- #1 Atomic Cosmos
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
Windows
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Space 21.2%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Indie 7.1%
- #2 Er-Spectro
97% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Indie 29.5%, Action 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #3 Text Wormhole
96% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%
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: Indie 29.7%, Action 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Casual 16.5%
- #4 Ballz: Farm
96% matchVery Positive83% of 89 reviews2018
Dev: UNIOCS
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Arkanoid game with farm style!
Why similar: Indie 24.2%, Casual 22.6%, Action 22.4%, Arcade 18.2%, Cute 12.6%
- #5 GALAXIUM
94% matchMostly Negative27% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Tony MuñozPub: Wulum LTD
Windows · Mac
Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.
Why similar: Indie 25.5%, Action 23.2%, Space 22.4%, Casual 19.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #6 ShipLord
94% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Indie 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Space 17%, Action 15.7%, Casual 14.9%
- #7 Nebula Nuker
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Octopi is not a Word
Windows
Command a powerful craft in order to lead a fleet to victory! Purchase upgrades to improve your ship, collect powerups, and destroy increasingly powerful foes!
Why similar: Indie 25.7%, Action 22.7%, Casual 21.1%, Space 20%, Arcade 10.5%
- #8 Bounty Hunter: Stampede
91% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: SalsawiPub: Salsawi Games
Windows
It's big game season, perch yourself atop a stampede of animals and pick off the best targets in this "where's wally-esque" hidden object game. 64 animal variations make for a difficult hunt and you'll be timed before your trophy gets away so good luck and happy hunting!
Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Action 32.7%, Casual 30.4%
- #9 Magus Over Fool
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: HYPER GATE
Windows
Fly to the sky from the bottom of the world! Become 'The Fool' in the world of tarot cards, and to regain the strength that 'The Magus' and the world have reversed.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Indie 22.7%, Action 20.1%, Casual 18.7%
- #10 Burst Drive
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Nebula Head
Windows
DASH, BOOST, DRIFT, SHOOT! A challenging space shooter with tons of eye candy. A game to master for the highest score or to have a break with while waiting for other games or just to have some couch co-op fun.
Why similar: Indie 26.1%, Action 23.1%, Casual 21.5%, Space 18.5%, Arcade 10.7%
- #11 Waifu Space Conquest
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Sweet Banana GamesPub: Gamuzumi
Windows · Linux
In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.2%, Space 11.1%, Casual 9.8%
- #12 Cake Invaders
85% matchPositive90% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
The Japanese just love their famous German-inspired Baumkuchen cakes, and hungry invaders from across the universe have discovered these delicious treats too! Are you up to the challenge of protecting the precious desserts from waves of alien attacks? Save the cakes!!
Why similar: Indie 17.7%, Casual 15%, Space 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action 11.8%
- #13 Carrie's Order Up!
90% matchVery Positive95% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Ink Dragon Works
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cute, 2D arcade action game starring crustacean waitresses serving food to other aquatic folk.
Why similar: Indie 28.6%, Casual 24.2%, Action 24.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Cute 7.8%
- #14 Many Faces
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows · Linux
Many Faces is a classic, retro arcade shooter from the 90s. Blast your way through randomly generated levels to confront the Many Face King!
Why similar: Indie 27.5%, Action 23.9%, Casual 22.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 6.8%
- #15 Grave Space
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Space 14%, Arcade 14%, Action 13.3%, Casual 10.9%
- #16 Super Shoot Owl
89% matchMixed62% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Shazard G Bansraj
Windows
Owly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Tala. Fight your way through hordes of evil llamas in a quest of liberation and vengeance.
Why similar: Indie 37.3%, Action 33%, Bullet Hell 29.6%
- #17 Viper Attack
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Gillsoft
Windows
Inspired by classic arcade games, Viper Attack is a fast, addictive arcade shoot-up! Master the challenge and fight your way through many brutal levels
Why similar: Indie 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action 18.3%, Casual 17%, Space 16.1%
- #18 Particle Wars
84% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Space 32.2%, Indie 26.9%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 17.1%
- #19 Planet Invasion
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: TinyFox Games
Windows
A few alien friends have placed a bet on who can get to the center of the Solar System first. Unfortunately, humans control the region, and they will do everything they can to destroy you! Since Humans are on the intergalactic endangered species list, you are not allowed to use your weapons. Good Luck!
Why similar: Indie 28.7%, Action 25.4%, Casual 23.6%, Space 22.4%
- #20 Chillax
78% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: RGBA Infinitum
Windows · Linux
Play arcade games while enjoying the sight of sea creatures.
Why similar: Indie 30.8%, Casual 25.3%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
- #21 Lifeless Vanguard
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Zeus Game Studio
Windows
Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Indie 23.2%, Action 21.9%, Space 18.7%, Arcade 10.8%
- #22 Galactic Arms Race
88% matchMixed47% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Evolutionary Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP.
Why similar: Indie 28%, Space 26%, Action 24.8%, Casual 21.2%
- #23 The Artefacts lost in the Galaxy
82% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Seebacher NorbertPub: indépendant
Windows
You must find information about the stations infected by the extraterrestrials. You can kill the enemy, but also destroy annoying objects, push them, or use them to pass an obstacle. To succeed in your mission, you own a percussion gun and a fusion rifle.
Why similar: Indie 28.7%, Action 25.4%, Casual 23.6%, Space 22.4%
- #24 Xylon
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
Windows
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.3%, Space 20.4%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 17.1%
- #25 PXL-SHIP
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Bergstrom
Windows
PXL-SHIP Is a high score game! Survive the asteroid field as long as possible and try to defeat the destroyer! upgrade your ship and unlock different styles!
Why similar: Indie 31.5%, Action 27.9%, Casual 25.9%, Space 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #26 AF-ZERO
81% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: RecompilePub: SA Industry
Windows
A tribute to the 80's games containing 7 stages with continuous action.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Indie 22.3%, Action 19.7%, Casual 17.5%, Arcade 13.5%
- #27 Genius Calculator
80% matchMixed48% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Genius Calculator is a game that will challenge all your math skills and turn you into a real human calculator.
Why similar: Indie 29.7%, Action 26.2%, Casual 24.4%, Arcade 19.7%
- #28 Pixel Star
82% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space 36.4%, Indie 24.4%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 18.6%
- #29 Shape VS Shapes
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew GrumanPub: Gruman Co
Mac
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Arcade 22.1%, Action 20.4%, Space 17.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #30 Cubic Color
79% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Cubic Color is a game to test and improve your reaction time.
Why similar: Indie 30.2%, Action 26.7%, Casual 24.8%, Arcade 18.3%
- #31 Stickman Destruction 2
78% matchMostly Negative32% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Stickman Destruction 2 is back! new levels, more vehicules, always fun to crash those stickmans ! Get all achievements and unlock all levels and vehicules in this physic and minimalist based game!
Why similar: Indie 28.9%, Action 28%, Casual 23.8%, Arcade 19.3%
- #32 Color Circle
76% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Color Circle is a very addictive game where you must hit moving colored circles.
Why similar: Indie 30.2%, Action 26.7%, Casual 24.8%, Arcade 18.3%
- #33 Sweezy Gunner
79% matchVery Positive83% of 244 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Indie 26.3%, Action 23.3%, Space 22.5%
- #34 Break Arcade Games Out
70% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2019
Dev: Dan Zaidan
Windows
What if Breakout was the only arcade game people could make? An open-source game, written entirely on a live stream.
Why similar: Indie 30.1%, Action 27.8%, Casual 24.7%, Arcade 17.4%
- #35 Dodge Rocket
72% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Dodge rocket is a fun survival shooter where you need to control a rocket through space, evading and destroying alien spaceships while your mission is to survive to get the highest score possible
Why similar: Indie 30.1%, Action 25.4%, Casual 23.6%, Arcade 20.9%
- #36 Fight desserts
75% matchMostly Negative22% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: WTao
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%
This is just another way of fighting life. Too many annoying things are full of life. But we can still eat a dessert to show our standpoint to life. Sweet food What a wonderful thing. It tempts us, Consumes our wallet, at the same time, Brings us happiness and weight gain. But you have a gun ...
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #37 Stickman Jetpack
74% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Stickman Jetpack! fly and survive to unlock all the levels achievements in this physic based game!
Why similar: Indie 28.7%, Action 27.7%, Casual 23.6%, Arcade 19.9%
- #38 1943 Megami Strike
77% 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 27.8%, Indie 27.4%, Casual 22.5%, Action 22.3%
- #39 An Oath to the Stars
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Himeki Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Left for dead by her closest friend and comrade, Hoshiko is now looking for revenge. Follow her in this modern hardcore danmaku SHMUP about revenge, friendship and honour.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.9%, Indie 33.5%, Action 29.6%
- #40 XBall Champion
73% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Sky Coder
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 17%
XBall Champion is a casual sport game with unique game play.
- #41 ToaZZle
73% matchMixed59% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: BUG-StudioPub: OraMonkey
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Have you ever wondered who is in charge of the pond? In our pond this toad, but not simple, and red!
Why similar: Indie 51.4%, Casual 48.6%
- #42 Space Wars
72% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Indie 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 18.7%, Casual 17.4%, Space 15%
- #43 Mustache Politics Shooter
71% matchMixed69% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Play this awesome meme shooter and destroy fictional zombie politics who has ruined the world and safe all money
Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Action 32.7%, Casual 30.4%
- #44 方解夢異聞 ~ Avant-Garde Discerning Paralleler (東方二次創作STG)
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: 遊色高楼
Windows
幻想郷で急速に進み始めた近代化現象の謎に、あの息ぴったりの式神コンビと、異色の邪仙&山彦コンビが挑む! 全16ステージ+αの、ステージ選択制東方二次創作縦スクロールSTG!ステージ選択制ならではのバラエティに富んだ弾幕の数々を、君は攻略することができるか!?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Action 32.2%, Indie 32.2%
- #45 Super Meteor
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HZ3 Software
Windows
Can "Super Meteor" save the universe from the space debris created by the development of space by the people of Earth?
Why similar: Space 26.1%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 10.2%
- #46 MoonRun
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Boulder Trap Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight incoming waves in this classic pixel-art arcade game! Put your top-tier aiming skills to the test, get rewarded, and trade up your ammo to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Indie 32.3%, Action 28.9%, Casual 26.8%, Arcade 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #47 Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Myke WillsPub: Enfenyx Games
Windows
Devastation - Annihilate the Alien Race, is a 2D, dual stick shoot em' up, bullet hell, arcade game. Tear up hordes of aliens with skill based game play, bombs & upgrades to obliterate everything!. Gun down 11 massive bosses, bank insane score on the leaderboards & overcome clouds of enemy fire.
Why similar: Indie 26.3%, Action 23.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 12.9%, Casual 12.3%
- #48 SpaceExile
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: GoodJob
Windows
This is a Twin Stick Shooter style game that requires the utmost survival against the relentless enemy. You can earn points by playing the game and use the points you earn to purchase six main weapons, six special weapons, and six types of upgrades. Leverage a wide range of unique weapons and upgrades to score even higher!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Indie 23.4%, Action 22.6%, Casual 20.1%
- #49 Centauri Dominion
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: J P Termaat
Windows
Centauri Dominion is a top down space shooter set in the Centauri sector where a new colony is being established. There are others arriving seeking to dominate the sector for themselves and will not take no for an answer.
Why similar: Indie 24.9%, Action 22.1%, Space 21.2%, Casual 20.5%, Arcade 11.2%
- #50 AIDEN
71% matchMixed43% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: TheElvenTale Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The story of AIDEN which uses the most basic features of an enclosed area in the most simple way.
Why similar: Indie 53.7%, Casual 46.3%
- #51 Jump! Jump! Jump!
70% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: XiNFiNiTY Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Jump! Jump! Jump! is a score based platformer game, it required all your reflexes and concentration to beat the highest score and collect coins to unlock new character!
Why similar: Indie 30.3%, Action 25.6%, Casual 24.9%, Arcade 19.2%
- #52 Duckpocalypse
71% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Capitola VR
Windows
In the future, intelligent robot ducks have become smarter than humans, they took our jobs, and took control of our world! You can't cope with being second in the food chain, so this is how your duck hunt starts.
Why similar: Indie 29.7%, Action 26.2%, Casual 24.4%, Arcade 19.7%
- #53 Death's Hangover
68% matchVery Positive88% of 504 reviews2017
Dev: Retro Army LimitedPub: paulstephendavis
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Death's Hangover is a ball and bat game, featuring horror elements, mature comedy and themes.
Why similar: Indie 24.1%, Action 23.8%, Casual 18.9%, Arcade 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%
- #54 In a Barrel
53% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: PPewP
Windows
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Action 26.7%, Arcade 22.3%, Indie 10.2%
- #55 Laika's Space Defence
51% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Para Fauna Studios
Windows
November 3rd, 1957, Laika was launched into space… never meant to return. But what if that isn't the whole story? What if she was secretly sent to protect Earth from evil space aliens? Blast your way through endless waves of enemies as the best girl to ever go to space!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Space 21.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Casual 11.7%, Action 10.3%
- #56 Elemental Escape
53% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: MiaoPass
Windows
Bullet hell, but kill the bullets instead of dodging them ;)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Space 10.5%