- #1 הרפתקאות בנצי בבנצי לנד
97% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: KAFKAF Studio
Windows · Linux
הצטרפו אל בנצי במסע האגדי להציל את החנות האהובה שלו, בנצי לנד, מהאחים סחתיקה הערמומיים וצבא המושפעים שלהם! סגנון ביט-אמ-אפ ארקייד (רמות קושי) פסקול 8-ביט, והומור גיקי – הכל כלול! הרפתקאות בנצי יצא במקור בגרסה פיזית שמתאימה לקונסולות הגיימבוי המקוריות. מתכבדים להציג בפניכם את גירסת הסטים של המשחק!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.4%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 10.8%, 2D 4.6%
- #2 At The Downstairs
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: R. Güray Aslı
Windows
What, you can easily pass all the obstacles you face? So, are you our last hope? So, do you want some absurdity? And are you doing all this to beat the ZUMBEKUKKA at downstairs? Dude, you are really brave!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #3 Galactic Slice
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: BulbIdeas
Windows
Galactic Slice sci-fi shooter game all about pizza, you use the WASD keys to move & the spacebar to shoot. Galactic Slice is all about an alien race wanting to destroy & ruin pizza forever, which simply cannot happen! Your job is to eliminate the aliens & save all pizzakind.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Funny 7.8%
- #4 Babushka – Old Lady’s Payback
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gorgeous Rhino Games
Windows
Join the relentless war of Babushka, a Russian immigrant with a criminal past, as she fights to rescue her grandson from the clutches of loan sharks. Featuring PS1-style retro graphics, handcrafted animations, and modern third-person shooter mechanics, experience an action-packed tale of revenge.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #5 Ultimator
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Blackcan
Windows
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 11.5%, 2D 7.7%
- #6 ARMED DECOBOT
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boghog
Windows
Your work van has been stolen! Use your armed & modified Cleaning Unit to fight your way through a fractured and corrupt floating city that hovers over a war zone. Find and recover your van before your business goes under! Armed Decobot is unique mixture of Arcade Beat 'Em Up and Bullet Hell design.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%
- #7 Loot Scoot
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Minor54 Studios
Windows
LootScoot is a fast, team-based cops-and-robbers game. Thieves break into shops and deliver cash; Cops patrol, chase, and arrest. Beat the clock with chaotic plays or go stealth and slip past patrols. Pick a side, outsmart the other, and sprint for the win.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 43%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Funny 8.9%, Action 6.3%
- #8 B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum)
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 45.6%, Arcade 16.7%, Funny 10.6%, Action 7.6%, 2D 5%
- #9 Distant Space 2
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,638 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 5.6%
- #10 Stellarium
90% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Arcarium
Windows
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 8.4%
- #11 Dynamite Flare
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Slicky Grease GamesPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
“Join Flare, the grooviest bounty hunter, as she battles notorious criminals for fame and fortune in this stylish 2D beat 'em up. Enter a colorful, hand-drawn world, and unleash fiery kicks, hair attacks, and chaotic combos—each showdown moving her closer to the ultimate funky hideaway!”
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Funny 12.2%, Action 5.4%
- #12 Princess Kaguya: Legend of the Moon Warrior
89% matchMostly Negative33% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Princess Kaguya is a Japanese-style beat ’em up game. Play as a beautiful princess dressed in traditional Japanese garb, and battle enemies using a kendama stick and a bow and arrows as weapons! Kaguya’s journey to save her twin sister, Sakuya, now unfolds!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.3%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Action 20.3%
- #13 IronCommando/钢铁突击队
88% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: xu jun
Windows
Open the game, incarnate the warrior, pour the bullet on the enemy, smash the ambition of the evil army! STG + "store" system. Targeted purchase of props, strengthen the ability, is the key to customs clearance. You can choose a number of soldiers with different performance.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12%, Retro 2.6%
- #14 The Goblins are Coming
87% match7 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Tom's Feral Cat Games
Windows
Arm Yourself! The Goblins Are Coming! Become the last line of defense to protect your lords treasure from unrelenting attacks from goblin hordes. In this action based tower defense style game protect your lords treasure chests from goblin raiders.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 11.4%, Cute 5.8%
- #15 王国的坚盾
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magic.D
Windows
这是一款横版卷轴清版闯关的即时动作游戏,你将扮演一名王国的普通士兵,从维护治安到保护王国要员最后守护国家,成为王国最坚强的盾牌。
Why similar: Beat 'em up 54.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Action 7%, Adventure 5.7%
- #16 Fury Fight
86% matchMixed68% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: YoXia Game Studio
Windows
Help the Sheriff Hawk Eye, the Basketball Player Arado, and the Double Agent Red Sheep fight against the evil organization "SCHOOL" in this new beat'em up game. The journey will be full of danger but, once together, they will hunt across the parallel world. What will be the fate of the heroes?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Funny 13.5%, Arcade 9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #17 Void Operators
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthieu Urban
Windows
Void Operators is a shooter and arcade game combining run-and-gun and beat-'em-up gameplay in a dark and brutal sci-fi universe. Blast the Voidemons, seal the rifts from which they emerge, and prove that you deserve your place among the elite protectors of humanity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 44%, Arcade 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action 10.5%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #18 Ruff City
84% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Jason Marrero
Windows · Mac
Grab a friend and dog pile on foes in the action packed 2D adventure!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 40%, Arcade 14.1%, Funny 9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.4%
- #19 Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics)
83% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
A collection of seven retro beat 'em ups with enhanced features like rewind, cheats, screen filters, and more!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #20 Cops Kissing Each Other
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Hello Vikram
Windows
The worlds first Kiss 'Em Up! Take the classic beat 'em up formula, add some bullet-hell dodging and mix it up with awkward kissing. You got yourself a dang good game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Funny 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Arcade 6.8%
- #21 Spirit & Steel
82% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Lost SeraphimPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 3rd person elemental combat game following an old shaman as she tries to save her spirit family from the evil, technologically advanced antagonist, William Von Pingleton III. She will use the powers gifted to her by the spirits to punch her way to victory!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 50.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Cute 6.8%, Action 5.9%
- #22 Dad Discovers The Internet
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Why are you games
Windows
Combat focused comedy with silly characters and a lot of laughs. Complete challenging levels as you make your way through the web. You're an old school badass, and you don't have time for internet shenanigans, but they have your son. It's time dad brought out the big guns.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Funny 13.8%, Action 8.1%, Combat 1.5%
- #23 Rose of Dragontail
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
Kick tail with tail! Join Rose, the scrappy fishing village girl turned half-dragon hero for some high-impact fantasy beat-em-up action. Kick, slam, tackle, spit fire, tail slap, and throw whatever and whoever you get your claws on to a groovy surf rock soundtrack.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.2%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Funny 7.5%, Cute 7.2%
- #24 Biscuitts 4
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: CrossplatformPub: Indie Games Publisher
Windows · Linux
Biscuitts 4 is a Beat Em Up Game based on the 80s Cartoon.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 7.6%, Funny 7.2%
- #25 Into The Fright
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swelish
Windows
An arcade beat 'em up with a metroid-vania twist; siblings Riley and Archie fight their way through the labyrinth of a spooky haunted mansion.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Funny 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Cute 7.8%
- #26 Tekkk
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ABC3Dz
Windows · Linux
A 3D action-adventure game where demons drag a band into a mysterious dimension. Their manager must master elemental powers, fight monsters, and rescue her musician friends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.8%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #27 River City Girls
79% matchVery Positive84% of 3,807 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Funny 4%
- #28 タングステンの復讐劇 -The Revenge Of Tungsten-
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 魔女の脳
Windows
Bullet shooter with no visible bullets
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Arcade 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #29 Plasma Puncher
78% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: TomatotrapPub: Dragon Lord Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.7%, Cute 6%
- #30 Adventures of Ruby Rabbit
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LFCat Studio
Windows · Mac
"The Adventure of Ruby Rabbit" is a light action shooter adventure game. In the game, you can control Ruby the cute bunny, fight the bunny balls, and grow as she grows.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Funny 8.8%
- #31 Bass Blasters
78% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Phippe
Windows
Bass blasters is a survival twin sticks shooter that builds levels based on the audio you choose to upload! Shoot varying projectiles at a wide array of enemies that spawn based on the activity of the different audio channels.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 46.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 11.9%, 2D 4%
- #32 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
75% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #33 Dirty Fighter: Hollow Point City
76% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Zero Brain, LLC
Windows
Get ready for an intense, fast-paced, beat 'em up, with many quirky twists! An eccentric game filled with death traps, outlandish humor, and general ridiculocity.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42%, Female Protagonist 15%, Arcade 13.5%, Funny 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #34 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,006 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 66%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Adventure 4.3%
- #35 TCSTRIKERS3
76% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Who are you fighting for? My usual job turns into a big mission. An easy-to-understand system reminiscent of the old barrage STG. Pave the way with powerful PowerShots!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Funny 11.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #36 This Chicken Got Hands
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: TCGH
Windows
Step into the "feathery" shoes of the boldest chicken ever in This Chicken Got Hands! An action arcade fighting game where you will be fighting against hordes of enemies, and destroying property to achieve a single goal of saving your eggs.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Funny 13.8%, Cute 9.4%, Action 6.5%
- #37 Mutant
74% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Napoleon GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
-15 Huge Levels. -Nine Mutant Special Abilities. -Hold Up To Four Guns At Once. -Beat Your Enemy With Crates, Barrels, Or Cars.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Action 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Adventure 3.7%
- #38 Ayako's Mission
73% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Cute 6.9%
- #39 The Dumbgeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astral Door Gaming LLC
Windows
The Dumbgeon is a fantasy bullet hell where you fight hordes of enemies with random and challenging modifiers. Unlock champions, items, and upgrades to aid you in your quest. Escape the dungeon for a more casual experience or test your limits with how long you can survive to earn greater rewards!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Action 8.7%
- #40 Pellets
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CBMGames
Windows
Pellets is a 2D shooter game about stopping a concentric ring-filled prophecy. You control two characters at once, where you try and manage the swarms of Pellets coming down. There are many pellet types, characters and abilities, and environment effects. Defend yourself or bring a second player.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Funny 8.2%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #41 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Gate Studios
Windows
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Funny 11.3%
- #42 Crazy The Clown's Balloon Animal Massacre
72% match1 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Tom's Feral Cat Games
Windows
Crazy the Clown used to be the only one at the circus who made balloon animals for the kids. And then everything changed. Crazy told them all, more than once. He told them not to set up a balloon animal factory at the circus... but no one would listen.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Funny 6.9%
- #43 Princess Edge - Dragonstone
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: erobotan
Windows
Princess' Edge - Dragonstone is a beat'em up inspired by Golden Axe, however unlike the usual beatemup it use the 3 planes system similar to Guardian Heroes. Ride your dragon & unleash powerful magics upon your enemies to restore the peace to the land!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 62.2%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Action 12%, Indie 0.8%
- #44 PopSlinger
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Funky Can Creative
Windows
Join a magical girl with a soda-powered arsenal on a dreamy quest to save her home! In this part beat-‘em-up, part musical shooter, you’ll experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against sinister invaders from another dimension…and maybe even groove to that funky beat!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Funny 9.4%
- #45 Umbra Galaxy
71% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy Wizards Games
Windows
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 4.6%
- #46 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,468 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 72.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 6%, Retro 2.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%
- #47 FighTurd
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crabs Cove
Windows
Become #1 while being a #2! Play as an unlikely hero in this quirky action-platformer! Leap into a humorous adventure through dangerous environments, battle creative foes, and master combat as you search for your missing friends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 12%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Adventure 9.4%
- #48 Yuumi-Chan: Rent is Due!
68% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Krillshot Games
Windows · Mac
In this city, not even the power of friendship can stave off the threat of rising housing costs. So, put on your glittery big girl gloves, and get ready to punch, bash, thwack, and twinkle through enemies to rack up a small fortune of rent funds in Yuumi-Chan: Rent is Due!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 56.6%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Cute 8.6%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.6%
- #49 Right As Rain
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: studio_forecast
Windows
Right as Rain is a weather themed head-to-head bullet-hell. Control the projectile deluge by means of a boss character, or be the one to dodge the oncoming raindrops, collect pun-ishing powerups and fight for the Right to Reign.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 9.7%, Funny 5.8%
- #50 GunBird - 2
68% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #51 City Gangster Simulator
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Pango Games
Windows
Welcome to City Gangster Simulator , the ultimate sandbox simulator where crime and chaos rule! Step into this open-world action simulator sandbox game and become the ultimate crime boss in a city full of danger and adventure. This sandbox simulator offers an immersive experience like no other.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #52 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
69% matchVery Positive92% of 112 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Cute 8.1%
- #53 Water Margin - The Tale of Clouds and Wind
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2019
Dev: Kingtec InformationPub: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 68.4%, Action 19%, Adventure 12.6%
- #54 Raffucus Piedron: The Ancient Hero
70% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Vladimir C.
Windows
Immerse yourself in this 2D prehistoric adventure inspired by old beat'em up style games, travel through different maps crushing and defeating all the enemies that try to subdue your town and your family.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42%, Funny 15.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Cute 8.4%
- #55 Baker Bros's Quarantine
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benetnasch
Windows
What would you do if everyone in your town decided to eat you? And no... it's not what you're imagining. Fight for your survival against an army of cannibals and try to escape this nightmare. A journey full of action and comedy, exclusively for adults.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Funny 7.8%, Action 7.5%
- #56 Too Many Chickens!
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BAD MUVVA GAMES
Windows
Too Many Chickens! is a twin-stick bullet hell style couch co-op battle game. A large roster of bizarre weapons, power-ups and abilities awaits so choose ya favourite gun slinger, grab ya M79 chicken launcher and blast your best friends into tiny pieces for ultimate glory!!!!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Funny 6.3%
- #57 Neptunia Shooter
67% matchVery Positive88% of 746 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 69.1 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 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Cute 8.2%
- #58 Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas
66% matchMixed70% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 4.5%
- #59 东方龙华传 - The Gatekeeper of Scarlet's Mansion
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Fs
Windows
In this Touhou doujin STG, you don't attack enemies by shooting bullets. Instead, use punches, fairy maids, and Spell Cards to fulfill gatekeeper's duty. On top of that, learn how to build combos, win a lot of blue points, and experience the exhilarating feeling when they fill the entire screen!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 8.9%