- #1 Marfusha:Sentinel Girls
97% matchVery Positive94% of 3,130 reviews2021
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Dystopian 11.6%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, Anime 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and shares the exact same core defense-shooter mechanics and anime art style.
- #2 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 39,748 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Anime 14.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished action-roguelike that perfectly captures the cute anime aesthetic combined with intense bullet-hell survival gameplay.
- #3 Bullet Bunny
96% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 13%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features similar pixel-art aesthetics and fast-paced twin-stick shooter mechanics with roguelite progression.
- #4 Angelstruck
95% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic action-roguelike that focuses on bullet-hell survival and rapid-fire shooting mechanics.
- #5 Graze Counter GM
94% 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: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Cute 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes the high-risk, high-reward gameplay found in the seed game.
- #6 Yoiyami Biscuit
94% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Cute 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines twin-stick shooting with action-roguelike elements and a distinct anime visual style.
- #7 Cavalry Girls
93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,930 reviews2023
Dev: 中子星游戏研究所Pub: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.
Why similar: Dystopian 30.2%, Anime 26.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, 2D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar top-down shooter experience with mech-themed combat and anime character designs.
- #8 Elite Exorcist Miko
92% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging twin-stick shooter that mirrors the bullet-hell intensity and anime-inspired themes of the seed game.
- #9 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Anime 15.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell roguelite that captures the spirit of classic anime-themed shooters.
- #10 W.A.N.D. Project
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Anime 14.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense bullet-hell action and anime-styled characters in a roguelite framework.
- #11 20 Minutes Till Dawn
89% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Roguelite 18.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A premier action-roguelike shooter that focuses on building powerful character synergies to survive waves of enemies.
- #12 Replik Survivors
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Sea Cat
Windows
This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Anime 14.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, pixel-art action-roguelike that focuses on surviving overwhelming waves of enemies.
- #13 Gunner-chan!
89% 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: Action Roguelike 48.2%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Anime 9.4%, Action 7.9%, Cute 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes fast movement and anime-inspired character progression.
- #14 Maid Survivors : Little Angels
87% matchVery Positive93% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: MilkEmpirePub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
[Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Anime 14.6%, Roguelike 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that blends hack-and-slash elements with bullet-hell survival and anime aesthetics.
- #15 Tiny Rogues
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, satisfying action-roguelike experience with bullet-hell combat and extensive character customization.
- #16 Attacker-chan!
88% matchVery Positive83% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: kido
Windows
Attacker-chan! is a 2.5D short, roguelike action game with cute animations. Complete your missions by subduing out-of-control mechs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Anime 22.8%, Cute 16%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, 2D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, 2D action-roguelike that shares the fast-paced combat feel of the seed game.
- #17 Touhou Endless Dream
86% 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: Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.5%, Anime 15.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A casual roguelite with anime themes that provides a lighter, yet engaging, shooter experience.
- #18 Last Command
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Anime 19.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique bullet-hell game that requires precise movement and strategy, similar to the boss-heavy encounters in the seed game.
- #19 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
84% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Anime 10%, Shooter 9.9%, Cute 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic shoot-em-up that features intense bullet-hell patterns and a vibrant anime aesthetic.
- #20 Mirage Feathers
82% 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 21.4%, Anime 19.8%, Cute 15.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled shooter that focuses on bullet-hell patterns and on-rails action.
- #21 HSS:Reload
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: SmokingBear Studio
Windows
This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Anime 13.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that emphasizes cute anime visuals and single-player action.
- #22 Doomed to Hell
83% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that leans heavily into bullet-hell mechanics and shooter gameplay.
- #23 Voidigo
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, top-down action-roguelike that focuses on fluid movement and challenging boss encounters.
- #24 Nova Drift
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Shooter 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, modular space-shooter that offers the same level of build-crafting and roguelite progression found in the seed game.
- #25 Letifer
79% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.4%, Shooter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that focuses on surviving waves of enemies with intense bullet-hell patterns.
- #26 Neptunia Shooter
81% 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 34.1%, Anime 19%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Cute 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style bullet-hell shooter featuring popular anime characters and fast-paced action.
- #27 Witchinour
82% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that focuses on roguelite elements and challenging, wave-based combat.
- #28 Fairyside
80% matchVery Positive93% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that incorporates visual novel elements and bullet-hell combat.
- #29 Beyond Citadel
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,971 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: Anime 26.5%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Shooter 20.3%, Cute 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #30 Nitro Express
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,065 reviews2025
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Cute 13.7%, Anime 13.3%
- #31 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
77% matchVery Positive93% of 2,578 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Anime 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #32 UBERMOSH:BLACK
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,225 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 11.2%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast arcade shooter that tests your reflexes with intense bullet-hell combat.
- #33 Half Hour Hexagon
78% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style action-roguelike that offers quick, satisfying bursts of shooter gameplay.
- #34 Psionic Sentry : Infinite
75% matchVery Positive85% of 214 reviews2025
Dev: RoyPub: 響雨互動娛樂
Windows
Psionic Sentry : Infinite is a third-person beautiful girl action shooting rougelike. The refreshing counterattack system that any player can use is the core of the game's operation. Observing the enemy's weaknesses and destroying them during battle is the focus of the game strategy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Anime 17.9%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14.6%
- #35 DRAINUS
75% 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: Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 7.6%
- #36 Multi Turret Academy
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,589 reviews2024
Dev: Yulia Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Anime 17.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 13.3%, Shooter 10.8%
- #37 Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 426 reviews2025
Dev: STUDIO POCO
Windows
"Touhou ~Red Empress Devil." is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensokyo go on a rampage!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #38 One Step From Eden
74% matchVery Positive93% of 7,592 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 13%, Anime 9.3%
- #39 Hunter Girls
76% matchMostly Positive69% of 77 reviews2021
Pub: Meridian4
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Cute 10.1%
- #40 Second Stellar
70% matchVery Positive99% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Pepperlog
Windows
Join the enigmatic Starfarers as they traverse the cosmos in this unique dual-character action roguelite, unraveling the mysteries of their galaxy and beyond in pursuit of the Voyager.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.1%, Anime 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, 2D 8%
- #41 Graze Counter
73% 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: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Anime 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Cute 8.9%
- #42 Ira
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: ABShotPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #43 Rabi-Ribi
72% 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 24.1%, Anime 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%
- #44 Solace Inc.
71% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%
- #45 Gensokyo Night Festival
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,726 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Anime 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Cute 12%
- #46 Homura Hime
67% matchNo user reviews90% of 1,623 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Anime 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Cute 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #47 Bullet Girls Phantasia
71% matchVery Positive81% of 843 reviews2020
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.6%, Shooter 24.9%, Anime 24.7%, Cute 19.9%, Action 3.9%
- #48 Heroine of the Sniper
71% matchVery Positive95% of 394 reviews2019
Dev: kido
Windows
A light-hearted FPS. Jam-packed with 15 missions, each with a different theme. Take out various targets, everything from trains, cars, to bombs and helicopters. Everything EXCEPT people!
Why similar: Anime 32.3%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Shooter 17.8%, Cute 10.8%, Action 9.1%
- #49 Maid of the Dead
69% matchVery Positive82% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: qureate
Windows
Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Anime 17.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Cute 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #50 Rogue: Genesia
65% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #51 9th Sentinel Sisters
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 280 reviews2025
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
The battle of the clone girls unfolds on a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by the alien life form known as "Bleed." Pilot the manned weapon "Father" to eliminate enemies. Upgrade weapons, create powerful builds, and strategize to successfully clear stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Dystopian 18.1%, Roguelite 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #52 Metal Unit
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,864 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Anime 11.8%
- #53 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 659 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Cute 23.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, 2D 9.1%, Action 7.2%
- #54 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
70% 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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Anime 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #55 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
69% 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 54.7%, Anime 27.2%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Shooter 6.2%, Indie 2.6%
- #56 DUNGEON RAZE
66% matchVery Positive86% of 441 reviews2025
Dev: KOTARO YOSHIDAPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Here’s a fast-paced dungeon destruction shooter you can clear in as little as 30 minutes! Break walls for shortcuts, detours, or direct paths. Double ammo, halve reload time, and power up to smash through even the toughest walls!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%
- #57 Touhou Dystopian
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,022 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Dystopian 12.7%, Anime 9.4%
- #58 Super Ledgehop: Double Laser
68% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #59 TurretGirls
65% 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!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Anime 14.7%, Roguelike 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%
- #60 Shooters, Ready!
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 733 reviews2025
Dev: おこめたべたべず
Windows
「青春 x スポーツシューティング」がコンセプトの アーケードスタイルFPSゲームです。連続した部屋を素早く駆け抜け 点在するターゲットを倒しましょう。素早く 精密に 連続して倒すことが出来れば より高得点が狙えます。
Why similar: Shooter 22.6%, Cute 20.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Roguelite 19.5%, Story Rich 12.4%