- #1 Warcat Parade
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #2 Infinity Lancer
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSpark Entertainment
Windows
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Score Attack 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #3 TCSTRIKERS2
96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 8.1%, Shooter 5.8%
- #4 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Score Attack 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #5 Shin Sophstar
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Score Attack 7%, Arcade 6.6%
- #6 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
94% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Score Attack 7.2%, Shooter 5.5%
- #7 Crucible
93% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Score Attack 7.5%, Shooter 5.9%
- #8 Marimoth
92% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Score Attack 10%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #9 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 6.4%, Score Attack 5.7%
- #10 Always Surrender
91% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: The Covert Sheep Example
Windows
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 13%, Shooter 5%
- #11 Battle AirForce
90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Score Attack 7.4%, Shooter 5.4%
- #12 Super Forklift 3000
89% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Score Attack 11.1%, Space 5.4%
- #13 Exo-Calibre
89% 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 32%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #14 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
88% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 7%
- #15 SUPER FLAIL
86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 9.1%, Shooter 5.2%
- #16 Kaguya
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Shooter 6.1%
- #17 4D:XD
84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 6.1%, Arcade 5.7%
- #18 CHEER SQUAD
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 9%, Shooter 5.6%
- #19 Eden's Eclipse
81% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.1%
- #20 Lobstar: Arcade Version
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #21 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
83% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Arcade 6.3%
- #22 Strelitzia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 8%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #23 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
81% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Score Attack 6.4%, Shooter 4.6%
- #24 Laser Droplets
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 4.9%
- #25 Bullet Hell Monday
80% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Score Attack 8.8%, Shooter 5.9%
- #26 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
79% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Score Attack 8%
- #27 BLASTER MAYHEM
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #28 WOLFLAME
78% matchVery Positive86% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Score Attack 7.2%, Shooter 6.9%
- #29 Blast Rush LS
76% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Score Attack 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #30 1x! Space Adventure
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #31 Neuroma
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NextLayer
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 8.5%, Shooter 5.9%
- #32 Gamma Zero
74% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Score Attack 5.8%
- #33 ESCHATOS
74% matchVery Positive97% of 306 reviews2015
Dev: QutePub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 8.7%, Shooter 5.4%
- #34 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 213 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Score Attack 6.6%, Arcade 4.4%
- #35 STARR RINGER
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Score Attack 7.6%, Arcade 6.6%
- #36 Blast'N Bounty
77% matchNo user reviews
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Score Attack 7.4%, Shooter 5.4%
- #37 DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.
Windows
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #38 Dininho Space Adventure
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 7.8%
- #39 Dungeon Man
75% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #40 Witch Dance
69% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows
The playful witch dances to unleash stunning magical moves! Witch Dance is an evolving action puzzle. The controls are simple, but the challenge is infinite. Right click to move, left click to cast. Gather your magic and dance your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 7.7%, Arcade 5.9%
- #41 ShapeNeon Chaos
71% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Beni Games
Windows
ShapeNeon Chaos is an old school style space-shooter. You are a ship facing off waves of deadly enemies. This game was made to give you a shot of adrenaline in a couple of minutes. Lots of bullets and neon in an arcade psychedelic shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 6.1%
- #42 Kalzor: 2000
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Roley Games
Windows
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #43 Sophstar
70% matchVery Positive100% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 8%, Arcade 5%
- #44 GyroBlade
72% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows · Mac
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Score Attack 10.8%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 6.3%
- #45 Zannon
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 4.6%
- #46 Vectro Blast
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Sagittaras Games
Windows
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Score Attack 15.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%
- #47 Barrage Fantasia
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Score Attack 7.1%, Arcade 6.6%
- #48 Nevultra
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Zoblin Multimedia
Windows
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 6.1%
- #49 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
68% matchPositive92% of 12 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 6.8%
- #50 Neon Fighter
69% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 6.5%
- #51 TAILS GEAR HD
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLUE&WHITE
Windows
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Score Attack 4.6%
- #52 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.5%
- #53 Behelade
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zimmerbyte Games
Windows · Linux
Fight your way through this challenging Bullet Hell Shoot ‘Em Up, consisting of 5 stages full of beautiful, intricate patterns and bosses. Wield the magic sword “Behelade” to find out what is behind the mysterious power that made the forest creatures go on a mad Danmaku rampage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 5%
- #54 ∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
66% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Endless Shirafu
Windows
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Shooter 5.7%
- #55 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
64% matchVery Positive92% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 5.4%, Score Attack 5.4%
- #56 DELTAZEAL
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 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: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #57 tz mini stg collection
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 7.9%
- #58 Demonizer
67% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Score Attack 7%, Shooter 5.4%
- #59 Void Gore
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Score Attack 17.5%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 6.2%
- #60 Planets Ambrosia
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 6.1%, Top-Down 4.4%