Games like Star Saviors

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.

82% positive from 1,684 · 2016 · 5% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.19 (2015-07-20)

Shoot 'Em Up Bullet HellActionIndieSpaceGreat Soundtrack

Six games like Star Saviors

Really Big Sky

75% positive from 1,891 reviews20124% finish itDeck Unsupported

A fast, procedurally generated twin-stick shooter with adaptive enemy patterns and a dynamic difficulty. It features intense space combat against waves of aliens and giant bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise this fast, trippy, colorful bullet-hell twin-stick shooter for its rave-party ambiance, great music, and high replay value.

The catchScreen effects pile up until you cannot tell enemies, bullets and pickups apart.

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

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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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ZeroRanger

95% positive from 1,649 reviews201822% finish itDeck Playable

ZeroRanger is a vertical shoot 'em up where players blast through enemies to unlock abilities and uncover a mystery. It features intense action, screen rotation, and colorblind options.

What players likedLike Radiant Silvergun and classic arcade shooters, it's a deep, inventive shmup with clever difficulty scaling and a hidden story.

The catchLosing the final sequence wipes your save file and forces the whole run again.

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

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Jets'n'Guns Gold

87% positive from 1,529 reviews20146% finish it

Jets'n'Guns Gold is a 2D side-scrolling shooter with a core loop of blasting waves of enemies and bosses with a vast arsenal. It offers intense, destructive action with a heavy rock soundtrack and diverse environments.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive gameplay of blasting enemies and upgrading ships, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.

The catchScreen clutter buries enemy bullets, so hits land with no warning at all.

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

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More about Star Saviors

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 82% positive from 1,684
Released: 2016
Finish it: 5% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.19 (2015-07-20)
Play: Single-playerMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,684 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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