# Games like Ikaruga

> The closest matches to Ikaruga: Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION, Radiant Silvergun, Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi Resurrection, and Nex Machina. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
2. [Radiant Silvergun](https://imho.run/games/2450820/radiant-silvergun) — A frequent pick in Ikaruga players' libraries, and another Action. 131 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450820/)
3. [Mushihimesama](https://imho.run/games/377860/mushihimesama) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/)
4. [DoDonPachi Resurrection](https://imho.run/games/464450/dodonpachi-resurrection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 449 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464450/)
5. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
6. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Shares bullet absorption with Ikaruga. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
7. [REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR](https://imho.run/games/313400/revolver360-re-actor) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 166 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313400/)
8. [Danmaku Unlimited 2](https://imho.run/games/280560/danmaku-unlimited-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 260 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280560/)
9. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
10. [Gun Wings](https://imho.run/games/348240/gun-wings) — Shares bullet absorption with Ikaruga. 60 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/348240/)
11. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
12. [Sektori](https://imho.run/games/2105620/sektori) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2105620/)
13. [ZeroRanger](https://imho.run/games/809020/zeroranger) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 1,580 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809020/)
14. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
15. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
16. [BLUE REVOLVER](https://imho.run/games/439490/blue-revolver) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 620 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439490/)
17. [Sora](https://imho.run/games/390730/sora) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 174 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/390730/)
18. [Neptunia Shooter](https://imho.run/games/1037590/neptunia-shooter) — Shares pattern memorization with Ikaruga. 256 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037590/)
19. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)
20. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
21. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
22. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
23. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
24. [Furi](https://imho.run/games/423230/furi) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like Ikaruga. 6,969 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/423230/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=253750&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=253750&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=253750&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=253750
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/253750
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Ikaruga

Ikaruga is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up from TREASURE released on Steam in 2014 at $9.99. The core mechanic centers on polarity-switching, allowing players to absorb enemy fire rather than merely dodge it, transforming defense into an offensive tool. Chain combos reward skilled play and feed into a grading system, while pattern memorization and replay leaderboards support mastery. The title runs verified on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as intense, hypnotic, and contemplative, with some noting the levels feel like choreographed performances and the soundtrack synchronizing with gameplay like a pseudo-rhythm game. Reviewers highlight the scoring system as encouraging expressive mastery. Currently holding a 95% positive rating from 1,193 Steam reviews, the game is solo-only and suited for short, focused sessions.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 253750
- **Developer:** TREASURE
- **Publisher:** TREASURE
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Feb 18, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=253750&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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