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Games Like Karous

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

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Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

Reviews: Positive — 93% — of 30 reviews
Released: 2026-01-21
Developer: RS34
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMixed56% of 527 reviews2017
    Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 5.4%

  2. #2 Gunvein
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 5%

  3. #3 Radirgy Swag
    96% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shooter 14.1%, 2D 5.5%, Action 5.4%

  4. #4 Astar Solis
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Rooklift Labs
    Windows

    A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 4.4%

  5. #5 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
    93% matchVery Positive98% of 291 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 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 4.5%

  6. #6 Cybxus Heart
    94% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows

    Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 5.4%

  7. #7 Feeble Light
    92% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D 4.7%

  8. #8 AngerForce: Reloaded
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 382 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 34%, Shooter 22.2%

  9. #9 Quad Blaster
    90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Juritobi
    Windows

    A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Bullet Hell 35.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 1.1%

  10. #10 Project Root
    91% matchMixed50% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 7.9%

  11. #11 Sine Mora
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 3.8%

  12. #12 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
    88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 4.4%

  13. #13 Magical Blaster
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: reverse snare
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 13.9%, 2D 3.8%

  14. #14 DoDonPachi Resurrection
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Bullet Hell 37.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 5.3%, Action 2.8%

  15. #15 Andro Dunos II
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 3.7%

  16. #16 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Bullet Hell 41.2%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 3.4%

  17. #17 The Battle of Aurinoxia
    83% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows

    A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12%, 2D 4.8%

  18. #18 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: BOCSTE, Ltd.
    Windows

    A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 5.7%, Action 3.7%

  19. #19 WOLFLAME
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 4.4%

  20. #20 Empyreus
    82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Ludi Antiqui
    Windows

    A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.1%

  21. #21 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13%, Action 5.6%

  22. #22 ASSAULT SHELL
    81% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.7%, 2D 4.7%

  23. #23 1x! Space Adventure
    81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 7.7%

  24. #24 Ikaruga
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 reviews2014
    Dev: TREASURE
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 4.8%, Action 1.7%

  25. #25 Warding Witches
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 4.3%

  26. #26 tz mini stg collection
    77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 7.7%

  27. #27 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 216 reviews2017
    Dev: DeerFarm
    Windows

    Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.5%

  28. #28 RefleX
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 230 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 4.5%

  29. #29 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
    79% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ares Belt Software
    Windows

    Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 31%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 8.5%, 2D 5.5%

  30. #30 Dininho Space Adventure
    77% 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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 26%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 6.7%

  31. #31 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 804 reviews2025
    Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11%, Action 3.4%

  32. #32 Mushihimesama
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 40%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 2.7%, Shooter 2.1%

  33. #33 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
    Windows

    Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.4%

  34. #34 Revolution Ace
    76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,880 reviews2014
    Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 4.6%

  35. #35 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
    74% 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 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 4.5%

  36. #36 Lilac 0
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.3%, 2D 5.3%

  37. #37 Laser Droplets
    75% 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 32.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 6.1%

  38. #38 ASSAULT SHELL 2
    73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Overloaded
    Windows

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 4.3%

  39. #39 Gamma Blast
    74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.1%

  40. #40 NANOFORCE tactical surgeon fighter
    72% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Alec's factory
    Windows

    Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 4.1%

  41. #41 Super Psy Penguin
    73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
    Windows

    Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 5.7%, Bullet Hell 5.5%

  42. #42 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 7.4%

  43. #43 Star Saviors
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
    Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Arcade 6%, Shooter 4.7%, Action 4.2%

  44. #44 BLUE REVOLVER
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 3.3%, Shooter 3.1%

  45. #45 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: 雾雨威Channel
    Windows

    中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Bullet Hell 31%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 6.4%, 2D 6%

  46. #46 Nevultra
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
    Windows

    Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 5.9%

  47. #47 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2012
    Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 5.9%, Action 4.5%

  48. #48 Golgalian
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Atael
    Windows

    Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 5.1%

  49. #49 Stellarium
    71% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Arcarium
    Windows

    Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 5.4%, 2D 5.2%

  50. #50 Kromaia
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 118 reviews2014
    Dev: Kraken Empire
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 5.9%

  51. #51 Syder Arcade
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 4.6%

  52. #52 Z-Warp
    66% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 4.9%, 2D 4.4%

  53. #53 Vector Strain
    68% 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 46.4%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.3%

  54. #54 misaligned
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Michal Kelisek
    Windows

    Classic 80s inspired shooter

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.8%, 2D 4.7%

  55. #55 Deathsmiles
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
    Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 4.2%, Action 3.5%

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