- #1 Beyond Horizon
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Trashy Games
Windows
Battle across the galaxy, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the mystery of Kuma's missing sister in this fast-paced top-down space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #2 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
96% matchVery Positive92% of 762 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 6.7%
- #3 TimeTekker
96% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.8% ★, Time Manipulation 19.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #4 Abyss Prowler
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cag
Windows
Control the battlefield through precision movement, rapid repositioning, and decisive action under pressure.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 19.8% ★, Bullet Time 19.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%
- #5 HELLAXY!!!
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: AlchemistsGames
Windows
fast-paced, high-difficulty 2D space dogfighting roguelite game.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #6 Frame Machina - OcularZero
93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Demigrz
Windows
Hardcore arcade survival shooter where you pilot a mech completely blind to the battlefield. Your only sight? The minimap. With relentless waves of enemies closing in, precise movement, and total awareness are your only chances at survival. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #7 Waves
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,561 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 21.4% ★, Bullet Time 20.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
- #8 Her Name Was Fire
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #9 Gods of the Arena Dungeon
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GasGod Games
Windows
Destroy arena vermin, level up, choose your class path, get loot, and slay other players. Destroy the bosses of the arena without being slain, and perhaps your ascent into arena God-hood will be recorded into legend! Now remastered!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #10 Don't Touch The Rocks
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: inuracent
Windows
Don’t Touch The Rocks is a fast and punishing, incremental bullet hell. Deploy your roster of ships through endless waves of rocks. Upgrade ships, time dashes, aim shots but don't touch the rocks!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.5% ★, Bullet Time 18.8% ★, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%
- #11 Flux Commander
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Semiterrestrial
Windows
Bend Time - Raise Hell! In this tactical shoot-em-up you can bend time to gain both defensive and offensive advantages. Use time-slowing Flux Energy to dodge enemies and their bullets, or to dominate and overwhelm the deadly bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Time 31.5% ★, Time Manipulation 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shooter 5%
- #12 Razerwire:Nanowars
89% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 23.2% ★, Bullet Time 22.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Character Customization 9.5%
- #13 Exovore
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 7.5%
- #14 Shwip
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Jamhammer Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Sling a devastating energy whip and unleash screen-clearing particle explosions in this high-octane twin-stick arcade shooter. Master pure, skill-based evasion, shatter geometric swarms, climb global leaderboards, or settle scores in local multiplayer. No meta-progression—just pure arcade mastery.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%
- #15 Time Wasters
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,603 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
- #16 Dualism
87% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Noah Judson
Windows
Intense arcade shoot 'em up / bullet hell with twin-stick controls, roguelite upgrades, and a white & black twist where opposites damage and similars heal. An addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Time 14.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%
- #17 Maze Mice
85% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: TrampolineTales
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Maze Mice is a bullet heaven roguelite where time only moves when you move. Collect dots, level up, choose upgrades, and avoid cats. All at your own pace.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.4% ★, Time Manipulation 25.3% ★, Bullet Time 24.4% ★, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Cute 3.9%
- #18 Zyrcon
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TraxPub: DIGITALICA
Windows
A mouse-only, endless sci-fi arcade shooter with dead-simple controls — just aim and auto-fire kicks in. Shatter asteroids into plasma cores, wield three upgradeable weapons, freeze time, and survive endless difficulty scaling.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.9% ★, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Time 13% ★
- #19 Claws of Soria: Escape the Succubus Night
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byakko MeiMeiPub: Hide Games
Windows
Survivor x Sigil Board System — a bold evolution of the genre. Maidens fall under the Succubus Queen’s control, but as the heir to the Star-Vein Bloodline, you alone can resist her charm. Wield your skills and overwhelming power to reclaim their hearts and bodies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Time 16.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #20 Monday Meltdown
82% matchVery Positive96% of 118 reviews2026
Dev: NF MynsterPub: Footstomp Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Time 14.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%
- #21 UltraGoodness 2
84% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Rasul Mono
Windows
The struggle between Good and Evil continues in this bloody action, top-down action-roguelike shooter where time moves only when you move or shoot. Tear Satan's forces to pieces, leave oceans of their blood and mountains of demon's corpses in the name of Goodness!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Time Manipulation 19.5% ★, Bullet Time 19.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%
- #22 Deadlocked
83% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive Games
Windows
Deadlocked: an adrenaline-packed Cartoon top-down shooter. Customize your loadout with unique weapons, unlock fun little pets, and upgrade your character. Master responsive gameplay and become a cutesy robot killing machine, There's one rule, Defy Deadlock
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Time 20.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
- #23 Splitfire
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: @thr3mix
Windows
Splitfire is the homage to classic twin-stick shooters like Geometry Wars, that evolves the genre by answering the question, 'What if both thumbsticks controlled their own weapons?'.
Why similar: Bullet Time 23.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Time Manipulation 11.3% ★
- #24 Blazing Beaks
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,618 reviews2019
Dev: Applava
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #25 HOT BULLET
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renzy
Windows
HOT BULLET is a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 32.9% ★, Bullet Time 27.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shooter 5.8%
- #26 PhaigeX: Confiners
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%
- #27 Sovereign Zero
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catnip Arcade
Windows
Enter the galactic battlefield in this intense bullet-hell shoot-em-up! Dodge endless waves of bullets, unlock devastating powers and ships, and climb the global ranks in this addictive modern retro arcade experience.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Character Customization 9.1%
- #28 SinsKiller
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Kimera Forge
Windows
SinsKiller is an isometric action arcade shooter set in a Dante-inspired Hell. Play as a fallen battle-mage wielding arcane power to obliterate demonic hordes and face brutal bosses. Face your sins. Kill them. Earn your redemption.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%
- #29 Pengame
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rogue Relay
Windows
Play as the stickman you drew in your school notebook to defeat the ultimate evil: the TEACHER!
Why similar: Bullet Time 26.1% ★, Time Manipulation 21.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%
- #30 Chrono Wing: Cats in Space!
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PSYGNORIUM
Windows · Mac
Chrono Wing: Cats in Space!" is a 90s-inspired SHMUP. Master five action-packed stages and use your time-rewinding abilities to dodge the game-over screen and build huge combos.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.9% ★, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Shooter 9%
- #31 Nebula
77% matchVery Positive87% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 6.4%
- #32 Juuden Youshuugi ~ Crimson Paraselene
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supermoon Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Touhou-inspired bullet hell shooting game where you play as magic-using anthropomorphic characters. Explore Lunamara, a land full of magical creatures and youkai, and discover why the moon's rotation around Earth has been halted.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Shooter 9%
- #33 GUNtai
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaikaDev
Windows
Craft your gun. Shoot down enemies hordes. Upgrade weapon, remake weapon, combine weapon. Unlock new characters and new modules. Make great gunsmiths regret their inventions!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Anime 6.8%
- #34 Passing Into Fantasy
76% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Project StunseedPub: N/A
Windows
Otaku culture inspired top-down danmaku shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 9%
- #35 PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
75% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
PhaigeX is a fast-paced "Bullet Heaven" space shooter, tasking the player to explore space sectors and contain a rising incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, call in the support craft, and use a myriad of upgrades to lay down heavy firepower towards the enemy forces.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
- #36 Z-GYUBAAN!
73% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Yogurt Neko
Windows
Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #37 The Glory Dungeon Raider
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HappyPaphy
Windows
Enter the depths of a treacherous dungeon in The Glory Dungeon Raider, a fast-paced 2D roguelike where every run is a new challenge! Arm yourself with various weapons, and face off against deadly creatures. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Hack and Slash 8%
- #38 Genome Guardian 2
71% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2026
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
- #39 Horde Of Plenty
75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: SMONCH, LLC
Windows
In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #40 GUNFIELD
72% matchVery Positive96% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Shiv
Windows
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%, Anime 4.8%
- #41 Esse Proxy
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: FromSouthGames
Windows
Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Time 21.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%
- #42 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: stdio.gypsy
Windows
In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 9.8%
- #43 Negative Time
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Round Owl
Windows
Negative Time is a top-down shooter with bullet hell and roguelike elements where each time you get hit, you are sent further and further back in time, until you are sent into the past they tried so hard to erase. Maybe in there lies the key to your escape?
Why similar: Time Manipulation 32.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shooter 4.5%
- #44 SCAD
71% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: NAISU
Windows · Mac
SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 6.6%
- #45 Eridani Survivors
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
Can you survive the Empire's onslaught? Avoid the attacking enemies and upgrade your ship to last long enough to escape in this space survivorslike.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 40% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #46 Shape Swarm
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
Windows · Mac
Shape Swarm is a fast-paced bullet heaven survivors-like where evolving geometric enemies adapt to your tactics. Build powerful upgrade synergies, survive escalating waves, and hold the line long enough for the colony fleet to escape.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%
- #47 Radea: Guardians of the Forest
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jian Forest
Windows
Gather guardians, collect forest spells and items! Defend the forest against ruthless invaders! Upgrade your guardians and forest to defeat them!
Why similar: Bullet Time 26.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #48 CosmoDreamer
71% matchVery Positive100% of 147 reviews2020
Dev: あうとさいど
Windows
From the popular free game "Outside" comes a dreamy and cute barrage shmups. The visuals are colorful, cute and fantastic, and the game features active gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Character Customization 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #49 SynthEscape
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RabidTomato Games
Windows · Linux
A Synthwave-themed shoot 'em up (heavy on the vibes) where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 26% ★, Bullet Time 25.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%
- #50 Pew-casso
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Time 16.1% ★, Character Customization 8.3%
- #51 Marmoreal
69% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Marmoreal Games
Windows
Marmoreal is a Bullet Hell Action RPG with magical girls, swords and fully automatic crossbows. Join the Mages of the Arcanum and the Warriors of Melkirion in their quest to stop the evil Necromancer!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #52 WAVECADE
70% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew SpalatoPub: Spalato Bros
Windows · Mac · Linux
WAVECADE is a sci-fi, arcade-style #shmup where YOU control the speed of the game. Destroy blocks, minions and bosses in style as you collect powerups and avoid hazards. How far can you go?
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.7% ★, Time Manipulation 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Character Customization 7.6%
- #53 Helen in Hell
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Soined
Windows
Helen in Hell is a bullet hell game where you fight & dash-dodge your way through dungeon waves of themed enemies. Unlock new weapons, abilities & power levels to help you defeat four challenging & unique bosses at the end of each dungeon.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Time 16.6% ★, Top-Down 6.7%
- #54 Rabbit Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sharkbird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Time 11.8% ★
- #55 Space Show edition 17
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vercin Games
Windows
Space Show is an explosive space shoot’em up blending fast-paced arcade action with roguelite progression. Destroy waves of asteroids, battle enemy fleets, and defend Earth in an endless war where only survival… and glory matter!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
- #56 Power Fantasy
65% matchVery Positive86% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 40.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down 6.2%, Hack and Slash 5.3%
- #57 Little Elf Tanks
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 8.9%
- #58 The Mad House Season One
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
- #59 Magical Girl: incremental gaiden
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ISDev
Windows
Short incremental Bullet Hell about Magical Girl! Fight against Shadows, gather resources, upgrade skill tree and defeat all the Witches to save humanity!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #60 Manic Archers - Bullseye DEMO
68% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Ancient Most High Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manic Archers is the very first topdown Zelda-type versus game ever! It features simplistic and on-the-point gameplay with amazing game mechanics and lovely arcade style pixelart-details. It is playable with up to 4 players simultaneously on one screen in several variants.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Time 16.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%