- #1 RagingBlasters
97% matchVery Positive99% of 123 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%, Local Co-Op 14%, Shooter 12%, Retro 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #2 DRAINUS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
- #3 Mushihimesama
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 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 57.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Action 4.8%, Anime 4.4%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
- #4 BLUE REVOLVER
95% 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 41.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 5.5%, Anime 4.9%
- #5 Graze Counter
94% 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 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Shooter 7.5%, Anime 7.4%
- #6 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 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 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Retro 7.7%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%
- #7 Sky Force Reloaded
92% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 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 24.9%, Flight 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
- #8 Batsugun
91% matchVery Positive97% of 105 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 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #9 ZeroRanger
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 9.1%, Action 6%
- #10 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%
- #11 Deathsmiles
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 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 52.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Action 6.1%, Anime 5.7%, Shooter 4.3%
- #12 Blazing Chrome
88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 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 19.7%, Retro 19.6%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Shooter 11.5%
- #13 Sky Force Anniversary
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 6.9%
- #14 Jet Lancer
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Shooter 7.4%
- #15 Neptunia Shooter
86% 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 40.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 9.1%, Anime 6.7%
- #16 Hazelnut Hex
84% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Cartoon 7.5%, Action 6.8%
- #17 Danmaku Unlimited 2
85% 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 60%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 6.1%
- #18 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 15%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #19 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
82% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Flight 18.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 8.3%
- #20 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
84% 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 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Anime 7.2%
- #21 Super Hydorah
83% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2017
Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 28.6%, Retro 18.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 10%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
- #22 Ginga Force
82% matchVery Positive80% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: QutePub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 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 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Anime 9.5%
- #23 Earthion
77% matchVery Positive96% of 471 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient CorporationPub: Limited Run Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Retro 13%, Shooter 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #24 Graze Counter GM
79% 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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Anime 7.1%
- #25 DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
81% matchVery Positive82% of 813 reviews2015
Dev: PyramidPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 39.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 5.4%
- #26 Crisis Wing
80% matchVery Positive90% of 89 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 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #27 G-Darius HD
77% matchVery Positive95% of 156 reviews2022
Dev: TAITO CORP.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 29.9%, Shooter 22.7%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #28 Steredenn: Binary Stars
78% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%
- #29 Shoot 1UP DX
79% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
Dev: Mommy's Best Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 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 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #30 Mirage Feathers
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Nostalgia 19% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Flight 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #31 Ex-Zodiac
73% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #32 Ikaruga
75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 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 53.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 3.2%, Local Co-Op 2.8%
- #33 Caladrius Blaze
75% matchVery Positive85% of 418 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Action 12.7%, Anime 7.8%, Shooter 5.6%
- #34 Truxton
73% matchVery Positive94% of 108 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 21.3%, Co-op 15.5%, Retro 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
- #35 Railgunners
73% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%
- #36 TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Action 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Anime 13%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #37 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
69% 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 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 11.7%, Anime 7.5%
- #38 Revolgear Zero
67% matchVery Positive99% of 105 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%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Anime 10.3%, Space 10%
- #39 Bullet Heaven 2
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 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 53.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Action 7.9%, Anime 3.7%
- #40 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
72% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 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 30.4%, Flight 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Anime 6.6%
- #41 Gunvein
69% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.7%, 2D 6%
- #42 Q-YO Blaster
71% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action 18%
- #43 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,244 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 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 22.1%, Flight 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Shooter 8.5%
- #44 Super Destronaut
71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Shooter 8.6%
- #45 GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
69% 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 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Space 8.7%
- #46 Assault Android Cactus+
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 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 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Co-op 8.8%
- #47 BULLET SOUL
70% 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 47%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 12.8%, Anime 9.3%
- #48 Dimension Drive
70% matchVery Positive80% of 106 reviews2017
Dev: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Shooter 10.7%, Anime 7.5%
- #49 Wild Guns Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Action 12.4%, Retro 11.5%
- #50 Astebreed: Definitive Edition
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,617 reviews2014
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 16.1%, Space 8.1%, Anime 7.4%
- #51 G WARRIOR
65% 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 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 7.3%
- #52 Sophstar
66% 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 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Retro 12%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #53 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 63.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Anime 9.3%, Shooter 5.1%, Female Protagonist 2.4%
- #54 BIRDCAGE
62% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Retro 11.8%, Anime 6.1%