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  1. #1 SUPER FLAIL
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Shooter 8.6%

  2. #2 Space Waves
    96% 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 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%

  3. #3 Rheum
    96% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Shooter 9.7%

  4. #4 Undercroft Warriors
    95% matchMostly Positive78% of 539 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Shooter 8%

  5. #5 MechsNBugs
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Purple Tortoise
    Windows

    Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Difficult 11.4%

  6. #6 Shmup!
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Conti Games
    Windows · Mac

    Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Difficult 9%

  7. #7 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    93% 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: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 7.6%

  8. #8 Dental Strike
    92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

    A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 8%

  9. #9 Space Maxwell: Arcade
    91% 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: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.8%

  10. #10 Blast'N Bounty
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Shooter 9.2%

  11. #11 DreadStar: The Quest for Revenge
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 44 reviews2020
    Dev: Augmented Irreality
    Windows

    Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Old School 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10%

  12. #12 UBERMOSH Vol.5
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,590 reviews2017
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%

  13. #13 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    88% 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: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 7.2%

  14. #14 Temples Vs Buildings
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valhalla Pigz
    Windows

    Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Arcade 9.7%

  15. #15 REVO
    87% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Misfit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Old School 7.8%

  16. #16 4D:XD
    86% 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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9%

  17. #17 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    85% matchVery Positive97% of 376 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 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 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Shooter 9.6%

  18. #18 Switch 'N' Shoot
    86% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Arcade 8.6%

  19. #19 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
    Windows

    Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%

  20. #20 Generic Space Shooter
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Difficult 8.9%

  21. #21 TRIZEAL Remix
    83% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Shooter 9.6%

  22. #22 #Funtime
    82% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2020
    Dev: OneGuyGamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    #Funtime is an explosive twin-stick shooter where shooting isn't your only weapon. Swap your ship's color to destroy enemies, avoid damage, and ultimately control the battlefield.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Difficult 9.5%

  23. #23 Vulture Strike
    82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Fast-Paced 16.4%, Difficult 16.3%, Arcade 10.8%

  24. #24 Demonizer
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Iori Branford
    Windows · Linux

    The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Shooter 9.4%

  25. #25 Warships On The Halloween Night
    81% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows · Linux

    Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8%

  26. #26 Metis One
    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Actuator GamesPub: Actuator Games LLC
    Windows

    Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Shooter 8.7%

  27. #27 XIIZEAL
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Shooter 9.6%

  28. #28 Shotgun Witch
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,103 reviews2020
    Dev: Asephy
    Windows

    Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Shooter 9.4%

  29. #29 The Core Message
    81% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: Freedom Software
    Windows

    Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Retro 9.7%, Difficult 7.9%

  30. #30 Overrun
    78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Total Involve
    Windows

    Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Difficult 9.9%

  31. #31 1x! Space Adventure
    77% 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: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.8%

  32. #32 SOLSTORM
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jerry Zhu
    Windows · Linux

    SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%

  33. #33 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
    77% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Stefan Preuss
    Windows

    Up for some retro arcade action spiced with extra bullets and BOSS enemies? Shoot your way through many different levels filled with nasty bugs, spiders, frogs, bees and more. Fight huge BOSS enemies and collect extras and play bonus waves. Retro Arcade action at its best!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Fast-Paced 8.2%

  34. #34 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    75% 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: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8%

  35. #35 Neon Invaders
    75% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%

  36. #36 Red Galaxy
    76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CSZgames
    Windows

    This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%

  37. #37 Astro Fighters
    73% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.5%

  38. #38 Marimoth
    74% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

    Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Shooter 9.5%

  39. #39 Laser Droplets
    74% 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 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 7.4%

  40. #40 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,031 reviews2016
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Difficult 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%

  41. #41 Eden's Eclipse
    70% 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: Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%

  42. #42 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    72% 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%

  43. #43 Space Toads Mayhem
    72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: LimeVibe Games
    Windows · Mac

    A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 9.5%

  44. #44 Exorush
    73% 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 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.9%

  45. #45 Space God
    71% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: Jellypig Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 8.2%

  46. #46 Warcat Parade
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%

  47. #47 Crucible
    69% 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 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 8.5%

  48. #48 Bullet Hell Monday
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.9%

  49. #49 Asteroidia
    67% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.8%

  50. #50 Insectipede
    71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%

  51. #51 Strelitzia
    71% 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 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 7.2%

  52. #52 Grind Stormer
    68% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 8.5%

  53. #53 ULTRABUGS
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Difficult 11.4%

  54. #54 Phoenix Force
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 958 reviews2014
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 8.8%

  55. #55 Kick Ass Commandos
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 426 reviews2016
    Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 8.6%

  56. #56 Hyperbolic Ignition
    69% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
    Dev: Kevin Nguyen
    Windows

    Hyperbolic Ignition is a 2D multidirectional bullet hell-like shooter about a wandering pilot trying to return home. By utilizing wormholes, enter and evade combat against hostile spaceships, machinery, sentient crystals, and remnants of warfare.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Difficult 10.3%

  57. #57 Cataclyzm
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dogroach
    Windows

    A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Difficult 17.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.4%

  58. #58 Psyvariar 3
    64% 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: Bullet Hell 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9%

  59. #59 Two by One
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Javier Ortega
    Windows

    Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Fast-Paced 11.6%

  60. #60 Bullets Squared
    66% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2021
    Dev: Norbert Érsek
    Windows

    Bullets Squared is a free, challenging minimalistic rhythm shooter, with colorful graphics, made up of 99% squares.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%

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