The Best Bullet-hell Games - Page 2

Update : Airships: Lost Flotilla added at rank #13.
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20 Minutes Till Dawn (2022)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Mac OS

20 Minutes Till Dawn is a thrilling rogue-lite survival game where you must fight off a swarm of hellish beasts while leveling up and acquiring power-ups. Unlock new heroes and weapons to fundamentally adjust the pattern of play. With frantic minute-to-minute action and depth, this game is an absolute hoot to play.


What we like:
  • Traditional twin-stick shooter style
  • Plenty of options with upgrades for different abilities, elemental effects, and summon-based builds
  • Challenging survival against increasing difficulty and quantity of enemies, with full-on boss encounters
  • Retro and moody graphical style
  • Unlock new heroes and weapons for endless gameplay possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Build diversity can become repetitive after a while
  • Instances of slowdown during hectic gameplay
  • 'Quickplay mode' not quick enough for mobile play
  • Retro and moody graphical style may be difficult to read for some
  • Some minor flaws may affect the game experience, but they don't detract too much from the overall enjoyment

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • lovecraftian
  • top-down
  • tutorial
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • gun

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Rabi-Ribi (2016)

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PC Windows j vita Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...


  • bullet-hell
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • cute
  • anime
  • boss
  • visual-novel
  • pixel

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Airships: Lost Flotilla (2025)

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PC Windows Linux

Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.

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  • rogue-like
  • naval
  • attack
  • score
  • top-down
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • steampunk
  • pve
  • hack-and-slash
  • arena
  • action
  • flight
  • historical
  • combat

14

Obama (2022)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone

Obama is a third person action-adventure game with bullet-hell inspired combat. Cleanse an unknown alien planet of the beasts that now inhabit it. Find out who is in command and reveal their ultimate goal.

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  • capitalism
  • action-adventure
  • bullet-hell
  • tps
  • magic
  • 3d
  • colourful
  • third-person
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • space
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • adventure

15

Patch Quest (2023)

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PC Windows

Embark on a thrilling adventure in the world of Patchlantis! Explore a range of biomes, capture and mount adorable monsters, and level up to discover powerful new perks. With dungeon ruins, shortcuts, and monthly content packs, Patchquest offers a unique and ever-changing gameplay experience that's full of surprises. Will you be able to uncover the mystery of Patchlantis?

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What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Unique monster taming mechanics
  • Open world exploration
  • Creative leveling system
  • Monthly content updates
What could be improved:
  • Get ready for tough combats

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • collector
  • creature
  • roguevania
  • twin-stick
  • base-building
  • dungeon-crawler
  • shooter
  • metroidvania
  • shoot-em-up
  • procedural
  • arena

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Disc Room (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS

Disc Room is an exciting game that takes place in 2089 when a gigantic disc appears around Jupiter. You play as a scientist on board to explore the strange and dangerous environment and dodge discs while surviving for as long as possible. Underneath the surface, there are various tasks and objectives to complete in each room which require you to think creatively.


What we like:
  • Unique concept
  • Inventive challenges
  • Ability upgrades
  • Comic-style cutscenes
  • Visually appealing art style with themed visuals per region
  • Exciting soundtrack by doseone
What could be improved:
  • Challenging difficulty requiring quick inputs and reflexes
  • Obtuse 8-bit era inspired mechanics

  • arcade
  • puzzle
  • bullet-hell
  • survival
  • cartoony
  • gore
  • platform
  • 2d
  • twitch-action
  • difficult
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • precision
  • retro
  • room-by-room

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Last Command (2022)

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Android PC Windows Nintendo Switch

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...


  • bullet-hell
  • souls
  • soundtrack
  • hacking
  • pixel
  • multiple-endings
  • action-adventure
  • drama
  • anime
  • cartoony
  • sci-fi
  • 2d
  • difficult
  • arcade

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Army of Ruin (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

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  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • top-down
  • medieval
  • 3d
  • stylized
  • procedural
  • cartoony
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • action
  • magic
  • casual

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Hell is Other Demons (2019)

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Linux Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

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.


  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • arcade
  • 2d
  • retro
  • shooter
  • stylized
  • scroller
  • demons
  • shoot-em-up
  • wave

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Rogue: Genesia (2022)

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early access Linux PC Windows

Rogue: Genesia is an exciting rogue-lite deck-building game where you become Rog, the master of all weapons, and defeat hordes of monsters invading your lands. With the game's strategic decision-making, you must decide whether to charge in for battle or to search for riches and magical items. Upgrades and attention to detail are crucial in defeating the enemy, but failure means starting all over again. Get hooked on this addictive game and enjoy a thrilling adventure!

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What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Exciting and challenging adventure
  • Strategic decision making
  • Huge variety of upgrades and weapons
  • Thrilling enemies and hordes of monsters to defeat
What could be improved:
  • Lack of save function can be frustrating
  • Limited narrative and character development
  • Lacks significant variation in playing style

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • twin-stick
  • choices
  • survival
  • fantasy
  • rpg
  • pixel
  • magic
  • top-down
  • 3d

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