- #1 Dininho Space Adventure
97% 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: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%
- #2 Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%
- #3 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
96% 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 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.8%
- #4 Eden's Eclipse
95% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%
- #5 1x! Space Adventure
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%
- #6 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
94% matchVery Positive96% of 426 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%
- #7 Mamorukun ReCurse!
93% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
- #8 tz mini stg collection
92% 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 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%
- #9 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
91% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
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: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 15%, Action 7.4%
- #10 GunBird
91% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 14%
- #11 Karous
90% 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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 5.6%
- #12 Laser Droplets
89% 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: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action 8.9%
- #13 4D:XD
87% 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: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.2%
- #14 CHEER SQUAD
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.8%
- #15 Prism Warriors DX
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Altrix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prism Warriors return for another helping of retro-styled bullet hell action. Face off against the sinister Twilight Four, and fight to save more than just your friends...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.1%
- #16 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%
- #17 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
86% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%
- #18 Gunvein
85% matchVery Positive97% of 219 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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 8.5%
- #19 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
84% matchMixed56% of 533 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 35%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 9.3%
- #20 Magical Blaster
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Anime 5.8%
- #21 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
82% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 6.9%
- #22 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 11%
- #23 Exo-Calibre
81% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 6.4%
- #24 Ayako's Mission
81% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%
- #25 Strelitzia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 7.5%
- #26 Strikers 1945 2
79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 14.3%
- #27 Psyvariar 3
77% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.8%
- #28 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
78% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 14.4%
- #29 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supermoon Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Touhou-inspired bullet hell shooting game where you play as magic-using anthropomorphic characters. Explore Lunamara, a land full of magical creatures and youkai, and discover why the moon's rotation around Earth has been halted.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #30 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
78% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.9%
- #31 ねこ巫女怪猫仕置ノ絵巻 -Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki-
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: mdkgames
Windows
"Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki" is an arcade-style action game where both allies and enemies are cats. Control the cat shrine maiden and her cat companions with the joystick, and run through the stages while defending against the fierce attacks of the monstrous cats with your feline companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%
- #32 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
76% matchVery Positive92% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #33 Water Festa
74% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: sTeloXzPub: XNKLV
Windows
Water Festa is a top-down shooter inspired by Thailand's Songkran water festival. You play as a mermaid girl, balancing wetness to remain human, dodge water to avoid becoming too wet, but seek it when dry. Expect a casual bullet hell experience as people continuously shower you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Anime 9.2%
- #34 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
75% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 9.8%
- #35 Zero Gunner 2
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%
- #36 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%
- #37 TCSTRIKERS2
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 7.1%
- #38 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
74% 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 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9%
- #39 Crucible
73% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.9%
- #40 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
73% 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 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.6%
- #41 Illvelo Swamp
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Multiple goals. Multiple routes. Multiple endings. Complete missions to unlock new paths in a branching stage layout. As soon as you dip your toes in, you'll find yourself sucked deeper and deeper into this bottomless quagmire of a shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Action 8.2%
- #42 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 6.9%
- #43 Space Waves
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%
- #44 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.4%
- #45 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
71% matchVery Positive83% of 217 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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8.7%, Arcade 7.5%
- #46 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
70% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: AlfaSystem Co.,Ltd.Pub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Action 7.3%
- #47 Wrathflame
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sloan Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%
- #48 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
67% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.7%
- #49 Battle AirForce
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #50 BreakDespair2D
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HappyLuckyRainbowGames
Windows
Enjoy mining, upgrades, and explosive growth in this all-directional scrolling shooter. Auto-upgrades allow idle play, with no time limits or game overs. Defaults work fine, story scenes can be skipped, 20 weapons unlock later, and levels can reach 900 million.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 5.6%
- #51 Pudding: Lyre Knight
67% matchVery Positive94% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Exorush
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%
- #53 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
66% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 10%, Anime 8.4%
- #54 Orchid Glitter
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8.5%
- #55 Zannon
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 7.4%
- #56 Warding Witches
69% 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: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Shooter 7%, Action 6.8%
- #57 Space Maxwell: Arcade
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%
- #58 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
65% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%
- #59 Resurrection Core
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.2%
- #60 Kaguya
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 8.2%