What games are most similar to Waves?

The most similar games to Waves include Waves 2: Notorious, Nex Machina, Sky Force Anniversary, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

Waves is a Action, Indie game with popular tags including Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter, Arcade.

Best bullet hell games like Waves?

If you're looking for more bullet hell games like Waves, try Waves 2: Notorious, Nex Machina, Sky Force Anniversary. These share the Bullet Hell tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Waves?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Waves. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Waves but more shoot 'em up?

To find games emphasizing shoot 'em up, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Shoot 'Em Up alongside Bullet Hell. You can also explore the shoot 'em up tag page directly.

Games Like Waves

Top Similar Games to Waves

Waves 2: Notorious (2015) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features early access and action roguelike. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
Nex Machina (2017) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Action. Also features great soundtrack and indie. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Action
Sky Force Anniversary (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and top-down shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved (2014) — Shared: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade. Also features great soundtrack and local co-op. Tags: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade
Super Hexagon (2012) — Shared: Arcade, Action. Also features difficult and great soundtrack. Tags: Arcade, Action
Titan Attacks! (2012) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features arena shooter and side scroller. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
Ultratron (2013) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features indie and retro. Tags: Action, Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter
Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION (2014) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ (2017) — Shared: Action. Also features open world and rpg. Tags: Action
Savant - Ascent (2013) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
Syder Arcade (2013) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features indie and sci-fi. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
PewPew Live (2022) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features abstract and minimalist. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up
The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard- (2015) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features indie and anime. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
LUFTRAUSERS (2014) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action
Hunt: Showdown 1896 (2019) — Shared: Shooter, Action. Also features extraction shooter and multiplayer. Tags: Shooter, Action
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2007) — Shared: Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features casual and retro. Tags: Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell
Savant - Ascent REMIX (2023) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features score attack and time attack. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
ULTRA CORE DIVE (2025) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features 2d and pixel graphics. Tags: Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
AstroRage2049 (2026) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features 2d and colorful. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
Electro Havoc (2025) — Shared: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features early access and casual. Tags: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell
Bezier (2016) — Shared: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and colorful. Tags: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
TimeTekker (2018) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and score attack. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Super Bit Blaster XL (2020) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features pvp and 2d. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Sektori (2025) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features colorful and arena shooter. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Bullet Hell Monday (2022) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and tutorial. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Shooter
Bejeweled® 3 (2010) — Shared: Arcade. Also features casual and puzzle. Tags: Arcade
cyber_serpent (2023) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Bullet Hell. Also features top-down shooter and controller. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Bullet Hell
DEAD PETALS BLISS0 — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Arcade. Also features early access and psychedelic. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Arcade
Drones, The Human Condition (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and top-down shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Dead Space™ 2 (2011) — Shared: Shooter, Action. Also features horror and survival horror. Tags: Shooter, Action
Alien Death Mob (2021) — Shared: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade. Also features score attack and indie. Tags: Action, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition (2010) — Features rpg and fantasy.
NEON Ultra (2016) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features abstract. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
Soundpad (2017) — Features utilities and audio production.
Pengame0 — Shared: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features side scroller and platformer. Tags: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
Symphony (2012) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features music and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell
Ikaruga (2014) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade. Also features classic and great soundtrack. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade
Aircraft Sketch Shooter (2021) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action. Also features flight and 2d. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Action
Swarmlake (2018) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features fps and arena shooter. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
New World: Aeternum (2021) — Shared: Action. Also features open world and massively multiplayer. Tags: Action
Chippy (2019) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features arena shooter and top-down shooter. Tags: Bullet Hell, Twin Stick Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Pinball FX3 (2017) — Shared: Arcade, Top-Down. Also features pinball and free to play. Tags: Arcade, Top-Down
Mushihimesama (2015) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features great soundtrack and anime. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Shapefighter (2025) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features score attack and perma death. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Evil Egg (2025) — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action roguelike and top-down shooter. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Demeter (2024) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and perma death. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
Razerwire:Nanowars (2018) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter. Also features arena shooter and roguelite. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter
Bleed (2013) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Bullet Time. Also features indie and platformer. Tags: Action, Shooter, Bullet Time
DoDonPachi Resurrection (2016) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features anime and difficult. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
HYPER DETONATOR0 — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell. Also features score attack and futuristic. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell
Cycle 28 (2018) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action. Also features pixel graphics and retro. Tags: Bullet Hell, Arcade, Action
Super Blue Square0 — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features 2d and minimalist. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
RATTUS (2020) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Bullet Time. Also features score attack and side scroller. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Bullet Time
Undercroft Warriors (2024) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell. Also features top-down shooter and difficult. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell
Hexcells Plus (2014) — Features puzzle and indie.
Bullet Hell Monday: Black (2023) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action. Also features top-down shooter and tutorial. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action
WOWOWOW KORONE BOX (2024) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell. Also features top-down shooter and free to play. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell
Shmadow (2015) — Shared: Action, Bullet Hell, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Action, Bullet Hell, Twin Stick Shooter
One Finger Death Punch (2014) — Shared: Action, Arcade. Also features 2d fighter and fast-paced. Tags: Action, Arcade
LUMbA: HANGOVER (2023) — Shared: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features top-down shooter and action-adventure. Tags: Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter