- #1 Eden's Eclipse
97% 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 21%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.7%
- #2 1x! Space Adventure
96% 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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14%
- #3 Dininho Space Adventure
96% 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 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 14%
- #4 東方天流宮 ~ Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%
- #5 Laser Droplets
94% 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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Action 11.9%
- #6 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
94% 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%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action 13.5%, Arcade 11.1%
- #7 Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%
- #8 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 14.1%
- #9 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
91% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.2%
- #10 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%
- #11 tz mini stg collection
90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action 15.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.7%
- #12 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
89% 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 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 12.9%
- #13 4D:XD
89% 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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%
- #14 Strelitzia
88% 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 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10%
- #15 Mamorukun ReCurse!
86% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13%
- #16 Space Waves
87% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.2%
- #17 Iron Skies
86% 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 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9%
- #18 Wrathflame
85% 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.5%
- #19 GunBird
84% matchPositive91% of 11 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 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.3%
- #20 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12%
- #21 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
83% 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #22 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
82% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.4%
- #23 Strikers 1945 2
82% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%
- #24 Exo-Calibre
81% 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8.6%
- #25 Crucible
81% 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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.1%
- #26 Exorush
80% 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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.7%
- #27 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.2%
- #28 AMATERASU【 天照 】
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: angle M
Windows
A dramatic bullet hell shooter where you master your Shot, Bomb, and the Yatano Kagami System, which transmutes enemy bullets into resources, as you fight to overthrow AMATERASU, the Stellar Management System that has launched its assault on humanity.
Why similar: Action 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 13.2%
- #29 Karous
77% matchPositive94% of 31 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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 8%
- #30 Pudding: Lyre Knight
77% matchVery Positive94% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.4%
- #31 Startide
78% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 14.4%
- #32 Star Gods
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: JOP Studios
Windows
Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 12%
- #33 Resurrection Core
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 14%, Action 13.5%
- #34 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
76% matchVery Positive92% of 109 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%
- #35 L4MB
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tecnolog Produções
Windows
You are last humanity hope to bring down the greatest threat mankind has been deal with it. Gears up your arsenal, face hordes of enemies and deadly bosses in this new verticall shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 14.7%
- #36 Armageddon Sky's Invasion
74% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.9%
- #37 Smogpunk 湮霾之地
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: CJH Labs
Windows
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Arcade 14%
- #38 Lobstar: Arcade Version
74% 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 12.8%
- #39 Cosmic Survivor
72% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Aoki Games
Windows
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 14.3%
- #40 Zannon
73% 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 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.9%
- #41 Little Elf Tanks
71% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11%
- #42 XMinutes: Wings
73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: XMinutesGames
Windows
XMinutes: Wings is a arcade shoot-em-up that will test your reflexes by placing you against hordes of increasingly harder enemies. Upgrade your ship on your way to the highscore!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.8%
- #43 RPM - Road Punk Mayhem
71% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #44 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
72% matchMixed57% of 537 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 12.6%
- #45 Project Root
73% matchMixed51% 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 36.5%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%
- #46 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
70% 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%
- #47 Psyvariar 3
69% 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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%
- #48 Neuroma
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #49 TAILS GEAR HD
70% 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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.1%
- #50 TCSTRIKERS2
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 9.8%
- #51 Bullet Hell Monday
69% matchVery Positive95% of 66 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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #52 Orchid Glitter
69% 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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8%
- #53 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
66% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 13%, Shooter 11.1%
- #54 Shrine Raider
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SVPub: Team Roufen
Windows
Help Regina recover an important relic that was stolen from her shrine, while saving her sister and stopping a secret organization from creating the ultimate weapon in this unique danmaku adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 11%
- #55 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
68% 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%
- #56 Gunvein
67% matchVery Positive97% of 223 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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 10.2%
- #57 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.9%
- #58 Blue Sun Saga
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Prospective Games
Windows
Go on a quest to restore life to the world in this retro inspired shooter! You must be skillful and tactical as many will try to stop you! You are an exile after all which is a death sentence. But things may be as they seem on this journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.8%
- #59 Gamma Blast
68% matchMixed64% of 11 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 26.2%, Action 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 13.2%
- #60 Space Maxwell: Arcade
67% 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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.5%