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  1. #1 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    97% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.1%

  2. #2 Sophstar
    96% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 7.3%

  3. #3 Switch 'N' Shoot
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Perma Death 14.8%, Score Attack 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Difficult 10.2%

  4. #4 XIIZEAL
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
    Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Score Attack 10.8%

  5. #5 Gigantes Ex Machina
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 320 reviews2025
    Dev: AcrylByte
    Windows

    Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 3.1%, Bullet Hell 2.8%

  6. #6 Danmaku Unlimited 2
    94% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 41.6%, Arcade 6.4%, Shooter 4.7%, Action 3.8%

  7. #7 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Score Attack 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 6.6%

  8. #8 Ghost Grab 3000
    93% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2019
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Perma Death 14.4%, Score Attack 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%

  9. #9 Hyper Sentinel
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2018
    Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 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 30.8%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 8.5%

  10. #10 Undercroft Warriors
    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Score Attack 10.1%

  11. #11 Waves
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,568 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arena Shooter 9.7%, Fast-Paced 8.7%

  12. #12 Drones, The Human Condition
    91% matchMostly Negative38% of 360 reviews2016
    Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Fast-Paced 12%, Robots 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%

  13. #13 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2014
    Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Score Attack 9.9%, Robots 8.2%

  14. #14 TYPECAST
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 196 reviews2023
    Dev: Gutter Arcade
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Perma Death 17%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Difficult 11.8%

  15. #15 Sektori
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 915 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Arena Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%

  16. #16 Gunkid 99
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Yongjustyong
    Windows

    GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Arcade 9.3%

  17. #17 Furious Angels
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 412 reviews2017
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Score Attack 17%, Difficult 9.2%

  18. #18 Go Mecha Ball
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Robots 12.6%, Arcade 8.4%

  19. #19 Jetboard Joust
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Perma Death 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Difficult 11.9%, Retro 6.6%

  20. #20 Laser Disco Defenders
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Robots 18.8%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%

  21. #21 Space Smash
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows · Linux

    Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 11.7%, Difficult 11.7%

  22. #22 Cyber Assasin
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you control a robot annihilating waves of enemies. Survive, upgrade your character after each wave, and become more powerful to dominate the arena!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.2%, Spectacle fighter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Robots 8.3%, Action 3.6%

  23. #23 Uragun
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 254 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11%, Difficult 10.7%

  24. #24 Chippy
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,184 reviews2019
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 10.6%

  25. #25 Grav Blazer
    83% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 9%, Procedural Generation 8.8%

  26. #26 Gunvein
    79% 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 42.7%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 5.6%

  27. #27 ROBOBEAT
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,841 reviews2024
    Dev: Simon FredholmPub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Robots 21.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%

  28. #28 BLUE REVOLVER
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 906 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 46.3%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Difficult 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  29. #29 Steel Vampire
    79% 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 41.7%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

  30. #30 Grav Blazer Squared
    82% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Fast-Paced 10%, Arcade 8.5%

  31. #31 Phoenix 2
    77% matchMixed65% of 244 reviews2026
    Dev: Firi Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Score Attack 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%

  32. #32 Operation STEEL
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Perma Death 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Score Attack 12.2%

  33. #33 Roto Force
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arena Shooter 14.9%, Difficult 12.7%

  34. #34 Rocking Pilot
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Perma Death 15.1%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Difficult 13.8%

  35. #35 Gunbot Diplomacy
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 265 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.9%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Robots 21.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 3.9%

  36. #36 Nex Machina
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 2,192 reviews2017
    Dev: Housemarque
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%

  37. #37 Symmodance
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2023
    Dev: Melih Solt
    Windows

    Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Score Attack 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

  38. #38 Rhythm Storm
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Procedural Generation 14.3%

  39. #39 BULLETHELL
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows

    BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Difficult 45.5%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arena Shooter 8.1%, Fast-Paced 6.3%, 2D 6.3%

  40. #40 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
    Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Score Attack 10.4%, Difficult 10%

  41. #41 VOID/BREAKER
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,726 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Robots 14.8%, Difficult 14.3%

  42. #42 Waves 2: Notorious
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 323 reviews2015
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Procedural Generation 9.6%

  43. #43 Survivor Mercs
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 reviews2026
    Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Procedural Generation 12.6%

  44. #44 Berzerk: Recharged
    74% matchMixed65% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Score Attack 10.4%

  45. #45 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 90 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    "Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Score Attack 7.8%

  46. #46 BroodStar
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Perma Death 14.7%, Score Attack 11.5%

  47. #47 Temp Zero
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexandre Kadri
    Windows

    Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Difficult 22.5%, Perma Death 15%, Arcade 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  48. #48 Lilac 0
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 84 reviews2025
    Dev: Bullet Prince
    Windows

    The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.7%, Perma Death 7.2%

  49. #49 Zenodyne R
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Grybanser Fox
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    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 77.7%, Action 22.3%

  50. #50 Vital Shell
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,726 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 4%

  51. #51 Force Reboot
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 708 reviews2022
    Dev: ln404
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.8%, Robots 19.1%, Score Attack 14.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.2%

  52. #52 ZOE Begone!
    66% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Score Attack 19.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 7.3%

  53. #53 Destropolis
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 289 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Difficult 14.1%, Procedural Generation 11.9%

  54. #54 Devader
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2019
    Dev: Falkenbrew
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Difficult 12.6%

  55. #55 Neon Sundown
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 451 reviews2022
    Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.5%, Perma Death 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 6.7%

  56. #56 Void Resurgence
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Perma Death 11.5%

  57. #57 Super Glitter Rush
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

    Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Score Attack 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

  58. #58 CometStriker DX
    69% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Difficult 16.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%

  59. #59 Graze Counter
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 318 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  60. #60 Swarmlake
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 1,935 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: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Fast-Paced 13.6%

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