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  1. #1 TYPECAST
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
    Dev: Gutter Arcade
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

    Why similar: Typing 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 7%

  2. #2 Glyphica: Typing Survival
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,210 reviews2024
    Dev: aliasBLACK
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival typing game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.

    Why similar: Typing 35.3%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Word Game 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Score Attack 8.8%

  3. #3 Outshine
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2022
    Dev: Fishing Cactus
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Unleash your powers against your oppressors in this arcade, fast-paced typing game. Avoid traps, destroy enemies, defeat bosses to seek your revenge, and rush to the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Typing 57.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Score Attack 10.2%, Indie 2.6%

  4. #4 Typing Break
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: Tholus
    Windows

    If you can type, you can fire a gun.

    Why similar: Typing 57.9%, Modern 13.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 6.6%, Action 5.2%

  5. #5 Switch 'N' Shoot
    95% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Score Attack 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Difficult 12%, Arcade 10%

  6. #6 The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 1,650 reviews2019
    Dev: MorbidwarePub: Headup
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia!

    Why similar: Typing 48%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Retro 5.1%, Action 4.7%

  7. #7 TechBeat Heart
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
    Dev: Lost Machine Games
    Windows · Linux

    SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arena Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 11.3%

  8. #8 Hyper Simon X
    93% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2018
    Dev: NukGames
    Windows

    Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Arcade 10.2%

  9. #9 Neon Striker
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Bullet Hell 40.1%, 2D 5.9%, Action 4.3%, Casual 3.4%

  10. #10 Ellipsis
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Retro 16.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 9%

  11. #11 Undercroft Warriors
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 9.6%

  12. #12 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    89% 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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 8.3%

  13. #13 Chippy
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 14.5%, Difficult 11.1%

  14. #14 Neon Sundown
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
    Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 63%, Arcade 22.9%, 2D 7.9%, Action 6.2%

  15. #15 Rocking Pilot
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Difficult 16%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 11.1%

  16. #16 Space Codex
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 412 reviews2016
    Dev: takk
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Retro 17.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Casual 9.3%

  17. #17 Incandescent
    86% matchMixed68% of 172 reviews2015
    Dev: Stephen Crabb
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 11.8%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 5.9%

  18. #18 Super Glitter Rush
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 29%, Score Attack 12.3%, Retro 6%, 2D 4.7%

  19. #19 Hyper Sentinel
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 13.3%, Action 6.4%

  20. #20 Many Mini Typing Games
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2026
    Dev: GirambQuamb
    Windows · Linux

    Chase high scores in a series of breakneck typing minigames! Keep up with keyboard-mashing cats, banana-wielding monkey-cowboys and more as you QWERTY your way to new heights!

    Why similar: Typing 37.1%, Spelling 28.8%, Score Attack 16.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Stylized 4.1%

  21. #21 Grand Brix Shooter
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 26%, Difficult 17%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 5.4%

  22. #22 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,187 reviews2025
    Dev: Auroch Digital
    Windows

    Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death.

    Why similar: Typing 42.1%, Word Game 25.7%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 7.2%, Retro 4.8%

  23. #23 Ghost Grab 3000
    82% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

    Why similar: Score Attack 17.9%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Difficult 9.5%

  24. #24 Keyboard Killers
    83% matchMixed49% of 465 reviews2017
    Dev: Heaven Brotherhood
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Keyboard Killers is a difficult reflex game in which you destroy meteors in order to save your starship and your friend dragon(^-^) . You must be very fast to able to complete the game. More then 500 apm on most challenging levels.

    Why similar: Typing 63.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5.1%

  25. #25 Super Destronaut DX
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 92 reviews2018
    Dev: Petite GamesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

    Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%

  26. #26 Ball-it Hell
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2024
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.

    Why similar: Score Attack 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 10.7%

  27. #27 Galacide
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2015
    Dev: Puny Human
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8.1%, Difficult 7.7%

  28. #28 Text Wormhole
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Elknight
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Action 12.7%, Indie 10.2%, Casual 6.7%

  29. #29 Horizon Shift
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 16.2%, Indie 11.7%

  30. #30 Super Star Path
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
    Dev: DYA Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 15.7%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 11.3%

  31. #31 Waves
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Score Attack 18.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Arena Shooter 10.2%

  32. #32 Typing Tempo
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2023
    Dev: Rainbeat Games
    Windows · Linux

    Turn your keyboard into an instrument as you type away to the beat of the music! Typing Tempo is a 41-key typing rhythm game that will push your typing skills to the limit!

    Why similar: Typing 60.9%, Difficult 16.7%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D 3.3%, Indie 3%

  33. #33 My Typing Skill
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2019
    Dev: RewindApp
    Windows

    You say you're a confirmed typist? You're going to have to prove it....

    Why similar: Typing 54.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Arcade 12%, Indie 6.7%, Casual 6.6%

  34. #34 Roto Force
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Arcade 10.2%

  35. #35 CometStriker DX
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 6.3%

  36. #36 Astral Gunners
    73% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 6.6%

  37. #37 Word Play
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 977 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Maker's Toolkit
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?

    Why similar: Spelling 35%, Typing 26.1%, Word Game 25.7%, Score Attack 8%, Casual 2.7%

  38. #38 Vectorium
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game Studio
    Windows

    Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 28%, Score Attack 17.7%, Arcade 12.7%, 2D 4%

  39. #39 Gunkid 99
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 14.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 10.2%

  40. #40 Sophstar
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 11%, Retro 9.9%

  41. #41 Typefighters (Steam Edition)
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 164 reviews2016
    Dev: Christian Reuter
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Typefighters is a competitive multiplayer game where two players battle each other using their typing skills. Its variety of modes does not only emphasise typing speed and correctness, but also other skills like reaction time, sustained attention, creativity, tactics and anticipating the opponents moves.

    Why similar: Typing 32.7%, Spelling 31.1%, Word Game 19.6%, Score Attack 11%, 2D 2.2%

  42. #42 Jetboard Joust
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 9.5%

  43. #43 Bit Blaster XL
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 17%, Difficult 14.1%, Arcade 10.2%

  44. #44 Ion Assault
    74% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
    Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.8%, Casual 10.4%

  45. #45 Eigengrau
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 20.2%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 11.4%

  46. #46 Cycle 28
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 14%, Arena Shooter 10.9%, Difficult 10.4%

  47. #47 Rigid Force Alpha
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Score Attack 24.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 10.6%

  48. #48 Nebulock
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
    Dev: LostVolBytes
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Difficult 14.1%, Arcade 11.7%

  49. #49 Gunvein
    67% 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 44.2%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4.7%

  50. #50 Close Order
    73% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2016
    Dev: Raconteur Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 37.7%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8.4%

  51. #51 Void Resurgence
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arena Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Score Attack 17.3%, Difficult 10.1%

  52. #52 Graze Counter
    68% 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 33.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Difficult 12%, 2D 4.1%

  53. #53 ZOE Begone!
    64% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Time Attack 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 9%

  54. #54 Neptunia Shooter
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 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: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 4.8%, Action 4.6%

  55. #55 Schildmaid MX
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Score Attack 16.9%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

  56. #56 Sine Mora
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 3.7%, Indie 3.3%

  57. #57 Tachyon Project
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 74 reviews2015
    Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Arcade 21.9%, Action 13.1%, Indie 11.1%

  58. #58 HYPER DEMON
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 3,249 reviews2022
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

    Why similar: Time Attack 27%, Arena Shooter 19%, Score Attack 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Difficult 10%

  59. #59 Space Moth DX
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 12%, Difficult 10.9%, Retro 7%

  60. #60 TYPER GIRL
    68% matchMixed64% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: 好色猫
    Windows

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    Why similar: Typing 64.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%, 2D 4.9%, Casual 3.2%

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