Games Like Hell Blasters

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 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Mechs 9.4% ★, Arcade 7.9%

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: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Anime 8%

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 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Mechs 17.5% ★, Anime 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.

Why similar: Mechs 24.7% ★, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Score Attack 9%, Shooter 8.2%

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: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Shooter 8.4%

A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Mechs 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%

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: Mechs 19.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Anime 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Score Attack 8.3%, Arcade 6.4%

This is a Vertical shoot'em up game of the all-female characters. There are many bullets on screen, bombs, laser, the bullet cancel mechanic and sexy boss's cloth damage! Don't let them wait any longer!

Why similar: Mechs 22.4% ★, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Shooter 8.8%

WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Mechs 11.1% ★, Score Attack 9.8%, Anime 8.7%

Hardcore arcade survival shooter where you pilot a mech completely blind to the battlefield. Your only sight? The minimap. With relentless waves of enemies closing in, precise movement, and total awareness are your only chances at survival. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Mechs 15.6% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%

High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Shooter 9%

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: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 7.1%

Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Score Attack 10.4%, Multiple Endings 6.4%

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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Anime 8.9%, Arcade 8.6%

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: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Anime 9.2%

The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%

【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 24%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Anime 9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Arcade 6.4%

Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%

Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Mechs 17% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 9.8%

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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Anime 9.3%

High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 11%, Anime 8.3%

The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7%

Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of shooting, dodging, and obliterating foes with unparalleled precision. Navigate through numerous handcrafted challenges where each victory feels like your crowning achievement, and every setback is a lesson leading you closer to perfection.

Why similar: Mechs 20.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Shooter 8.2%

Fate and Judgement is a vertical shoot'em up with roguelike elements and procedural stage generation. Fight Through hordes of an empire you once served and relieve your last mission until victory is yours!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 7.6%

4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.7%

KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Mechs 15.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 9.6%

"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Mechs 11.6% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Anime 10.2%

A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Military 13.7%, Arcade 9.8%

VISEGUNNE is a single-player shoot 'em up with narrative-driven missions and over-the-top visual effects. Armed with a soul-powered combat mech, wage war against pro-Earth terrorists, but between missions, talk with your squadmates as camaraderie, truth, and lies quietly shape future interactions.

Why similar: Mechs 24.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 8.1%

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 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.2%

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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Anime 7.5%

A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Anime 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%

An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Anime 8.3%, Shooter 8%

Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Mechs 21.7% ★, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 5.8%

Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

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 25%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.7%

A surreal Bullet Hell adventure through a forgetful realm of strange machinery and its bunny-eared overseers. If you persist, the purpose of your incursion may be uncovered. How far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Anime 8.4%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

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 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Top-Down 6.8%

It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Mechs 17.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 7%

Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Anime 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 6.5%

Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 8.7%

Fight your friends to save your friends in Prism Indigo, a vicious retro-styled bullet hell shooter starring a rookie magical girl.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Anime 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Lead your starfighter as a bounty hunter, complete contracts and fight your way to free your home system from a criminal empire full of conspiracies and underworld secrets, in this hard boiled action old school arcade shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Arcade 7.8%

Rise up against the Iron Legion. Play as rebel mech pilots and battle giant robots in this twin-stick shooter boss rush game!

Why similar: Mechs 25.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Top-Down 8%

Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%

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 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%

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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 7%

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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Anime 7.9%

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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%

Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Mechs 29.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Anime 8.6%, Arcade 7.3%

It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%

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: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Anime 8.6%

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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shooter 11.5%

The playful witch dances to unleash stunning magical moves! Witch Dance is an evolving action puzzle. The controls are simple, but the challenge is infinite. Right click to move, left click to cast. Gather your magic and dance your way to victory!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%

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: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Score Attack 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%

This is an AI game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Mechs 18.2% ★, Anime 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%

Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Anime 10.6%, Shooter 6.5%

Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%