Games like Mushihimesama

96% positive from 1,435 reviewsReleased 201510% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

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

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.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,435 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Mushihimesama

DoDonPachi Resurrection

95% positive from 974 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Star Saviors

82% positive from 1,684 reviews20165% finish itDeck Playable

Star Saviors is a 2-player co-op bullet hell shooter where players use distinct weapons and roles to survive waves of enemies. It features a full 3D engine with realistic physics and a challenging survival mode.

What players likedPlayers praise its precise bullet-hell action, comparing it to classic shmups for its challenging patterns and relentless pace.

The catchThe shooting is dull and generic, with levels that feel like going through the motions.

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

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