- #1 Elemental Escape
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: MiaoPass
Windows
Bullet hell, but kill the bullets instead of dodging them ;)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Bullet Time 24.9% ★, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #2 The C0RE
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WZRD Studio
Windows
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Bullet Time 23.5% ★, Action 20.1%, Arcade 18.7%, 2D 6%
- #3 Wizard Fight!
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Thomas AdamsPub: Mindblowing Apps & Games
Windows · Linux
Wizard Fight is a bullet hell game where you play as the blue wizard and battle various types of monsters. Enjoy dodging curtains of bullets with a retro aesthetic. Collect keys to venture deeper into the dungeon to claim the holy grail and secure epic victory!
Why similar: Bullet Time 34.3% ★, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Arcade 7.7%
- #4 In a Barrel
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: PPewP
Windows
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Action 26.3%, Arcade 24.3%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 2%
- #5 SEISO
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Solrygane
Windows
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 18.3%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 2%
- #6 Bam Ball
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StolenCowGames
Windows · Linux
Aim, shoot, and dominate: In this pinball-inspired roguelike, you defeat enemies through precise ricochets and combine abilities into explosive synergies. Every shot can trigger a chain reaction that determines victory or defeat.
Why similar: Pinball 51.9% ★, Action 25.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #7 Arsenal
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 0_stamina
Windows
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.8%, Action 26.9%, Arcade 22.4%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #8 Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure
92% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Twin Breaker is a story-driven brick breaking game molded in the style of ‘80s arcade classics like Arkanoid and Breakout.
Why similar: Pinball 50.3% ★, Action 15.9%, Arcade 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 5.1%
- #9 Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey
91% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 stages spread across periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula.
Why similar: Pinball 32.8% ★, Arcade 22.8%, Action 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 7.7%
- #10 DEMON'S TILT
91% matchVery Positive95% of 991 reviews2019
Dev: WIZNWARPub: FLARB LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
Why similar: Pinball 63.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #11 Quantic Pinball
90% matchMixed61% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: Shine ResearchPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Quantic Pinball is now available on Steam ! Enjoy the feeling of pinball through hours of gameplay.
Why similar: Pinball 69.5% ★, Arcade 18.2%, 2D 6.4%, Casual 5.9%
- #12 Dodge 2
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Bisso
Windows
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 21%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 6.9%
- #13 Babylon 2055 Pinball
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Shine ResearchPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Babylon 2055 Pinball is now available on Steam ! Enjoy the feeling of pinball through hours of gameplay.
Why similar: Pinball 69.5% ★, Arcade 18.2%, 2D 6.4%, Casual 5.9%
- #14 Pinball Blitz
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: devindoubt
Windows
Pinball Blitz combines arcade pinball with a fast-paced deckbuilder roguelike. Shape each run with powerful spell cards and table upgrades to defeat bosses and achieve high-scores.
Why similar: Pinball 53.9% ★, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #15 Xylon
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Jordan Fayd'herbe
Windows
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.5%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 19.5%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #16 Imortel
87% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Morte
Windows
Experience a bullet hell set in a cursed village. Survive waves of enemies using your guns, abilities, and reflexes. Purchase upgrades or take them from your enemies. Survive if you can. Explore if you dare!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 20%, Bullet Time 19.6% ★, 2D 6.6%
- #17 Drawkanoid
86% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: QCF Design
Windows · Mac
Hyperspeed neon brick-breaking with bullet time and explosions. What more do you need? How about ludicrous powerups and multiple game modes? You're welcome.
Why similar: Pinball 40.6% ★, Bullet Time 19.4% ★, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 5.7%
- #18 Tristar Mania
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FrenzyPenguin Media
Windows
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Bullet Time 17.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #19 The Swarm
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Shattered Realms
Windows
The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 25.4%, Arcade 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #20 Super Steampunk Pinball 2D
84% matchMixed65% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: NCC MoorePub: Devonian Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Super Steampunk Pinball 2D is an action-arcade game with a hi-bit steampunk aesthetic. Build up your steam power and go for the bonus stage!
Why similar: Pinball 64.3% ★, Action 26.1%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #21 Balls Mania!
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 2D 8%
- #22 The Blocks Shoot At You
82% match2 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: seudo nimm
Windows
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.7%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 21.8%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #23 250ms
81% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: BMS games
Windows
『250ms』 is a platform game that tests the player's reaction speed. The name '250ms' refers to the average human reaction time. Players progress through stages by quickly defeating various enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Bullet Time 26.9% ★, Arcade 16.6%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #24 Shape VS Shapes
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew GrumanPub: Gruman Co
Mac
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Arcade 28.7%, Action 24%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 1.9%
- #25 Laser Hell
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: VixenPub: Medieval Vixens
Windows
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.4%, Action 26%, Arcade 24.5%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #26 Bullet Inferno
79% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Tree(3) Games
Windows · Mac
A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Action 23.2%, Arcade 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 7.3%
- #27 jetPIN
80% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: InCiti GAMES
Windows
This is not an ordinary pinball, this is a real challenge. Get to the top level and escape the flood. Collect extra points and pocket millions in the bonus zones. You can't play this with a standard ball, this one has special skills - get it up to the maximum speed and score bonuses.
Why similar: Pinball 60.3% ★, Action 18%, Arcade 16.6%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #28 Falling Thingies
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Blue Pin StudioPub: Blue Pin Publishing
Windows · Linux
Gameplay you simply won't be able to put down! The thingies keep fallin' and the thangies keep callin'. Uncover limitless difficulty scaling and tons of variety!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Pinball 26.1% ★, Arcade 15.1%, Action 12.9%, 2D 5.4%
- #29 BRAVE PINBALL
78% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: POWER UNITPub: APOLLOSOFT
Windows
The world has been changed into pinball by the Demon King? A unique RPG-style pinball game has appeared!
Why similar: Pinball 67.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 7.5%, 2D 6.4%, Casual 5.2%
- #30 Exit the Gungeon
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,737 reviews2020
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Arcade 37.9%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Indie 4.5%
- #31 Johnny Trigger
76% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: EstotyPub: QubicGames
Windows
Stylish, deadly and smooth as a billiard ball, Johnny Trigger is a man on a mission in this non-stop platform shooter game where the action never ends!
Why similar: Bullet Time 51.3% ★, Action 25.1%, Arcade 21.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #32 Worms Pinball
78% matchMixed52% of 512 reviews2011
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 10%
The Worms™ crew returns, and this time they’ve got balls! The classic Worms™ Pinball sends the cute little pink guys spinning across one of the most realistic pinball tables ever created.
Why similar: Pinball 82% ★, Arcade 9.9%, Casual 3.3%, Action 2.4%, Colorful 1.7%
- #33 Pigments
76% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be a fruit locked in a room, dodge circular saws and paint as much of the level as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 21.8%, Arcade 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Casual 5.9%
- #34 Chromadi
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Kleanup Games
Windows
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Chroma Crew to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Bullet Time 23.8% ★, Arcade 17.2%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #35 PINBALLTOON
75% matchMostly Positive81% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Toon CrafterPub: Indie Games Publisher
Windows · Linux
PINBALLTOON is a Pinball game.
Why similar: Pinball 65.7% ★, Arcade 15.1%, Action 9.3%, 2D 5.4%, Colorful 2.9%
- #36 Er-Spectro
77% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 6.2 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: Action 31.5%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #37 Pinball Breeze
74% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Sligware LLC
Windows
Experimental pinball in relaxing environments, featuring customizable play fields, new mechanics, satisfying sound effects, and a forgiving tilt feature that encourages experimentation.
Why similar: Pinball 68.1% ★, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.6%, Casual 4.2%, Indie 2.8%
- #38 Atomic Cosmos
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakerPub: Invisible Promise
Windows
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Action 27.9%, Arcade 25.7%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2%
- #39 SnOut
72% matchVery Positive91% of 214 reviews2021
Dev: Aarjvark
Windows
Compete for the top score in this combination of two classic arcade games!
Why similar: Arcade 37.2%, Action 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, 2D 11.8%, Casual 7%
- #40 Doomed Brigade
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Devs Brigade
Windows
Doomed Brigade is a survival game where you pilot a spaceship, battling hordes of enemies from three different alien races. Level up during each game, unlocking upgrades, modules, and diverse ammunition to equip yourself and crush your foes.
Why similar: Arcade 34.8%, Action 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 11.5%, Casual 7.6%
- #41 Waifu Space Conquest
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Sweet Banana GamesPub: Gamuzumi
Windows · Linux
In Waifu Space Conquest you can play a nostalgic arcade game. Conquer all the space to pass the level. Confine the aliens in your claimed space to kill them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 14.6%, 2D 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #42 Pinball
73% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Hubel
Windows
Fantasy Pinball Arcade Games
Why similar: Pinball 68.1% ★, Arcade 14.5%, Action 12.5%, Casual 3.5%, Indie 1%
- #43 Lobstar: Arcade Version
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Lobstar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 17.2%, Bullet Time 13.5% ★, 2D 8.7%
- #44 Worldest D izzy Game
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Games
Windows
This game will be dizzy among all the games you have experienced. We have characters that each one has his or her own ability. We have creative and a lot of stages that you can enjoy. We have infinity mode that stimulates the desire for challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Arcade 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 8.1%, Colorful 7.7%
- #45 Classical Bullet Hell
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Salixe Games
Windows
Battle 10 great composer in this classical bullethell. Will you be able to defeat them all?
Why similar: Action 26.1%, Arcade 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 8.3%
- #46 My Last 20
68% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: DroidGames Studio
Windows
A brutal Bullet Hell arcade experience where 20 SECONDS is all you get to WIN. Dodge cows, tentacles & asteroids while grabbing space tokens in pure chaos. Are you ready to complete the most intense space mission ever??
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Bullet Time 25.1% ★, Arcade 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Colorful 6%
- #47 Pinball Arcade
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,161 reviews2013
Dev: FarSight Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Pinball Arcade by FarSight Studios features exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Stern Pinball® and Gottlieb® together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.
Why similar: Pinball 88.7% ★, Arcade 9.6%, Casual 0.8%, Action 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #48 Resultare
67% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2026
Dev: Good Day Games
Windows · Mac
Drop into the chaotic thrill of Resultare, a pachinko rouguelike where precision and chaos collide! Smash through colorful boards, build powerful combos, and chase high scores as you fight your way to victory one bounce at a time.
Why similar: Pinball 60.8% ★, Arcade 17.7%, Action 13.3%, Casual 3.7%, Colorful 2.1%
- #49 Ultra Thunderball
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Dennis Krüger
Windows
WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.8%, Action 26.2%, Arcade 25.4%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #50 Tokyo Pinball
69% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Rikiya Minami
Windows
A game designed to introduce the fun of pinball. Whether you have never played pinball before or not, I hope you will enjoy playing it!
Why similar: Pinball 39.3% ★, Arcade 18.9%, Action 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D 5%
- #51 CounterBlocks
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Acerola Software
Windows · Mac
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Action 27.4%, Arcade 26.1%, 2D 9%, Indie 2%
- #52 Evorales
69% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Hechelion
Windows
Defeat the gnu-demon and his army and save the day in this top-down bullet hell focused on slowdown and bullet time mechanics. Easy to play but hard to master, it requires great strategy if you aim for a hi-score while dodging bullets across 12 hand-drawn, steampunk aesthetic stages.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Bullet Time 31.7% ★, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #53 Freedom Bomber
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tacit Software Solutions
Windows
Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 25.3%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 Meteor Swarm Old School
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CannizzaroSoftware
Windows
Shoot meteors with a variable fire main, and various different power-ups. Survive and set a new hi-score today!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 23.6%, Bullet Time 18.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Casual 6.7%
- #55 BOMB Pong
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: HFire
Windows
An arcade action-packed strategy game. Move the 'Pong Ball through perilous waves of Paddles, Balls and BOMBS! Don't explode and don't get hit! With three modes in BOMB Pong, you'll always be occupied.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Casual 6.3%
- #56 Skully Pinball
68% matchMixed43% of 30 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Skully Pinball is a game that reproduces the classic machines of the 90s in two different themes!
Why similar: Pinball 63.7% ★, Action 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 4.2%
- #57 Flipper Volcano
67% matchMixed60% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Flipper Volcano is procedurally generated ghost pinball inside a volcano. Use your flippers to reach higher levels and outrun the rising lava!
Why similar: Pinball 68.7% ★, Action 18.7%, 2D 5.4%, Casual 5.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #58 Pinball Tide
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: JAESEUNG LEE
Windows · Mac
Pinball Tide is an ocean-themed roguelike pinball game. Control the flippers to score points and strategically earn gold. Use points to enhance your gameplay, and spend gold to draw higher-rarity balls and merge them. Through merging, you can discover new flippers and balls.
Why similar: Pinball 74.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Arcade 8%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #59 Only Pinball
65% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Malzbie Games
Windows
At 'Only Pinball' you can expect pinball tables in the style of the 80s, 90s and modern. You get realistic physics, elaborately modeled tables, atmospheric lighting, high-quality sounds and exciting themes.
Why similar: Pinball 68.9% ★, Action 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Casual 1.3%, Indie 1%