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  1. #1 Hell is Other Demons
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 8.4%

  2. #2 Roto Force
    96% 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: Boss Rush 49.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action 5%

  3. #3 Star of Providence
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Difficult 20.2%, Action 8.8%, Indie 7.6%

  4. #4 Isbarah
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 61 reviews2015
    Dev: Leikir Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Isbarah is a cross-genre of bullet hell and platformer style, it's a hardcore 2d game and each level is a duel boss fight. Players will need to fully understand the boss patterns. It’s built on smartly managing your powers and to use them wisely to survive - everything in our game involves dodging and making smart movements.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Indie 13.3%

  5. #5 Rustled Pete
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: lemon
    Windows

    Rustled Pete is a very unforgiving boss fighting game. There is only one boss in the game and his name is Pete The Rustled. He has 4 forms, each one is harder than the other. Good luck!

    Why similar: Boss Rush 67.6%, Difficult 17.9%, Action 5.7%, Platformer 4.4%, 2D 2.5%

  6. #6 Super Glitter Rush
    94% 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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 35.3%, Action 13.7%, Indie 6.8%, 2D 6.7%

  7. #7 Contract Rush DX
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 219 reviews2025
    Dev: FigburnPub: Team Ficus
    Windows

    Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Difficult 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 9.5%

  8. #8 ZeroRanger
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Action 10.6%, Indie 9.3%, Difficult 6.1%

  9. #9 Dangerous Bullets
    93% matchMixed64% of 65 reviews2017
    Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

    Why similar: Action 29%, Platformer 26%, Difficult 20.6%, Indie 14.8%, 2D 9.6%

  10. #10 Rocking Pilot
    92% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Difficult 22.1%, Action 16.2%, Indie 13.1%

  11. #11 Champions of Breakfast
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Pirate Software
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Difficult 24.7%, Action 24%, Indie 18.5%

  12. #12 Bleed 2
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Action 18%, Indie 12.1%, Platformer 11.3%

  13. #13 Hyper Bounce Blast
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Action 28.9%, Indie 20.4%, Platformer 18.8%

  14. #14 Ether Loop
    88% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Difficult 13.6%

  15. #15 BULLETHELL
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows

    BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Difficult 48.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 13.6%, 2D 9.9%, Indie 7%

  16. #16 Sine Mora
    87% 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 48.1%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.1%

  17. #17 Last Command
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
    Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Difficult 33%, Action 13%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 6.7%

  18. #18 Jet Gunner
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 627 reviews2014
    Dev: Sinclair Strange
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

    Why similar: Action 46.4%, Platformer 28.3%, Indie 18.4%, 2D 6.9%

  19. #19 Wish Project
    85% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
    Dev: Andrew Willman
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Action 17.8%, Difficult 15.1%, Indie 12.9%

  20. #20 Toyland Tussle
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 107 reviews2025
    Dev: RBW Games
    Windows · Mac

    A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Indie 15.4%, Action 13.7%, Difficult 11.5%

  21. #21 Wraithslayer
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Devin ColePub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An intense and challenging boss battle in an abstract horror world.

    Why similar: Action 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

  22. #22 BLUE REVOLVER
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 40.8%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7.4%, Difficult 7%

  23. #23 Neon Hardcorps
    84% matchMixed47% of 311 reviews2016
    Dev: Sergey DovganovskiyPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Neon Hardcorps is a fast paced top down action shooter, inspired by games such as Contra, Metal Slug, Super Turrican, Cybernator, Realm and Doom Troopers.

    Why similar: Indie 63.4%, Action 36.6%

  24. #24 Zenodyne R
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 35.1%, Indie 24.2%

  25. #25 Gunkid 99
    81% 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: Action 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Difficult 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Indie 14.4%

  26. #26 Rush Rover
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
    Dev: radio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Action 11.7%, Indie 9.3%

  27. #27 Voidigo
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Difficult 23.8%, Action 8%, 2D 5.4%

  28. #28 Guns of Fury
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Platformer 27%, Action 12.8%, Indie 11.4%, 2D 7.9%

  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: Action 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Indie 25.8%

  30. #30 Switch 'N' Shoot
    78% 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: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Difficult 24.2%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 4.8%

  31. #31 Atomik: RunGunJumpGun
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 326 reviews2016
    Dev: ThirtyThreePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

    Why similar: Action 24.9%, Difficult 21.8%, Indie 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Platformer 14.2%

  32. #32 The Bug Butcher
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,201 reviews2016
    Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action 16.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Indie 13.6%

  33. #33 Ruzh Delta Z
    79% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
    Dev: Pribuni
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

    Why similar: Action 28.1%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Indie 18.3%

  34. #34 Hyper Sentinel
    77% 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 32.1%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 20.9%, Indie 15.7%

  35. #35 Dead
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2018
    Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting challenge!

    Why similar: Boss Rush 28.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%

  36. #36 Chippy
    75% 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: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Difficult 25%, Action 9.6%, 2D 6.1%

  37. #37 Stray Savior
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

    Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Action 26.2%, Difficult 18.7%, Indie 12.4%, 2D 11.3%

  38. #38 Sophstar
    73% 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: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Action 15.6%, 2D 8.3%

  39. #39 Deputinization
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Myttsi Zabav
    Windows · Linux

    Deputinization is run and gun action game focused on boss battles. The game features pixel graphics and music that is rooted in Ukrainian culture.

    Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Action 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Indie 13.8%

  40. #40 Jetboard Joust
    74% 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: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 10%

  41. #41 Witchinour
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
    Windows

    Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Difficult 31.7%, Action 12%, Indie 9.6%, 2D 6.8%

  42. #42 Agent in Depth
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 180 reviews2024
    Dev: Naturepixel StudiosPub: Next in Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Agent in Depth is a daring action-platformer featuring fast-paced action and instant-death combat. You’ll run, jump, aim, and deflect bullets with your katana to blow up your enemies. No checkpoints, no upgrades: just pure skills. Deflect, die, learn, repeat. Be better, be faster.

    Why similar: Action 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Indie 20.8%, Difficult 18.7%

  43. #43 Speed Limit
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 200 reviews2021
    Dev: Gamechuck
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Speed Limit is a non-stop genre-warping arcade experience that never slows down. No cuts, no lapses in the chaos, Speed Limit is an old-school action extravaganza boiled down to its core elements: Hard. Fast. Addictive. Now with a free Arcade Edition update!

    Why similar: Difficult 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 10.8%, Indie 7.8%

  44. #44 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
    Dev: Doragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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 47.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Action 9.4%, Indie 7.3%

  45. #45 Rising Hell
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
    Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Difficult 27.6%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D 7.3%

  46. #46 Venture Kid
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
    Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

    Why similar: Action 38.6%, Platformer 26.5%, Indie 25.9%, 2D 8.9%

  47. #47 Bit Blaster XL
    68% 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: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Difficult 25.8%, Action 10%, 2D 6.2%

  48. #48 Astro Tripper
    73% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2011
    Dev: PomPomPub: Pom Pom Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Action 34.8%, Indie 26%

  49. #49 Undercroft Warriors
    66% 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: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Difficult 24.8%, Action 8.4%, 2D 5.9%

  50. #50 Bullet Heaven 2
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt Roszak
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Action 11.1%, Indie 7.8%

  51. #51 ONE BTN BOSSES
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 205 reviews2024
    Dev: Midnight Munchies
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 41.1%, Difficult 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action 4.4%

  52. #52 CometStriker DX
    69% 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: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Difficult 22%, Action 8.1%, 2D 6.2%

  53. #53 Satellite Rush
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

    Why similar: Action 60.1%, Indie 39.9%

  54. #54 Super Helmets on Fire DX Ultra Edition Plus Alpha
    71% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2016
    Dev: Ripper Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

    Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 22.4%, Indie 16.3%

  55. #55 Gun Crazy
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

    Why similar: Difficult 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 14.7%, Indie 11.4%

  56. #56 Dream Flash
    68% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Ramaf Party
    Windows

    Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.

    Why similar: Boss Rush 54.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Action 5.6%, Indie 4%

  57. #57 Temp Zero
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexandre Kadri
    Windows

    Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.7%, Difficult 31.1%, Action 16.3%, 2D 3.1%, Indie 2.8%

  58. #58 Downwell
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
    Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    Why similar: Difficult 30.9%, Platformer 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.3%

  59. #59 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Action 18.8%, Indie 13.7%, 2D 4.6%

  60. #60 Nebulock
    62% 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 37.5%, Difficult 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 2D 7.9%, Action 7.4%

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