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Games like Danmaku Unlimited 2

If Danmaku Unlimited 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Danmaku Unlimited 3, Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION and Gundemonium Recollection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, epic and hypnotic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Danmaku Unlimited 2: Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Doragon Entertainment
Danmaku Unlimited 2 — Steam game cover
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Bullet patterns are clean and readableDifficulty spikes are fair and teachableGrazing bullets feels satisfying with clear visual audio cuesContemplativeEpicHypnotic

Players who liked Danmaku Unlimited 2 also play

Steam players who put hours into Danmaku Unlimited 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Danmaku Unlimited 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Top pick for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Second-strongest match for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. From Japanese indie developer Yotsubane, this retro top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on.

    2014ActionIndieDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Gundemonium Recollection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Third-strongest match for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    First of the three titles in the Gundemonium Collection, this pixel-style side-scroller brings the intensity of the 'bullet hell' shooter genre to Steam. Choose one of two playable characters, including an unlockable third character! Modify character weaponry to your liking!

    2011ActionIndieSteam ↗
  4. GundeadliGne

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Ranked #4 for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Reload for more shooting action with GundeadliGne, the 2nd title in the Gundemonium Collection

    2011ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Deathsmiles

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Ranked #5 for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mushihimesama

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

    2015Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ikaruga

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Ranked #7 for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Gun Wings

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Ranked #8 for Danmaku Unlimited 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...

    2015ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. KAMUI

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Reviewers of Danmaku Unlimited 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.

    2014ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Space Moth DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Reviewers of Danmaku Unlimited 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

    2016ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Danmaku Unlimited 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Reviewers of Danmaku Unlimited 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. KAIKAN

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Reviewers of Danmaku Unlimited 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.

    2023Action4.08 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Danmaku Unlimited 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Danmaku Unlimited 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Floating Point

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Danmaku Unlimited 2.

    Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Danmaku Unlimited 2

Does Danmaku Unlimited 2 run on Steam Deck?
Danmaku Unlimited 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Danmaku Unlimited 2 cost?
Danmaku Unlimited 2 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Danmaku Unlimited 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Danmaku Unlimited 2 are Danmaku Unlimited 3, Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION, Gundemonium Recollection.
Who developed Danmaku Unlimited 2?
Danmaku Unlimited 2 was developed by Doragon Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Danmaku Unlimited 2.

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