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Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
Developer YOTSUBANE, Adventure Planning Service
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world. From the Steam store page
250 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
177 positive · 5 negative
95% range 94–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 177 | 5 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 0 | 39 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
286 of 294 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
97% recommend · 174 yes, 5 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 179 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (383 of 394 positive).
Players widely praise it as one of the best shoot 'em ups on Steam. [1][2][3] Many note its excellent novice mode makes it accessible to beginners. [4][5][6] Some reviewers report technical issues like crashes and save loss. [7][8]
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- [1]
Where do I even begin? If a Cave-style arcade STG is what you're after: this is the peak. Nothing has been said about this game which hasn't already been said. Crimzon Clover is comfortably the best STG there is on PC. Made with the crystal clear and intense vision of one man (STG superplayer Clover-TAC) and executed to razor-sharp perfection, it has no faults. Crimzon Clover has a bit of a reputation for being …
- [4]
I am a complete shmup noob but this is the most addictive game I have played in decades. I have recently tried about a dozen of these games and always keep coming back to this.
- [3]
In contention for the best shmup on steam, it's got it all. Great options for beginners with the novice modes, the arrange mode is quite different but serves as a good stepping stone into arcade, which is where you'll spend most of your time. Clearly made by someone who knows the genre inside and out, and although being very difficult it never veers into feeling unfair. 100% recommended.
- [5]
This review is coming from the perspective of a complete Shmups noob after doing a Novice One Credit Clear (Pay good attention if you have never played a Shmups game like me :D): I always was curious about why people love shoot 'em ups so much, because it looked to me like they are simply filled with some random bullets that cover up the whole screen without any clear way to realistically dodge them. Unless you …
- [2]
Best shmup on Steam by a significant margin and strong contender for best in the genre period. If you can only get one, make it this one.
Summarised from 34 of the 248 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
97% of the 179 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Crimzon Clover World EXplosion. The complaint that keeps coming up: crashes when switching windows. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
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neutral · AI labelView post →Where do I even begin? If a Cave-style arcade STG is what you're after: this is the peak. Nothing has been said about this game which hasn't already been said. Crimzon Clover is comfortably the best STG there is on PC. Made with the crystal clear and intense vision of one man (STG superplayer Clover-TAC) and executed to razor-sharp perfection, it has no faults. Crimzon Clover has a bit of a reputation for being nightmarishly difficult, and for good reason. "Be humble, start on novice;" is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crimzon Clover World EXplosion might be one of the greatest bullet hell shooters ever released and hasn't even cracked 300 reviews on Steam. Excellent visuals, a killer soundtrack, satisfying mechanics to learn, and a lot of different modes that feel distinct. store.steampowered.com/app/1718160/...
positive · AI labelView post →The occipital lobe of the human brain takes approximately 18% of the total space and is dedicated largely to visual processing. This game is fully aware of and exploits that fact. Take that as you will.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Power Up With Pride 2024 benefiting True Colors United starts NOW with Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion by raelcun! www.twitch.tv/powerupwithp...
neutral · AI labelView post →Best shmup on Steam by a significant margin and strong contender for best in the genre period. If you can only get one, make it this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We hung out with @mattbartlettvo.bsky.social tonight and played some of the worst horror games on the planet, co-op Vampire Survivors, I made him play Crimzon Clover World EXplosion, I beat Contra, and we yelled a bunch. Good times. Also Little Caesar's stuffed crust is fucking great.
positive · AI labelView post →I wanna start working on a 1cc for Crimzon Clover World EXplosion novice mode, I wonder if that'd be something worth streaming. 🤔
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm going start off this review by sharing some notes I took from the game: So for the boss at the 2nd phase of stage 3, there's this pattern that looks like he is shooting icicle like bullets in a spiral patten that slowly turn into spiting the bullets out at random. Your first thought is likely: "This is RNG, the only way is to Brute force reaction time it" But it isn't, the bullets go in a wave. Slowly ride the wave until you get to one of the bottom corners, then stay there until the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a complete shmup noob but this is the most addictive game I have played in decades. I have recently tried about a dozen of these games and always keep coming back to this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got that Novice 1cc for Crimzon Clover World EXplosion. 0 lives remaining, my family waking up and getting my attention during the final moments of the True Last Boss fight, my old man hands needing a stretch... a little drama makes the run all the more exciting right #shmups
positive · AI labelView post →My all time favorite bullet hell
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got a 1CC. I just want to pat myself on the back a little. I managed to get a 1CC! Now, I don't really "play to win." I play because I like the games. I haven't even credit fed my way through some of my favourite games. If the game looks and sounds good, if I can get into because of some mechanic or quirk, I'll play it. No matter how horrible I am at it! Outside of shmups, I generally want to beat the games. But with shmups, I'm more of an "if it happens" sort of player. That's what…
neutral · AI labelView post →In contention for the best shmup on steam, it's got it all. Great options for beginners with the novice modes, the arrange mode is quite different but serves as a good stepping stone into arcade, which is where you'll spend most of your time. Clearly made by someone who knows the genre inside and out, and although being very difficult it never veers into feeling unfair. 100% recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm awful at the game but I'm having a great time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Video] Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion by Raelcun in 31:21 - Summer Games Done Quick 2024. Missed this when it aired live, but big thanks to Raelcun for repping shmups at SGDQ this year!
neutral · AI labelView post →Crimson Clover is a well-loved shmup among the shooter community but I've been avoiding it for so long because it looks very hardcore and extremely difficult to keep track of what's going on on-screen at any given moment. Boy, was I ever wrong and I have missed out on a fantastic shmup because of my preference for non-bullet hell shmups. if you loved vertical shooters from developers like Cave, Psykio or Doragon, you'll adore Crimson Clover. If, like me, you hold back from committing to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A masterpiece in game design. Runs great on Steam Deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Time to try my first ever shmup Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →🟡 Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion (2020, Switch) 🟢 REVIEW: Almost a decade after first releasing in Japan, Crimzon Clover finally made it to consoles via this excellent revision. A scintillating shmup that has barely aged a day. #gaming #shmup #nintendo 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/crimzon-clov...
neutral · AI labelView post →This review is coming from the perspective of a complete Shmups noob after doing a Novice One Credit Clear (Pay good attention if you have never played a Shmups game like me :D): I always was curious about why people love shoot 'em ups so much, because it looked to me like they are simply filled with some random bullets that cover up the whole screen without any clear way to realistically dodge them. Unless you waste a ton of time learning every bullet pattern, but let me tell you that I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not just the best doujin shmup ever made. It's maybe not even the best doujin game ever made. I think a good argument could be made that it's the best indie game ever made, period. It's a masterclass of arcade game design, and I'm not sure how I let this sit in my Steam library for 4 years before finally listening to the chorus reaping its praises. If you like Cave-style shooting games and haven't played this you're doing yourself a disservice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Right now im switching between 3 shmups Touhou Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Crimzon Clover World EXplosion And Gradius 3 Im close to being able to beat EOSD on Normal and the other two are still wip but im having fun learning the genre #shmup
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a fun shooter that doesn't set itself apart from other shooters but is enjoyable to play and challenging plus has a solid soundtrack.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this because people recommended it as a starter shoot 'em up game, good for beginners. They said that the novice mode was nice casual fun without being completely mindless. I consider myself to be quite good at games, but if this was casual then real shmup players are not human... Crimzon Clover is actually a game made by a pro bullet hell player called CLOVER-TAC. He was apparently quite famous back in the day, setting multiple world records over the years. Because of that you might…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i feel like im at a casino
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feel like I need a cigarette and a nap after each 1CC. Sensory overload in the best way.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's pure dopamine, insane game that has dangerous levels of juice and game sauce oozing out of every pore, and the arrange modes are unexpectedly surprisingly laid back in their difficulty. this game needs to be studied in a lab because like how did they do that
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The score groups digits with commas. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The more you get into this game, the more you see how every part was precisely designed to allow for an insane skill ceiling. Plus the novice mode is really nice
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Any action/fighting/shmup franchise because the stories are typically nonexistent/shit anyway: 1. Bayonetta: I recommend the original as a starting point for an authentic action experience, but Bayonetta 2 is more beginner-friendly. 2. Devil May Cry: either 3, or 5 will work—3 if you're after a challenging experience, and 5 if you're looking for an insane combo simulator. 1 could work as an entry point, but it's too old and will not appeal to everyone. 3. Ninja Gaiden: I…
neutral · AI labelView post →SHOOTING GAME NEVER DIE. Good lord, what a game. Absolutely overwhelming and, no doubt as a result, endlessly fun. Be humble; run through Novice Original on your first (set of) playthrough(s) until you can do it on one continue and then do it all over again on another ship, another mode—whatever. I was VERY unsure about committing to so much as a single proper run of this thing within my first ten or so minutes—a trial period of sorts in which you have to definitively decide whether or not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Literally one of the best shmups and therefore games ever made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best shoot 'em ups out there! Novice mode felt perfect for a beginner like me. Took me around 4-5 hours to get that 1CC clear. Anyone can get it with some practice. I will come back at some point for repeat clears and for the Arcade original clear, which will probably take weeks of practice. Replays and training modes are also super useful. I did training mode runs on the last boss and that made the game much easier for me. Soundtrack is great, visuals look super busy, but bullets…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here are a few favourites. Hard to remember after all these years... - _Super Metroid_ - _Crimzon Clover World EXplosion_ - _Mega Man X_ - _Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll: Superlative Night Dreams_ - _Donkey Kong Country_ or _Land_
positive · AI labelView post →My first shooting game was Aero Fighters 2 on a Neo Geo cabinet at a naval base in Naples Italy My favorite ones are ESCHATOS (#1) Galuda 1&2 Ketsui (fav cave) Esprade DaiOujou (fav DDP) Crimzon Clover World EXPLOSION
positive · AI labelView post →Bird Cage, Blue Revolver Double Action, Gunvein, ZeroRanger, Crimzon Clover World Explosion, Rolling Gunner, Raging Blasters, Schildmaid, Like Dreamer, and Graze Counter GM are some nice modern games I've been getting plenty out of. But a lot of my favorites are disconcertingly old as well.
positive · AI labelView post →Not sure why I took so long to get into SHMUPS but I am sure glad a decided to start with Crimzon Clover. Great game with several different modes and ships to play with. While you can technically "beat" the game in about 45 min. by credit feeding, however what kept me coming back was chasing my high score to get that new personal best, or trying to get that 1 Credit Clear. What I appreciate about Crimzon Clover is that is has robust training options that let you practice specific stages and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dungeons of Dredmor Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-Yo Astebreed Crimzon Clover World Explosion Cultist Simulator Ultrakill Fear and Hunger Termina Synthetik Crow Country Signalis Dusk Faith: the Unholy Trilogy Cruelty Squad A Hat in Time Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
neutral · AI labelView post →Hellsinker. I kept hearing it's a "one-of-a-kind shmup" and it's a "shmup that somehow plays like an action game", so I tried it twice and couldn't see why it's praised. Third time I was like "OK, ima read the manual, read guides, and give it one final shot." and holy shit, what a game. I'll probably be playing it forever, TBH. Up there with Crimzon Clover World EXplosion for me now.
neutral · AI labelView post →The most dazzling and consistent way I know to get into a flow state is to play this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best games ever made!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommend a vertical STG/shmup on Steam that's not one of the following: Batsugun Blue Revolver Bullet Hell Monday: Finale Caladrius Blaze Giga Wing (Capcom Arcade Stadium) Castle of Shikagami Crimzon Clover World EXplosion Crisis Wing Danmakai: Red Forbidden Fruit Danmaku Unlimited 3
neutral · AI labelView post →1. Crimzon Clover World EXplosion (Switch) I played the PC version quite a bit but this was my first couple of runs with the Switch release. Surprisingly, it runs like a dream. A miracle port that supports tate mode. Top 5 shmup of all time. 10/10
positive · AI labelView post →#PUWP2024 starts in one hour! Tune in tonight for Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion, Pump It Up Phoenix, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yakuza Kiwami 2 - and that's just in the first three hours! We'll have speedruns, showcases, and more going all through the weekend! Sched: horaro.org/puwp24/sched...
neutral · AI labelView post →Excellent shoot 'em up with some very fun game modes. Plays well on Steam Deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game plays EXCELLENT on Steam Deck! I have an Etokki Omni Arcade Stick plugged into the dock, and it plays like I'm at the arcade!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →playing this game feels like having the most delicious and palatable candy you've ever seen and tasted shoved down your face 24/7
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crimzon Clover hooked me from the start. I appreciate that there are no visible characters or talking parts, but an immediate focus on the action. And while this degree of chaos and screen clutter are not typically present in my favorite scrolling shooters of the past, those elements work well here. But as intense as it is, this game is surprisingly accessible. Although sometimes obscured by the chaos, the art is very good. I particularly like the fourth stage with its cloudy purple sky and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cave-like bullethell, very well made. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From the mid-to-late 1990s onward, long before the current indie scene, the Japanese doujin scene has been known as a veritable haven for shmup enthusiasts. Crimzon Clover is one of the finest titles to come out of it, although both the 2014 Steam release and this one originate from enhanced ports later backported to PC. The production values are quite high for such an "amateur" production. The spritework, effects and bullet patterns are easily close to Cave productions from the first half of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crimzon Clover World EXPLOSION, Kamui and Ketsui Kizuna Jigokutachi come to mind. You may also like Battle Traverse if you want a horizontal shooter :) Ketsui is on PSN via the M2 Shot Triggers port, highly recommend if you want a CAVE title to play.
neutral · AI labelView post →Lowk an overstimulation nightmare visually but when you get past that this is definitely an amazing shmup thats beloved for good reason, I love the 2nd weapon mechanics and the break system is really engaging even from a survival perspective.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Serious contender to Cave's DoDonPachi series, not better but different. Great game, worth every cent of the 20 bucks. But has some technical issues ...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you love CAVE shmups, just buy it. If you've never played a bullet hell shmup in your life, but really want to try one, buy it. The novice mode isn't as patronising as one might think, with later stages still providing a decent challenge, and the arrange mode is super fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good shmup, novice difficulty is a nice introduction to the genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 - This game has done a better job capturing my early 2000's arcade rush then most of my library. Everything about it is fun and enjoyable. Highly Recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9. Crimzon Clover World EXplosion - Novice Original 1cc (Switch)
neutral · AI labelView post →I recommend but this is quite an expensive game if you are casual, even on discount, the price makes a lot more sens for hardcore players playing the many different gameplay modes. Let's be honest as a casual I finish the game once, maybe a second time with another ship then I am done because after that it is all about making the biggest score playing the exact same again and again. So Crimzon Clover World EXplosion replayability is very low for casuals but a boon for hardcore players. There…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game. Arcade mode is brutal. Novice mode feels decent, though still pretty tough. This is a really hardcore shmup. Nothing bad to say about it really. One of the best ever made.
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