- #1 Storm Mined
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #2 #Funtime
72% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: OneGuyGamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
#Funtime is an explosive twin-stick shooter where shooting isn't your only weapon. Swap your ship's color to destroy enemies, avoid damage, and ultimately control the battlefield.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Electronic Music 20.6% ★, Bullet Hell 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Space 8.4%
- #3 Bezier
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: Philip BakPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Bezier is a dual stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Psychedelic 11.9%, Space 8%
- #4 Nebula
70% matchVery Positive87% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 7.4%
- #5 Exovore
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tapzilla
Windows · Linux
EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #6 Starfighter Neon
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Minimalist 7%
- #7 PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
67% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
PhaigeX is a fast-paced "Bullet Heaven" space shooter, tasking the player to explore space sectors and contain a rising incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, call in the support craft, and use a myriad of upgrades to lay down heavy firepower towards the enemy forces.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelite 8.9%, Space 7.4%
- #8 Black Widow: Recharged
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Psychedelic 12.5%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #9 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Retro 7.1%
- #10 meldpit
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: monotone
Windows
meldpit is an arcade roguelike twinstick shooter. conquer the chambers of meldpit with various perks that make you stronger along the way. defeat unique types of enemies and see how far you can go !
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down 7.3%, Arcade 7%
- #11 Particulitix
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshop Geek
Windows · Linux
Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 1980s 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Roguelite 10%
- #12 Acid Web
65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Psychedelic 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 7%
- #13 PhaigeX: Confiners
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #14 Shapefighter
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: oatware
Windows · Linux
Shapefighter is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter where you blast through 5 stages of pure shape onslaught. Shoot and dodge shapes that will swarm you in a ever-changing formations. Defeat all 5 bosses and take down the shape invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 10%, Space 8.3%
- #15 Ogo
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Tubby Turtle Studios
Windows
Ogo is an arcade twin-stick shooter where you control yin and yang to defeat your enemies, complete varied levels or just relax in different endless game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 9%, Minimalist 8.8%
- #16 Life Saver
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1980s 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 10%
- #17 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
63% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down Shooter 5.7%
- #18 ULTRA CORE DIVE
64% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 4.3%
- #19 Super Dash
63% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Gustavo PassosPub: CULT Games
Windows · Linux
Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Minimalist 9.8%, Retro 6.1%
- #20 Steel Alcimus
66% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, 1980s 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #21 Neon Shooter
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 13.1%, 1980s 9.6%, Action 7.2%
- #22 Eridani Survivors
63% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Dragon Dropper
Windows · Linux
Can you survive the Empire's onslaught? Avoid the attacking enemies and upgrade your ship to last long enough to escape in this space survivorslike.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Space 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #23 Move Dodge and Kill
65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: DjokaGames
Windows · Linux
Dodge the enemies shot and kill them with different weapons. Move, Dodge and Kill is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler in a neon environment.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, 1980s 8.4%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #24 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
65% matchVery Positive90% of 1,576 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 4.9%
- #25 DOOMTANK
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Unibear Studio
Windows
DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #26 Cyberhunt
64% matchVery Positive85% of 2,633 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, 1980s 9.7%, Space 8.7%
- #27 Escape the Kreegan
63% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #28 Vector Assault 2
66% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%, Bullet Hell 6.4%
- #29 Retro Rocket Raiders
65% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zed Zeek
Windows
An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 9%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #30 Solar War
64% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andrew M.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 7.1%
- #31 Geometry Attack
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Festa Tech LLC
Windows
Geometry Attack is a neon-drenched retro arcade shooter inspired by classics like Geometry Wars. Blast through waves of shapes in VR, on your Steam Deck, or in 2D. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfectly tuned for seated recliner play. Chase the high score from another dimension!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Psychedelic 12.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #32 Horde Of Plenty
65% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: SMONCH, LLC
Windows
In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #33 HYPER DETONATOR
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Minimalist 7.5%
- #34 Gravity Waves
63% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: James Wilder
Windows
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Space 9.5%, Arcade 7.8%
- #35 Endocrisis Hyperactive
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arturo Buschmann
Windows
Endocrisis Hyperactive the next top-down shoot em up with intense action. Absorb bullets to increment your power and pass through levels with tons of enemies and bullets and, of course, intense boss battles.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, 1980s 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Arcade 8.2%
- #36 Stratogun
61% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Numskull Games
Windows
An ultra-fast arcade space shooter where every split second counts. Fight through endless swarms of enemies, upgrade your ship, and conquer the deadly Red Orbit or be consumed by it.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 8.9%, Space 7.9%
- #37 Space Maxwell: Arcade
64% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Dreamland Games
Windows
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 8.5%
- #38 Re/Phase
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Dreihänder
Windows · Mac
Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.5%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 11.4%, Top-Down 9.4%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #39 PewPew Live
62% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
Windows
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Minimalist 7.7%
- #40 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
60% matchVery Positive93% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Space 9%
- #41 Vector Assault
65% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Retro 9.2%, Minimalist 5.6%
- #42 Undercroft Warriors
60% matchMostly Positive79% of 448 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #43 Omega Blade
63% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Manuel Pasamontes Romera
Windows
Shoot, slash, dodge and survive to blade combats in multiple kind of challenges to test your skills and claim your place in the Omega Blade hall of fame.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Psychedelic 11%, Arcade 8.8%
- #44 Star Scrap
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feral Fidget
Windows
Star Scrap is a twin stick space roguelite where Star, a broke bounty hunter, blasts through 100 waves of aliens with 8 weapons, 33 upgrades, and a sarcastic salvage drone named Scrap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 13.6%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 7.1%
- #45 XenoRaptor
63% matchVery Positive82% of 173 reviews2019
Dev: Peter ClearyPub: -
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of a cyberdragon and annihilate swarms of rocket propelled chainsaws either online or via LAN in this high speed, high skill 8 player co-op twinstick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Space 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Action 7.2%
- #46 Gridform
62% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Sherbb
Windows
Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Psychedelic 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 11%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #47 WE ARE DOOMED
64% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Action 5.8%, Arcade 5.8%
- #48 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
63% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: stdio.gypsy
Windows
In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Minimalist 8.6%, Top-Down 6%
- #49 Astral Blitz
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
Windows
Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #50 Enfora Star
60% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 7.6%
- #51 GunDeck[100]
60% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Dos Jamones
Windows · Mac · Linux
GunDeck[100] is a lightning-fast twin-stick shooter where you’ll build your arsenal from randomly-dealt cards. Weapons fire in a rainbow of elements with unique effects. Dart and dodge to survive the fireworks unleashed against you, and retaliate with your own display! Can YOU survive to wave 100?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #52 GyroGunner
61% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 9.2%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #53 Star Jet Alpha
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valles Games
Windows · Mac
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 10.7%
- #54 Helixian
62% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Renissance SoftwarePub: N/A
Windows
Helixian is a top down space shooter akin to games like Galaga with intense boss fights and bullet hell like stages
Why similar: Electronic Music 27% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 11.8%, Retro 6.9%
- #55 HYPERWIRED
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #56 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
60% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Malémûre
Windows
Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.1%
- #57 ShopFront
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 3DEN
Windows
ShopFront is a fast paced top down twin stick action arcade-like game set in a fantasy world full of heroes. Play as Keeper, an elderly shop keeper with a poor temper fed up with all the heroes destroying his pottery and decides to take matters into his own hands.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 4.6%
- #58 VCTR
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enter Grip
Windows
Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.4%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 6.9%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #59 LUMbA: HANGOVER
61% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Team Lumba
Windows
Experience the thrilling aftermath of Lumba's crusade in LUMbA: HANGOVER! The substance has spread to four new victims, led once again by Pal. Together, they will engage in a doomed campaign across their world in this fast-paced, top-down shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Psychedelic 8.7%, Arcade 7.9%