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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Loop-Loop DX
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura is a fangame of Touhou Project series, it manifests as a traditional STG like most official Touhou Project games.
One Step From Eden
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Exit the Gungeon
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Super Bit Blaster XL
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Maiden and Spell
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
Ether Loop
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
DEMON'S TILT
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
Pistol Whip
Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!
They Can't Stop All Of Us
D.A.B. Your foes in co-op & PvP battles. (D)efend bases with weapons and skill. (A)ttack with clever AI armies. (B)uild amazingly creative defenses.
Elon Simulator 2019
The year is 2019.. There is a loong way to the Mars.
Beat Hazard 2
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Gensokyo Night Festival
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
Touhou Blooming Chaos
Touhou Blooming Chaos is a shooting game, Reimu Hakurei and Marisa, fighting enemies with barrages and spell cards. Unlike general shooting games, the operation is more flexible and there are more areas to explore. A gorgeous game experience is irresistible!
Desert Of The Dead
You are a mysterious wanderer traveling through the wilderness of the wild west. In cities and towns, people began to disappear, as in many cities the population became infected with a virus which turns people into zombies, and it is rumored that people from the government are behind this.
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.
Project Arrhythmia
A musical bullet-hell where all things beautiful are deadly. Dodge well little nanobot, you don't have much time.
Neptunia Shooter
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Hell is Other Demons
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Blazing Beaks
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival Part II
Touhou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival part II is a danmaku shooting game, which is the second part of Touhou Makuka Sai. The repeat of incident is coming again. Can the girls going to the netherworld solve the mystery?
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 16th 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 16th 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.
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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 16th 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