Best Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated bullet hell games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free bullet hell games are available at the bottom of the page.
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东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
Mysterious red eyes popped up in forest, the shrine was raided by unknown vermin, ominous black magic diffused everywhere, while the scarlet devil had been awaiting for opportunity... Is it an magic outbreak, or a conspiracy? Now, set out on a journey to the truth and unravel the enigmas!
R-Type Final 2
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Danger Scavenger
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Tadpole Tales
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Super Raft Boat Classic
The world's been flooded, and all you have is your Super Raft Boat. Can you reach The Final Island?
Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition. Blazing, Ork aerial combat waged across 41st millennium battlefields. Dakka Squadron is a fast-paced, aerial shooter where you are an Ork Flyboy, taking to the skies to do what Orks do best - fight!
Blaston
In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still.
Tiny Toy Tanks
In Tiny Toy Tanks you are in control of a small blue tank. Your Goal is to destroy all the opposing tanks in 40+ hand crafted levels. Opposing tanks have different AI with different strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, every level has many other mechanics like TNT, Magnets and more.
Kelipot
A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!
Shotgun Witch
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Atomicrops
A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Risk of Rain 2
Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat!
Jets'n'Guns 2
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Retrograde Arena
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.
Jet Lancer
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Most played bullet hell games on Steam
Take a look at the top bullet hell games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives. Brotato is a rogue-like, singleplayer and action roguelike game developed and published by Blobfish. Released on June 23rd 2023 has received 97,801 reviews of which 94,525 were positive and 3,276 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played bullet hell game, thanks to its 3,974 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
94,525
3,276
3,974
players
2. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Vampire Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and pixel graphics game developed and published by poncle. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 250,334 reviews of which 246,479 were positive and 3,855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 3,414 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among bullet hell games based on player count.
9.7
246,479
3,855
3,414
players
3. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes! Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a dwarf, action roguelike and rogue-lite game developed by Funday Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 36,558 reviews of which 31,693 were positive and 4,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,106 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among bullet hell games based on player count.
8.5
31,693
4,865
2,106
players
4. Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game! Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos is a early access, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed and published by NANOO. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 2,852 reviews of which 1,817 were positive and 1,035 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 1,981 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
6.3
1,817
1,035
1,981
players
5. The Spell Brigade
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell! The Spell Brigade is a action roguelike, online co-op and bullet hell game developed and published by Bolt Blaster Games. Released on September 16th 2024 has received 8,202 reviews of which 7,014 were positive and 1,188 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.3
7,014
1,188
1,727
players
6. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell, action roguelike and rogue-like game developed by Dodge Roll and published by Devolver Digital. Released on April 05th 2016 has received 85,562 reviews of which 81,669 were positive and 3,893 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.4
81,669
3,893
1,160
players
7. Soulstone Survivors
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void. Soulstone Survivors is a action roguelike, bullet hell and early access game developed and published by Game Smithing Limited. Released on November 07th 2022 has received 21,828 reviews of which 19,922 were positive and 1,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 777 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.9
19,922
1,906
777
players
8. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 687 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.7
37,623
363
687
players
9. Death Must Die
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game. Death Must Die is a action roguelike, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed and published by Realm Archive. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 20,327 reviews of which 18,498 were positive and 1,829 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 450 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.9
18,498
1,829
450
players
10. Magicraft
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers. Magicraft is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and looter shooter game developed by Wave Games and published by bilibili. Released on November 01st 2024 has received 13,533 reviews of which 12,485 were positive and 1,048 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 403 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.0
12,485
1,048
403
players
Best deals on bullet hell games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of bullet hell games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted bullet hell games.
1. Battle Ram
Battle Ram - an experiment of scientists developed in a secret laboratory, a powerful creature against robots, who will win? Battle Ram is a spectacle fighter, bullet hell and robots game developed and published by Runic Rise Games. Released on January 05th 2023 has received 317 reviews of which 279 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for bullet hell category.
8.1
279
38
-99%
29.99€
0.44€
2. ShipLord
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl. ShipLord is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 02nd 2015 has received 831 reviews of which 519 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in bullet hell games.
6.1
519
312
-99%
13.79€
0.23€
3. Patch Quest
In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge! Patch Quest is a adventure, creature collector and rogue-lite game developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. Released on March 02nd 2023 has received 2,647 reviews of which 2,479 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in bullet hell games.
9.0
2,479
168
-98%
14.99€
0.34€
4. The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia! The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia is a indie, action and bullet hell game developed by MorbidWare and published by Headup. Released on February 14th 2019 has received 1,511 reviews of which 1,234 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.8
1,234
277
-98%
14.99€
0.31€
5. Atomicrops
A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw! Atomicrops is a action, indie and rogue-like game developed by Bird Bath Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 5,660 reviews of which 5,218 were positive and 442 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
8.9
5,218
442
-97%
14.99€
0.57€
6. INVERSUS Deluxe
INVERSUS is is a competitive and cooperative arcade shooter for 1 to 4 players online or on the couch. Fight for territory in a dynamic negative-space map where open paths for your team are the walls of your opponent's team. Strategize and trap the enemy to win! INVERSUS Deluxe is a bullet hell, party and competitive game developed and published by Hypersect. Released on August 16th 2016 has received 371 reviews of which 329 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
8.2
329
42
-97%
14.99€
0.55€
7. Go Mecha Ball
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs. Go Mecha Ball is a shoot 'em up, twin stick shooter and arcade game developed by Whale Peak Games and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on January 25th 2024 has received 409 reviews of which 358 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
8.1
358
51
-97%
19.49€
0.72€
8. The Knight Witch
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion. The Knight Witch is a metroidvania, female protagonist and shoot 'em up game developed by Super Mega Team and published by Team17. Released on November 29th 2022 has received 773 reviews of which 564 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.0
564
209
-97%
19.99€
0.73€
9. Project Arrhythmia
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time. Project Arrhythmia is a music, rhythm and bullet hell game developed by Vitamin Games and published by Top Hat Studios and Inc.. Released on June 14th 2019 has received 2,401 reviews of which 2,300 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
9.1
2,300
101
-96%
9.99€
0.43€
10. Nex Machina
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future. Nex Machina is a twin stick shooter, bullet hell and action game developed and published by Housemarque. Released on June 20th 2017 has received 2,123 reviews of which 1,848 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
8.3
1,848
275
-96%
19.99€
0.90€
Free bullet hell games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play bullet hell games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play bullet hell games.
1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game. HoloCure - Save the Fans! is a pixel graphics, bullet hell and anime game developed and published by KayAnimate. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 37,986 reviews of which 37,623 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 687 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.7
37,623
363
687
players
2. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels. Awaria is a cute, free to play and bullet hell game developed and published by vanripper. Released on December 16th 2024 has received 14,073 reviews of which 13,565 were positive and 508 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.4
13,565
508
63
players
3. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. Disfigure is a action roguelike, bullet hell and 2d game developed and published by Cold Brew Entertainment. Released on July 26th 2023 has received 4,563 reviews of which 4,451 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.4
4,451
112
61
players
4. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss. Arrow a Row is a looter shooter, roguelite and roguelike game developed and published by Lonerangerix. Released on August 20th 2023 has received 16,164 reviews of which 15,651 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.4
15,651
513
41
players
5. Bloody Hell
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL? Bloody Hell is a bullet hell, metroidvania and pixel graphics game developed and published by Pun Intended. Released on January 27th 2023 has received 5,963 reviews of which 5,840 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.4
5,840
123
23
players
6. Darza's Dominion
The Dominion takes no prisoners! Fight for your survival in the unforgiving terrains that surround you, strengthen your hero through slaying dangerous creatures, gather a group of allies and bring the battle to Darza in this fast-paced roguelike cooperative bullet-hell MMO! Darza's Dominion is a crafting, action roguelike and adventure game developed and published by Ripple Studio. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 1,209 reviews of which 805 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
6.5
805
404
12
players
7. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes! Xanadu Land is a massively multiplayer, bullet hell and co-op campaign game developed and published by whiteisle Studio. Released on January 17th 2024 has received 1,287 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.6
1,170
117
9
players
8. Asgard's Fall: Origins
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a Norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold? Asgard's Fall: Origins is a free to play, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed by Soulpotion and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on January 27th 2024 has received 1,075 reviews of which 945 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.3
945
130
4
players
9. Halls of Torment: Prelude
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive? Halls of Torment: Prelude is a bullet hell, dark fantasy and retro game developed and published by Chasing Carrots. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,365 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.9
1,275
90
2
players
10. Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
This is a fan-made Touhou shmup with one single stage, similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. This game has an auto dodging system, which gives you a choice to ignore all the danmaku and only focus on the story. Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲 is a free to play, action and indie game developed and published by SlimeSmile. Released on July 19th 2019 has received 1,495 reviews of which 1,435 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.1
1,435
60
1
players