- #1 Assault Android Cactus+
97% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An intense twin-stick shooter that matches the bullet-hell intensity and co-op focus of the seed game.
- #2 Bounty of One
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,979 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
Why similar: Western 42.6% ★, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed, top-down bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes fast movement and arcade-style combat.
- #3 Enter the Gungeon
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.6%, Co-op 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell roguelike that features a massive variety of guns and western-inspired aesthetics.
- #4 Nuclear Throne
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that shares the chaotic, character-driven, and challenging nature of the seed game.
- #5 Kill The Crows
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,929 reviews2023
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.
Why similar: Western 54.1% ★, Arena Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, top-down western arcade shooter that focuses on precision and quick reflexes.
- #6 Westerado: Double Barreled
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,898 reviews2015
Dev: Ostrich Banditos
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.
Why similar: Western 73.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Local Co-Op 6.2%, Action 5.1%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A western adventure game that captures the aesthetic and thematic spirit of the seed game.
- #7 Wild Guns Reloaded
93% matchVery Positive87% of 477 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Western 75% ★, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Local Co-Op 5.5%, 2D 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic western-themed arcade shooter that emphasizes fast-paced target acquisition and dodging.
- #8 Colt Canyon
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,057 reviews2020
Dev: RetrificPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.
Why similar: Western 79.8% ★, Local Co-Op 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Top-Down Shooter 3.6%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish western action-roguelike that features pixel-graphics and intense, high-stakes combat.
- #9 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
91% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Co-op 19.8%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive chaotic co-op top-down shooter that captures the frantic team-based action of the seed game.
- #10 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
91% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Action 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Indie 11%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, high-intensity top-down shooter with deep weapon customization and challenging combat.
- #11 Fistful of Frags
89% matchVery Positive91% of 36,732 reviews2014
Dev: Fistful of Frags Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Western 66.6% ★, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Co-op 9.4%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed arena shooter that focuses on competitive, fast-paced gunplay.
- #12 Iron Fisticle
90% matchVery Positive84% of 513 reviews2014
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that features local co-op and retro-inspired arcade action.
- #13 Graveyard Gunslingers
89% matchMixed60% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Western 50% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down bullet-hell shooter that leans heavily into the western aesthetic and arcade difficulty.
- #14 Crimsonland
88% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action 17.4%, Co-op 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure arena-shooter experience that focuses on overwhelming odds and massive weapon variety.
- #15 The Ascent
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Co-op 18%, Action 14.2%, Local Co-Op 11%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning top-down shooter that supports co-op and features deep, satisfying combat mechanics.
- #16 Dust & Neon
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 405 reviews2023
Dev: David Marquardt Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.
Why similar: Western 54% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed twin-stick shooter that incorporates roguelike elements and loot-based progression.
- #17 Gunman Tales
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal
Why similar: Western 61.2% ★, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed action game that blends adventure elements with arcade-style shooting.
- #18 Tesla vs Lovecraft
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Action 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic twin-stick shooter with powerful upgrades and frantic, screen-filling action.
- #19 Bombslinger
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: Mode4Pub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Bomberman-inspired Wild West action game with bombs! A solo hardcore reinvention of the iconic explosive action!
Why similar: Western 65.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 12.9%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with western themes that focuses on explosive combat and pixel-art visuals.
- #20 Gunnheim
85% matchMostly Negative40% of 337 reviews2015
Dev: SIEIDI Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dish out carnage of hellish proportions in Gunnheim, a top-down co-op shooter where the equation is simple: Vikings + Guns = Mayhem!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Action 19.1%, Co-op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused shooter that emphasizes violent, fast-paced action and character variety.
- #21 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
81% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
Dev: Reactive Drop Team
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.2%, Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Co-op 23.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, top-down co-op shooter that requires tight coordination and team-based strategy.
- #22 West of Dead
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,149 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Western 65% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed twin-stick shooter that combines tactical cover mechanics with roguelike progression.
- #23 NeuroVoider
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 795 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelike shooter that emphasizes co-op play and deep character customization.
- #24 Square Heroes
81% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2015
Dev: Gnomic Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.7%, Arena Shooter 26.2%, Action 24.8%, Indie 16.3%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter designed for multiplayer chaos with a focus on fast-paced arena combat.
- #25 Tango Fiesta
82% matchMixed54% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Tango Fiesta is a top-down cooperative shooter for 1-4 players. Imagine the events from every single 80’s action film ever made really happened to one guy - you & up to 3 friends get to blast, shoot & knife your way through procedurally generated levels as the ultimate one (or 2, 3, or 4) man army!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Local Co-Op 26.5%, Co-op 25.4%, Action 14%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down co-op shooter that features chaotic, arcade-style action and multiple playable characters.
- #26 Nation Red
79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action 20.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Indie 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that features western-adjacent themes and intense, wave-based combat.
- #27 Boot Hill Heroes
80% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2014
Dev: Experimental Gamer Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Jump into a Western adventure inspired by the classic JRPGs of yore and and the legendary American Wild West! You and up to three more friends play as Kid, Doc, Moon and Rosy in simultaneous, real-time co-op RPG combat as you take down the notorious Saints-Little Gang!
Why similar: Western 82.4% ★, Indie 17.6%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed RPG that shares the pixel-art style and local co-op focus of the seed game.
- #28 Fury Unleashed
78% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 54.5%, Action 23.3%, Co-op 17.9%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op action game that features fast-paced combat and high replayability.
- #29 Cowboy 3030
76% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows
Step into the Wild West future of Cowboy 3030, a third-person shooter with 3D bullet hell and roguelike elements. Play solo or team up with friends, as various heroes with unique abilities. Take on notorious alien outlaws, forge unique builds in every run and rise to become top gun of 3030!
Why similar: Western 50.8% ★, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Co-op 13.2%, Action 9.4%
- #30 Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 42,786 reviews2013
Dev: TechlandPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Why similar: Western 93.7% ★, Action 6.3%
- #31 Demons with Shotguns
79% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: MindShaft Games, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The ultimate couch fragger gibfest! Armed with a powerful shotgun, bullet deflecting shield and power-up tarot cards, 2 to 4 local players will battle it out to collect each others souls in 9 different competitive game modes across 4 realms & 40 arenas. This is frantic local multiplayer action at its bloodiest!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.4%, Arena Shooter 23%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Action 15.2%, Indie 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A local co-op shooter that focuses on fast, twitch-based arena combat.
- #32 Drive to Hell
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Ghost Crab Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.
Why similar: Action 60.4%, Indie 39.6%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic shoot-em-up that features twin-stick controls and arcade-style progression.
- #33 Dead Dust
76% matchMixed68% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: HugePixel, Diedemor studioPub: HugePixel
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The game "Dead Dust" take place in the Wild West saturated with cowboy romance, gunpower smell, endless prairies and crazy gunfights of course. The main character, a tireless bounty hunter with name Shlango receives a letter from an influential person, who have his own many Saloons over all Wild West.
Why similar: Western 68.7% ★, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 8.3%, 2D 1.5%
- #34 BULLET PARTY
74% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: Awoker Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The party co-op shoot ’em up! Become the king of the night club! Go alone or group your friends! Shoot the party crashers down!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Local Co-Op 17%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
- #35 Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
77% matchMixed41% of 227 reviews2014
Dev: PD Design Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.
Why similar: Action 34%, Local Co-Op 32.9%, Co-op 19.5%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #36 Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,197 reviews2010
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West with adrenaline-fueled action and fast-paced gunfights. Engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings.
Why similar: Western 81.5% ★, Action 7.7%, Co-op 7.6%, Indie 3.2%
- #37 Riddled Corpses
75% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Action 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Indie 12.3%
- #38 TombStar
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Andy SumPub: No More Robots
Windows
Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.
Why similar: Western 55.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 7.5%
- #39 NoReload Heroes
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: Stupid Stupid Games
Windows
NoReload Heroes is a chaotic co-op party shooter for up to four people. Work as a team to beat the accidental evil you created, and be sure to pick up the best magitech guns on the way, or it's back to the bottom floor with you!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Action 17.5%, Co-op 11.9%
- #40 Kingdom Gun
73% matchMixed61% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Incredible Two Studios, LLC
Windows
Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45.4%, Action 44.6%, 2D 10.1%
- #41 Guns N' Boxes
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: LightArrow Games
Windows · Mac
Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Arena Shooter 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Indie 15.3%
- #42 Rogue Fist
69% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Wetcoat Games
Windows
Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.4%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Co-op 16.9%, Action 14.3%, Indie 5.8%
- #43 Asterogues
69% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: pipotchi600Pub: indie.io
Windows
Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Co-op 11%
- #44 Galaxy Champions TV
71% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2018
Dev: aQuadiun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Action 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 13%
- #45 Knight Squad
71% matchVery Positive87% of 406 reviews2015
Dev: Chainsawesome Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.8%, Co-op 22.8%, Action 21.1%, Indie 11.3%, 2D 6%
- #46 Son of a Gun
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 36%, Action 20.1%, 2D 5%
- #47 Luckslinger
71% matchVery Positive81% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Duckbridge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.
Why similar: Western 71.4% ★, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Indie 8.1%
- #48 GUNTOUCHABLES
65% matchVery Positive85% of 4,029 reviews2025
Dev: Game SwingPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arena Shooter 29.4%, Co-op 19.4%, Action 13%, Indie 8.9%
- #49 Meltdown
70% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
Dev: Phenomenon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 21.9%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%
- #50 Gun Brothers
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Rootify
Windows · Linux
"Gun Brothers" is a frantic top down shooter for 1-4 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 13.2%, Co-op 11.3%
- #51 Roguevive: Prelude
68% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Chiorco
Windows
Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Co-op 7.2%
- #52 The Horde Wants You Dead
66% matchMixed63% of 246 reviews2025
Dev: Bellyflop Games
Windows
The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Co-op 19.6%, Action 14.8%
- #53 Full Metal Furies
67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Co-op 25.5%, Action 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Indie 10.9%
- #54 A-Gents
70% matchVery Positive80% of 130 reviews2016
Dev: phime studio LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A-Gents is the squad of highly trained operatives and bounty hunters. Join Sean and Emma in this dynamic, non-stop-action game. Storm the compounds of contraband dealers and smugglers around the globe, and collect goodies.
Why similar: Action 43%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Indie 9.3%
- #55 Sharpshooter
65% matchVery Positive83% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Stolpskott Studios
Windows
Gunfight your way through procedurally generated Wild West towns. Customize the gameplay mechanics to suit your playstyle. Straightforward, non-stop action.
Why similar: Western 86.1% ★, Action 10.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #56 ChargeShot
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Cowboy Color
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Shoot, reflect, and jetpack your way through ChargeShot -- a local-multiplayer, space-bounty-hunter, deathmatch game with a focus on fast-paced, twitch gameplay. Prove to your friends that you are the greatest warrior in the galaxy. No friends? No problem.
Why similar: Action 60.4%, Indie 39.6%
- #57 Dust and Aliens
66% matchVery Positive87% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Play a space cowboy as he travels to an alien-filled arena, traversing the various game rooms to achieve the highest possible score and challenge the ultimate Dust and Aliens enemy!
Why similar: Western 53.4% ★, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 1.4%
- #58 The Last Game
65% matchVery Positive91% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Action 23.7%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Co-op 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #59 Tower 57
69% matchMixed64% of 814 reviews2017
Dev: PixwerkPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.
Why similar: Action 29.1%, Indie 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Local Co-Op 11.5%