Games Like Shadow Princess

In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Arcade 28.7%, Action 24%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Indie 2.2%

A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.9%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 24.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%

SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.2%, Action 25%, Arcade 22%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Indie 2.2%

Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 19%, 1980s 17.6%, Indie 2.7%

A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.4%, Arcade 28.5%, Action 17.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Neon Dodge is a frantic, vaporwave-themed bullet hell where you cannot shoot. Master the dodge to survive the impossible challenges that a mysterious Voice throws at you... Or watch your death counter ascend to infinity.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Arcade 27.9%, 1980s 20.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 1.6%

Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.8%, Arcade 27.3%, Action 19.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.3%, Arcade 28.9%, Action 24.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.1%

Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Arcade 34.1%, Action 22%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.1%

A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Arcade 29%, Action 23.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

Built natively in Unreal Engine 5, Armeda is a visually stunning, multidimensional sci-fi action experience. Seamlessly warp between breathtaking alien worlds, engage in brutal, fast-paced combat, and wield devastating weaponry to save a fractured universe. Fully VR compatible.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Arcade 29.1%, Action 23.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Indie 2%

Echoes of Eternity is a linear action RPG set after civilization’s fall to AI. With bullet-hell elements, you will fight and uncover a human story of loss and resilience—built with AI-assisted art, code, and design.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.2%, Action 22.2%, Arcade 21.5%, Colorful 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Bullet hell with the mouse.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Arcade 27%, Action 21.4%, Colorful 8.1%, Indie 1.8%

Retromodern hi-speed shmup

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Arcade 31%, Action 24.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

A minimalist arcade space shooter with roguelite elements. Left-click to shoot, right-click to Blink through enemies, and survive increasingly difficult waves while building your ship with random upgrades.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Arcade 29.6%, Action 24.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Arcade 29.6%, Action 24.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Brick breaker arcade action with unique features

Why similar: Arcade 38.3%, 1980s 31.5%, Action 24.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%, Indie 2.5%

The official game of the hugely popular “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” manga comes to Steam as a director’s cut that reflects the passion of the development team! Fly, shoot, and punch... send enemies flying right before your eyes!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.5%, Arcade 29.1%, Action 21.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.3%, Arcade 30.2%, Action 24.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.

Why similar: Arcade 46.6%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 18.8%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.6%, Arcade 29%, Action 24%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.1%, Arcade 30.1%, Action 24.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Hivebreak: a top-down wave shooter where the hive adapts to how you play. Survive solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Arcade 23.7%, 1980s 20.4%, Action 18.2%, Indie 1.4%

CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Arcade 31.4%, Action 25.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.2%

Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Arcade 26.4%, 1980s 22.5%, Action 14.1%, Indie 1.4%

Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Arcade 29.9%, Action 23.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 2.1%

RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Arcade 24.9%, Action 19.2%, 1980s 16.9%, Indie 1.6%

Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.8%, Action 44.2%

In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.9%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 16.9%, Colorful 3.9%, Singleplayer 2%

Mabus 3000 is an arcade shooter game where you control a single player in battle with increasingly more difficult enemies and levels in the spirit of Space Invaders and Galaga.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 24%, 1980s 19.6%, Action 12.3%, Colorful 7.2%

Screaming Eagles is a flight top-down shooter that exemplifies everything that all great shooters of reference would include. Flashy effects, millions of enemies, huge bosses, it’s a retro-inspired shooter fit for gamers of old and new.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 23.8%, Indie 9.6%

A new twist on territory-capturing gameplay, set in a world inspired by Japanese folklore and filled with traditional yōkai. Experience a unique blend of tension and excitement like never before.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Arcade 23.4%, 1980s 20.6%, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Arcade 29%, Action 23.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2%

A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.1%, Arcade 29.9%, Action 24%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.7%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 22.4%, Indie 7.7%

"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.4%, Arcade 30.7%, Action 16%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Become the bouncing DVD Survivor logo in an 8-minute bullet-heaven action roguelite. Build a ridiculous loadout, slam corners for explosive bonuses, collect bytes, stack weapons, and combine 60+ weapons with dozens of evolutions and synergies to erase pop-ups, malware, and bosses.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 19.1%, 1980s 13.5%, Colorful 5.9%

Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.3%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 19.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.8%

You uncover an ancient artifact that grants you telekinetic powers, and in doing so awaken its guardians to prove your worth as its wielder. Smash your way through your enemies as you uncover the hidden powers of your artifact.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.8%, Arcade 28.9%, Action 24.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Left for dead by her closest friend and comrade, Hoshiko is now looking for revenge. Follow her in this modern hardcore danmaku SHMUP about revenge, friendship and honour.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.9%, Action 37%, Indie 10.1%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.1%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 19.3%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

幻想郷で急速に進み始めた近代化現象の謎に、あの息ぴったりの式神コンビと、異色の邪仙&山彦コンビが挑む！ 全16ステージ+αの、ステージ選択制東方二次創作縦スクロールSTG！ステージ選択制ならではのバラエティに富んだ弾幕の数々を、君は攻略することができるか！？

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.4%, Action 39.9%, Indie 9.7%

Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.6%, Arcade 24.9%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 2.3%

Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Arcade 33.1%, Action 17.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 22.5%, Indie 7.5%

A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 3.9%, Indie 1.9%

A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 18.2%, 1980s 14.8%, Colorful 6.3%

Enjoy some sweet chiptunes while you dodge frantically about a 3x3 grid. Get a perfect score, and unlock added difficulty modifiers for an extra challenge. Keep Dodge Dude from getting hit 10 times, and he'll smile because you're good at the game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Arcade 25.8%, Action 21.5%, 1980s 15.4%, Indie 1.8%

Alien Blitz is a 3d action-shooter with lots of bullets, missiles, weapons, maps and monsters.Take your shotgun and go kill some Aliens !

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Action 30.3%, Arcade 24.9%, Indie 7.8%

In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.4%, Arcade 27.3%, Action 14.7%, Colorful 5.6%, Indie 1.7%

Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 52.2%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 17.6%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

PING! brings together classic arcade like games with roguelike progression.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Arcade 26.6%, 1980s 18.5%, Action 15.6%, Indie 1.7%

The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 21.2%, 1980s 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.

Why similar: Action 32.7%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Arcade 22.5%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Bullet hell, but kill the bullets instead of dodging them ;)

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 17.6%, Colorful 6.8%, Indie 1.6%

Be a fruit locked in a room, dodge circular saws and paint as much of the level as you can.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Arcade 28.3%, Action 22.8%, Colorful 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.

Why similar: Arcade 49.5%, Action 44.4%, Indie 6.1%

ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.5%, 1980s 27.3%, Action 25.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Jump over a line that goes down with a random speed Drag left button of mouse to Jump hold down the right mouse button to move down When the player touches the line, the screen goes white, and when it becomes completely white, it's game over Survive as long as possible

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.5%, Arcade 40.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%