- #1 Graze Counter
97% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Mechs 17.3% ★, Difficult 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #2 BLUE WISH DESIRE
96% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: xxgameroom
Windows
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Mechs 24.8% ★, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #3 Graze Counter GM
96% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Mechs 19.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #4 Touhou Kouzougi ~ Flickerframe Shutter Festival
94% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Ryann Thierry
Windows
A fan-made celebration of Touhou's creative spirit! When a suspicious festival erupts, Aya must photograph spellcards, unlock skills, and uncover hidden truths. Packed with loving references to fanworks both old and new, from all around the world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #5 XCUTE(me)
95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: JKK_WORKS
Windows
This is a Vertical shoot'em up game of the all-female characters. There are many bullets on screen, bombs, laser, the bullet cancel mechanic and sexy boss's cloth damage! Don't let them wait any longer!
Why similar: Mechs 22.3% ★, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #6 BIRDCAGE
93% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Difficult 14%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Shooter 9.1%
- #7 Warding Witches
94% 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: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 12%, Difficult 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #8 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
92% matchVery Positive90% of 398 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Mechs 13.3% ★, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #9 ZANGEKI WARP
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Mechs 22.2% ★, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6%
- #10 Andro Dunos II
90% 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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Difficult 16.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%
- #11 Strania - The Stella Machina -
91% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: G.rev Ltd.
Windows
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Mechs 29.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 6.2%
- #12 Hell Blasters
89% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: PlayShift Games
Windows
Hell Blasters is a bullet hell shoot 'em up where you can blast the bullet hell away!
Why similar: Mechs 20.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 8.2%
- #13 Mushihimesama
89% 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: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Difficult 8.1%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
- #14 DoDonPachi Resurrection
88% 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: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Anime 4.9%
- #15 Gun Wings
87% matchVery Positive88% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 9.5%, Difficult 6.1%
- #16 Hellsinker.
86% matchVery Positive90% of 267 reviews2019
Dev: Ruminant’s WhimperPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #17 Karous
85% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13%, 2D 5.1%
- #18 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
86% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
Windows
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Difficult 16%, Arcade 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #19 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
84% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Difficult 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Shooter 9.3%
- #20 Radiant Silvergun
81% matchVery Positive93% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Shooter 10%
- #21 Magical Blaster
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #22 Dual Gunstrike
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows
WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Mechs 12.2% ★, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
- #23 Cybxus Heart
82% 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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Score Attack 5.3%
- #24 Gunvein
79% 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 37.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 9.1%, 2D 4.7%
- #25 Deathroids
81% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Silver Cat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Mechs 26.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.5%
- #26 Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
77% 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%
- #27 Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: リンクス螺旋機関
Windows
LynxHelixEngine's first shoot'em up game."Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -"The aim is to create a game that even inexperienced players can enjoy with simple controls and auto-bomb equivalent Drive.Please look forward to a science fiction story with fascinating characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Philosophical 13.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #28 BULLETnico
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico Duggert
Windows
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 17.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #29 Rym 9000
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2018
Dev: Sonoshee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Mechs 24.1% ★, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 5.7%
- #30 SUGURI
78% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Difficult 9.6%
- #31 Thunder Kid
77% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the forces of the Robot Empire in this Low-Poly 3D Run 'n' Gun Action Game!
Why similar: Mechs 26.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Shooter 9.7%
- #32 Cataclyzm
78% 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 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Difficult 19.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #33 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
76% 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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Arcade 6%
- #34 BLUE REVOLVER
74% 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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Difficult 5.8%, Anime 5.2%
- #35 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
73% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 14%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Anime 5.6%
- #36 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Arcade 7.2%, Shooter 6.7%
- #37 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
71% 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Anime 7.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #38 VISEGUNNE
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zanrai Interactive
Windows
VISEGUNNE is a single-player shoot 'em up featuring explosive, narrative-driven missions, a vast arsenal of weapons, and over-the-top visual effects. Pilot a soul-powered combat mech as you protect the colonies from a pro-Earth terrorist conspiracy. Shoot. Survive. Ascend.
Why similar: Mechs 26.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9%
- #39 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
70% matchVery Positive95% of 84 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 30.3%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Difficult 16.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%
- #40 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
74% 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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14%, Action 5.2%
- #41 Compact Plasma Gears
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Pliesnetsov Serhii
Windows
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Anime 7%
- #42 Atomanta
69% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Remorasoft
Windows
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, 2D 4.3%
- #43 Vulture Strike
72% 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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Difficult 19.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 7.6%
- #44 RAMMBOCK
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punk-Op
Windows
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Mechs 15.9% ★, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #45 タングステンの復讐劇 -The Revenge Of Tungsten-
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 魔女の脳
Windows
Bullet shooter with no visible bullets
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Difficult 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Shooter 9.1%
- #46 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Anime 10.2%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #47 Star Hunter DX
70% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Score Attack 6.5%
- #48 Galactic Mecha GunSuit
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Theosoft
Windows
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Mechs 20.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.5%
- #49 Nevultra
68% 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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #50 Ad SHOOt(アドシュー)
68% 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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 5.5%, Score Attack 5%
- #51 Crome: Before Purgatory
69% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Difficult 17.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%
- #52 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: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Arcade 13%, 2D 4.5%
- #53 Feeble Light
67% 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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #54 Rapis The Bullet
67% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: kabocha renga
Windows
It is a shooter...... but the protagonist cannot shoot bullets. She only has a sword.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 18.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action 5.4%
- #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 36.7%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Anime 6%
- #56 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
66% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%
- #57 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 802 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Mechs 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 8%