- #1 Soundodger+
97% matchVery Positive90% of 814 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Indie 80.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core mechanic of dodging projectiles in sync with a rhythmic soundtrack.
- #2 SPLIT BULLET
96% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Indie 83.7%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Casual 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist bullet-hell experience that mirrors the simple, arcade-style intensity of Spikit.
- #3 Super Hexagon
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,964 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Indie 98.8%, Casual 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for minimalist, high-difficulty twitch gameplay that requires perfect pattern recognition.
- #4 Beat Da Beat
95% matchVery Positive93% of 484 reviews2016
Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!
Why similar: Indie 91.6%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell mechanics with a strong musical component for a fast-paced, rhythmic experience.
- #5 Savant - Ascent
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,796 reviews2013
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Why similar: Indie 92.4%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, vertical-scrolling bullet-hell style that emphasizes quick reflexes and platforming.
- #6 Pivvot
94% matchVery Positive90% of 232 reviews2014
Dev: Fixpoint Productions Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pivvot is a thrilling game of strategic avoidance that will consistently test and challenge your ability to make quick, impulsive decisions. As the game progresses, you will have to rely on your instincts and problem-solving skills to navigate down the winding path for survival.
Why similar: Indie 93.8%, Casual 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced game that relies on split-second reactions to avoid obstacles.
- #7 Bullet Heaven 2
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 520 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Indie 81%, Bullet Hell 19%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic, arcade-style bullet-hell experience with a focus on high-score chasing.
- #8 Zenohell
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 85 reviews2015
Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-inspired shoot-em-up that provides the same level of difficulty as Spikit.
- #9 Danmaku Unlimited 3
91% matchVery Positive87% of 240 reviews2017
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Indie 84.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished bullet-hell game that captures the intense dodging focus found in Spikit.
- #10 QUICKERFLAK 2
89% matchVery Positive93% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 100%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style bullet-hell that prioritizes quick combat and reflex-heavy gameplay.
- #11 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
91% 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: Indie 72.2%, Bullet Hell 27.8%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play bullet-hell game that provides a similar level of screen-filling chaos.
- #12 Super reaKtor
87% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: SuperSAZ StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.
Why similar: Indie 70%, Bullet Hell 30%
Why You'll Like It: A score-attack bullet-hell game that focuses on survival and pattern mastery.
- #13 Soundodger 2
89% matchVery Positive95% of 204 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 75.8%, Casual 24.2%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the original, offering more complex patterns and rhythm-based dodging challenges.
- #14 Atomik: RunGunJumpGun
90% matchVery Positive86% of 326 reviews2016
Dev: ThirtyThreePub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty, minimalist action game that emphasizes constant movement and dodging.
- #15 Geometry Dash
88% matchVery Positive93% of 567,135 reviews2014
Dev: RobTop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 98.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Why similar: Indie 94.9%, Casual 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that shares the same 'die and retry' loop and minimalist visual style.
- #16 Ball-it Hell
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2024
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.
Why similar: Indie 67.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Casual 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the bullet-hell genre that emphasizes score-attack and high difficulty.
- #17 VVVVVV
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,401 reviews2010
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, precision-based platformer that demands high skill and quick reflexes to navigate spikes.
- #18 Project Starship
86% matchVery Positive81% of 466 reviews2016
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?
Why similar: Indie 98.9%, Casual 0.5%, Bullet Hell 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, indie shoot-em-up that shares the casual but difficult nature of the seed game.
- #19 Boson X
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,579 reviews2014
Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist runner that requires intense focus and pattern memorization.
- #20 SPINGUN
85% matchVery Positive81% of 91 reviews2016
Dev: Fermenter GamesPub: First Break Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
SPINGUN is a "manic two-button arcade shooter". Two buttons. One spaceship. Zero chance to survive.
Why similar: Indie 82.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Casual 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features intentionally awkward controls and high difficulty, similar to the challenge found in Spikit.
- #21 Waveform
83% matchVery Positive83% of 2,137 reviews2012
Dev: Eden Industries
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!
Why similar: Indie 97.3%, Casual 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on rhythmic movement and dodging, capturing a similar feel to music-based bullet-hell games.
- #22 HoPiKo
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 221 reviews2017
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming. Jump from platform to platform avoiding death, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through 100s of hand-crafted levels, each one dropped into a 5-stage mini run designed to break your mind!
Why similar: Indie 92.5%, Casual 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy platformer that rewards quick thinking and precise movement.
- #23 Nowhere Patrol
81% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Indie 91.1%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that features difficult, bullet-hell style combat encounters.
- #24 Polygon Attack
81% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Indie 87.7%, Bullet Hell 6.9%, Casual 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style game that focuses on space-based combat and dodging.
- #25 Geballer
78% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Stuffed Wombat
Windows
In this mouse-only Bullet Hell, you create your own problems! Featuring unique and strange bullets, different gameplay modes, extreme secrets and even a level editor, Geballer wants to softly stimulate the reptilian part of your brain until you disappear completely.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 71.8%, Casual 28.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that combines rhythm and bullet-hell elements for a high-intensity experience.
- #26 Space Codex
80% matchVery Positive81% of 412 reviews2016
Dev: takk
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
Why similar: Casual 64.4%, Bullet Hell 35.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade shooter that incorporates bullet-hell elements in a minimalist package.
- #27 Rhythm Destruction
82% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Indie 88.8%, Casual 6.1%, Bullet Hell 5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends rhythm mechanics with shoot-em-up gameplay to create a challenging, music-driven experience.
- #28 BULLETHELL
76% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Indie 87.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%
- #29 Text Wormhole
79% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Elknight
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 20%
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: Indie 89.3%, Bullet Hell 5.4%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, action-oriented game that focuses on dodging and survival.
- #30 Nebulock
72% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.9%, Indie 49.1%
- #31 Borealis
79% matchMixed59% of 504 reviews2014
Dev: Conrad NelsonPub: None
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Weave through missiles to generated music, and let the world flow around you.
Why similar: Indie 89.4%, Casual 8.1%, Bullet Hell 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A score-attack shoot-em-up that provides a simple, arcade-focused experience.
- #32 Last Command
71% 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: Indie 84.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%
- #33 Spaceman Sparkles 2
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: tjern
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 100%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell game with a great soundtrack and a focus on arcade-style survival.
- #34 Swarmlake
74% matchVery Positive95% of 1,864 reviews2018
Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 69%, Casual 31%
- #35 Galaxy Highways
70% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 71.7%, Casual 28.3%
- #36 Kivi, Toilet and Shotgun
77% matchMixed52% of 508 reviews2016
Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Kivi, Toilet and Shotgun is a single player top down action game where your goal is to reach the end of the desert by avoiding all kinds of obstacles and fighting the desert raiders. Go up against foes in your vehicle and on foot. Take on powerful bosses, but make sure you're quipped for the fight!
Why similar: Indie 98.4%, Casual 1.6%
- #37 Bullet Hell Monday
73% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Indie 73.7%, Bullet Hell 26.3%
- #38 Hyper color ball
77% matchMixed48% of 346 reviews2016
Dev: Czester16Pub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hyper color ball is a casual, difficult game. The game-play mechanics are based on testing your focus and dexterity skills. With a fast paced, upbeat soundtrack and a strong vibrant colours. Hyper color ball makes for a fantastic party game.
Why similar: Indie 96.2%, Casual 3.8%
- #39 Snik
76% matchMixed55% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Snik is an extremely hard game that will test your reflexes, timing, aiming and planning ahead in a simple, minimalist interface.
Why similar: Indie 88.8%, Casual 11.2%
- #40 Cosmic Dust & Rust
75% matchMixed65% of 563 reviews2016
Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies.
Why similar: Indie 76%, Casual 24%
- #41 Hover Hazard
75% matchMixed57% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: David MulderPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
1 - 4 player/s. Navigate your spaceship inside a deadly arena. Dodge bullets, saws and lasers, while avoiding and using other obstacles in your way.
Why similar: Indie 94.3%, Casual 5.7%
- #42 Project Arrhythmia
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,560 reviews2019
Dev: Vitamin GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Why similar: Indie 84.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%
- #43 Champions of Breakfast
73% matchVery Positive84% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Pirate Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.
Why similar: Indie 92.4%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
- #44 Super Glitter Rush
71% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Indie 80.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%
- #45 Dodge
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Yokcos
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Dodge is a minimalist arcade-style game originally made for Ludum Dare 26. Your aim is simple: To dodge the incoming squares for as long as possible.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #46 Story of a Cube
73% matchMixed77% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #47 JUMPGRID
71% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2019
Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!
Why similar: Indie 88.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #48 Dangerous Bullets
72% matchMixed64% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #49 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,589 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 64.1%, Casual 35.9%
- #50 Ether Loop
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Indie 93.9%, Bullet Hell 6.1%
- #51 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
68% matchVery Positive98% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間！ 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ！
Why similar: Indie 86.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%
- #52 Hell is Other Demons
67% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Indie 82.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%
- #53 Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition
70% matchMixed67% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: REX PEX GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.
Why similar: Indie 91.9%, Casual 8.1%
- #54 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
64% 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 100%
- #55 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
64% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Indie 95.8%, Bullet Hell 4.2%
- #56 UBERMOSH
67% matchVery Positive91% of 6,130 reviews2015
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.
Why similar: Indie 90.1%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Casual 1.5%
- #57 Miniballist
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 111 reviews2018
Dev: Timberwolf StudiosPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Minimalist hardcore one click\press direction changer game.
Why similar: Indie 91.9%, Casual 8.1%
- #58 Turbo Pug
67% matchVery Positive90% of 3,354 reviews2015
Dev: Space Cat StudiosPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
Why similar: Indie 98.4%, Casual 1.6%
- #59 Candle Prick
64% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: moraguma
Windows · Linux
Candle Prick is a crunchy pixel adventure about stabbing enemies and using them as extensions of yourself to solve increasingly complex puzzles
Why similar: Indie 84.5%, Casual 15.5%
