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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Really Big Sky
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Titan Attacks!
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
SATAZIUS
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
The Binding of Isaac
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Jamestown
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
The Polynomial - Space of the music
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like 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.
Larva Mortus
Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Heavy Weapon Deluxe
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!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 April 15th 2025.
1. 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 248,453 reviews of which 244,664 were positive and 3,789 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played bullet hell game, thanks to its 12,801 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
244,664
3,789
12,801
players
2. 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 95,805 reviews of which 92,641 were positive and 3,164 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,513 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among bullet hell games based on player count.
9.5
92,641
3,164
10,513
players
3. 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 5,801 reviews of which 5,145 were positive and 656 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 9,767 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among bullet hell games based on player count.
8.6
5,145
656
9,767
players
4. 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 bullet hell game developed by Funday Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 35,499 reviews of which 30,733 were positive and 4,766 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 4,086 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.5
30,733
4,766
4,086
players
5. 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 84,342 reviews of which 80,578 were positive and 3,764 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 3,092 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.4
80,578
3,764
3,092
players
6. 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 波浪游戏 (Wave Game) and published by bilibili. Released on November 01st 2024 has received 13,067 reviews of which 12,044 were positive and 1,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,400 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.0
12,044
1,023
2,400
players
7. Rogue: Genesia
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds. Rogue: Genesia is a action roguelike, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed by Ouadi Huard and published by Ouadi Huard and Gamersky Games. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 7,274 reviews of which 6,649 were positive and 625 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,830 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.9
6,649
625
1,830
players
8. 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 21,114 reviews of which 19,247 were positive and 1,867 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 911 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.9
19,247
1,867
911
players
9. Yet Another Zombie Survivors
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive reverse bullet hell. Yet Another Zombie Survivors is a early access, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed and published by Awesome Games Studio. Released on July 13th 2023 has received 10,784 reviews of which 9,784 were positive and 1,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 810 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
8.8
9,784
1,000
810
players
10. Halls of Torment
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 is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and bullet hell game developed and published by Chasing Carrots. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 28,649 reviews of which 27,460 were positive and 1,189 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 776 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played bullet hell games.
9.4
27,460
1,189
776
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 April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted bullet hell games.
1. 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, rogue-lite and creature collector game developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. Released on March 02nd 2023 has received 2,609 reviews of which 2,445 were positive and 164 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for bullet hell category.
9.0
2,445
164
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. Super Time Force Ultra
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time! Super Time Force Ultra is a side scroller, time manipulation and bullet hell game developed and published by Capybara Games. Released on August 25th 2014 has received 950 reviews of which 849 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in bullet hell games.
8.4
849
101
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
3. Paper Planet
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun! Paper Planet is a action roguelike, tower defense and bullet hell game developed by Doodlegames and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 466 reviews of which 407 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in bullet hell games.
8.2
407
59
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
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 1,479 reviews of which 1,217 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.9
1,217
262
-91%
14.22€
1.28€
5. Beat Hazard
Experience your music collection like 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. Beat Hazard is a rhythm, music-based procedural generation and twin stick shooter game developed and published by Cold Beam Games. Released on April 15th 2010 has received 7,362 reviews of which 6,968 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
9.2
6,968
394
-90%
9.75€
0.97€
6. ATOMINE
Atomine is a twin stick procedural shooter rogue-lite set in a virtual world with minimalist design, where the player recounts on the screen the real events of STUXNET, the first weapon ever created in the form of computer virus. ATOMINE is a action roguelike, bullet hell and top-down shooter game developed and published by Broken Arms Games. Released on May 04th 2017 has received 354 reviews of which 268 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.1
268
86
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
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 403 reviews of which 354 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
8.2
354
49
-86%
19.14€
2.68€
8. Caladrius Blaze
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story! Caladrius Blaze is a action, shoot 'em up and bullet hell game developed by Moss Co. and Ltd. and published by H2 Interactive Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 11th 2017 has received 383 reviews of which 319 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.8
319
64
-85%
17.07€
2.56€
9. 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 753 reviews of which 551 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
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551
202
-85%
19.93€
2.99€
10. Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat. Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a action, indie and shoot 'em up game developed by Entity Medialab and published by Plug In Digital. Released on September 04th 2015 has received 397 reviews of which 323 were positive and 74 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for bullet hell games.
7.6
323
74
-84%
3.99€
0.63€
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 April 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 37,373 reviews of which 37,019 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 630 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
37,019
354
630
players
2. 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 4,370 reviews of which 4,263 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 104, this bullet hell game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free bullet hell games on Steam.
9.4
4,263
107
104
players
3. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels. Awaria is a cute, action and bullet hell game developed and published by vanripper. Released on December 16th 2024 has received 12,980 reviews of which 12,509 were positive and 471 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
12,509
471
85
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 15,968 reviews of which 15,473 were positive and 495 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
15,473
495
44
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 5,807 reviews of which 5,685 were positive and 122 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
5,685
122
31
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 1,197 reviews of which 800 were positive and 397 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
800
397
31
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 1,105 reviews of which 996 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.5
996
109
7
players
8. 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 1,358 reviews of which 1,267 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.8
1,267
91
4
players
9. Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music. Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons is a bullet hell, free to play and anime game developed and published by Emad. Released on May 12th 2015 has received 1,754 reviews of which 1,636 were positive and 118 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
1,636
118
3
players
10. Echoes+
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max! Echoes+ is a free to play, action and indie game developed by Binary Zoo and published by . Released on January 15th 2015 has received 860 reviews of which 793 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free bullet hell games on Steam.
8.7
793
67
3
players