Shotgun Witch similar games & best alternatives

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Shotgun Witch

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!

What works

  • Free to play
  • Cute pixel art and charming protagonist
  • Simple and accessible bullet hell gameplay
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Short and quick to complete

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short main game
  • Limited enemy variety
  • No save feature during boss fights
  • Lack of controller support
  • Minimal replay value beyond achievements

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • WOWOWOW KORONE BOX

  • Beat Da Beat

  • Phoenix Force

  • CrocoMars

  • Penimorta

  • Touhou Endless Dream

More exploratory

Games that feels like Shotgun Witch but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Bloody Hell

  • Star of Providence

  • Picayune Dreams

  • Good Robot

  • Jaded

  • UDONGEIN X

More expressive

Games that feels like Shotgun Witch but with more self-expression and customization

  • Beat Blast

  • Wedding Witch

  • QP Shooting - Dangerous!!

  • X Invader

  • Gun Wings

  • RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Shotgun Witch: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026