- #1 Gun Wings
93% matchVery Positive88% of 419 reviews2015
Dev: Mercury StonePub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Anime 16%, Female Protagonist 7%, Action 6.7%
- #2 SUGURI
92% matchVery Positive83% of 225 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin' Android
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Anime 20.6%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Action 5.9%
- #3 Shikhondo(食魂徒) - Soul Eater
91% 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: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Anime 9.1%, Action 7.7%, Female Protagonist 4.7%
- #4 Trouble Witches Origin - Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam -
91% matchVery Positive95% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 34%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action 14.4%, Anime 14.1%, Indie 4.6%
- #5 BULLET SOUL
90% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Anime 14.5%, Action 9.2%, Cute 4.2%
- #6 ELYSION
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: RONIN GAMES
Windows
Do you like watching cute girls kick butt? ELYSION is a new 2D Sci-fi side scroller shooting game! ! While the girls are all unique and cutesy, journey with them to delve deep into the story and world of ELYSION! Your mission to save the world begins here!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Anime 13.7%, Action 10.2%, Cute 6.2%
- #7 Deathsmiles
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 629 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.8 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: Bullet Hell 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Anime 9.7%, Action 4.7%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
- #8 Barrage Musical ~ Basic Danmaku Tutorial ~ / 弹幕音乐绘 ~ 基础教学篇 ~
87% matchVery Positive98% of 200 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A tutorial for shmup beginners. Presented by Lightsaber Fairy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Anime 14.2%, Action 12.8%, Indie 4.2%
- #9 BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Anime 14.7%, Action 10.4%, Cute 5.1%
- #10 BLUE REVOLVER
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 916 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Anime 8.5%, Action 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #11 Castle of Shikigami
86% 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 40.2%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 17.4%, Anime 11%
- #12 Ghost Blade HD
85% 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 43.7%, Bullet Hell 40.2%, Action 12%, Indie 4.1%
- #13 Aeternum
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Creaky Lantern Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to the premiere school of magic and technology throughout the multiverse, Aeternum Academy! You'll learn to dodge bullets, solve mysteries and make friends in this side-scrolling bullet hell shoot-em-up full of magic teacup cats and corgis piloting spaceships.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 14.5%, Anime 14.4%, Indie 4.6%
- #14 Mushihimesama
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,580 reviews2015
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Anime 7.8%, Action 4%, Female Protagonist 3%
- #15 Starry Nights : Helix
84% matchMixed51% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The retro-style Side Scroller shooting game with vivid storyline depicts fully charactered protagonists love affairs.! Colorfully themed game stages and variety of bosses infests here!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Anime 14.5%, Action 9.8%, Indie 3.4%
- #16 Terra Feminarum
82% 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: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Action 16.9%, Anime 13.5%, Indie 5.6%
- #17 Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,776 reviews2015
Dev: Emad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In a world much like our own, Tenshi sets out to uncover the evil threatening the balance of nature, joined by an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Anime 14.2%, Cute 5%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #18 Neptunia Shooter
81% matchVery Positive88% of 746 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 69.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Anime 13.5%, Cute 7.3%, Action 5.9%
- #19 Outskirts
81% 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: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 13.7%, Indie 4.5%
- #20 Xenoslaive Overdrive
80% 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: Bullet Hell 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Action 18.4%
- #21 Danmaku Unlimited 2
79% matchVery Positive92% of 491 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 49.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Action 5.3%, Indie 1.8%
- #22 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
77% matchVery Positive95% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: 雾雨威Channel
Windows
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Anime 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
- #23 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories
78% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Mugenri
Windows
A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Anime 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Action 5.6%
- #24 Aces of the Luftwaffe
79% matchMixed63% of 171 reviews2015
Dev: HandyGamesPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
YOU have to show what you’re made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Action 17.6%
- #25 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
76% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Anime 10.1%, Action 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #26 Caladrius Blaze
76% matchVery Positive85% of 432 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Anime 13.8%, Action 10%, Female Protagonist 3%
- #27 Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,507 reviews2019
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Anime 16.9%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
- #28 Close Order
77% 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: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 15.1%, Indie 5%
- #29 Steel Vampire
75% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Action 10%, Anime 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #30 ALLTYNEX Second
75% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 44.6%, 2.5D 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action 12.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #31 The Tawashi
73% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: MUTOYS
Windows
A vertical scrolling shooter with a nostalgic twist! Evade and shoot on end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Indie 5.1%
- #32 PsycoCat
74% 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: Bullet Hell 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Action 11.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #33 Destruction of Heavenly Bliss
71% 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 37.6%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, 2.5D 18.1%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #34 Warding Witches
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Anime 9.4%, Action 6.5%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
- #35 Murasaki
73% matchVery Positive91% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Anime 12.3%, Action 9.1%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #36 RefRain - prism memories -
72% matchVery Positive98% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Action 14%, Anime 9%, Indie 4.8%
- #37 Radirgy Swag
69% matchPositive95% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #38 弹幕音乐绘 ~风雷幻奏曲~ / Barrage Musical ~A Fantasy of Tempest~
71% matchVery Positive96% of 358 reviews2017
Dev: SlimeSmile
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Anime 12%, Action 10%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
- #39 Don'Yoku
72% matchMixed54% of 37 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 45%, Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action 15.1%, Indie 5%
- #40 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SiestAPub: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 34.7%, Anime 11.4%, Action 7.3%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #41 Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD
70% matchVery Positive82% of 237 reviews2014
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Rockin Android
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD (aka AoSXE HD), the "little war" continues at a breakneck pace. AoSXE HD is an enhanced version of the eagerly awaited sequel to SUGURI.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Anime 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Action 7.8%, Female Protagonist 3%
- #42 Heartomics: Lost Count
70% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 84.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Battle humanoid "Heartomics" in this sexy shooter, Heartomics: Lost Count. A bullet hell game that uses fan service to entice players. Join us in the challenge to evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets. Can you uncover the hidden mysteries!?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 47%, Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Anime 5.6%, Action 3.5%, Indie 1.2%
- #43 Magical Blaster
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Anime 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 5.7%
- #44 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
68% matchVery Positive97% of 115 reviews2020
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Flying Red Barrel ~The Diary of a Little Aviator~ is an old-school bullet hell/STG game with multiple endings based on actions you take.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Action 19.6%, Anime 17.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #45 Psyvariar 3
67% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 32%, 2.5D 17.8%, Anime 8.4%, Action 6%
- #46 ETHER VAPOR Remaster
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 320 reviews2012
Dev: EdelweissPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Anime 13.5%, Action 7%, Indie 1%
- #47 Rico Rite
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wenxuan Su
Windows
A breakout roguelike where the balls fight for you. Draft a party of bouncing heroes, aim them into descending swarms, and chain ricochets to climb a combo meter that speeds your heroes up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Indie 2.3%
- #48 Zero Strain
67% 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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Action 18%, Anime 14.8%, Indie 5.9%
- #49 Evade
69% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Argos Games
Windows
Evade is a fast paced bullet hell shooter focused on dodging attack patterns made of hundreds, even thousands of bullets. Shoot your way through over 30 different bosses, and recruit defeated enemies as powerful assists.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Bullet Hell 37.5%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Indie 2.6%
- #50 Hangeki
67% 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 43.5%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Action 16.8%, Indie 5.7%
- #51 Pumpkin Ghost
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Snuggle bug
Windows
A war between ghosts and machines has broken out in the underworld and it's up to you the pumpkin Queen to face her old friend and put an end to this spooky Halloween themed madness! Inspired by Touhou and Nier automata.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 34%, Anime 13.6%, Action 9.2%, Female Protagonist 3.2%
- #52 Neko Navy
66% matchVery Positive98% of 164 reviews2017
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 10%, Cute 9.6%, Anime 6.7%
- #53 Diadra Empty
67% 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: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 17.9%, Indie 5.7%