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Games Like Railgunners

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter.

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Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 60 reviews
Released: 2023-09-25
Developer: Expresso Studios
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9%

  2. #2 ZeroRanger
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
    Dev: System Erasure
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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  3. #3 Ex-Zodiac
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
    Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 8.1%

  4. #4 Neptunia Shooter
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    94% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

  6. #6 Astral Gunners
    94% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sati Bros
    Windows

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Spaceships 10%, Retro 6.6%

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    93% 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 40.3%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5%

  8. #8 Graze Counter
    92% 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 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Difficult 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  9. #9 Jet Lancer
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

  10. #10 BIRDCAGE
    89% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.8%

  11. #11 Gun Crazy
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2019
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

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  12. #12 PAWARUMI
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

  13. #13 Gunlocked
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 8.2%

  14. #14 GunSuit Guardians
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows

    Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

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  15. #15 Pewt 'em Up!
    87% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

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    86% 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: On-Rails Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 7.9%

  17. #17 Schildmaid MX
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: HitP Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    84% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 6.8%

  19. #19 Graze Counter GM
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Difficult 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Arcade 7.7%

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    81% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2025
    Dev: LeftOver
    Windows

    A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.5%

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    81% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    84% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Retro 20.9%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Action 14.8%, Indie 10.3%

  23. #23 SUGURI
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  24. #24 Blazing Chrome
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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  26. #26 Gunlocked 2
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

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    79% matchMixed63% of 146 reviews2024
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows

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  28. #28 Letifer
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 687 reviews2025
    Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
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    Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Retro 17.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Arcade 13%

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    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 212 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  31. #31 Galaxy Highways
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

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    77% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
    Dev: Iori Branford
    Windows · Linux

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  33. #33 TurretGirls
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,531 reviews2025
    Dev: NANAIRO ENTERPRISEPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only one girl and her turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion. Because if she doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on her!

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  34. #34 CometStriker DX
    77% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Difficult 11.3%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 7.2%

  35. #35 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,905 reviews2018
    Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 471 reviews2025
    Dev: Ancient CorporationPub: Limited Run Games, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    76% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
    Dev: Rymdfall AB
    Windows · Mac

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  38. #38 TUNNEL DIVERS
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 130 reviews2018
    Dev: Spasman Games
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Dive, destroy and escape. TUNNEL DIVERS is a F2P high octane twin stick shooter, where you pilot a close quarters based spaceship that excels in claustrophobic areas. Play online with or against other pilots, create your own levels in the level editor, and wage war against the rogue AI, Watch Dog.

    Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, Action 21.8%, Indie 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13%

  39. #39 Gunvein
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 6.7%

  40. #40 Gundroid
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Kitogoru Games
    Windows

    Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Retro 15%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.6%

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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  42. #42 Space Elite Force II
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 7.4%

  43. #43 Shoot 1UP DX
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 152 reviews2015
    Dev: Mommy's Best Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  44. #44 Gunborg: Dark Matters
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Ricpau Studios
    Windows

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  45. #45 Radiant Silvergun
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 213 reviews2023
    Dev: Live Wire
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

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  46. #46 Gunner-chan!
    68% 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 37%, Action 33.2%, Sci-fi 18%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

  47. #47 GIRLDIVERS
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 195 reviews2024
    Dev: Sweet Cakes Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Difficult 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, 2D 9.8%

  48. #48 MOTHERGUNSHIP
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

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  49. #49 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,364 reviews2024
    Dev: hinyari9
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Shooter 13.7%, 2D 6.6%

  50. #50 Space Elite Force
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8.3%

  51. #51 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 9.1%

  52. #52 Enemy Mind
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  53. #53 Power of Ten
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
    Dev: Pew Times Three
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

    Why similar: Spaceships 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%

  54. #54 Destructivator 2
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
    Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
    Windows

    A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

    Why similar: Difficult 20%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%

  55. #55 LUFTRAUSERS
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 6.5%

  56. #56 Void Resurgence
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%

  57. #57 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
    67% matchMixed64% of 488 reviews2024
    Dev: KeelWorksPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.

    Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Shooter 7.7%

  58. #58 Elite Exorcist Miko
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Shooter 9.3%, Side Scroller 6.2%

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