
"Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!
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"Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!

Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Zolg
Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Metroidvania 20%, Bullet Hell 13%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%
Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Minimalist 7.3%
Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Exploration 6.8%
ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Abstract 8.1%
Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Stylized 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Exploration 5.6%
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 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Soundtrack 11.2% ★
Stranded in a distant galaxy, portal jump your way home and defeat the DraadMek in this roguelite space shooter adventure. Unlock epic upgrades, explore alien galaxies, make friends, find love and do battle against a relentless alien AI threat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Soundtrack 23.2% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Exploration 6.9%
The year is 20XX. Everything is neon, because it's the future. NEON Ultra is a radiant fast paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Abstract 17%, Shooter 5.1%
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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and rally its adrift people by solving their problems.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Metroidvania 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Abstract 9.5%
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Abstract 12%, Minimalist 8.6%
An action metroidbrainia set in a dying dwarf galaxy. Scavenge wrecks, meet strange characters, and fight your way through a cold universe to piece together an interstellar puzzle.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Exploration 6.3%
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Abstract 12.4%, Minimalist 6.9%
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 33.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Abstract 10.3%, Minimalist 5.3%
Create your own bullet hell.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Soundtrack 23.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%
Autopanic Zero is a challenging minimalist twinstick shooter survival game designed for those who enjoys a sweat. A quick 10 minute fun.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Minimalist 9.1%
A short, experimental, twin sticker shooter, E.Y.E.R.I.S. is about making choices based on your first visual reaction. Each choice will have both an immediate and delayed affect on gameplay. Create your own meaning for the decisions you make, and uncover the changes they cause.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Abstract 9.4%
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Metroidvania 28%, Bullet Hell 21%, Nonlinear 13%, Action-Adventure 4%
Explore a mind and space-bending labyrinth, overcome challenging obstacles, and discover many strange secrets. Distort the walls around you to reach otherwise inaccessible locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Nonlinear 23.9%, Soundtrack 12.6% ★, Minimalist 9.3%, Abstract 7.9%
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 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 4.3%
Restore color to a vast, empty world. An abstract puzzle metroidvania game focused on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Abstract 18.6%, Minimalist 10.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Open World 8.7%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Open World 7.3%, Exploration 5.7%
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 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Story Rich 4.5%
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 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Minimalist 8.5%, Stylized 7.8%
A South African urban legend called the Shakabula traps you in your house, could it be connected to your problematic past? You will need to find a way out of this horrendous curse. Creepy FMV+2D Art Atmosphere. "Steer" 'n Click + Metroidvania navigation system. JRPG + Twin-Stick Bullet Hell battles
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Abstract 12.2%, Minimalist 6.3%
Spellbearers is a top-down, 2D, twin stick shooter inspired by "Super Smash TV". Battle against hordes of magical enemies to liberate the rulers of three kingdoms that have been overtaken by dark forces. With staff in hand, do you have what it takes to uphold the title of The Spellbearer?
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%
Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Soundtrack 15% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%
In this top-down Metroidvania, descend into the belly of Sarcophagus II, an underground laboratory overrun by mutated creatures. Blast your way through this labyrinth of chaos, facing overwhelming odds in an effort to rescue your friends and recover your humanity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.2%, Metroidvania 31.7%, Open World 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 5.6%
Gravy the gravedigger is a great journey of Gravy the frog through an unknown and mysterious cemetery. However, what brings our hero to such a strange place? Even the little cemetery caretaker doesn't know the reason, and it's up to us to help him in exploring this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Soundtrack 26.9% ★, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Open World 7.2%
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 57.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Top-Down Shooter 7.1%, Minimalist 5.4%
Globulo is a Metroidvania blended with Bullet Hell elements. Hand-drawn, Globulo invites you to immerse yourself in a strange microscopic world corrupted by infections that threaten the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Stylized 6.4%
In the Void, everyone is alone, and you're no exception. Use your endless health as damage, create your own strategy with abilities and Sigils, and fight through corrupted entities in this top-down action Metroidvania. Don't be fooled - you're nobody's last hope.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Metroidvania 27.5%, Nonlinear 20.2%, Exploration 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Blast it all to hell.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Abstract 10.9%
Under the old forgotten church lies a sprawling crypt, filled with lost histories and abandoned secrets. Search through the forgotten catacombs and uncover the mystery behind it's creation. Maybe you can find out how to save yourself along the way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Abstract 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Minimalist 8.1%
「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.
Why similar: Soundtrack 36.9% ★, Metroidvania 26.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Exploration 6.7%, Story Rich 4.3%
Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Nonlinear 20.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Abstract 10%
Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.8%, Soundtrack 19.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.4%
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Exploration 8.1%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Nonlinear 24%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Stylized 5.3%
Take on the challenge to close the four Portals in this varied 2D-Action-Adventure with Twin-Stick-Shooter Gameplay! Explore the open Interworld, solve tricky puzzles in complex dungeons, shoot your way through the hordes of counter viruses and stop the dragon!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.1%, Nonlinear 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Abstract 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7%
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Why similar: Soundtrack 44.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.2%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
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 33.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Stylized 6.4%
Explore a variety of diverse biomes and regions, each featuring unique ecosystems that range from deserts to caves and mountains. Engage in combat with enemies in both close quarters and long-range scenarios! Fight bosses and attempt to escape the planet Vulcan
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Abstract 14%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Minimalist 8%
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Minimalist 6.2%
Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.
Why similar: Soundtrack 37.2% ★, Abstract 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Minimalist 11.6%
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 5.4%, 2D 4.2%
Open World Space Exploring Trading Shmup RPG. Space sheriff fighting outlaws. King of inter planet trade. Investor who contribute to the development of the planets. The choice Is yours.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Open World 9.6%, Exploration 5.1%
Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
Chaotic Pursuit is a hardcore Top-Down Shooter with cute graphics. You miss a shot and you're out!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Stylized 5.9%
An action-adventure set in a weird fantasy world. Face levels where every shot counts: move silently to backstab enemies, use spells to unlock paths, and explore non-linear environments with multiple solutions. Choose your path, manage your ammo, and survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.5%, Nonlinear 24.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
In "On Life and Living", beyond metroidvania-style exploration and challenging encounters, players will also experience an emotional story of love, grief, and consequences. You are in control, shaping the course of this journey towards regeneration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Stylized 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Nonlinear 26.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Open World 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and uncover the mystery of why everyone disappeared.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Action 3%
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 36.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Exploration 6.9%
Welcome to the world of Polygun, an endlessly customizable hero shooter where you battle against an ever increasing hoard of bloodthirsty shapes! With an array of upgrades to choose from, you'll quickly build from humble beginnings into a hexa-bustin killing machine!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Stylized 8.4%, Shooter 6.1%