is a Finnish mythology themed Japanese style danmaku shoot ’em up.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Indie 22.2%
- #31 Chronoblast : Maximum Force
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team NortyPub: Norty Games
Windows
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Action 28.3%, Indie 21.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
- #32 The Tawashi
74% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: MUTOYS
Windows
A vertical scrolling shooter with a nostalgic twist! Evade and shoot on end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action 25.2%, Indie 20%
- #33 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
75% 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 31.2%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 14.1%, Indie 11.2%, Shooter 7.6%
- #34 Infinite Shooter
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 22.7%, Indie 18.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.7%
- #35 Danmaku Unlimited 2
73% 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 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.6%, Arcade 5.8%
- #36 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
73% matchVery Positive94% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Action 26.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Indie 19.9%, Arcade 4.9%
- #37 Ellipsis
72% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Salmi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Action 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Indie 19.2%, Arcade 7.1%
- #38 Wish Project
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 20%, Indie 14.9%, Shooter 8.4%
- #39 Sky Mercenaries
74% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action 17.2%, Indie 13.7%, Arcade 11.8%
- #40 Danmaku Unlimited 3
71% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #41 XIIZEAL
72% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Action 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 11%
- #42 Karous
65% 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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.1%
- #43 Text Wormhole
71% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Indie 22.2%
- #44 KAMUI
70% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action 19.7%, Indie 15.2%, Shooter 7.2%
- #45 Buzz Kill Zero (OLD VERSION)
70% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Kaleb ParhamPub: KaPa ENT
Windows
Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Indie 19.3%, Arcade 9.2%
- #46 Razor2: Hidden Skies
76% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
Dev: Invent4 EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 23.4%, Indie 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #47 Castle of Shikigami
71% matchMixed60% of 120 reviews2017
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Action 32.9%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 8.7%
- #48 Steel Vampire
68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.3%, Arcade 9.7%
- #49 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 34%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 12%, Indie 8.3%
- #50 Cybxus Heart
68% 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 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #51 Startide
70% 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 32.2%, Action 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Indie 15.6%, Shooter 11.3%
- #52 Sine Mora
69% 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 42.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #53 Kromaia
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Kraken Empire
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 15%, Arcade 12.6%, Indie 11.6%
- #54 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
64% 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 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Indie 11.5%, Action 10.3%
- #55 VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION
67% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2018
Dev: Neotro Inc.
Windows
A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 21.3%, Indie 15.4%, Arcade 9.7%
- #56 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #57 Starry Nights : Helix
69% 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: Bullet Hell 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13.9%, Shooter 11.6%
- #58 RefRain - prism memories -
66% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Indie 19.9%