Games like Mushihimesama

This is a vertical bullet hell shooter with a fantasy setting. Players dodge dense bullet patterns while fighting giant insect bosses.

96% positive from 1,450 · 2015 · 10% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $19.99 $10.99 -45% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2016-08-15)

Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up ArcadeActionGreat SoundtrackAnime

Six games like Mushihimesama

DoDonPachi Resurrection

95% positive from 984 reviews2016Deck Verified

DoDonPachi Resurrection is a vertical shoot 'em up with bullet-canceling mechanics and a challenging, fast-paced feel. Players pilot ships through intense bullet patterns, utilizing unique counter systems to survive and score.

What players likedPlayers praise it as one of the greatest, beautiful games, a classic that modern developers should emulate.

The catchAnime-girl bosses feel like a gimmick

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like DoDonPachi Resurrection →

Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved

90% positive from 1,590 reviews20146% finish itDeck Playable

This is a frenetic arcade shooter with wave-based combat on 3D grids. Players control a ship, shooting enemies and navigating challenging levels.

What players likedPlayers praise it as one of the best twin-stick arcade shooters, offering an awesome space shooting time with incredible audiovisual design and satisfying gameplay.

The catchEnemies spawn right on top of you, causing cheap deaths you cannot avoid.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved →

Ikaruga

95% positive from 1,227 reviews201411% finish itDeck Verified

Ikaruga is a vertical shoot 'em up with a polarity-switching mechanic where absorbing same-colored bullets powers your attacks. It offers fast-paced, tactical gameplay focused on high scores through chaining.

What players likedIkaruga is a masterclass in shmup design, praised for its unique polarity mechanic, challenging gameplay, and beautiful aesthetics.

The catchPunishingly hard in a way that makes learning it feel like work rather than fun.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like Ikaruga →

Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

98% positive from 4,534 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a bullet hell shooter where players dodge enemy fire and defeat bosses. Players equip two seasons, one for their character and one as a sub-option, to attack and clear bullets.

What players likedPlayers praise this Touhou game as an easy and fun entry point, offering simplified mechanics and resource generation compared to others.

The catchEnemy bullets blend into busy, cluttered backgrounds

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons. →

TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II

97% positive from 2,629 reviews20198% finish itDeck Playable

A danmaku shooting game where players navigate bullet patterns to solve a mysterious blizzard incident in Gensokyo. It features keyboard and gamepad controls with a focus on dodging and shooting.

What players likedPlayers praise the stunning art, music, and detailed, unique boss fights and spell cards.

The catchController support is broken and high refresh monitors run the game at double speed.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II →

Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.

98% positive from 1,809 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a bullet hell shooter where players use ability cards to defeat enemies. It features intense, colorful danmaku action and strategic card usage.

What players likedPlayers praise its fresh progression system, a standout in the Touhou series known for intense bullet-hell gameplay.

The catchCard pickups swing the difficulty wildly, with a few of them trivializing runs.

Both are tagged Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell and Great Soundtrack.

Games like Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers. →

More like this: Anime Bullet Hell Arcade Shoot 'Em Up

More about Mushihimesama

What players liked

Players praise its challenging bullet-hell gameplay, visual aesthetic, and music, making it a great entry point for the genre.

The catch

Bullets and enemies are hard to pick out against the cluttered, busy backgrounds.

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,450
Released: 2015
Finish it: 10% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $19.99 $10.99 -45% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2016-08-15)
Play: Single-playerMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,450 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

View Mushihimesama on Steam

Or skip the lists entirely.

Describe what you feel like playing

This page was built automatically from stored Steam data. How these pages are made.