Games like ZeroRanger

95% positive from 1,626 reviewsReleased 201822% finish itSteam Deck Playable$11.99

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,626 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like ZeroRanger

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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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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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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