- #1 Dream of YukiHana
97% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Mr.JX
Windows
A fan-made bullet hell shooting game featuring "Hololive 5th Generation" as the main characters, with "Yukihana Lamy" at the center of the story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 15.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, 2D 6.8%
- #2 Praecantor Lila ~ Bell Spell
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Lunacy Indeterminate
Windows
A fast-paced magical bullet hell adventure! With an arsenal of versatile magical attacks at your disposal, dodge and shoot your way through six tightly-choreographed stages with the help of a mysterious, magic-sealing bell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.8%, Shooter 19%, Score Attack 12.5%, Action 11.6%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #3 雪景花 -Sekka the Gleam-
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 秋空シンセシス
Windows
「視界を遮断(とざ)して――敵を討て」視界を閉ざすと、敵の攻撃予兆が見える。敵の視界を潜り抜けて戦う、新感覚・ステルス弾幕シューティングゲーム。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.8%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 17.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, 2D 6.9%
- #4 Magical Hero Girl Shot!
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: sohail studio (소하일 스튜디오)Pub: sohail studio (소하일 스튜디오)
Windows · Linux
A story-driven bullet hell shooter where magical girls clash over the future of humanity and nature. A bullet hell shooter entirely developed by a single creator, featuring magical girls, unique stage mechanics, and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 15.4%, 2D 7.6%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #5 ORION SHOOTER - オリオンシューター
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BOM LLC
Windows
Orion Shooter is an easy-to-play side-scrolling shooter game created with the desire to "liven up our hometown, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture!" We hope you enjoy the local feel that permeates the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.7%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 18.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Indie 3%
- #6 MolaMolaAdventure
94% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: BibiPub: BibiPiece
Windows
"Molamola Adventure" is a danmaku shooting game. Players will control a molamola and embark on an underwater adventure alongside a girl.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 14.5%, Linear 11.7%, 2D 7.2%
- #7 G-Scramble
93% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical Scrolling 2D Shooting Game Created by Shooting Game Builder
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.7%, Shooter 26.2%, Action 18.5%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 1.7%
- #8 Music Summoner
92% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: To-yama
Windows
Music-themed bullet-hell shooting for beginners to advanced users
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 20.2%, Fantasy 11%, Score Attack 5.6%
- #9 Omega Survivors
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
Omega Survivor is a sci-fi bullet hell, part of the new "Survivor" genre with loot, crafting and lots of alien blasting to be done. The perfect game for those that just want to relax and turn off their brain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Shooter 26.1%, Action 24%, Combat 8.7%, Indie 2.5%
- #10 Kill Per Second
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: G23K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kill Per Second is a top-down shooter with minimal feature so you can concentrate on one thing. Putting your cursor on the enemies. Survive the stages to test your skill.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Shooter 26.2%, Action 24.7%, Combat 10.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #11 东方云源历 ~ Tales from Floating Abyss
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 云源历工作室
Windows
《东方云源历 ~ Tales from Floating Abyss》是一款基于东方Project的二次创作同人STG游戏。少女们追随逆飞的雨水,向异变的源头聚集。埋藏于当中的,是宝藏,是阴谋,亦或是相互连锁的过去?潜入沉没的世界,运用智慧与勇气,揭示那段传说的根源吧。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 15.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #12 Zaxtron EXPLUS
89% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 23.6%, Combat 8.7%, 2D 7.2%
- #13 秦こころ弾幕連
89% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 夢幻泡影リョウショウカカン
Windows
面霊気の戯れ
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shooter 26.8%, Action 16.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, 2D 6.7%
- #14 ASSAULT SHELL 2
88% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shooter 19.3%, Score Attack 14.9%, Action 11.8%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #15 現風少女 フタリ一夜に騒がして
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: さなえFPub: ファイブ・フロート
Windows
A bullet-hell shooter that blends 2D stages with angled top-down 3D combat. Push forward by destroying incoming bullets at close range. Each weapon’s skill is fixed—but its power shifts every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shooter 26.3%, Action 23.5%, Fantasy 8.2%, 2D 6.6%
- #16 Little Glitch: Sand Stick Adventure
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 呂柏霖Pub: 沙棍工作室
Windows
An adventure game where Little Glitch clears many stages, earns Sand Sticks, and grows stronger with unique weapons and upgrades. Long-term updates planned. Note: no ending yet.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.6%, Shooter 28.9%, Combat 9.3%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 1.9%
- #17 Ctrl+Alt+Defeat Zero Humanity
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Andrei Becker PachecoPub: Beck Pach Games
Windows · Linux
A 2D roguelike survivor where robots face absurd human leaders at the end of the world. Waves, builds, epic bosses, and an infinite mode for those who conquer Antarctica. Chaos never felt this good.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Action 28%, Shooter 26.9%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 2%
- #18 EpicRecovery
85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: UtatoraDeveloper
Windows
A shooter game with endless fun of turning back and forth. The game system is simple, with a short stage lasting less than one minute, in which you aim for a high score until you run out of remaining airplanes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 21.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, 2D 6.5%
- #19 AlchePot
84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Cardryn
Windows
A fantastic but difficult Bullet Hell. Shoot enemies all around. Experience the unique 'Bullet Absorb' system by stop firing, change threaten to your energy. Get ability upgrade through 8 levels with well-designed atmosphere.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 24.7%, Combat 7.9%, 2D 6.8%
- #20 Mesh Storm
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Fat Boomer Games
Windows · Linux
Retromodern hi-speed shmup
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Action 27.2%, Shooter 26.9%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #21 mummification
84% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
mummification - Fight ravenous mummies and cooperate with your AI teammates to survive !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 25.5%, Combat 9.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #22 Marianara Deep
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jelly Rave
Windows
Dive into the exciting aquatic-themed space world of Marianara Deep! A vigorous shoot 'em up bullet hell, filled with area-denying bullet patterns to challenge players! Join one of our crew members to shoot 'em all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shooter 27.5%, Action 25.6%, 2D 6.7%, Indie 1.8%
- #23 Cube
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ycyclop
Windows
Cube is an intriguing fast paced 2D shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Shooter 27.7%, Action 25.3%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 1.7%
- #24 Cosmic Warlock
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rivet Gun Games
Windows · Mac
Wield the power of the stars in this intense multi directional shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 20.4%, Fantasy 8.1%, Score Attack 6.5%
- #25 Grave Space
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42%, Shooter 24.9%, Action 17.2%, Linear 13.6%, Indie 1.5%
- #26 SpaceExile
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: GoodJob
Windows
This is a Twin Stick Shooter style game that requires the utmost survival against the relentless enemy. You can earn points by playing the game and use the points you earn to purchase six main weapons, six special weapons, and six types of upgrades. Leverage a wide range of unique weapons and upgrades to score even higher!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Action 28.1%, Shooter 26.8%, Indie 5.5%
- #27 COSPECO: Greedy Bullets
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SoboQ
Windows
Dodge enemy fire, shoot back, and keep getting stronger in this easygoing action shooter! Switch between 9 different costumes to completely change your playstyle and turn the tide when the battle gets tough!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shooter 29.4%, Action 20.6%, Fantasy 7.1%, 2D 4.4%
- #28 Rapis The Bullet
78% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: kabocha renga
Windows
It is a shooter...... but the protagonist cannot shoot bullets. She only has a sword.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 18.6%, Score Attack 9.1%, 2D 4.5%
- #29 Alien Fury
77% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Odin Strabo Jensen
Windows · Linux
Arcade space shooter that gets progressively harder, the longer you play. It's a simple a matter of shooting the alien missiles, before they hit you. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Shooter 28.5%, Action 25.9%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #30 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ares Belt Software
Windows
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shooter 27.7%, Action 24.9%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #31 The Top of The Dream
77% matchMixed63% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: 东方有顶天制作组Pub: Crestruction
Windows
An TouHou style barrage shooting game, with a unique firepower and boundary mechanism, use of the mechanism and resources, in the difficult Stage and BossBattle to master the rhythm and explore the SpellCard ,to defeat the FinalBoss, uncover the veil of transformation, and see the "dream of the sky"
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Shooter 23.4%, Linear 13.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, 2D 7.1%
- #32 Blightstorm
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Orc Powered Games LLC
Windows
Survive a relentless storm of corruption in this fast-paced bullet hell roguelite. Slay escalating hordes, harvest power, and forge devastating builds as you battle to outlast the Blight.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 19.1%, Combat 6.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #33 Eggrolls Shoot
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: CT13 STUDIO
Windows
Eggrolls Shoot is a retro inspired arcade shoot ‘em up game. Our game is all about the adventure of saving the animal world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.4%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 20.3%, Score Attack 8.6%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #34 Rust Onslaught
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: The British CombinePub: Eggxplosive Gaming
Windows
Rust Onslaught is a top-down shooter where you play as the robot R-75, as he takes out everything he sees. Humanity Is Dead, Robots Own The Earth, and you have become a danger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Shooter 25.7%, Action 23.1%, Combat 7.4%, 2D 6.4%
- #35 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
74% matchVery Positive98% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: Oligarchomp
Windows
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 14.4%, Linear 6.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #36 1PX BOSS RUSH
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: janchiguksu
Windows
Dodge bullets and attack patterns, find an opening, and defeat a variety of bosses. 1PX BOSS RUSH is a 2D pixel action boss rush game where every boss brings a different fight.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shooter 25.8%, Action 22.8%, Fantasy 8.2%, Combat 5.8%
- #37 STEAM-HEART'S Saturn Tribute
72% matchPositive81% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Save the virus-ravaged planet! A frenzy-filled shooting game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shooter 27.1%, Action 22%, Fantasy 8%, 2D 7.5%
- #38 東方蒼月闘
76% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: 蒼月闘開発部
Windows · Mac
"毎回毎回よけてばかり、たまにはばらまきたくないか?" 「ばらまく」側と「よける」側に分かれて戦う対戦型弾幕ゲーム。「東方Project」のキャラを操作し、自分だけの弾幕を作り出しましょう。
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.3%, Action 23.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D 8.2%
- #39 Frikin the Laser Shark
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Salty Duck Studios
Windows
A 2D bullet hell platform shooter where you play as a normal shark...with a laser strapped to his head. Battle through worlds to defeat the dastardly denizens of the deep lead by the mean mustachio'd menace himself!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.6%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 16.8%, Combat 7.5%, 2D 6.5%
- #40 Story in the Dream World 3 -Sinister Island's Mysterious Mist-
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: NuriversePub: Polaris(붙박이별)
Windows
This Game is 'Story in the dream World Series' 3rd story -Sinister Island's Mysterious Mist-! It is a Game in which the main characters are active with help in order to stop the fog in an island, the source of it, after hearing signs or stories of unknown poison fog coming from various gods before!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.6%, Shooter 34.4%, Fantasy 10.2%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #41 Radirgy Swag
71% 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 49.5%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 17.9%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #42 SEISO
73% 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 51.7%, Action 33.4%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #43 |][-@I7 in vitro #デッド・インヴィトロ
72% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: きゅぷら研究室
Windows
"|][-@I7 in vitro #Dead in vitro" is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter developed by Cupro Laboratory. Control "Ferrum" a boy who was newly born as a zombie in a certain laboratory, and confront powerful enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.6%, Shooter 24.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Action 11.1%, 2D 7.2%
- #44 Avengers Squad
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HLPub: H&L
Windows
"Avengers Squad" is a bullet hell shooting game. You, an unknown avenger, although you have the martial arts secrets passed down from your ancestors, but after all, the disputes in the rivers and lakes make you want to stay away from the fights in the rivers and lakes and wander around~
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.1%, Shooter 30.7%, Combat 13%, 2D 9%, Indie 2.5%
- #45 DEBIE ZONE
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
DEBIE ZONE - BAD DUDES HAVE TAKEN OVER YOUR TOWN. THE DoD SENDS IN SPECIAL AGENT DEBIE ZONE TO STOP THEM.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shooter 27.7%, Action 25.2%, Combat 9.4%, Indie 1.9%
- #46 Endless Bullet Heaven
70% matchPositive95% of 44 reviews2022
Dev: Dracoraz
Windows
In this endless bullet avoidance game, you join the fallen angel named Brace in her fight to reach the heavens in which she once resided!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44%, Score Attack 20.4%, Action 18.5%, Fantasy 8.1%, 2D 6.4%
- #47 One Life
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Hummus Studios
Windows
One hit death bullet hell action featuring upgrades, unlockable abilities, hats and you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.5%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 15.1%, Combat 7.5%, 2D 7%
- #48 星海的流言
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: VointStudio
Windows
XingHaiDeLiuYan is a bullet-screen shooting game that features random enemy ships and bullet-screens, but also has a focus on strengthening the player's game content. Players can acquire three types of aircraft and 18 types of weapons to challenge increasingly powerful enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 17.1%, Combat 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #49 Geometric Hell
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: William Sigurdsson
Windows
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.6%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 18.9%, 2D 8.3%, Combat 7.1%
- #50 Erika America
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Grant G Heffner
Windows · Mac
Erika America is an bullet hell video game. Fly and shoot your way through 5 levels, each culminating in a boss battle with a supervillain.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Shooter 24.2%, Action 21.4%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 1.6%
- #51 Flying Red Barrel - The Diary of a Little Aviator
69% 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: Action 38%, Bullet Hell 35.8%, Shooter 23.5%, Indie 2.7%
- #52 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
66% 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 38.6%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 19.4%, Fantasy 7.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #53 Waifu Space Conquest
68% 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 43%, Shooter 26.9%, Action 15.6%, 2D 7.8%, Combat 4.7%
- #54 Spaceman Sparkles 2
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: tjern
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.9%, Action 49.1%
- #55 ASSAULT SHELL
68% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 13.2%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Score Attack 7.8%
- #56 Karma Cannon
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Video Galaxy
Windows
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 20.1%, 2D 7.8%, Combat 5.5%
- #57 Fiery Rivaz
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Tim Nicolai
Windows
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Shooter 26.1%, Action 22.7%, Score Attack 9.4%, Linear 8%
- #58 Fishing Survivors
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kiwi Turtle
Windows
Defeat endless waves of enemies and survive for 5 days. Face new enemies each day and battle 5 bosses with unique attack patterns. Upgrade and evolve your weapons, collect items, and grow stronger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 22.1%, Combat 7.6%, 2D 5.7%
- #59 Astar Solis
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rooklift Labs
Windows
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 14.7%, Linear 9.9%, 2D 5.4%