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Games Like Startide

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Bullet Hell.

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Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 24 reviews
Released: 2017-09-08
Developer: Swimming Scorpions
Publisher: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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  1. #1 GROOD
    97% 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 MetalđŸ€˜đŸ». 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 40.8%, Action 24%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Indie 16.6%

  2. #2 Rym 9000
    96% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2018
    Dev: Sonoshee
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.5 hrs≄1hr: 34%

    Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Indie 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%

  3. #3 Z-Exemplar
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
    Dev: Suminell Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Action 29%, Indie 20.6%

  4. #4 Q-YO Blaster
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM Black Hat Robot
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≄1hr: 28%

    Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Action 21.1%, Indie 14.9%, Bullet Hell 9.9%

  5. #5 Redux: Dark Matters
    94% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2014
    Dev: KTX SoftwarePub: Signo & Arte
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≄1hr: 30%

    Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Action 27%, Indie 18.3%

  6. #6 Zenodyne R
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≄1hr: 26%

    Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.9%, Action 29.3%, Indie 19.9%

  7. #7 Cosmonator
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Bourbontank
    Windows

    Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action 14.9%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Indie 10.1%

  8. #8 ALLTYNEX Second
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 160 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 15.5 hrs≄1hr: 28%

    The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Action 18.4%, Indie 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 8.7%

  9. #9 Echoes III
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows

    Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 16.8%, Indie 12%

  10. #10 Enceladus
    91% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: StorybirdPub: Look At My Game
    Windows

    Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Indie 19.5%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 15.4%

  11. #11 Fire Arrow Plus
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows

    Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Action 29.4%, Indie 19.3%

  12. #12 Hyper Sentinel
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 hrs≄1hr: 21%

    A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action 19.4%, Indie 14.3%

  13. #13 Crush
    89% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
    Dev: VIS-GamesPub: SilentFuture
    Windows

    Crush is an old-school-styled shootÂŽem up. The game leads you through 7 challenging levels filled with action and great soundtracks. A must for all old-school shootÂŽem up fans!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Action 30.5%, Indie 21.5%

  14. #14 SpaceMerc
    88% 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 41.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action 20.1%, Indie 14.8%

  15. #15 Dungeon Rustlers
    87% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: Zimventures, LLC
    Windows

    Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.5%, Action 34.5%

  16. #16 Horde Of Plenty
    86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 6.3%

  17. #17 Humans Must Answer
    86% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2014
    Dev: Sumom Games
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≄1hr: 25%

    Dodge, shoot and explode across the Solar System as a crew of intelligent and dangerous chickens. As the pilot of The Golden Eagle, it's your duty to keep Colonel Ram and Professor Bez safe as they squabble about ethics and who last used the toilet. Wage war against humanity as you battle your way towards the Sun to complete your mission.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 26.2%, Indie 21.4%

  18. #18 Andromeda Wing
    85% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: Adam John Adkins
    Windows

    An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Action 24.9%, Indie 17.8%, Shooter 13.6%

  19. #19 Gamma Blast
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 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 32.2%, Action 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Indie 15.6%, Shooter 11.3%

  20. #20 Steel Vampire
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≄1hr: 44%

    Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action 16.8%, Indie 12%

  21. #21 Nandeyanen!? - The 1st Sûtra
    84% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2015
    Dev: Tchagata Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≄1hr: 20%

    Nandeyanen!? – The 1st SĂ»tra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Action 27.7%, Indie 19.2%

  22. #22 Xenoslaive Overdrive
    82% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: EVXIO
    Windows

    Xenoslaive Overdrive is a fractal bullet shoot-em-up. Specially made for players to feel the thrill from various challenging aspects. Shoot! Survive all enemy bullets! Defeat their bosses, and save the world!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Action 28.7%, Bullet Hell 25.8%

  23. #23 Andro Dunos II
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 215 reviews2022
    Dev: Picorinne SoftPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≄1hr: 31%

    The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 9.9%, Indie 2.1%

  24. #24 Zenohell
    82% 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 similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.5%, Action 36.5%

  25. #25 Nova Strike
    80% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%

  26. #26 cloudphobia
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2016
    Dev: MarsboundPub: Rockin' Android
    Windows

    In this pulse-pounding arcade style shoot 'em up, players control giant armored robots, loaded with hi-tech weaponry. Chose from two types of mechs: the PLG-90, armed with a high-tech laser rifle or the NĂșllPunktur with the Vibroblade!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 32%, Indie 21.7%

  27. #27 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 217 reviews2016
    Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≄1hr: 90%

    That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Action 24.4%, Indie 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17%

  28. #28 Endless Burst
    81% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: Neon Squid Games
    Windows

    This top-down shooter pits you against an overwhelming hell of bullets. Customize your experience with 9 upgradeable classes and unleash powerful attacks as you fight and dodge your way through procedurally generated levels, enemies, and bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Indie 14.3%

  29. #29 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.4%

  30. #30 Infinite Shooter
    78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
    Windows

    Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Action 20%, Indie 15.4%, Shooter 15.1%

  31. #31 Star Gods
    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: JOP Studios
    Windows

    Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Indie 13.3%

  32. #32 Cheitha
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: Headshot Labs
    Windows

    From Headshot Labs, Cheitha is a competitive survival shooter. Overcome waves of enemies by unlocking new tiers of weapons and opening passageways to even the odds. Challenge your friends' scores on the leaderboard by surviving longer.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Action 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Indie 17.4%, Shooter 11.4%

  33. #33 Crazy Appliances 疯狂甔晚
    75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: PopTea Games
    Windows

    CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action 14.1%, Indie 10.4%

  34. #34 Project Root
    78% matchMixed50% 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 44.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Indie 11.1%

  35. #35 TCSTRIKERS2
    75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 11%, Action 9.4%

  36. #36 Sky Force Anniversary
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,138 reviews2015
    Dev: Infinite Dreams
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≄1hr: 90%

    Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 6.6%

  37. #37 Procyon
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2014
    Dev: Deadly Red Cube
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≄1hr: 95%

    It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.5%, Action 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Indie 10.2%, Shooter 7%

  38. #38 Barrage Musical ~ Basic Danmaku Tutorial ~ / ćŒčćč•éŸłäčç»˜ ~ ćŸșçĄ€æ•™ć­ŠçŻ‡ ~
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 198 reviews2019
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows

    A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 13.9%, Shooter 10.6%

  39. #39 Exo-Calibre
    71% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 8.8%

  40. #40 Er-Spectro
    76% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 6.3 hrs≄1hr: 33%

    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 33.8%, Action 28%, Indie 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%

  41. #41 Rheum
    74% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows

    Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 13%, Action 7%

  42. #42 ∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake-
    71% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2020
    Dev: Endless Shirafu
    Windows

    It is a 2D Sci-Fi Action Shoot 'em up that can use command deadly techniques like fighting games. In this title, you can destroy enemies by using 10 distinctive special moves, "Methods", in addition to normal shooting attacks.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Action 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Indie 15.1%, Shooter 11.1%

  43. #43 XMinutes: Wings
    73% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
    Dev: XMinutesGames
    Windows

    XMinutes: Wings is a arcade shoot-em-up that will test your reflexes by placing you against hordes of increasingly harder enemies. Upgrade your ship on your way to the highscore!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action 16.5%, Indie 12.7%

  44. #44 Beyond The Heavens
    73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Zane Games
    Windows

    Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Indie 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14%

  45. #45 G-MODEă‚ąăƒŒă‚«ă‚€ăƒ–ă‚č+ ćŒŸć蕿€œćꚿ­»éš“-ć€§ćŸ€ç”Ÿç·š-
    70% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.6%

  46. #46 鈮集無損ぼ侘  Little Doll Queen
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 106 reviews2023
    Dev: ćčžæ­žéˆŽćœ’
    Windows

    Gensokyo suddenly plunged into a huge miasma of toxic fog, and the lands are now gloomy and lifeless. The source of these strange phenomena is the Nameless Hill, a forgotten land of sin. It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action 12.3%, Indie 4.1%

  47. #47 HellStar Squadron
    71% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2018
    Dev: CosmicCrystal Games
    Windows

    Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action 18.1%, Indie 12.2%

  48. #48 Hangeki
    70% 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 41.9%, Action 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Indie 17.1%

  49. #49 Don'Yoku
    72% 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 44.5%, Action 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Indie 15.3%

  50. #50 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    67% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7.7%

  51. #51 Ghost Blade HD
    69% 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 45.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action 17.5%, Indie 13.3%

  52. #52 DRAINUS
    65% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 15.5%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Indie 9.2%

  53. #53 Crucible
    67% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.5%

  54. #54 KAMUI
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
    Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≄1hr: 31%

    Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Action 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Indie 11.9%, Shooter 8.3%

  55. #55 tz mini stg collection
    65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 14.3%

  56. #56 Outskirts
    69% 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 42%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action 19.6%, Indie 14.5%

  57. #57 1x! Space Adventure
    68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lunar Madcap
    Windows

    1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 14.4%

  58. #58 Divine Orders
    64% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
    Dev: angle M
    Windows

    Bullet-hell shooter with RPG-like elements such as exploration, growth and reinforcement. In each area, the situation changes, and you have to earn experience scores, acquire materials, level up and strengthen your weapons, and challenge the bosses

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 7.5%

  59. #59 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≄1hr: 52%

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%

  60. #60 Dininho Space Adventure
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
    Dev: Dininho
    Windows

    Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action 14.7%, Shooter 14.3%

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