- #1 4D:XD
97% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.3%
- #2 Exorush
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thrashmodule
Windows
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.9%
- #3 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6.9%
- #4 Kaguya
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #5 SOLSTORM
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jerry Zhu
Windows · Linux
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.3%
- #6 Space Waves
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10%
- #7 GunBird
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%
- #8 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
93% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #9 Red Galaxy
91% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CSZgames
Windows
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%
- #10 Warcat Parade
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #11 Orchid Glitter
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #12 Demonizer
89% matchPositive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Iori Branford
Windows · Linux
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7.6%
- #13 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wow Cool Games
Windows
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #14 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.4%
- #15 Lobstar: Arcade Version
88% 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 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 7%
- #16 Lilac 0
84% matchVery Positive95% of 73 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 8.2%
- #17 Project AionIX
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Old School 7.2%
- #18 1x! Space Adventure
86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 13.1%
- #19 Adorable Dog: Gnomeageddon
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Outer Pixels
Windows
The Gnonmeaggedon is upon us! Hold your ground against relentless gnome waves in a fast, unforgiving bullet hell. Master movement, manage space, and cut through swarms before they overwhelm you. Between attacks, explore biomes, rescue allies, save the village.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 9%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #20 Insectipede
85% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
- #21 Ayako's Mission
82% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
- #22 Barrage Fantasia
82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: l3lPub: Hanaji Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 7%
- #23 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Ho RaBii
Windows
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.2%
- #24 Dininho Space Adventure
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.8%
- #25 Asteroids
80% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Old School 8.2%
- #26 CHEER SQUAD
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Chamber Software L.L.C.
Windows
Shoot for the stars and help Latte train in her quest to become the top cheerleader in the universe! Use your Pom-Pom Blasts to pummel the competition while dancing through a downpour of endlessly raining enemy bullets! Ready? Aim. Fire!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #27 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
78% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: DeerFarmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #28 Dental Strike
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Joycat Games
Windows
A throwback to retro shoot'em up games typical of the 80s, where you play as a tooth fairy fighting against rotten teeth and bacteria using different abilities and special shots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.4%
- #29 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
77% matchVery Positive98% of 291 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 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Faith 6.7% ★
- #30 Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Drillimation Systems
Windows · Mac
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.6%
- #31 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
77% matchVery Positive97% of 357 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 10.7%
- #32 Rysen
79% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: nkmr appworks
Windows
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #33 Battle AirForce
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #34 Crucible
76% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #35 Little Elf Tanks
74% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.1%
- #36 Astro Fighters
72% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.4%
- #37 STARR RINGER
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.2%
- #38 Dogyuun
73% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #39 Laser Droplets
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 7.2%
- #40 Strelitzia
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sorgintza
Windows · Linux
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #41 Starlight: Eye of the Storm
73% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.9%
- #42 Space Maxwell: Arcade
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
- #43 tz mini stg collection
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%
- #44 Exo-Calibre
70% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #45 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
70% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%
- #46 Gamma Zero
69% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Sinclair Gurny
Windows · Mac · Linux
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Old School 10.4%, Arcade 8.5%
- #47 東方恋物語 ~ Locked Together
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Mugenri
Windows
The first of its kind on Steam. A retro-style Touhou Project fangame with a modern feeling. Beat some sense into the great library in love!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Faith 11.6% ★, Retro 7.5%, Arcade 6.1%
- #48 Marimoth
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #49 Return Ace
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: NEROTA
Windows
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10%, Old School 8.1%
- #50 Feeble Light
69% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 7%
- #51 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #52 Empyreus
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Ludi Antiqui
Windows
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Faith 7.5% ★
- #53 Golgalian
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Atael
Windows
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 7%
- #54 Nectar Wars
68% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Sinomod Studios
Windows
An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #55 Rheum
70% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Jump down the esophagus of a body plagued by viruses and big bad bosses in this reverse vertical scrolling shoot'em up! Collect eye crusties, upgrade your pupils, and clear the screen of bullets with your cornea crushing eye blasts!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9%
- #56 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
67% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13%
- #57 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III
64% matchVery Positive90% of 1,176 reviews2025
Dev: 东方幕华祭制作组
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part III" is a bullet hell shooting game with a distinctive, glamorous presentation style. It is the third game in the Touhou Makuka Sai series. The strange moon seems to hide a new conspiracy. Charge into the deep world on the eternal night!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Faith 13.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Shooter 7.3%
- #58 東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
66% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Dream Compass
Windows
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%
- #59 The Battle of Aurinoxia
64% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 8%
- #60 Starfighter Neon
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%