- #1 Eden's Eclipse
97% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: xxGameRoom
Windows
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%
- #2 1x! Space Adventure
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14%, Action 13.6%
- #3 G-MODEアーカイブス+ 弾幕検定死験-大往生編-
96% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.9%
- #4 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
95% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%
- #5 4D:XD
94% 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 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%
- #6 Touhou Renkyouto ~ Subterranean Festival of Love and Jealousy
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: ArzvetPub: Team Minty Cabbages
Windows
Touhou Renkyouto is a top-down bullet hell title starring the green-eyed Parsee Mizuhashi. Adventure from the Underworld to the surface and back again to solve an incident involving stray spirits causing chaos, and maybe help Parsee realize her love along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.4%
- #7 Dininho Space Adventure
93% 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: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 14%
- #8 GunBird
92% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%
- #9 tz mini stg collection
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 14%
- #10 Quarantine City
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nicholas RatliffPub: Ratliff Gaming LLC
Windows
Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 10.5%
- #11 NewMe NuMe LuMe: Alien Wars
90% 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 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action 13.5%
- #12 Laser Droplets
89% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action 11%
- #13 Exorush
89% 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 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.9%
- #14 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
88% matchPositive80% 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 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 14.1%
- #15 Lobstar: Arcade Version
87% 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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 11%
- #16 Strelitzia
86% 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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 9.2%
- #17 Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%
- #18 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
85% 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 8.7%
- #19 Orchid Glitter
84% 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 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.4%
- #20 Warcat Parade
84% 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 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9%
- #21 Battle AirForce
82% 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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.7%
- #22 Crucible
83% 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 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 8.3%
- #23 Adorable Dog: Gnomeageddon
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 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 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9%
- #24 Rock 'N Roll: G.E.O.S. Wars
82% 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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.1%
- #25 Dungeon Man
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverknow247
Windows
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 9.4%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #26 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
80% matchPositive94% of 35 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.1%
- #27 Golgalian
79% 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.5%
- #28 Space Waves
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%
- #29 The Battle of Aurinoxia
77% matchPositive73% of 15 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 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.5%
- #30 Kaguya
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Flypot LLC
Windows
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 7.3%
- #31 Rheum
78% 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: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #32 Asteroidia
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Duk Studios
Windows
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.7%
- #33 Red Galaxy
77% 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: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%
- #34 Magic Fairy Fun Blast
74% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2026
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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%
- #35 Marimoth
76% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.7%
- #36 WOLFLAME
76% matchVery Positive86% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.8%
- #37 ねこ巫女怪猫仕置ノ絵巻 -Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki-
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: mdkgames
Windows
"Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki" is an arcade-style action game where both allies and enemies are cats. Control the cat shrine maiden and her cat companions with the joystick, and run through the stages while defending against the fierce attacks of the monstrous cats with your feline companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.6%
- #38 The Last Crypt
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Shooter 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action 13.2%
- #39 Karous
73% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 7.3%
- #40 Psyvariar 3
72% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
Windows
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10%
- #41 Magical Blaster
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reverse snare
Windows
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #42 Exo-Calibre
72% matchPositive86% of 22 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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 8.1%
- #43 Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
71% matchVery Positive86% of 83 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: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.9%
- #44 Insectipede
73% 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 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.9%
- #45 Strikers 1945 2
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: ZerodivPub: KMBOX
Windows
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.5%
- #46 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
71% 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 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 16.6%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #47 Zannon
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: JimJams Games
Windows
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 9%
- #48 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 8.6%
- #49 Mamorukun ReCurse!
67% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%
- #50 SUPER FLAIL
70% matchVery Positive93% of 159 reviews2018
Dev: CryptMadePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #51 TCSTRIKERS2
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 9%
- #52 SOLSTORM
69% 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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #53 BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED
67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Sting
Windows
A dark bullet hell shooter in the world of BAROQUE Customize your build with items Grow stronger with every death A roguelike STG for fast, repeatable runs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #54 STARR RINGER
68% 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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%
- #55 Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
69% matchMixed56% of 533 reviews2017
Dev: MOSS Co., Ltd.Pub: UFO Interactive Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 12.1%
- #56 Resurrection Core
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ramen_keitto
Windows
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.6%
- #57 東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
67% matchVery Positive97% of 307 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 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 9.5%
- #58 Witch Dance
64% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2026
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows
The playful witch dances to unleash stunning magical moves! Witch Dance is an evolving action puzzle. The controls are simple, but the challenge is infinite. Right click to move, left click to cast. Gather your magic and dance your way to victory!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #59 Barrage Fantasia
67% 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 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 6.7%
- #60 Monkey King: Master of the Clouds | 中華大仙
68% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Starfish-SD Inc.Pub: Retroism
Windows
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.1%