Games like ZeroRanger

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.

95% positive from 1,649 · 2018 · 22% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $11.99 · Lowest ever $8.39 (2021-09-28)

Shoot 'Em UpIndieActionGreat SoundtrackBullet Hell Pixel Graphics

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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Jets'n'Guns 2

90% positive from 1,295 reviews202035% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a side-scrolling shooter with intense action and destruction. Players pilot a spaceship, battling enemies with a massive arsenal and innovative equipment.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an upgraded, excellent bullet-hell shooter with powerful weapons, gadgets, and an ass-kicking soundtrack.

The catchMuch shorter and thinner on content than the first game, beatable in a few hours.

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

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More about ZeroRanger

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.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,649
Released: 2018
Finish it: 22% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $11.99 · Lowest ever $8.39 (2021-09-28)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,649 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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