- #1 Asteroidia
97% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, PvE 9.8%, Shooter 7%
- #2 Battle AirForce
96% match5 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 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 7.1%
- #3 Psyvariar 3
96% matchPositive83% of 30 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 5.5%
- #4 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
95% 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 28%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 4.7%
- #5 4D:XD
94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 6%
- #6 Exo-Calibre
94% 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 8.1%, Top-Down 4.7%
- #7 Laser Droplets
93% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.3%
- #8 SOLSTORM
92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 7%, PvE 6.3%
- #9 Red Blaster
91% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6.2%
- #10 1x! Space Adventure
91% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #11 Orchid Glitter
90% 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 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 5.1%, Arcade 4.8%
- #12 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
89% 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 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 7.4%
- #13 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.5%
- #14 MachineGunner2 : Bullet Transcending
88% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: wellsleepnahw
Windows
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, PvE 13.5%, Action 8.2%
- #15 Gunslinger Nova
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #16 Exorush
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #17 Strelitzia
86% 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 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 5.4%
- #18 Always Surrender
85% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, PvE 9.7%, Shooter 7%
- #19 BreakDespair2D
84% 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 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 7.7%
- #20 Umbra Galaxy
84% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, PvE 9.9%, Shooter 7.1%
- #21 Star Jet Alpha
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 7.5%
- #22 SUPER FLAIL
82% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, PvE 10%, Shooter 7.3%
- #23 Arcade Forever
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 6%
- #24 Zannon
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 7.1%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #25 Eden's Eclipse
79% matchPositive97% of 37 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #26 Lobstar: Arcade Version
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.6%
- #27 Space Waves
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #28 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
79% 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 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8.2%
- #29 Wrathflame
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SloanSoft Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy themed 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #30 GALXAGAR
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7%
- #31 Nova Strike
77% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.8%
- #32 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
76% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, PvE 10%, Shooter 7.4%
- #33 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
77% 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 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 5.5%
- #34 Space Maxwell: Arcade
76% 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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.5%
- #35 Asteroids
75% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.6%
- #36 Gamma Zero
74% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 5.9%, Old School 5.8%
- #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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.6%
- #38 Crucible
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #39 TCSTRIKERS2
74% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 5.1%
- #40 Shin Sophstar
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 5.6%
- #41 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 5.4%
- #42 Witch Dance
70% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, PvE 10.5%, Arcade 6.4%
- #43 Iron Skies
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 171Dev
Windows · Linux
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #44 Dininho Space Adventure
72% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%
- #45 Project AionIX
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Space 6.9%
- #46 STARR RINGER
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #47 Dungeon Man
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down 6.6%, Action 5.5%
- #48 Blast'N Bounty
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 5.5%
- #49 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 6.7%, Shooter 6.5%
- #50 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
69% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.8%
- #51 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
69% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.3%
- #52 Planets Ambrosia
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #53 Hexagonal Explods
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: lemoniedev
Windows
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, PvE 10.9%, Shooter 7.9%
- #54 Heliocide
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.3%
- #55 Insectipede
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #56 Kaguya
67% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #57 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 5.8%
- #58 THUNDER STRIKER
67% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 5.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #59 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7%
- #60 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
65% matchVery Positive96% of 90 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 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 6.6%, Arcade 5.2%