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Games Like TYPECAST

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.

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

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 194 reviews
Released: 2023-11-07
Developer: Gutter Arcade
Publisher: Official Electric
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 75%

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    97% matchVery Positive86% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: Tholus
    Windows

    If you can type, you can fire a gun.

    Why similar: Typing 46.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Time 11%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 6.6%

  2. #2 Demonizer
    96% 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 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 11.7%, Shooter 7.3%

  3. #3 Wildcat Gun Machine
    96% matchMixed64% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 7.8%

  4. #4 BIRDCAGE
    94% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Difficult 14%, Shooter 8.8%

  5. #5 Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Sensen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!

    Why similar: Typing 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 10.4%, Arcade 7%

  6. #6 Bosorka
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 454 reviews2023
    Dev: Sengi Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Top-Down 10.9%, Fantasy 6.3%

  7. #7 Glyphica: Typing Survival
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,210 reviews2024
    Dev: aliasBLACK
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival typing game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.

    Why similar: Typing 45.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 5.8%, Top-Down 5.5%

  8. #8 TimeTekker
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
    Dev: Artii Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Difficult 8.2%

  9. #9 Undercroft Warriors
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Shooter 7.9%

  10. #10 Shotgun Witch
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 reviews2020
    Dev: Asephy
    Windows

    Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Difficult 14%, Shooter 8.7%

  11. #11 ITTA
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 415 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass RevolverPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  12. #12 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Shooter 6.5%

  13. #13 The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,650 reviews2019
    Dev: MorbidwarePub: Headup
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia!

    Why similar: Typing 50.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%

  14. #14 Sophstar
    88% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%

  15. #15 Akka Arrh
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.4%

  16. #16 SPLIT BULLET
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

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  17. #17 Bot Vice
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 7%

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    85% matchVery Positive91% of 1,169 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 7.7%

  19. #19 Kill The Crows
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,929 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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  20. #20 Outshine
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 89 reviews2022
    Dev: Fishing Cactus
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Unleash your powers against your oppressors in this arcade, fast-paced typing game. Avoid traps, destroy enemies, defeat bosses to seek your revenge, and rush to the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Typing 65.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 4.2%, Action 1.8%

  21. #21 Switch 'N' Shoot
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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

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    Dev: Magic GamesPub: Midwest Games
    Windows

    Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Perma Death 17.2%, Bullet Time 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Difficult 11.2%

  23. #23 BLUE REVOLVER
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
    Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Arcade 7.9%, Difficult 5.7%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

  24. #24 Bullet Hell Monday
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".

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  25. #25 TechBeat Heart
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
    Dev: Lost Machine Games
    Windows · Linux

    SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Perma Death 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Difficult 11.1%

  26. #26 Super Glitter Rush
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: tiny cactus studio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 13.6%, 2D 4.4%, Score Attack 4.3%

  27. #27 PAWARUMI
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.5%

  28. #28 Windowkill
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,560 reviews2024
    Dev: torcado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

    Why similar: Perma Death 33.2%, Bullet Hell 32%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 9.5%, 2D 5.4%

  29. #29 Her Name Was Fire
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Top-Down 6.9%

  30. #30 Gunvein
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: NGDEV
    Windows

    Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.

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  31. #31 Railgunners
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 60 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: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%

  32. #32 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%

  33. #33 KILL KNIGHT
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,908 reviews2024
    Dev: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 14.1%, Shooter 8.8%

  34. #34 Waves
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Time 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8%

  35. #35 BULLETHELL
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Difficult 53.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, 2D 9.6%, Action 4.8%, Arcade 2.9%

  36. #36 Destropolis
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Bullet Time 16.3%, Difficult 12.7%

  37. #37 Gunlocked
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 8.4%

  38. #38 Graze Counter
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Difficult 12%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%

  39. #39 Neptunia Shooter
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 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 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Shooter 3.8%

  40. #40 Gunbot Diplomacy
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.9%, Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D 5%, Action 3.4%

  41. #41 MYRIAD DEATH
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
    Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Top-Down 8.2%

  42. #42 Assault Android Cactus+
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Difficult 16.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10%

  43. #43 Hazelnut Hex
    70% matchVery Positive98% of 121 reviews2023
    Dev: Chunderfins
    Windows

    Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%

  44. #44 DANMAKAI: Red Forbidden Fruit
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2020
    Dev: 森の中の猫の小屋
    Windows

    PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,366 reviews2022
    Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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  46. #46 Outnumbered
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.3%

  47. #47 Angelstruck
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 133 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.

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  48. #48 Cavity Busters
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.

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  49. #49 TYPER GIRL
    72% matchMixed64% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: 好色猫
    Windows

    Enemies will continue to appear from the right side of the screen. All enemies will have a word above their heads, and you need to use the keyboard to type the correct letter to kill them before they reach the edge of the screen.

    Why similar: Typing 75.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Score Attack 6.6%, 2D 5.6%, Action 2.6%

  50. #50 DRAINUS
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,100 reviews2022
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

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  51. #51 Time Wasters
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Top-Down 7.7%

  52. #52 Eigengrau
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2023
    Dev: Martin Mauersics
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    A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shooter 9.3%

  53. #53 Bleed 2
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 5.7%

  54. #54 BroodStar
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Perma Death 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 6.3%

  55. #55 Sine Mora
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7%, Action 3%

  56. #56 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
    66% 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 5.8%

  57. #57 Doomed to Hell
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2022
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Perma Death 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Shooter 11.2%

  58. #58 Graze Counter GM
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 183 reviews2023
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Arcade 9%

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