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Games Like Icarus-X: Tides of Fire

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Bullet Hell.

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Blast your way through waves of enemies and bullets and defeat massive boss ships in this fast-paced vertical Shoot'em Up with a traditional Arcade Mode and an experimental Campaign Mode that borrows from the mechanics of ARPGs such as Diablo and Borderlands.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 18 reviews
Released: 2015-06-24
Developer: The Quadsphere
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 95%

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    97% matchMixed53% of 36 reviews2015
    Dev: Dark-Spot Studio
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    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    If you love shoot ‘em up and you love ‘em hard, with glorious music, with screen filling bullet patterns and huge token cancels, then Don’yoku is just for you!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13%

  2. #2 A City Sleeps™
    96% matchMixed57% of 95 reviews2014
    Dev: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
    Windows · Mac
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    From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11.9%

  3. #3 Close Order
    95% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2016
    Dev: Raconteur Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action 17.6%, Indie 13.2%

  4. #4 Vector Strain
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
    Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action 13.6%, Indie 9%

  5. #5 Aces of the Luftwaffe
    94% matchMixed64% of 167 reviews2015
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    YOU have to show what you’re made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 22.1%

  6. #6 Aeternum
    93% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
    Dev: Creaky Lantern Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Welcome to the premiere school of magic and technology throughout the multiverse, Aeternum Academy! You'll learn to dodge bullets, solve mysteries and make friends in this side-scrolling bullet hell shoot-em-up full of magic teacup cats and corgis piloting spaceships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 19.6%, Indie 14.2%

  7. #7 Roche Fusion
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2015
    Dev: amulware
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Roche Fusion is a retro, over the top space shooter. An all you can shoot buffet; fast paced and procedurally generated; with crazy waves of enemies, awesome upgrades and wicked boss-fights! Also: Explosions. Lots of explosions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.3%, Action 21.7%, Indie 16.3%, Casual 8.8%

  8. #8 Wish Project
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Action 17.2%, Indie 12.5%

  9. #9 Ghost Blade HD
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action 14.4%, Indie 11.1%

  10. #10 DOGOS
    90% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2016
    Dev: OPQAMPub: INTERNET URL S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    DOGOS innovates the classic shmup gameplay incorporating 3D graphics, dynamic camera, and the ability to move through scenarios as if it were an open world. If you like fast-paced, thrilling videogames, then DOGOS is just for you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.1%, Action 20.5%, Indie 15.4%

  11. #11 Hangeki
    89% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
    Dev: Pentavera
    Windows

    Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action 19%, Indie 14.6%

  12. #12 Drifting Lands
    88% matchMostly Positive79% of 271 reviews2017
    Dev: Alkemi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, RPG 20.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action 12.6%, Indie 10.3%

  13. #13 Redux: Dark Matters
    89% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2014
    Dev: KTX SoftwarePub: Signo & Arte
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Action 24.4%, Indie 16.8%

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    87% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: EVXIO
    Windows

    Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action 23.4%

  15. #15 KAMUI
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.

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  16. #16 PsycoCat
    86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: YukiOstudio
    Windows

    You are the PsycoCat, an ultimate cat hooked to a balloon with an alien weapon After an apprenticeship against floating rocks you will be ready to fight the most terrible creatures of the world. Bull, rabbit, flying chicken and more await you for a terrible confrontation in the heavens. Good luck

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    82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: art-0
    Windows

    I HATE (other) Animals! is a reverse bullet hell game with roguelite elements with focus on exciting loot in a survivors-like setting. Collect loot during each run and buy permanent upgrades to your characters to make the next run a bit easier.

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    85% matchVery Positive81% of 967 reviews2016
    Dev: BloodironyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    84% matchVery Positive83% of 245 reviews2014
    Dev: Windybeard
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Action 22.7%, Indie 17%

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    84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Rezo Zero
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 16.2%, Indie 12.1%

  21. #21 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
    Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
    Windows · Linux

    Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action 19.7%, Indie 15.7%

  22. #22 Tankorama
    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: GO Dizajn
    Windows

    TANKORAMA is an old school top-down shoot ‘em up game with modern graphics and addictive gameplay. Control HOVERING TANKS, destroy enemies, collect power ups and challenge wicked bosses in single player. Show who is THE BOSS on Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action 16.9%, Indie 12.6%, Casual 6.8%

  23. #23 Diadra Empty
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2015
    Dev: Frozen OrbPub: Rockin' Android
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action 21.1%, Indie 15.8%

  24. #24 AstroGenesis
    79% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: GraphprojectPub: StavroGames
    Windows

    Dynamic game in the genre of Bullet hell. Destroy your enemies dodging the hail of bullets!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action 21.5%, Indie 16.1%

  25. #25 The Tawashi
    78% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2020
    Dev: MUTOYS
    Windows

    A vertical scrolling shooter with a nostalgic twist! Evade and shoot on end!

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  26. #26 Text Wormhole
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2017
    Dev: Elknight
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 21.3%, Indie 15.4%, Casual 5.6%

  27. #27 Lucid Aether
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FAL Works
    Windows · Mac

    Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.

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  28. #28 Happy STG
    77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Tomoyuki Mizuma
    Windows

    Vertical scroll shooting game. Please avoid the bullets and defeat the enemies and clear the stage. You can set different types of bullets for "Main" and "Sub". You can also use skills. Skills include skills that make powerful attacks and skills that can eliminate bullets fired by enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 20.9%, Indie 15.6%

  29. #29 SpaceMerc
    77% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Colin EUMP
    Windows · Linux

    SpaceMerc is a casual narrative bullet hell shooter about one pilot's quest to get paid by blowing stuff up. There's also an intergalactic war or something going on too.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12%, Casual 3.1%

  30. #30 Flatshot
    76% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: TurupawnPub: Rosalila
    Windows · Linux

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  31. #31 Zenodeath
    73% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types.

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  32. #32 Kromaia
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    Dev: Kraken Empire
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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  33. #33 Procyon
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2014
    Dev: Deadly Red Cube
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action 20.9%, Indie 13.6%, Casual 7.1%

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    74% matchMixed67% of 362 reviews2016
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, RPG 18.3%, Action 16.5%, Indie 8.5%

  36. #36 Razor2: Hidden Skies
    78% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 217 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive98% of 199 reviews2019
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    74% matchMixed65% of 807 reviews2016
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    60% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Bullet Hell 40.8%, Action 12.4%

  41. #41 Terra Feminarum
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2018
    Dev: Polar Night Games
    Windows

    Terra Feminarum is a Finnish mythology themed Japanese style danmaku shoot ’em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 27%, Action 22%, Indie 16.4%

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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 489 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Bullet Hell 40.9%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.4%

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    67% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

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    70% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
    Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
    Windows
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    71% matchMixed58% of 24 reviews2016
    Dev: Selenion Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    69% matchVery Positive82% of 941 reviews2012
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    Windows
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    65% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2020
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
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    55% matchMostly Positive78% of 188 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive95% of 224 reviews2016
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
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    59% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
    Windows

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