- #1 SUGURI
97% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Anime 20.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Shooter 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the signature high-speed anime bullet-hell gameplay and aesthetic.
- #2 Xmas Shooting - Scramble!!
96% matchVery Positive93% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Flight 10.2%, Anime 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same developer that perfectly captures the cute, pudding-loving, and high-difficulty spirit of the seed game.
- #3 Sora
96% matchVery Positive92% of 475 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Flight 14.9%, Anime 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features the same developer's distinct style, offering a challenging and polished anime-themed shoot-'em-up experience.
- #4 Mushihimesama
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,525 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Anime 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a gold standard for the bullet-hell genre, it offers the intense, screen-filling patterns that fans of the seed game crave.
- #5 Deathsmiles
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 609 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Anime 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, cute-themed bullet-hell shooter that balances a charming aesthetic with challenging, multi-layered gameplay.
- #6 Graze Counter GM
93% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Anime 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the genre that emphasizes the "grazing" mechanic, fitting perfectly with the high-stakes gameplay of the seed.
- #7 COTTON REBOOT!
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.Pub: BEEP
Windows
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 17.7%, Shooter 15%, Anime 14.9%, Cute 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This remake of a classic cute-themed shooter perfectly aligns with the vibrant, anime-inspired bullet-hell style of the seed game.
- #8 BLUE REVOLVER
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Anime 8.4%, Female Protagonist 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style shooter that captures the fast-paced, rhythmic intensity required for high-level bullet-hell play.
- #9 Neko Navy
91% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Cats 14.1%, Cute 8.8%, Shooter 7%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and cute shooter that shares the lighthearted, animal-themed charm found in QP Shooting.
- #10 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,762 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Anime 17.2%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Shooter 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title captures the essence of anime-style danmaku shooters with a focus on seasonal themes and high difficulty.
- #11 Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,521 reviews2017
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 268.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
桜を見ながら西瓜を割り、紅葉を見ながら鍋をつつく こんな季節に誰がした！ イレギュラーでシーズナルなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Arcade 5.9%, Cute 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: As a pillar of the bullet-hell genre, this title offers the same intricate, beautiful, and punishing patterns found in anime-style shooters.
- #12 Neptunia Shooter
88% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Anime 13.6%, Cute 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, anime-centric shooter that provides a more accessible but still challenging take on the bullet-hell genre.
- #13 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
87% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20%, Anime 11.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines a unique anime character design with fast-paced, high-difficulty shooting mechanics.
- #14 Akai Katana Shin
86% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Cave shooter that brings deep, technical mechanics to the anime-style bullet-hell experience.
- #15 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
86% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
Windows
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic anime bullet-hells, focusing on female protagonists and intense, screen-clearing action.
- #16 Hazelnut Hex
84% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn bullet-hell that captures the "cute but deadly" vibe of the seed game perfectly.
- #17 Bullet Heaven 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Anime 7.9%, Action 4.4%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and cute bullet-hell shooter that focuses on satisfying progression and high-energy arcade action.
- #18 ProtoCorgi
82% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Dog 19.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Anime 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, dog-themed shooter that blends modern mechanics with the classic bullet-hell feel.
- #19 RefRain - prism memories -
83% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Anime 10.2%, Indie 9.8%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning anime-style bullet-hell that emphasizes speed and precision, mirroring the intensity of the seed game.
- #20 Mirage Feathers
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,386 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Anime 13.5%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter with a cute aesthetic that captures the visual intensity of the bullet-hell genre.
- #21 Gun Wings
81% matchVery Positive88% of 418 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Anime 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Arcade 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A solid anime-styled shooter that focuses on female protagonists and intense, arcade-style bullet-hell challenges.
- #22 Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,041 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう！ ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Indie 5.2%, Anime 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the classic, high-difficulty danmaku experience that defines the anime-style bullet-hell subgenre.
- #23 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Anime 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Arcade 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, anime-themed shooter that provides a variety of gameplay modes and intense bullet patterns.
- #24 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,244 reviews2018
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Flight 13.2%, Anime 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: While a fighting game, it shares the same characters and high-speed, bullet-dodging mechanics as the seed game.
- #25 Moolii's Dreamland
78% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: WOWOH CATPub: OKJOY
Windows
Moolii’s Dreamland is a Bullet-hell game. Players will play as the little fox Moolii to fight against monsters in her dream. This game features whimsical level designs, monsters, and powerful bosses, along with combos of ammo skills and magical tricks. Help Moolii wake up from her nightmare!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Flight 19.5%, Female Protagonist 9%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and colorful shooter that incorporates roguelite elements into a classic bullet-hell framework.
- #26 Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: CITY CONNECTIONPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Anime 10.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-style shooter that celebrates the history of the genre with a distinct anime flair.
- #27 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
76% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 29.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Anime 9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%
- #28 100% Orange Juice
77% matchVery Positive91% of 29,732 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
Why similar: Anime 56.9%, Cute 22.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Family Friendly 4.8%, Indie 3.6%
- #29 Graze Counter
78% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Anime 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%
- #30 Pudding: Lyre Knight
76% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Katatema
Windows
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Anime 11.1%, Cute 7.6%
- #31 Touhou Juuouen 〜 Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghost.
75% matchVery Positive93% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
東方Project第19弾は、対戦型弾幕シューティング！ ダークで元気いっぱいで、ちょっぴり可愛い妖獣たちの狂宴をお楽しみに。
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 4.5%
- #32 Rabi-Ribi
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.6%, Anime 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Cute 11.4%, Colorful 4.3%
- #33 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,440 reviews2018
Dev: 東方幕華祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 193.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Anime 9.2%, Female Protagonist 6%, Indie 5.1%
- #34 Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP
73% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Anime 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #35 Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender
75% matchVery Positive86% of 480 reviews2014
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Cats 14%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 6.7%, Action 6.3%
- #36 Pamina VS Slimes
72% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Rune Game Dev
Windows
Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced top-down arcade game where you defend your home from endless waves of slimes. Choose from 4 headpattable characters, master elemental strategies, and unleash powerful burst skills across 4 game modes. Get ready for non-stop action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Anime 13.5%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 7.7%
- #37 Assault Android Cactus+
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.9%
- #38 Murasaki
74% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Anime 11.5%, Arcade 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #39 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
72% matchVery Positive98% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間！ 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Indie 6.4%, Action 4.9%
- #40 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
71% matchVery Positive97% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Anime 17.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 11.3%
- #41 Super Ledgehop: Double Laser
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 801 reviews2018
Dev: LAME Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Anime 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Cute 10.4%
- #42 Touhou Endless Dream
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Anime 20.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Cute 12.4%, 2D 4.9%
- #43 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
70% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Anime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #44 Yoiyami Biscuit
67% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Cute 12.8%, Action 10.4%, Top-Down 8%
- #45 Danmaku Unlimited 2
71% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 6.9%, Shooter 4.6%, Indie 3.3%
- #46 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
68% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 14%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 7.5%
- #47 Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,795 reviews2021
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
買う、売る、貰う、手放す いつから人間は所有権を自由に扱えると勘違いしたのか レインボーでイマモリアルなシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Cute 6.8%
- #48 无梦少女 DreamlessGirl
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: REZEROR STUDIOPub: LoveStoryProject
Windows
Light up your fantasy with extra lives ✈︎ ⋆｡˚A new type of bishoujo game combining "bullet hell shooting" and "visual novel."
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Flight 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Anime 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #49 Diadra Empty
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 reviews2015
Dev: Frozen OrbPub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 37.2%, Indie 12.4%, Action 11.7%
- #50 BLUE WISH DESIRE
68% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: xxgameroom
Windows
BLUW WISH DESIRE is 2D veritically scrolling shmup. Go through the barrage and destroy the oncoming enemies. In addition, this game is equipped with an auto guard system that automatically prevents mistakes. So even those who are not good at barrage STG are safe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Arcade 10.5%
- #51 Tenta Shooter
69% matchVery Positive88% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: Rakugaki GamesPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Anime 11.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #52 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,487 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 7%, Indie 6.2%
- #53 Gunner-chan!
64% matchVery Positive92% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: kido
Windows
A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.8%, Action 16.9%, Anime 13%, Top-Down 10.1%, Cute 9.1%
- #54 Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 297 reviews2018
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
東方Project第16.5弾！ 超能力女子高生「宇佐見菫子」に、突如襲いかかる幻想郷の住人達。その恐ろしくも美しい弾幕を、スマホに撮りまくり、SNS映えを狙おう！ サイキカルでSNS映え狙いのシューティング幻想！
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Anime 7%, Indie 6.7%
- #55 Gal*Gun: Double Peace
67% matchVery Positive87% of 2,191 reviews2016
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love!
Why similar: Anime 52.2%, Cute 31.9%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 7%
