Games like AREA WARS™
by Rexo
Bit Blaster XL and BALL x PIT play most like AREA WARS™. Of the 15 closest games below, most share its bullet hell, top-down shooter and arcade; 2 came out in the last year, 12 are free or under $10 and 1 has co-op. The best known is BALL x PIT, with 24,767 Steam reviews.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
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Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22, 2016 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Bullet Hell · Shooter · Arcade
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcade2DControllerActionCasualMinimalist👍 5,498BALL x PIT
Oct 15, 2025 · Kenny Sun and Friends
Both: Arcade · Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
ActionRogueliteArcadeBullet HellRoguelikeAction RoguelikeShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterPixel Graphics2D👍 24,767Yars: Recharged
Aug 23, 2022 · Adamvision Studios, SneakyBox
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Shooter
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeTop-DownActionControllerLinearDoDonPachi Resurrection
Oct 13, 2016 · CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.
Both: Top-Down Shooter · Bullet Hell · Shooter
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Top-Down ShooterShoot 'Em UpBullet HellShooterArcade2DActionAnimePixel GraphicsSci-fi👍 983Sky Force Reloaded
Nov 29, 2017 · Infinite Dreams
Both: Arcade · Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Shoot 'Em UpArcadeBullet HellTop-Down ShooterLocal Co-OpTop-DownActionIndieLocal MultiplayerController👍 2,696Karakia Shooter
Jun 30, 2020 · John Caruso, Diante Clark
Both: Bullet Hell · Arcade · Shooter
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
ActionBullet HellArcadeShooter2DTop-Down ShooterPixel GraphicsRetroSpaceSci-fiGALXAGAR
Aug 19, 2022 · MoonMuse Entertainment
Both: Bullet Hell · Shooter · Arcade
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpPvEShooterArcade2DTop-DownActionControllerLinearSuper Star Path
Jun 22, 2015 · DYA Games
Both: Top-Down Shooter · Bullet Hell · Arcade
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Shoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterBullet HellMatch 3DifficultArcadeShooterExperimental2DTop-Down👍 340Phoenix Force
Nov 13, 2014 · Awoker Games
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Arcade
Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.
Bullet HellDifficultFantasyClass-BasedTop-Down ShooterShoot 'Em UpArcadeShooterActionTop-Down👍 659Dogyuun
Apr 8, 2024 · Bitwave Games, Toaplan
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Arcade
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterArcade2DTop-DownActionFuturisticLinearPixel GraphicsBot Vice
Jul 11, 2016 · DYA Games
Both: Top-Down Shooter · Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
Show off your skills & reflexes in this frantic gallery shooter action arcade, filled with bullets, bots and explosions! You play as Erin Saver, carrying out her personal vendetta against the criminal Wildbots.
Top-Down ShooterBullet HellShoot 'Em UpPixel GraphicsDifficultAction-AdventureArcadeFunnyThird PersonShooter👍 1,350Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Dec 13, 2016 · NukGames
Both: Bullet Hell · Arcade · Shooter
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
CasualActionShoot 'Em UpRetroBullet HellArcadeShooter2DSingleplayerPixel Graphics👍 2,842Circuit Breakers
Nov 17, 2015 · Triverske
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Shooter
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterShooterArcadeAction RPG2DTop-DownCyberpunkKILL KNIGHT
Oct 2, 2024 · PlaySide
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Arcade
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
StylizedBullet HellTop-Down ShooterArcadeHack and SlashDifficultScore AttackTwin Stick ShooterIndieShooter👍 1,811Earth Space Defenders
Oct 21, 2025 · Hetocode
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Shooter
Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.
Arena ShooterBullet HellTop-Down ShooterPvEShooterSpace SimArcade2.5DTop-DownAction
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20 Minutes Till Dawn
Jun 8, 2023 · flanne
Both: Bullet Hell · Top-Down Shooter · Pixel Graphics
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Action RoguelikeBullet HellSurvivalRogueliteShoot 'Em UpHorrorTop-Down ShooterCombatPixel GraphicsLovecraftian👍 27,896Enter the Gungeon
Apr 5, 2016 · Dodge Roll
Both: Bullet Hell · Pixel Graphics
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.
Bullet HellAction RoguelikeRoguelikePixel GraphicsDifficultDungeon CrawlerIndieLocal Co-OpMultiplayerTwin Stick Shooter👍 79,429HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Dec 7, 2015 · Arrowhead Game Studios
Both: Top-Down Shooter · Top-Down
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
Online Co-OpCo-opTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterLocal Co-OpActionMultiplayerSci-fi4 Player LocalTop-Down👍 25,673
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