- #1 SEISO
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Solrygane
Windows
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.6%, Action 27.6%, Arcade 17.9%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #2 Arsenal
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 0_stamina
Windows
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Action 27.5%, Arcade 21.9%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #3 Xylon
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
Windows
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 20.2%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #4 Shape VS Shapes
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew GrumanPub: Gruman Co
Mac
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Arcade 28.1%, Action 24.6%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #5 The Blocks Shoot At You
94% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: seudo nimm
Windows
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.6%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 22.5%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #6 Laser Hell
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: VixenPub: Medieval Vixens
Windows
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 24%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #7 SPACE DASHER
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 7acques
Windows
A minimalist arcade space shooter with roguelite elements. Left-click to shoot, right-click to Blink through enemies, and survive increasingly difficult waves while building your ship with random upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Action 27.5%, Arcade 24.5%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #8 Mesh Storm
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Boomer Games
Windows · Linux
Retromodern hi-speed shmup
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Action 28.7%, Arcade 25.5%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #9 CounterBlocks
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Acerola Software
Windows · Mac
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 25.5%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #10 Ultra Thunderball
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Dennis Krüger
Windows
WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Action 27%, Arcade 25%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #11 The C0RE
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WZRD Studio
Windows
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.2%, Action 26.9%, Arcade 24%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #12 Atomic Cosmos
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
Windows
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Action 29.3%, Arcade 25.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.4%
- #13 Freedom Bomber
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tacit Software Solutions
Windows
Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Action 27.3%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #14 Paddle Combat
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Marcin Priachin
Windows
Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 24.6%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #15 Armeda VR
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Robert Craig BarnhartPub: Nexus Aurora Technologies
Windows
Built natively in Unreal Engine 5, Armeda is a visually stunning, multidimensional sci-fi action experience. Seamlessly warp between breathtaking alien worlds, engage in brutal, fast-paced combat, and wield devastating weaponry to save a fractured universe. Fully VR compatible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.6%, Action 28.9%, Arcade 26%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #16 Spaceman Sparkles 2
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 79 reviews2015
Dev: tjern
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Action 50.4%, Bullet Hell 49.6%
- #17 Er-Spectro
86% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 7.9%
- #18 Dodge 2
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bisso
Windows
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Action 26.1%, Arcade 24.2%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 2.1%
- #19 The Swarm
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Shattered Realms
Windows
The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.2%, Action 29.8%, Arcade 26.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #20 Block Smash
85% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
Windows
Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!
Why similar: Arcade 42.6%, Action 34.6%, 2D 13.4%, Singleplayer 5%, Indie 4.5%
- #21 Exit the Gungeon
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,744 reviews2020
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Arcade 40.7%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 22.2%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 4.1%
- #22 Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Other Games
Windows
Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 23.9%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 3.4%
- #23 Bullet Inferno
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Tree(3) Games
Windows · Mac
A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action 26.9%, Arcade 24.7%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #24 Balls Mania!
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Arcade 25.5%, Action 18%, 2D 8.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #25 Ultimator
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Blackcan
Windows
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 23.2%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #26 Echoes of Eternity
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: DurableChain
Windows
Echoes of Eternity is a linear action RPG set after civilization’s fall to AI. With bullet-hell elements, you will fight and uncover a human story of loss and resilience—built with AI-assisted art, code, and design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.7%, Action 28.8%, Arcade 20.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Indie 2.3%
- #27 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
79% matchMixed52% of 159 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
Why similar: Action 51.3%, Arcade 36.1%, 2D 12.5%
- #28 Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Burst Forth!! Choro-gon☆Breath DIRECTOR'S CUT
77% matchVery Positive91% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: KAMINARI GAMES Inc.Pub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
The official game of the hugely popular “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” manga comes to Steam as a director’s cut that reflects the passion of the development team! Fly, shoot, and punch... send enemies flying right before your eyes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.4%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 26.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #29 Geometric Hell
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: William Sigurdsson
Windows
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Arcade 27.7%, Action 20.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #30 方解夢異聞 ~ Avant-Garde Discerning Paralleler (東方二次創作STG)
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: 遊色高楼
Windows
幻想郷で急速に進み始めた近代化現象の謎に、あの息ぴったりの式神コンビと、異色の邪仙&山彦コンビが挑む! 全16ステージ+αの、ステージ選択制東方二次創作縦スクロールSTG!ステージ選択制ならではのバラエティに富んだ弾幕の数々を、君は攻略することができるか!?
Why similar: Action 45.2%, Bullet Hell 44.6%, Indie 10.1%
- #31 An Oath to the Stars
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Himeki Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Left for dead by her closest friend and comrade, Hoshiko is now looking for revenge. Follow her in this modern hardcore danmaku SHMUP about revenge, friendship and honour.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.1%, Action 42.2%, Indie 10.7%
- #32 Screaming Eagles
76% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: A Maniacal Game LP
Windows · Mac
Screaming Eagles is a flight top-down shooter that exemplifies everything that all great shooters of reference would include. Flashy effects, millions of enemies, huge bosses, it’s a retro-inspired shooter fit for gamers of old and new.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Action 28.5%, Arcade 22.6%, Indie 10.7%
- #33 Imortel
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Morte
Windows
Experience a bullet hell set in a cursed village. Survive waves of enemies using your guns, abilities, and reflexes. Purchase upgrades or take them from your enemies. Survive if you can. Explore if you dare!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Action 25.9%, Arcade 24.5%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #34 Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under Fire
74% 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 50.3%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 15.4%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #35 Gamma Blast
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action 33.4%, Arcade 19.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #36 Endless Bullet Heaven
74% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Dracoraz
Windows
In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 20.3%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #37 Cx6
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: White Box Dev
Windows · Linux
Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.3%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 22.3%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #38 Sisters' Aegis
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Macroverse
Windows
Control Valkyria through a magical world where seven sisters battle for power. A twin-stick shooter with upgrade systems, resonance mechanics, and a story about competitive siblings, and the question of what you'd do with the power to grow.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Action 29.1%, Arcade 25%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #39 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
71% matchVery Positive97% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.4%, Arcade 22%, Action 16.4%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #40 Smooth Mover
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: BlurryBit
Windows · Mac
Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!
Why similar: Action 42.3%, Arcade 35%, 2D 12%, Indie 10.7%
- #41 Tri-Ger
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jo C. H.Pub: The MIX Games
Windows
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Action 28.8%, Arcade 25.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #42 Scribble Ships
72% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Slothzilla GamesPub: (none)
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.
Why similar: Action 51.3%, Arcade 42.2%, Indie 6.5%
- #43 BoxesWithGuns
72% matchMostly Negative21% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Christof
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 24%
BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons.
Why similar: Action 50.1%, Arcade 35.7%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #44 Echoes+
70% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.9%, Action 30.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #45 Just Dodge, LOL
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Gretham
Windows
When you have no weapon, no magic and no help - just dodge. Complete a set of trials to prove that you are a Dodge Grandmaster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Action 30.4%, Arcade 14.3%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #46 Bazterka - Urik Gabeko Herria
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ekialdeko Estudioa
Windows
Mundu berrian ur guztia desagertu da. Egoera okerrera egin baino lehen, bi biztanle ikertzen hasten dira, non den ura eta zer ote gertatu den. Gure heroiek laminak topatuko dituzte: zerbait izkutatzen dute... Zer gertatzen da laminen oihanean? Lehendabiziko bideojokoa sortuta osoki euskaraz.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.4%, Arcade 19.7%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #47 Alien Blitz
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2016
Dev: Jean-Baptiste Simillon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Alien Blitz is a 3d action-shooter with lots of bullets, missiles, weapons, maps and monsters.Take your shotgun and go kill some Aliens !
Why similar: Action 35.7%, Bullet Hell 34%, Arcade 21.7%, Indie 8.5%
- #48 Champions of Breakfast
70% matchVery Positive84% of 206 reviews2016
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Action 31.6%, Arcade 19.7%, Indie 8.2%
- #49 秦こころ弾幕連
70% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
面霊気の戯れ
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 21.1%, 2D 8%, Indie 2.4%
- #50 Walhall
69% matchMixed55% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 31%
In this game you have to defeat just a single boss! Who knows though, perhaps it's not that simple?
Why similar: Action 49.1%, Arcade 27.9%, 2D 10.5%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #51 Gliont Lights
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: WATU
Windows
Jump over a line that goes down with a random speed Drag left button of mouse to Jump hold down the right mouse button to move down When the player touches the line, the screen goes white, and when it becomes completely white, it's game over Survive as long as possible
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.4%, Arcade 34.5%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #52 Chasing Styx
68% matchVery Positive84% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: ForepawSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Chasing Styx is a three-headed dog, run 'n' gun, couch co-op, bullet-hell adventure. As Cerberus, explore the far reaches of the Underworld featuring multiple routes filled with disgruntled dead, tricky traps, screen covering waves of bullets, and hidden treasures used to upgrade your hellhound.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.4%, Action 37.2%, Indie 8.4%
- #53 Lucid Aether
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FAL Works
Windows · Mac
Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.
Why similar: Action 40.7%, Bullet Hell 37%, Indie 10.3%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #54 Super Shoot Owl
68% matchMixed62% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Shazard G Bansraj
Windows
Owly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Tala. Fight your way through hordes of evil llamas in a quest of liberation and vengeance.
Why similar: Action 48.7%, Bullet Hell 39%, Indie 12.3%
- #55 Zero Strain
67% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Kaio Meris
Windows
Move, shoot, and dodge in this hyper-fast top-down shooter. Descend into the depths of uncharted dimensions and destroy everything in your path!
Why similar: Action 39.3%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 18%, Indie 9.9%
- #56 The Adventures of Ten and Till
67% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: Toro NishinoPub: LionWing Publishing
Windows
The Adventures of Ten and Till is a bullet hell shoot-em-up developed by Japanese doujin designer Toro Nishino that features gorgeous lo-fi pixel art, challenging gameplay, on-the-fly character swapping, a unique shield mechanic, a risk-reward scoring system, and a moving soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 63.8%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 10.1%, 2D 4.1%
- #57 Hyper Psychic Gauntlets
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: SpinVR.ca
Windows
You uncover an ancient artifact that grants you telekinetic powers, and in doing so awaken its guardians to prove your worth as its wielder. Smash your way through your enemies as you uncover the hidden powers of your artifact.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Action 29.2%, Arcade 25.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #58 SpellCarved
64% matchPositive92% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Spooked InteractivePub: L & R Devworks
Windows
A casual wave-survival action game where you fight through enemies, loot chests, and build your loadout with upgrades and power-ups between rounds. With randomly generated maps and 20 power-ups to discover, every run plays out differently.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Action 29.9%, Arcade 23.4%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 2.3%