- #1 Huge Enemy - Worldbreakers
97% matchPositive82% of 39 reviews2018
Dev: Huge Enemy Production
Windows · Mac · Linux
Huge Enemy is a horizontal Shoot ‘em up that takes place in a dark sci-fi universe with Japanese influences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Action 21.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Indie 14.2%
- #2 Terra Feminarum
96% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Polar Night Games
Windows
Terra Feminarum is a Finnish mythology themed Japanese style danmaku shoot ’em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action 25%, Indie 16.8%
- #3 An Oath to the Stars
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Himeki Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 43.1%, Action 34%, Indie 22.9%
- #4 VRITRA COMPLETE EDITION
94% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Neotro Inc.
Windows
A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 15%, Casual 12.4%, Arcade 11.1%
- #5 Sine Mora
94% matchVery Positive82% of 942 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 7.5%
- #6 Razor2: Hidden Skies
95% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
Dev: Invent4 EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Casual 11.9%, Indie 10.5%
- #7 Tankorama
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: GO Dizajn
Windows
TANKORAMA is an old school top-down shoot ‘em up game with modern graphics and addictive gameplay. Control HOVERING TANKS, destroy enemies, collect power ups and challenge wicked bosses in single player. Show who is THE BOSS on Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 17.6%, Casual 16%, Indie 11.8%
- #8 PsycoCat
92% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: YukiOstudio
Windows
You are the PsycoCat, an ultimate cat hooked to a balloon with an alien weapon After an apprenticeship against floating rocks you will be ready to fight the most terrible creatures of the world. Bull, rabbit, flying chicken and more await you for a terrible confrontation in the heavens. Good luck
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 14.5%, Indie 12.4%, Casual 8.7%
- #9 Steel Vampire
91% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Casual 10.2%
- #10 tz mini stg collection
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%
- #11 Text Wormhole
90% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 22.3%, Indie 14.5%, Casual 13.3%
- #12 Ruzh Delta Z
91% matchMixed62% of 506 reviews2015
Dev: Pribuni
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action 21.5%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 12.6%
- #13 Vector Strain
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Indie 8.2%
- #14 Space Wars
88% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Star Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 16.1%, Casual 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%
- #15 Vulture Strike
87% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Vulture Strike
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%
- #16 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
86% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2017
Dev: DeerFarm
Windows
Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 10.9%, Casual 9%, Indie 7.6%
- #17 STURMWIND EX
86% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: b-alive
Windows
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 11.3%
- #18 Is It Wrong to Try to Shoot 'em Up Girls in a Dungeon?
84% matchVery Positive92% of 253 reviews2020
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Casual 7.2%
- #19 Gamma Blast
85% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 19.9%, Indie 13.4%, Arcade 13%
- #20 Echoes+
84% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 11%, Indie 10.3%
- #21 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 28%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Action 13.7%
- #22 Super XYX
81% matchVery Positive88% of 122 reviews2020
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 18.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Indie 11.3%
- #23 Celestia
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.1%
- #24 Sky Mercenaries
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 13.5%, Indie 9.4%
- #25 Ellipsis
80% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2017
Dev: Salmi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 20.4%, Indie 13.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #26 Outskirts
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Rezo Zero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action 18.7%, Indie 12.6%
- #27 Ghost Blade HD
79% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Hucast GamesPub: 2Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 32%, Action 16.7%, Indie 11.6%
- #28 Zero Strain
77% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Kaio Meris
Windows
Move, shoot, and dodge in this hyper-fast top-down shooter. Descend into the depths of uncharted dimensions and destroy everything in your path!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Action 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Indie 15.7%, Arcade 11.9%
- #29 Duke of Alpha Centauri
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 555 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.
Why similar: Action 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Casual 24.6%, Indie 17.6%
- #30 Defend Felinearth
77% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: Sixth Line Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Help defend Felinearth by sending the bravest cats (and a dog?) to fight evil aliens. You will compete against the clock to defeat as many enemies as you can in a set time. Casual players love the pickup and play controls! Advanced players will love how unforgiving space can be!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action 14.6%, Casual 13.3%, Arcade 11.7%
- #31 Close Order
78% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Raconteur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 31%, Action 20.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #32 Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
67% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 12.7%
- #33 Quad Blaster
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Juritobi
Windows
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 2.4%
- #34 SpaceMerc
75% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Colin EUMP
Windows · Linux
SpaceMerc is a casual narrative bullet hell shooter about one pilot's quest to get paid by blowing stuff up. There's also an intergalactic war or something going on too.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 17.7%, Indie 11.9%, Casual 7.7%
- #35 Stellarium
76% 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 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 10.9%, Casual 9.5%
- #36 Danmaku Unlimited 3
73% matchVery Positive87% of 246 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #37 Don'Yoku
75% matchMixed53% of 36 reviews2015
Dev: Dark-Spot Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
If you love shoot ‘em up and you love ‘em hard, with glorious music, with screen filling bullet patterns and huge token cancels, then Don’yoku is just for you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action 20.2%, Indie 13.6%
- #38 Offendron Warrior
72% matchVery Positive87% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 7.2%
- #39 Hangeki
73% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2014
Dev: Pentavera
Windows
Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 22%, Indie 15.2%
- #40 COTTOn RockWithYou -ORIENTAL NIGHT DREAMS-
64% matchPositive96% of 24 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 29.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 17%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action 15.2%
- #41 Diadra Empty
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Frozen OrbPub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action 23.4%, Indie 15.1%
- #42 Galactic Sentinels
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lordoomer
Windows
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14.8%
- #43 GROOD
71% matchPositive87% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: CC ARTS
Windows · Mac
GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action 20.9%, Indie 13.1%, Arcade 11%
- #44 Project Root
74% matchMixed51% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: OPQAMPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Indie 10.2%
- #45 Syder Arcade
71% matchVery Positive83% of 695 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 9.3%
- #46 Chronoblast : Maximum Force
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team NortyPub: Norty Games
Windows
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Action 23.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Indie 15.5%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
- #47 Danmaku Unlimited 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5.3%
- #48 Castle of Shikigami
72% matchMixed60% of 123 reviews2017
Dev: Cosmo MachiaPub: Cosmo Machia inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action 25%, Arcade 11.4%
- #49 The War Enders Evolution
69% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Crystal Heart's Studio
Windows
The War Enders Evolution is an arcade style single-stage bullet hell game. Beat the game with the choice from three different fighters and two different styles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 16%
- #50 Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo
69% matchVery Positive99% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: HEYPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Linux
Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo is a vertical scrolling arcade shoot 'em up following the journey of a lone Mecha through the desolate retro stylized world and the onslaught of enemy waves to reach Veloce, the young genius responsible for the extinction of humankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Indie 16.3%
- #51 AstroGenesis
70% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: GraphprojectPub: StavroGames
Windows
Dynamic game in the genre of Bullet hell. Destroy your enemies dodging the hail of bullets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action 24.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #52 Deathsmiles
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 628 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 7.2%, Side Scroller 6.6%
- #53 Laser Droplets
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 29%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 12.9%, Casual 7%
- #54 Er-Spectro
70% matchMixed44% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Action 23.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Indie 16%, Arcade 13.3%
- #55 Destruction of Heavenly Bliss
61% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: AISA
Windows · Linux
An incremental shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%
- #56 Brocat: the B Game
68% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Fresh Red Minsche Experimental
Windows
Experimental side-scroller with nostalgic memes. Dynamic strong B game, with Brocat as the main character and bugs that were carefully preserved by Developer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Indie 13.9%
- #57 Gunvein
62% matchVery Positive97% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 12.2%