- #1 ITTA
97% matchVery Positive90% of 422 reviews2020
Dev: Glass RevolverPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Boss Rush 10.8% ★, Female Protagonist 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush game that mirrors the emotional weight and intense bullet-hell patterns of the seed game.
- #2 Tiny Rogues
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,606 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 10.7%, Roguelike 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep roguelite progression with challenging, bullet-hell boss encounters.
- #3 Voidigo
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,828 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 9.3%, Difficult 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelike that focuses heavily on unique boss fights and movement-based combat.
- #4 ZeroRanger
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,179 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional modern bullet-hell shooter that captures the genre's peak design and intensity.
- #5 Nova Drift
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,493 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, modular roguelite customization within a high-intensity bullet-hell arena.
- #6 Maiden and Spell
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 946 reviews2020
Dev: mino_dev
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Indie 12.6%, Action 11.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features direct, competitive boss-rush bullet-hell combat with a strong anime aesthetic.
- #7 BLUE REVOLVER
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 879 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.0 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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Indie 3.6%, Female Protagonist 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, arcade-style bullet-hell experience with tight controls.
- #8 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,918 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Indie 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the heart-themed aesthetic and simple, effective bullet-hell combat mechanics.
- #9 Deathsmiles
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 621 reviews2016
Dev: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 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 41.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Action 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling bullet-hell with a gothic atmosphere and challenging boss patterns.
- #10 Revita
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,413 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a heart-based health system and roguelite progression that feels mechanically similar to the seed game.
- #11 Super Glitter Rush
90% matchVery Positive95% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 36.9%, Cute 5.3%, Action 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, boss-focused bullet-hell game that prioritizes quick, intense encounters.
- #12 Hell is Other Demons
89% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Roguelite 9%, Difficult 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes movement and difficulty.
- #13 ScourgeBringer
88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,241 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Indie 8.9%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, boss-focused roguelite that rewards aggressive play and precision.
- #14 Dream Flash
89% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Ramaf Party
Windows
Sharpen your mind and soul with hundreds of items in an infinite fast paced bullet hell rogue-lite dreamscape. Explore endless dream synergies and transform into even stronger altered states in order to combat dozens of increasingly difficult bosses.
Why similar: Boss Rush 36.9% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 7.8%, Difficult 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A direct take on the boss-rush roguelite structure with a focus on top-down shooting.
- #15 Furi
87% matchVery Positive90% of 13,906 reviews2016
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 38.5% ★, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Difficult 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush experience that demands high-level bullet-hell dodging and precision timing.
- #16 Bleed 2
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 902 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed boss-rush game that incorporates bullet-hell dodging into its platforming combat.
- #17 Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.
86% matchVery Positive96% of 433 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 245.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
飛び出そう、いつも通りの弾幕へ それが結果として世界をひっくり返す事になるだろう プリティでデュアリスチックなシューティング幻想!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Difficult 6.3%, Indie 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell experience that heavily influenced the mechanics of the genre.
- #18 Elite Exorcist Miko
84% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 9.2%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell roguelite that captures the same frantic energy and aesthetic.
- #19 Straimium Immortaly
85% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A weird and wonderful roguelite bullet-hell with deep, quirky progression systems.
- #20 Neptunia Shooter
84% matchVery Positive88% of 744 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 66.9 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 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Cute 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and fun bullet-hell shooter that captures the essence of the genre.
- #21 Picayune Dreams
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,458 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Action Roguelike 31.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Roguelike 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic bullet-hell roguelite that features intense, screen-filling patterns.
- #22 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Roguelite 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite bullet-hell that emphasizes squad-based mechanics and boss combat.
- #23 Angelstruck
81% matchVery Positive95% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite bullet-hell that focuses on boss encounters and character-building upgrades.
- #24 SUGURI
83% matchVery Positive83% of 222 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 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Difficult 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-inspired bullet-hell game that focuses on high-speed combat.
- #25 Nowhere Patrol
82% matchVery Positive97% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.7% ★, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Difficult 7.5%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, boss-focused action game that tests your reflexes in a 2D space.
- #26 Enter the Gungeon
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,090 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.1%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Difficult 6.9%, Roguelike 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-hell roguelite with a massive variety of weapons and boss encounters.
- #27 Nuclear Throne
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,623 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Roguelike 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, fast-paced roguelite shooter that demands constant movement and dodging.
- #28 Last Command
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,409 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Difficult 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Cute 5.7%
- #29 Downwell
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,544 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, intense roguelite that turns bullet-hell mechanics into a vertical descent challenge.
- #30 Beautiful Mystic Survivors
78% matchMixed70% of 1,238 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Roguelite bullet-hell meets sexy anime in Beautiful Mystic Survivors, as you rise to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Experience polished 3D graphics, flashy VFX, and surrounded by thousands of monsters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Roguelite 10.2%, Nudity 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite bullet-hell that balances high-intensity patterns with satisfying character progression.
- #31 Touhou Endless Dream
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,881 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #32 Her Name Was Fire
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Action Roguelike 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 9.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #33 Touhou Library Survivors
75% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action Roguelike 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action 4%, Roguelike 3.8%
- #34 Bullet Heaven 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 564 reviews2015
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Difficult 5.6%, Indie 4.2%
- #35 Mushihimesama
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,547 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 44.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Difficult 4.2%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
- #36 Heartomics: Lost Count
77% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Heartomics
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 86.0 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 48%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Nudity 5.6%, Indie 2.7%, Action 2.3%
- #37 Railgunners
73% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Difficult 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Indie 5.9%
- #38 Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 803 reviews2020
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Difficult 7.5%, Indie 7.4%
- #39 RefRain - prism memories -
74% matchVery Positive98% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: RebRankPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Indie 10.4%, Action 9.1%
- #40 Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card.
72% matchVery Positive98% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: 上海アリス幻樂団Pub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
ルール無用の弾幕地獄週間! 華麗に、ずる賢く、卑怯な手でしのぎきれ!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #41 The Madness of Little Emma
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Indie 7.4%, Difficult 7%
- #42 Talented
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,486 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #43 One Step From Eden
70% matchVery Positive93% of 7,626 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Roguelite 12%, Difficult 10.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #44 Sole Saga
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 11.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #45 Harem of Gods
70% matchMixed66% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Sweet Cakes Games
Windows
Gain the support of cute & lewd gods in your fight against an ancient evil. Form a harem, progress your relationships, and massacre the enemies that stand against you in this action roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Nudity 6.2%
- #46 Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
68% matchVery Positive95% of 560 reviews2025
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Cute 5%
- #47 W.A.N.D. Project
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 220 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Roguelite 7.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%
- #48 Murasaki
71% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2016
Dev: KatatemaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Indie 5.9%, Action 5.6%
- #49 Maid Survivors : Little Angels
66% matchVery Positive93% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: MilkEmpirePub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
[Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #50 Roto Force
68% matchVery Positive92% of 133 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: Boss Rush 45.7% ★, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Difficult 7.1%, Indie 2.6%
- #51 Void Resurgence
67% 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: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Difficult 7.1%
- #52 The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 213 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: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7%, Indie 5.4%
- #53 Twilight Survivors
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,071 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 5.3%
- #54 Yoiyami Biscuit
66% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.7%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Action 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Cute 5.2%
- #55 GIRLDIVERS
67% matchVery Positive82% of 196 reviews2024
Dev: Sweet Cakes Games
Windows
Join the GIRLDIVERS, humanity's last line of offense against an overwhelming alien menace. Command sexy girl soldiers in a rich campaign full of randomly generated challenges, unforgiving enemies, sci-fi gadgets, and heavy firepower. Engaging in lewd punishments and rewards along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 14.5%, Nudity 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #56 Tenta Shooter
69% matchVery Positive88% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: Rakugaki GamesPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Nudity 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #57 Maidens of a Hollow Dream
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: AkiragoyaPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fierce battles between loin cloth clad girls! The one and only maebari themed Yuri side scrolling shooting game is finally here!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Nudity 9%, Female Protagonist 9%