- #1 ASSAULT SHELL
97% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Dystopian 13.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.2%
- #2 Karous
96% 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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 4.2%
- #3 Nevultra
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Dystopian 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #4 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
95% matchMixed56% of 529 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 45.2%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.9%
- #5 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
94% matchVery Positive97% of 295 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 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.5%
- #6 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #7 The Battle of Aurinoxia
91% matchPositive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 5.1%
- #8 WOLFLAME
92% matchVery Positive86% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 5.2%
- #9 Gunvein
91% matchVery Positive97% of 215 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: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 6.5%
- #10 Radirgy Swag
90% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 36.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 6.9%, 2D 3.1%
- #11 Feeble Light
89% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.7%
- #12 Astar Solis
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 5.6%
- #13 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8%, Action 5.4%
- #14 Magical Blaster
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #15 BLASTER MAYHEM
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #16 Andro Dunos II
85% matchVery Positive92% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4.5%
- #17 Project Root
86% 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 46.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #18 Zone of Lacryma
84% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: oophok
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Zone of Lacryma is a story driven vertical shmup with 11 levels, highscores, speedrunning, upgrades and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Dystopian 26%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #19 Golgalian
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #20 Sine Mora
84% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 55%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 7%, Shooter 6.1%, Action 4.7%
- #21 Herodes
82% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: TecnoloGilsPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Dystopian 16.7%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.6%
- #22 Lilac 0
81% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #23 Empyreus
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.2%
- #24 Danmaku Unlimited 2
82% matchVery Positive93% of 482 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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Bullet Hell 40.7%, Shooter 5%, Arcade 4.9%, Action 4.3%
- #25 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
80% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 28%, Dystopian 14.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 6.1%
- #26 4D:XD
79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 4.8%
- #27 Cybxus Heart
79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 7%
- #28 AngerForce: Reloaded
78% matchVery Positive91% of 383 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shooter 19.5%
- #29 Z-Warp
77% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 5.8%
- #30 Revolution Ace
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 5.6%
- #31 Bionic Crusade
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soiree Games
Windows · Mac
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Satire 20.9% ★, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.1%
- #32 BLUE REVOLVER
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 870 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: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, Action 3.8%
- #33 Quad Blaster
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Juritobi
Windows
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Bullet Hell 36.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 1.4%
- #34 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
76% 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 42.7%, Bullet Hell 34%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 6.8%, Arcade 4.9%
- #35 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
73% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Alec's factory
Windows
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 5%
- #36 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 8.5%
- #37 1x! Space Adventure
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.6%
- #38 ASSAULT SHELL 2
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8%, Action 5.3%
- #39 CRUST SHMUP
72% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Safe Crackers Entertainment
Windows
CRUST PUNK SHOOT 'EM UP. BLAST BEAT BULLET HELL. HARDCORE ANARCHO ARCADE ACTION. BRUTAL, BLEAK, SHORT AND INTENSE. NO SCORE, NO LEADERBOARDS, NO GODS, NO MASTERS. CAVE MEETS NAPALM DEATH.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Political 19.1% ★, Shooter 11.7%, Action 6.6%
- #40 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
72% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 4.7%, Arcade 4.3%
- #41 Gamma Blast
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #42 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.6%
- #43 tz mini stg collection
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.6%
- #44 Elon Musk Saves Britain
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Julian Henley
Windows
In this 2D platformer, Elon Musk is the superhero on a mission to save the UK from the tyranny of Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and restore the right of Britons to free speech. As if that wasn't enough, Earth is being invaded by aliens who are hellbent on changing our way of life!
Why similar: Satire 29.8% ★, Political 21.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Dystopian 12.4%, Shooter 6.9%
- #45 RefleX
71% matchVery Positive90% of 230 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 5.7%
- #46 Dininho Space Adventure
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.4%
- #47 Return Ace
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #48 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
69% matchVery Positive84% of 605 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #49 GALXAGAR
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #50 Laser Droplets
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 7.6%
- #51 Rangok Skies
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Samurai Games
Windows · Mac
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 8%
- #52 Project Neon
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FULLSET
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through enemy defenses in this intense 16-bit shoot ‘em up (or shmup), dismantling interplanetary shields to bring humanity’s last hope back from Mars and save Earth from ecological collapse.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Dystopian 11.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #53 Ikaruga
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,317 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 4.2%, Action 2.2%
- #54 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 5.9%
- #55 Warding Witches
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 5.4%
- #56 ZAKESTA-Z
65% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: zakichi
Windows
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Political 10.6% ★, Arcade 7.3%
- #57 DRAINUS
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,121 reviews2022
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 52.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #58 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%