- #1 Lobstar: Arcade Version
97% 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Time 10.1% ★, Arcade 9.7%
- #2 Insectipede
96% 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 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Time 13.9% ★, Shooter 9.5%
- #3 Hummingz - Retro Arcade action revised
96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan Preuss
Windows
Up for some retro arcade action spiced with extra bullets and BOSS enemies? Shoot your way through many different levels filled with nasty bugs, spiders, frogs, bees and more. Fight huge BOSS enemies and collect extras and play bonus waves. Retro Arcade action at its best!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Time 18.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 7.9%
- #4 Always Surrender
95% 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 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Bullet Time 16.3% ★, Shooter 8.1%
- #5 Zannon
94% 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 8.6%, War 7.3%
- #6 Space Waves
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9%
- #7 4D:XD
93% 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: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #8 Tring!
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: siriculo
Windows · Linux
Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!
Why similar: Bullet Time 18.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8.2%
- #9 Laser Droplets
91% 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 6.6%
- #10 1x! Space Adventure
91% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.7%
- #11 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
90% 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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 6.3%
- #12 Strelitzia
89% 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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7%
- #13 Crucible
89% 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: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #14 Space Maxwell: Arcade
88% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.1%
- #15 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
86% matchPositive94% of 33 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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 6.9%
- #16 Generic Space Shooter
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #17 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
86% 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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #18 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
84% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.3%
- #19 Dininho Space Adventure
85% 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%
- #20 ComboChain Pulse
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6.6%
- #21 Exo-Calibre
82% matchPositive86% of 21 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 27.8%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #22 Orchid Glitter
82% 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 6.3%
- #23 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
83% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #24 Crime District
81% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: RPK-studio game
Windows
The city of Jusan, a fusion of the characteristics of many developed cities, is also the city with the highest crime rate.And you, just a vigilante STG agent, need to find out the truth and get revenge.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 7.7%
- #25 Project AionIX
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #26 Astro Fighters
79% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.4%
- #27 TAILS GEAR HD
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 6.1%
- #28 Arcade Forever
79% 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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #29 Planets Ambrosia
77% 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 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #30 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
78% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.9%
- #31 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.2%
- #32 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
77% 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: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 6.9%
- #33 Princess Khalifa: Legacy of Wrath
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cag
Windows
Move like a predator — dash through chaos, slow time, and take control of overwhelming enemy swarms.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Time 13.3% ★, Shooter 8.2%
- #34 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.5%
- #35 Asteroidia
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 6.8%
- #36 Alien Space Bastards
75% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #37 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
74% matchVery Positive85% of 82 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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #38 Kaguya
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 8%
- #39 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
73% 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 27%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%
- #40 Blast Rush LS
72% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down 7.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #41 Bullet Hell Monday
73% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #42 TCSTRIKERS2
73% 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 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 3.5%
- #43 Chromadi
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kleanup Games
Windows
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Hue-Men to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Time 20.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 8.8%
- #44 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: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down 9%, 2D 4%
- #45 Room Box
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WexStudio
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through the mazes of Room Box. A minimalist 2d-style TopDown shooter. Your only way of escape is to survive countless and unique rooms. Fight dozen of enemies and defeat merciless Bosses
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #46 tz mini stg collection
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.4%
- #47 Exorush
71% 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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%
- #48 Psyvariar 3
70% matchNo user 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%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8%
- #49 ShapeNeon Chaos
70% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%
- #50 GunBird
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%
- #51 Neon Invaders
69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9%
- #52 Chicken Invaders 1
67% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: InterAction studios
Windows
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Cartoony 6.8%
- #53 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Couts Unlimited Games
Windows
Armageddon Sky's Invasion is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot'em up. You will destroy countless waves of the invader's fleet to protect the planet that you love. Face challenging boss and be surprised by the beautiful backgrounds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%
- #54 Warships On The Halloween Night
70% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Warships On The Halloween Night is an extreme Top Down Arcade Shooter game based on the naval war which broke out between the Human beings and the Living Pumpkins.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #55 SOLSTORM
68% 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #56 Red Galaxy
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
- #57 Warcat Parade
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 8.1%
- #58 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
67% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #59 Endline
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Miniced
Windows · Linux
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #60 Void Rhythm
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DeepStream
Windows
Survive the siege in this high-octane top-down shooter. Blast your way through relentless waves of enemies and use Bullet Time to slow the chaos and dismantle the swarm. You can’t play it safe. Stay aggressive if you want to survive. In this place, an aggressive offense is your only defense.
Why similar: Bullet Time 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 7.1%, Arcade 6.4%