Games Like Mushihimesama

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: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Arcade 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Anime 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic-themed shooter from CAVE shares the same DNA as Mushihimesama, featuring beautiful sprite work and accessible yet deep mechanics.

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: Bullet Hell 40%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Classic 4.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre, its color-polarity mechanic offers a different but equally satisfying challenge for players who enjoy high-precision dodging.

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 4.1%, Female Protagonist 4%

Why You'll Like It: Another CAVE masterpiece, this side-scrolling shooter features a unique transformation mechanic that adds depth to its challenging bullet patterns.

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 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Anime 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential CAVE shooter that balances massive bullet density with a forgiving counter-laser mechanic.

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 42.1%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Arcade 6.4%, Anime 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An intense indie shooter that emphasizes fast-paced action and a unique weapon system that feels both modern and nostalgic.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This indie gem is a love letter to the genre, featuring a brilliant soundtrack and a narrative that evolves alongside its challenging gameplay.

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 4.2%, Action 3.4%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the genre that features incredible bullet-hell design and a satisfying scoring system that rewards aggressive play.

桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Difficult 6.5%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A standout entry in the long-running Touhou series that offers the same high-difficulty, pattern-heavy gameplay found in Mushihimesama.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Arcade 8%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished indie shooter that excels at creating visually stunning bullet patterns that are fair and rewarding to dodge.

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on horizontal progression, its massive scale and incredible soundtrack make it a must-play for any shoot-em-up fan.

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Difficult 4.2%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a more accessible entry point into the bullet-hell genre without sacrificing the satisfying feeling of dodging complex patterns.

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: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Arcade 5.1%, Anime 4.2%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a distinct Korean mythology aesthetic, this game offers a beautiful and challenging bullet-hell experience similar to CAVE titles.

誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう！ ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Difficult 4.7%, Female Protagonist 4%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its excellent soundtrack and intense boss battles, this entry provides a quintessential Touhou experience.

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 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Anime 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends anime-style aesthetics with fast-paced, arena-based bullet-hell combat that feels distinct yet familiar.

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 61%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 4.4%, 2D 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by former CAVE staff, this game captures the specific feel and aesthetic of classic bullet-hell shooters perfectly.

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Anime 6.6%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy shooter that focuses on aggressive play and clearing the screen, making it a great choice for score-chasers.

Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 38%, Action 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: The unique 'grazing' mechanic encourages players to fly dangerously close to bullets, creating a high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop.

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: Bullet Hell 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Arcade 9%, Anime 6.7%, Difficult 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game turns the act of dodging into a weapon, rewarding players for staying as close to enemy fire as possible.

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 7.3%, Anime 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking indie shooter that features deep customization and a high skill ceiling for dedicated players.

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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Anime 5.9%, Difficult 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex and lore-rich shooter that offers a unique, almost experimental take on the traditional bullet-hell formula.

飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Difficult 6.2%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite entry in the Touhou series that features some of the most creative and challenging boss patterns in the franchise.

我が国には八百万の神々がいる 弾幕は八百万発程度では終わらない ノスタルジックでネイティブな弾幕シューティング原風景

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Difficult 5.5%, Female Protagonist 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry is widely praised for its balanced difficulty and iconic soundtrack, making it a staple for genre enthusiasts.

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Anime 5.3%, Arcade 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game mixes traditional bullet-hell mechanics with puzzle-like elements, offering a fresh take on the genre.

Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Difficult 4.2%, Anime 3.9%

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: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Female Protagonist 4.4%

弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Difficult 6.3%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

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: Bullet Hell 47.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Arcade 4.8%, Action 2.3%

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 53.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Anime 7.3%, Difficult 4.4%

【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: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Arcade 6.3%, Anime 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-inspired shooter that provides a satisfying arcade experience with plenty of replayability.

Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival part II is a danmaku shooting game, which is the second part of Touhou Makuka Sai. The repeat of incident is coming again. Can the girls going to the netherworld solve the mystery?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Difficult 4.5%, Anime 3.6%

This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Anime 5.2%, Action 4.8%

飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Difficult 5%, Action 3.8%

月の都から敵が攻めてきた！ その弾幕が過去最狂難易度を誇るのは当然だろう？ ピュアーでルナティックなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Difficult 8.8%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング！ ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Action 4.3%

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: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Anime 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Difficult 4.7%, Female Protagonist 3.3%

An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 5.5%

ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間！ 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ！

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Difficult 4.5%, Female Protagonist 4.5%

桜、紫陽花、向日葵、彼岸花、 幻想の花は散ることなく咲き続ける。弾幕の花も然り。 弾幕の対戦型フラワリングシューティング！一人でも大変遊べます。

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 5.9%, Anime 3.1%

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Anime 7.1%, Action 5.9%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 35.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 4.7%

アレは何だ？ 鳥か？ 妖精か？ 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う！ ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

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: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Anime 6.6%, Difficult 6.1%

Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 3.2%, 2D 2%

Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Anime 7%

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 44.4%, Bullet Hell 37.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 4.1%, 2D 1.6%

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: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Difficult 8.1%, Anime 4.3%

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Action 4.7%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action 6.6%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Shooter 2.7%

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: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Anime 5.4%

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Difficult 6.6%

An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 6.6%, Anime 6.4%, Action 5.4%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Classic 3.4% ★

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 47%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Arcade 12%, Action 4.5%, Shooter 1.9%