- #1 RagingBlasters
97% matchVery Positive99% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #2 DRAINUS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,170 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 33%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 18%, Action 12.2%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
- #3 Batsugun
96% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Retro 6.7%
- #4 Mushihimesama
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,580 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 56.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 4.8%, Anime 4.3%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
- #5 BLUE REVOLVER
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 916 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 42.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 5.3%, Anime 4.7%
- #6 Graze Counter
94% matchVery Positive95% of 318 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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Anime 7.3%
- #7 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Retro 7.7%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 6.9%
- #8 DoDonPachi Resurrection
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,081 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 7.4%
- #9 Sky Force Reloaded
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,778 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Flight 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
- #10 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
89% matchVery Positive97% of 392 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Retro 6.5%
- #11 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 9.7%
- #12 DELTAZEAL
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Retro 8.5%, Co-op 7.5%
- #13 ZeroRanger
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,251 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 8.8%, Action 6%
- #14 Blazing Chrome
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,984 reviews2019
Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Retro 19.4%, Local Co-Op 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Shooter 11.5%
- #15 XIIZEAL
88% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 10.8%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #16 Neptunia Shooter
86% matchVery Positive88% of 746 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 69.1 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 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 7.2%
- #17 Deathsmiles
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 629 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action 6%, Anime 5.6%, Shooter 4.4%
- #18 Sky Force Anniversary
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,173 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 7.1%
- #19 Hazelnut Hex
83% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Cartoon 7.7%, Action 6.8%
- #20 Jet Lancer
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,249 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Flight 29.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #21 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 847 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 15.3%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #22 Danmaku Unlimited 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 491 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 58.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #23 Graze Counter GM
79% matchVery Positive97% of 206 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 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Anime 7%
- #24 Super Hydorah
81% matchVery Positive86% of 330 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Retro 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
- #25 Ginga Force
80% matchVery Positive81% of 234 reviews2020
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Action 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Anime 9%
- #26 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
79% matchVery Positive82% of 822 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 6.7%, Shooter 5.5%
- #27 Earthion
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 503 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient CorporationPub: Limited Run Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #28 Crisis Wing
78% matchVery Positive90% of 91 reviews2020
Dev: Pieslice Productions
Windows · Mac
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #29 G-Darius HD
77% matchVery Positive94% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 22.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #30 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
78% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Flight 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Anime 6.5%
- #31 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
77% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Anime 7.1%
- #32 Steredenn: Binary Stars
76% matchVery Positive88% of 969 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 70.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #33 Revolgear Zero
72% matchVery Positive99% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Anime 9.9%, Space 9.9%
- #34 Caladrius Blaze
76% matchVery Positive85% of 432 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action 12.3%, Anime 7.7%, Shooter 5.9%
- #35 Ikaruga
74% matchVery Positive95% of 2,373 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Shooter 5.3%, Action 3.2%, Local Co-Op 2.9%
- #36 Truxton
74% matchVery Positive94% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Retro 15.2%, Co-op 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10%
- #37 Railgunners
72% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Shooter 10%
- #38 Q-YO Blaster
73% matchVery Positive91% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 18.1%
- #39 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
70% matchVery Positive95% of 741 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 8.8%, Retro 7.6%
- #40 Shoot 1UP DX
73% matchVery Positive81% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #41 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
70% matchVery Positive91% of 149 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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Space 8.8%
- #42 Bullet Heaven 2
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 3.6%
- #43 Gunvein
68% matchVery Positive97% of 227 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: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.8%, 2D 5.6%
- #44 Ex-Zodiac
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,097 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Flight 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #45 Super Destronaut
71% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #46 Galacide
71% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Puny Human
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 11.4%
- #47 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,255 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Flight 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%
- #48 Mirage Feathers
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,661 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Nostalgia 18.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Flight 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #49 RefRain - prism memories -
68% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Bullet Hell 44.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 18.9%, Anime 5.6%
- #50 Assault Android Cactus+
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,019 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Co-op 8.4%
- #51 Dimension Drive
69% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2017
Dev: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Anime 7.4%
- #52 G WARRIOR
64% matchVery Positive92% of 128 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 32.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 7.4%
- #53 Space Elite Force
67% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Flight 24.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #54 BULLET SOUL
68% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 46.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Action 12.8%, Anime 9.3%