- #1 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
97% matchVery Positive86% of 482 reviews2014
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Cats 27.1%, Action 11.8%, Indie 7.7%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the cat-themed aesthetic and frantic side-scrolling shooter gameplay that makes Neko Navy so enjoyable.
- #2 QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
96% matchVery Positive93% of 518 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Cats 13.6%, Cute 8.7%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly matches the cute, anime-style bullet-hell intensity found in Neko Navy.
- #3 ASTRO AQUA KITTY
96% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2021
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids and watch out for marauding pirate rabbits!
Why similar: Cats 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Cute 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up in spirit, this title features the same cat-centric charm combined with deeper action-RPG elements in a space setting.
- #4 Neptunia Shooter
95% matchVery Positive88% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 68.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Cute 9.9%, Action 9.2%, Anime 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-inspired shooter that focuses on the same accessible yet challenging bullet-hell mechanics.
- #5 Deathsmiles
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 628 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 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 47.5%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Action 6.9%, Anime 4.3%, Shooter 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This classic gothic-cute bullet-hell shooter offers a similar blend of adorable character designs and overwhelming projectile patterns.
- #6 Graze Counter
94% matchVery Positive95% of 318 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 40%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 9.5%, Cute 8.4%, Anime 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique 'grazing' mechanic that encourages players to get dangerously close to bullets, similar to the high-risk playstyle of Neko Navy.
- #7 BLUE REVOLVER
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 54.9%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.9%, Anime 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane indie bullet-hell that emphasizes fast-paced action and vibrant, anime-inspired visuals.
- #8 Mushihimesama
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,564 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 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 49.5%, Bullet Hell 39.3%, Action 6%, Anime 3.6%, Shooter 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a masterpiece of the genre, it provides the ultimate high-precision bullet-hell experience for fans of Neko Navy's difficulty.
- #9 SUGURI
92% matchVery Positive83% of 225 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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Anime 10.3%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style bullet-hell that focuses on fast movement and intense boss encounters.
- #10 Bullet Heaven 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 571 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 9.5%, Indie 6%, Anime 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the cute, colorful aesthetic while providing a solid, accessible bullet-hell experience.
- #11 ZeroRanger
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Action 8.5%, Indie 6.6%, Shooter 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant indie shmup that captures the retro-modern feel and creative boss design found in Neko Navy.
- #12 PUSS!
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,555 reviews2018
Dev: teamcoil
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Insane, absurd and intense avoid-'em up game about a cat!
Why similar: Cats 48.4%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Cute 13.3%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more abstract, this game shares the cat-themed, high-difficulty, and psychedelic bullet-dodging nature of Neko Navy.
- #13 Danmaku Unlimited 2
88% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 47.2%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Action 6.9%, Indie 4.8%, Shooter 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a polished, modern bullet-hell experience with a focus on fluid movement and rhythmic dodging.
- #14 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
87% matchVery Positive96% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 24.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines a cute, story-driven anime aesthetic with traditional vertical-scrolling shooter gameplay.
- #15 Gun Wings
86% matchVery Positive88% of 419 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 42.7%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 10.4%, Anime 7.6%, Shooter 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A solid anime-themed shooter that offers a variety of characters and intense bullet-hell challenges.
- #16 AQUA KITTY UDX
86% matchVery Positive84% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Cats 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 13.6%, Cute 8.3%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: An enhanced version of the original Aqua Kitty that adds more content and polish to the cat-themed shooter experience.
- #17 Super Glitter Rush
85% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shooter 10%, Cute 9.1%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and highly colorful bullet-hell shooter that feels very similar to the arcade intensity of Neko Navy.
- #18 DoDonPachi Resurrection
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,074 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 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 43%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that defines the genre's intensity and pattern complexity.
- #19 RefRain - prism memories -
84% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 42.6%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 18.3%, Indie 12.5%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a high-speed, visually impressive bullet-hell experience with a strong anime aesthetic.
- #20 Steel Vampire
83% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 8.9%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced indie shooter that captures the chaotic energy and anime-style character focus of Neko Navy.
- #21 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
82% matchVery Positive92% of 111 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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Cute 10%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a challenging bullet-hell experience with a focus on arcade-style scoring and boss fights.
- #22 Rolling Gunner
81% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Project Rolling GunnerPub: mebius.
Windows
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 59.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action 7%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic arcade shooter that offers deep mechanics and stunning visual feedback.
- #23 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,804 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Cute 35.3%, Anime 20.5%, Cats 18.8%, Action 16.4%, Indie 9%
Why You'll Like It: While more of a platformer, it shares the cute anime aesthetic and fast-paced action that fans of Neko Navy often enjoy.
- #24 BULLET SOUL
82% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 48.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action 13.3%, Anime 6.3%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-scoring mechanics and intense bullet-hell action, perfect for fans of arcade-style shooters.
- #25 Sora
81% matchVery Positive92% of 487 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Cute 9.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of SUGURI, this game offers a similar blend of fast-paced action and anime-inspired character design.
- #26 Nyaaaanvy
79% matchVery Positive97% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Team DigitalMindPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Physics sumo-wrestling game! A heated battle for dignity among mysterious cat-like creatures. Nyanvy who wins the battle can be a true cat!! Could it be...?
Why similar: Cats 58.9%, Cute 18.4%, Action 18.1%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, cat-themed action game that captures the same lighthearted and humorous vibe as Neko Navy.
- #27 Kitty's Last Adventure
76% matchVery Positive98% of 173 reviews2025
Dev: Woum
Windows · Mac
Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.
Why similar: Cats 35.9%, Bullet Hell 35.9%, Cute 16.2%, Action 6.7%, Shooter 5.2%
- #28 Downpurr
78% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Robin FoxPub: Studio Nevermore
Windows · Linux
Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!
Why similar: Cats 57.4%, Cute 16.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 11.7%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features cute cat protagonists in an action-heavy setting, providing a similar charm to the seed game.
- #29 NEKO ARENA
78% matchVery Positive82% of 618 reviews2021
Dev: Neko Cloud
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Join our Neko Girls in an epic Arena fight on their secret cute island in the middle of the ocean.
Why similar: Cats 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Cute 9.7%, Action 9.3%
- #30 Pet the Cat
75% matchVery Positive81% of 164 reviews2026
Dev: MEWSTURBOPub: TurboCat Software
Windows
Pet the Cat is a bullet-hell shooter where you unleash powerful attacks by petting an adorable cat! Fight through endless waves of enemies and upgrade your kitty into a formidable force with food, items, and weapons.
Why similar: Cats 43.7%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Cute 12.9%, Shooter 9%, Action 7.4%
- #31 Tenta Shooter
77% matchVery Positive88% of 163 reviews2017
Dev: Rakugaki GamesPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 11%, Cute 7.1%, Anime 6.6%
- #32 1943 Megami Strike
80% matchMixed40% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: GameUS Inc
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight Shooting Game with Pretty Girls
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Action 29.9%, Indie 21.4%, Anime 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends classic vertical shooter gameplay with anime-style character art and accessible difficulty levels.
- #33 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
77% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Cute 10.9%, Shooter 9%, Action 7%
- #34 Cat Girl Survivor
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Minimum Studio Corp.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defeat the evil threatening the world with cute kitty wizards! Cat Girl Survivor is a casual shooting action game that invites you to conquer various challenges by equipping our lively cat wizards with over 40 vibrant skills. Overpower the legions of demons by strategically crafting your own build.
Why similar: Cats 32.9%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6%
- #35 Mirage Feathers
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,614 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Cute 16.8%, Shooter 9.6%, Anime 7.8%
- #36 ARMORED KITTEN
76% matchVery Positive81% of 580 reviews2017
Dev: Ducat
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Cats 31.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Action 8.5%, Shooter 6.4%
- #37 Miss Neko: Pirates
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,494 reviews2024
Dev: OrangeeePub: Toffee Cafe
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Pirates ahead! The pirate girls on Skull Island have yet to witness the true extent of your prowess, Captain. Can you conquer them one by one with your ❤SKILLS❤ and plunder that precious treasure onto your ship?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Cute 22.6%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 14.9%, Anime 10.6%
- #38 Pudding: Lyre Knight
72% 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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 10.9%, Cute 9.6%
- #39 Yousei Daisensou ~ Touhou Sangetsusei
73% matchVery Positive96% of 139 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 20.4%, Indie 14.2%
- #40 Supercat Survivors
71% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.8%, Cute 22.2%, Action 20%
- #41 Nyanco Dream
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Nyanco Channel
Windows
Nyanco goes to the Gensokyo Touhou World!
Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%
- #42 Shooting Stars!
74% matchVery Positive81% of 972 reviews2016
Dev: BloodironyPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
This game is the answer to one of the most important questions in life: “I can haz lazer kitty?“ Yes you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Action 18%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Indie 11.6%
- #43 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,239 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 44.8%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action 12%, Shooter 10.4%, Indie 4.4%
- #44 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
73% matchVery Positive95% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Action 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Indie 12.4%, Anime 5.8%
- #45 Flewfie's Adventure
71% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmic BoopPub: Valorware
Windows
Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!
Why similar: Cats 60.9%, Bullet Hell 25%, Action 14.1%
- #46 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
68% 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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Anime 5.5%
- #47 9 Lives to Defend
69% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Goldarait
Windows
Face a pest infestation and survive until Loki's parents return from their trip! Defend the house with your 9 lives. Choose upgrades, play with different versions of Loki, with unique weapons and abilities to fight this war ^.^
Why similar: Cats 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Cute 9.2%, Action 5%
- #48 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
68% matchVery Positive97% of 319 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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Indie 3.5%
- #49 Azure Reflections
70% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2019
Dev: souvenir circ.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 107.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through bullets and enemies alike!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 20.7%, Indie 13.6%, Anime 7.1%
- #50 Touhou Bunkachou ～ Shoot the Bullet.
69% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Action 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 13.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #51 Cat Bait
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,532 reviews2024
Dev: Mayni prod.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Why similar: Cats 47.6%, Bullet Hell 26%, Cute 12.6%, Action 7.1%, Indie 6.7%
- #52 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 554 reviews2025
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Bullet Hell 34.7%, Shooter 14.5%
- #53 Maiden and Spell
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 963 reviews2020
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action 21.6%, Indie 14.3%, Cute 9.7%
- #54 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
67% matchVery Positive96% of 452 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 263.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Action 12.7%, Indie 10.2%, Anime 3.1%
- #55 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
69% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 37%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Cute 8.3%
- #56 Deathsmiles I・II
66% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Cute 10%, Action 9.8%
- #57 Wildcat Gun Machine
68% matchMixed65% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.
Why similar: Cats 29.4%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 8.5%
