
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.
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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.

Graze Counter
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!

Hellsinker.
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
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: Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Mechs 12.4% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Anime 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Anime 7.4%, Difficult 7.1%
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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 7.7%, Anime 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Anime 6.4%, Difficult 6.1%
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: Mechs 23.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 1990's 9.6%, Shooter 7.8%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 4.4%
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 40.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 8.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Anime 13.7%, Action 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Anime 8.7%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1990's 10.7%, Anime 9%, Arcade 8.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Anime 9.6%, Difficult 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 13.5%, Anime 9.5%, Indie 9.1%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Anime 18.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Difficult 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Anime 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%
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 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Sci-fi 8%, Action 6.7%
桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした! イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Lore-Rich 5.6%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Anime 12.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Anime 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%
【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: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Anime 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Arcade 6.5%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Anime 13.8%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Difficult 3.8%, Shooter 3.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 8.4%
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Arcade 8.5%, 1990's 7.8%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 10%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Anime 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Anime 7.7%, Action 6.2%
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 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.5%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.3%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 7.4%, Anime 6.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Difficult 12%, Arcade 8.3%, Anime 8.2%
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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Anime 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Female Protagonist 7%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Anime 12.7%, Cute 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Mechs 13.9% ★, Difficult 8.2%, Arcade 7.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Mechs 20.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Lore-Rich 9%, 1990's 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Difficult 13%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Anime 18.5%, Cute 10.6%, Story Rich 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Anime 12.7%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Anime 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%
誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう! ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Difficult 9.9%, Lore-Rich 4.5%
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, 1990's 18%, Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 7.4%
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 33.5%, Anime 14.2%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%
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 36.3%, Arcade 21.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 26%, Shooter 10.8%, Cute 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%
Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Cute 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Difficult 12.2%, Arcade 10%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Difficult 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Anime 14.5%, Action 11.9%, Casual 9.2%
弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Difficult 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%