The Best Bullet-hell Games

Update : Deltarune added at rank #20.
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Mirage Feathers (2024)

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PC Windows

「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」

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  • on-rails
  • harrier
  • shooter
  • anime
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • arcade
  • cute
  • rail
  • pixel
  • tps
  • nostalgia
  • drama
  • story
  • top-tier

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Awaria (2024)

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PC Windows

Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

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  • bullet-hell
  • top-down
  • time-management
  • cute
  • romance
  • 2d
  • comedy
  • lgbtq

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Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

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.


  • bullet-hell
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • top-down
  • arcade
  • crt
  • local-only
  • hardcore
  • vertical
  • boss

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Maiden and Spell (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.


  • bullet-hell
  • fight

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I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game (2022)

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PC Windows

Dodge bullets, shoot enemies and even stop time as you navigate through 15 beautiful levels in this perfect blend of bullet hell and FPS. Uncover the origins of Sakuya Izayoi's past and investigate the mansion where the scarlet vampires resides in this Touhou Project Fangame!

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  • bullet-hell
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • anime
  • retro
  • 2d
  • pixel

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UDONGEIN X (2021)

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PC Windows

Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!

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  • bullet-hell
  • 2d
  • shoot-em-up
  • platform
  • scroller
  • mythology
  • pixel
  • action
  • old-school
  • retro

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Trash Quest (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.


  • platform
  • metroidvania
  • precision
  • bullet-hell
  • 2d
  • stylized
  • retro
  • minimalist
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • robots
  • cute
  • controller-support
  • maze
  • boss

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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy (2024)

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PC Windows

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

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  • japanese
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • scroller
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • rogue-like
  • replay-value
  • cute
  • 2d
  • story

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Dungeon Munchies (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of cooking and platforming
  • Compelling storyline
  • Customization options for combat
  • Impressive art style and monster designs
  • Diverse soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

  • cooking
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • pixel
  • action
  • funny
  • 2d
  • food
  • action-adventure
  • zombies

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Enter the Gungeon (2016)

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Enter the Gungeon is a thrilling bullet hell dungeon crawler packed with action! You'll dodge, loot, flip tables and battle adorable yet deadly enemies. With challenging bosses, hidden secrets, and an array of unique guns, you'll be hooked on changing your past in this evolving fortress.


What we like:
  • Challenging, skill-based gameplay
  • Balanced mechanics
  • Exciting gunplay and boss fights
  • Abundance of unlockables and secrets
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Button spamming for maximum speed shooting
  • Limited information on items
  • Strict no-hit reward system

  • rogue-like
  • bullet-hell
  • twin-stick
  • dungeon-crawler
  • shooter
  • boss
  • cover
  • table
  • cooperative
  • hand-designed
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • top-down

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