- #1 FAR FROM DEAD
97% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Brian O'Keefe
Windows · Mac
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #2 Roto Force
96% matchVery Positive93% of 130 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 40.2% ★, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arena Shooter 9%, Difficult 7.9%
- #3 Probo Rush
96% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
Why similar: Boss Rush 40% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Difficult 7.8%
- #4 Nah, I'd Shotgun
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mister Zerker
Windows
Dive into the deepest pits of hell, shotgun the hell out of big bad demons then blast them out of the existence, do not hesitate or crumble or you will get humbled, fast.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.6% ★, Arena Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Difficult 8%, Action 4.9%
- #5 Jurard Run
94% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: SapherthaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A short side-scroller shooter game featuring Jurard T Rexford of holostars! Fight against corruption beasts and 4 other holostars members in this simple boss-rush game!
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.4%, PvE 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Minimalist 5.9%
- #6 Nowhere Patrol
94% matchVery Positive98% of 224 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Action 9.1%
- #7 Bourbon Risky
93% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeonPub: Jang Hajun
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 63% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Difficult 9%, Action 5.6%, Side Scroller 3.6%
- #8 Dogfight Darlings
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: dull rat
Windows
Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #9 Cannonpistol
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SmokebackPub: Smokeback Studio
Windows
Forge your own path in a Boss rush hunting run and boom adventure as the last Goldchest hunter! Explore , build, battle in shineless lands and skies to reclaim what was lost till the last Goldchest beast falls!
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Action 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #10 BLOOD=BULLETS
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 58.5% ★, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 6.6%, Difficult 4.4%
- #11 Shield Knight
90% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: UnderLight
Windows
Gain glory by defeating several leaders of a kingdom in ruins using only your shield as a weapon. Talk to the few remaining inhabitants and discover what secrets this kingdom holds.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.2% ★, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Combat 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #12 Anarchy Park
89% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Danger Games
Windows
Welcome to Anarchy Park! An Isometric Boss Rush Bullet Hell set in a wacky amusement park! Featuring a 3D environment that will challenge your ability to aim, shoot and dodge simultaneously!
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.6% ★, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Difficult 9.6%, PvE 4.8%, Action 3.8%
- #13 The Power Latch Kid
89% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lazy Brain Games
Windows
Play as the Power Latch Kid in this classic arcade style twin-stick shump! Enjoy the complex gameplay experience of physics melding with shooting anarchy! How long can you stand to dwell within the crushing madness of the Amalgotron?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Abstract 19.2%, Surreal 17.7%, Difficult 8.1%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
- #14 The Lone Boss
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hussam alotaibe
Windows
The Lone Boss is a challenging 2D pixel art boss fight. Confront a single enemy in a tight arena filled with fireballs and minions. As the boss evolves through multiple states and randomized attacks, one mistake will cost you the fight. Master the patterns and survive the ultimate test of focus.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.4% ★, Difficult 13.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Arena Shooter 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #15 Kuny-Kuny Hog
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DeepTrap Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot, block projectiles (and bounce enemies!) with your shield, and go after your acorns in this zany cartoon bullet hell, filled with silliness and visual gags
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.3% ★, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 11.5%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
- #16 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,928 reviews2018
Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.3% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Difficult 5.9%, Action 4.1%
- #17 Perish Song
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Leach Studios
Windows
Perish Song is a 2D action rogue-lite. Traverse through different environments as you battle unique enemies and bosses. Discover the secrets of the world as you dash and blast through anything standing in your path. Each death is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and overcome.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Difficult 9%, PvE 5.7%
- #18 Just Squat
85% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Soonsoo
Windows
Just Squat is a shmup and visual Nobel game that focuses on boss fight by growing up a boy. Grow the boy by encountering various events at the gym and school, and push Babel out with all your might! The difficulty of boss fight and the boy's growth will be determined by the exercise you choose!
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Difficult 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #19 Full Moon Rush
84% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Boss Rush 14.3% ★, Difficult 12.4%
- #20 Quantum Contours
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: JakePub: Who's Paying For Mike
Windows
Shoot, dash, deflect, teleport through portals, and upgrade. Blast your way through challenging and unique bosses as you gain valuable upgrades in this short and sweet bullet hell top-down arena shooter.
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.6% ★, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Dark 7.4%
- #21 WALTO
82% matchNo user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: KUKUKU GAMES
Windows
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 64.3% ★, Difficult 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Action 7.7%, Dark 4.4%
- #22 Star Fire
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TerraGleam Studio
Windows
Star Fire is a hand-drawn 2D boss rush bullet hell game. You control the cat-eared girl Eira as she ventures into the Astral Disc, dodging, jumping, and weaving through bullets in stylish duels against the Zodiac Guardians trapped by what they cannot let go. Will she find what she’s looking for?
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Shooter 6.6%
- #23 東方弾幕Infinity
83% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
幻想郷の人妖が入り混じった世界で、次々に現れるボスを倒すボスラッシュ形式の弾幕シューティング。ようこそ弾幕の世界へ!
Why similar: Boss Rush 23.7% ★, Bullet Hell 21%, Surreal 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Shooter 12%
- #24 Infernal Elements
81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: JustMakeGames
Windows
A bullet hell, boss rush game, where you control the newest Fire Elemental on his journey fighting against the elements of the underground.
Why similar: Boss Rush 58.2% ★, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Difficult 10.6%, Action 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #25 A Whole Wolfrush
79% matchVery Positive96% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: uglycoal
Windows
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Combat 5.6%, Action 4.9%
- #26 Trickster Chaos
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grey Feather
Windows
Carve your path as you hack, slash and backflip your way to victory in a challenging and humorous boss rush game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 58% ★, Dark Comedy 15.1%, Difficult 11%, Action 5.1%, Combat 5%
- #27 Glorp
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raster.Software
Windows
Shoot your way through an endless stream of enemies! GLORP is an action roguelike where you must upgrade your skills and weapons to become overpowered
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Abstract 11%, PvE 8.4%
- #28 Twinkle Hunter
79% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Cat
Windows
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Boss Rush 27.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7%
- #29 GOLIATH
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dawg
Windows
Twin-stick boss-rush bullet-hell with an emphasis on arcade-style scoring. Blast away Titans and dodge exciting attack patterns, all the while improving and upgrading your character. Compete with friends online for the high score, or grab a buddy and fight together in couch co-op.
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Action 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #30 Zalera Spark
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUASO STUDIO
Windows
Zalera spark is a dynamic boss fight game set in a cute magical fantasy world, where you can forge friendships with your various opponents. Adapt by choosing or removing skills of your choice, and find your own way to fight !
Why similar: Boss Rush 55% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Combat 7.4%
- #31 War In Heaven
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SteventusPub: Steventus Games
Windows
Chaotic boss-rush, bullet-hell-y, twin-stick arena shooter mayhem! Dynamically changing arena forces you to be vigilant: Watch the bullets, watch the walls!
Why similar: Boss Rush 50% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Combat 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #32 VOIDFACE
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frog Hat Labs
Windows
Face off in a challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush challenges. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast spells to gain an upper hand, and kill everything that gets in your way.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.6% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Difficult 10.9%, PvE 5.8%, Combat 5.2%
- #33 Hyper Shapes
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: BlindShot StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key.
Why similar: Boss Rush 67.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Minimalist 9.4%, Action 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #34 Dizzys
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Cryptie!!
Windows
A surreal bullet hell shmup about a face fighting a wheel! Dodge bullets and shoot down an onslaught of 6 difficult hand-animated bosses with carefully curated bullet patterns. battle to hectic music and aim to get hit as little as you can manage in...DIZZYS!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Surreal 15.4%, Abstract 11.8%, Difficult 11%
- #35 Abyss Unleashed
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Basasak
Windows
Abyss Unleashed is a 1-4 player action platformer RPG set on a lonely island. Powerful bosses with diverse patterns await your challenge. Experience intense boss battles through precise control and strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.9% ★, Side Scroller 13.9%, PvE 8.6%, Action 5.5%, Dark 4.6%
- #36 Just Cube
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Just Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for a challenge! Discover 12 unique locations full of obstacles, epic boss fights and dynamic action. Test your skills, reflexes and determination to complete the game in record time!
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.2% ★, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Minimalist 5.4%
- #37 PigPonyPocalypse
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alterhead Games
Windows
A hardcore Boss Rush mixing bullet hell and high-end MMO raid mechanics. Solve the encounter and execute your strategy to survive brutal challenges. But surviving is not enough. Think you can maximize your damage under pressure? Prove your mastery and compete on the Global Damage Leaderboards.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Difficult 9.2%, PvE 5.9%
- #38 2 Many Pixels
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Alex Le Mesurier
Windows
2 Many Pixels is an endless & fast-paced 2D minimal shooter. Blast enemies & unlock upgrades to help you survive for as long as possible!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 10%, PvE 8.4%
- #39 Laboratory
73% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Far-Bear
Windows · Mac · Linux
The game is all about the challenge. It has no in-between levels, only boss fights. Each boss is unique and will challenge your instincts and reflexes. Every boss you defeat will grant you a valuable upgrade.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Shooter 5.4%
- #40 Burger Station
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: MonotoneMoonMalt
Windows
As the world is seen through a hungry lens, so does it's next victim see what they desire in their very own childish eyes. Burger Station is a tiny, spooky yet cute game about trying to get a single piece of candy.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 27.6%, Abstract 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Minimalist 11%, Horror 10.9%
- #41 Iteration
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitchcore
Windows · Mac · Linux
Iteration is a topdown 2D bossrush game where you hack-and-slash your way through different bosses in different environments. Fight your way through bosses using the fast-paced sword-fighting combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.4% ★, Difficult 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 8%, Action 5.3%
- #42 BattleCubes: Arena
73% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Karlo Pavlovic
Windows
BattleCubes: Arena is an action shooter where the player assumes a role of a single cube, set inside an arena. Shoot them, ram them, kill them all!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 8%
- #43 Eye For Eye
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron Otten
Windows
Fast Paced Visceral Action. First-Person arena combat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 11.9%, Minimalist 9.2%
- #44 1080p
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: RollCreators
Windows · Mac
1080pis a casual shooter with rogue-lite elements. Join new pixels, combine guns and find improvements.Destroy all bugs and bring back the quality of1080p!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arena Shooter 17.1%, Abstract 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 11.4%
- #45 Draco Space X
73% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 11.6%
- #46 Ashfall Directive
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cresya
Windows
A focused melee action game featuring precise combat, parries, and multi-phase boss encounters. Reassemble Relic-Class Weapon HB-01 and complete the Ashfall Directive.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.7% ★, Action 11.9%, Difficult 9.8%, Dark 9%, Minimalist 7.2%
- #47 Bittersweet Birthday
69% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: World Eater GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.9% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #48 Orcalypse
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Essa GamesPub: FIRSTSCORE OÜ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot, dodge, survive, and upgrade as endless waves of zombies and orcs burst from the ground and rush you. Hold the line, collect power-ups, and fight to stay alive as long as you can!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, PvE 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%
- #49 Dino Tower Arena
69% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: OsKkarz_
Windows
OVERPOWERED DINOSAURS fighting to DEATH!!! Fight against unending waves of dinosaur enemies and get crazy upgrade combinations to become the strongest dinosaur in this arena shooter!
Why similar: Boss Rush 36.2% ★, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Combat 5.5%
- #50 Chromahertz
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Chromahertz is a colorful and dangerous bullet hell boss rush game. It's all about weaving and warping through patterns to evade and reflect bullets. Be careful where you stop!
Why similar: Boss Rush 57% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 5%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #51 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #52 Circles of Hell
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: TobiasPub: Atlas Industries
Windows
A Faustian descent into madness and frustration inside a universe with only a single shape and no regard for safety.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Abstract 16.7%, Shooter 11.4%
- #53 Kantmis-Zero
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kagawa
Windows
"Kantmis-Zero" is a boss rush action game. As the only chosen one on the Kantmis continent, you must follow the divine instructions and complete the trials.
Why similar: Boss Rush 71.7% ★, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Combat 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #54 EVERCHAINED
68% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Chief's Hammock
Windows
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 69.5% ★, Difficult 13%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Action 6%, Combat 3.1%
- #55 Lulu's Temple
68% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious action-adventure about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.6%, Difficult 11.1%, Dark 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%
- #56 Shotgun Witch
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,098 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 10.2%
- #57 ASCENXION
68% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Abstract 11.8%, Difficult 11.4%
- #58 Story in the Dream World 1 -Volcano And Possession- Remake
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NuriversePub: 붙박이별(Polaris)
Windows
hello! I'm South Korean, One Man Game Creator Nuriverse! This game series is made up of many traditional stories from East Asia.(Mainly the Korean Peninsula.) Thank you for stopping by!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Surreal 15%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 8%
- #59 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: Boss Rush 27.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Abstract 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%
- #60 Onikura
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Dark StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.8% ★, Difficult 13.1%, Combat 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Action 5.6%