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Games Like Orbital Defense Force

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Action Roguelike, Singleplayer.

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Orbital Defense Force (O.D.F) is a multiplayer shoot 'em up co-op rogue-like game. play as mercenaries working for the O.D.F., accepting contracts to defend planets from invaders and earn precious scrap that can be used to upgrade their ship to take on more difficult contracts.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 12 reviews
Released: 2024-12-13
Developer: Jacob Miller
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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  1. #1 Dusky Depths
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bow Echo Games
    Windows

    Withstand an onslaught of enemies and survive against all odds in this rogue-lite twin-stick shooter. Stranded on an uncharted planet, you will need to scavange for rare loot, upgrade your ship, and unlock ancient mechanisms to escape this strange and hostile place – solo or with friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Online Co-Op 10.1%

  2. #2 BSG: Big Space Guns
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mute
    Windows · Linux

    BSG: Big Space Guns is a coop bullet hell roguelike where you step on giant buttons to activate cannons while you dodge bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%

  3. #3 Space Slinger
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
    Windows · Mac

    Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Difficult 11.6%

  4. #4 Luck's Labyrinth
    95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: CrabDancer
    Windows

    In Luck's Labyrinth you're a ghostly gambler in a monochromatic afterlife. Every step is a dice roll, shaping your fate. With luck as your only weapon, uncover secrets or succumb to fate's twists. Survive spectral challenges to grow stronger, but beware luck's fickleness

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Difficult 10.9%

  5. #5 Magekeepers
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixelcomet Games
    Windows

    Travel through realms as unique and powerful mages to restore the rift from corruption. Grow limitlessly more powerful and let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  6. #6 ANVIL
    94% matchMixed61% of 2,201 reviews2023
    Dev: ACTION SQUARE
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Online Co-Op 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

  7. #7 BotNet
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: syffin
    Windows

    BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

  8. #8 Waspkeeper
    92% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: LGV
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%

  9. #9 Gatekeeper
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 3,250 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%

  10. #10 The Last Crypt
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shuro
    Windows

    Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.9%

  11. #11 Orbital Peril
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ZaxtorGameS
    Windows

    What happens to you when your mobility is completely left to the wind? Use only two keys to control your weapon direction in a 360 degree orbit while danger envelops you! In this realm, you will definitely die, but what kind of impression will you leave before you take your very last breath?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 9.6%, Old School 6.5%

  12. #12 Ikki Unite
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 709 reviews2023
    Dev: SUNSOFT
    Windows

    SUNSOFT relapses... The legendary Bad Game Hall of Famer "Ikki" is back, and this time it's a multiplayer experience! You can't start a riot with just one or two people! Enlist up to 16 friends in this Roguelite madness... Ikki but united!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Online Co-Op 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Top-Down 4.5%

  13. #13 Gun Runners
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
    Windows

    Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 4.9%

  14. #14 Nova Strike
    88% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 6.3%

  15. #15 Crisis Wing
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2020
    Dev: Pieslice Productions
    Windows · Mac

    Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%

  16. #16 ComboChain Pulse
    86% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
    Dev: DaminDesign
    Windows

    Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Action 5.7%

  17. #17 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
    86% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Pixel
    Windows

    Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down 5.6%

  18. #18 Nebula Cleanup Crew
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: JazzCat Games
    Windows · Linux

    Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%

  19. #19 Fair and Square
    84% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: Canis Minor
    Windows

    Fair and Square is a fast-paced bullet hell platformer roguelike where everything revolves around squares. Survive relentless enemy waves, upgrade your skills in the shop, and face epic bosses. Customize your playstyle, adapt on the fly, and prove your mastery in this chaotic challenge!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Retro 6.3%

  20. #20 Rheum
    85% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Difficult 17.2%, Old School 4.7%

  21. #21 HYPERWIRED
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
    Windows

    Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%

  22. #22 SUPER FLAIL
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
    Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Top-Down 5.9%

  23. #23 Dungeon Man
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neverknow247
    Windows

    A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Top-Down 7.2%, Action Roguelike 6.5%

  24. #24 Salt VS Pepper
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: teevy
    Windows

    Salt VS Pepper is a twin-stick shooter where you switch between black and white every 3 seconds, leaving behind an evil clone every time you switch! Use guns, walls, bowling balls, and anything in between as a weapon!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Difficult 13.8%

  25. #25 Entomophobia
    80% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2024
    Dev: VuVuu
    Windows

    Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down 5.9%

  26. #26 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 89 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: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Difficult 16%, Top-Down 4.9%

  27. #27 The Outer Space Bugs
    79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Jhozao
    Windows

    Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down 6.2%

  28. #28 TRIZEAL Remix
    79% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Multiplayer 4.2%

  29. #29 Primos Hermanos
    77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Bun Band Games
    Windows

    The only roguelike bullet hell where you are the bullet. Fight zombies, ninjas, and aliens with nothing but your strong forehead! Primos Hermanos is a retro-style arcade roguelike where Mexican luchadores dive head-first against endless waves of mobs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%

  30. #30 Blast'N Bounty
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: No CheckpointPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Top-Down 5.7%

  31. #31 Woodpunk
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

  32. #32 Level Tank
    76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Hyper Bit Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15%

  33. #33 FOURVIVE
    75% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2026
    Dev: JerkyCandy
    Windows

    FOURVIVE is an online co-op survival action roguelike game where up to four players team up, wield a variety of weapons, and fight off waves of enemies together.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Action 9.6%

  34. #34 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 13,068 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Online Co-Op 20.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Bullet Hell 7.1%

  35. #35 Monster Storm
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Squirrel Works
    Windows · Linux

    Survive the storm in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell. Fight endless monster hordes across procedurally generated levels while leveling up powerful skills, talents, and weapons. Build broken combos and fight together to stay alive.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Multiplayer 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%

  36. #36 Toy Battlegrounds: Shoot 'Em Up Survival
    74% match3 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Toy Battlegrounds is a shoot 'em up survival game set in a kid’s bedroom. Battle endless waves of toys using a variety of weapons in atmospheric nighttime surroundings. Survive against different enemy types, collect power-ups, and prove your skills in this action-packed toy war!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%

  37. #37 Asterogue
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gillspee
    Windows

    A roguelite space shooter based around the classic arcade game. Shoot asteroids, ships, and take down the mothership in a multi-stage boss fight, avoiding lasers and explosions. Upgrade your ship during and after your run in this casual simple roguelite.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Top-Down 4.8%, PvE 4.6%

  38. #38 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 376 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Difficult 11.9%, Multiplayer 11%

  39. #39 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
    72% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Sting
    Windows

    A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Old School 4.5%

  40. #40 HOUSE OF GOD
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Revolver
    Windows

    As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Old School 5.3%

  41. #41 Demon Eye
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kyle Rhoads
    Windows

    Combine powerups to forge demonic eyes and create deadly builds. Drop into raids, gather materials, and fight your way through demons. Escape alive to keep what you’ve earned or die and lose everything.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 5.9%

  42. #42 Careful Gardeners
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlooNabs
    Windows

    Fight pests and insects to protect your garden!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Action 6.5%, Top-Down 5%

  43. #43 DuckLaserDuck
    73% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
    Windows

    You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down 5.2%

  44. #44 Goblins & Gun Runnin’
    70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Ewan Make Games
    Windows

    Goblins & Gun runnin` is a short rouge like like game where you venture down into a dungeon of goblins and other creatures to save your cheese. the dungeon is scalable to how you want to play. if you want to do a small run make the dungeon small or a big dungeon for long playthrough

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Difficult 10.9%, Top-Down 6%

  45. #45 Crush The Rebellion!
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: GameBeast Productions
    Windows · Linux

    The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Top-Down 5.7%

  46. #46 Exo-Calibre
    69% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down 5.8%, Action 5.3%

  47. #47 Huedini
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JuiceGoose
    Windows

    Huedini is a colour-matching action roguelike game. Play as Huedini, a powerful wizard with the ability to change his colour. By matching your colour, to that of the enemies you can absorb their colour essence. By combining these colour essences into the correct combination, you can cast spells.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Difficult 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  48. #48 Space Blade
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 6.1%, Space 5.7%

  49. #49 XIIZEAL
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Difficult 16.3%, Old School 5%

  50. #50 Monsters and Monocles
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
    Dev: Retro Dreamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Monsters and Monocles is a frantic top-down shooter for 1-4 players. Use teamwork and your arsenal of weapons to defeat the overwhelming hordes of evil, either locally or online. All the levels are procedurally generated with new layouts, objectives, and secrets each time you play.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  51. #51 Spectron
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
    Windows

    A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Space 9.5%

  52. #52 Dental Strike
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Joycat Games
    Windows

    A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Top-Down 5.6%

  53. #53 Orchid Glitter
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Top-Down 4.6%

  54. #54 Keyboard Warrior: Dreamstate Prologue
    68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Cosmos
    Windows · Linux

    Movement-based horde-escape. Weave through hungry geometry and blast away with dual-wield primary and secondary weapons. Deal damage to charge up your special and unleash havoc.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Difficult 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.4%

  55. #55 Ark Odyssey
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BinaryStella
    Windows

    Ark Odyssey is a top-down arcade shooter that lets you command an army of starships to fight against the force of void! Gather your fleet into formations, and build your team of evolving synergistic compositions. Order your army of Starforce through space and protect the cosmos!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Difficult 12.3%

  56. #56 Grind Stormer
    67% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Top-Down 6.5%

  57. #57 DELTAZEAL
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Difficult 9.9%, Action 5%

  58. #58 Chainline Survivors
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: hf_game_studio
    Windows

    Chainline Survivors is a lightweight top-down action roguelite bullet-hell survival game. Lead a chain of multiple heroes in a snake-like formation, automatically attacking and clearing waves of enemies while upgrading your team through the shop after each round.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down 4.2%

  59. #59 Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Ashina Studios
    Windows

    Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down 4.7%

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