- #1 Last Space Guardian
97% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Douglas Henrique LucianoPub: DHDevStudio
Windows
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Aliens 16.2%, Space 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Colorful 6.1%
- #2 Egglien
96% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Spacespy Games
Windows
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Aliens 15.4%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Space 9.8%
- #3 Operation Hardcore
96% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%
- #4 Guinea Pig Gunner
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glowmatic LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #5 Starfighter Neon
94% 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 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Aliens 11.4%, Space 8%
- #6 Alpha Force Zero
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: osm games
Windows
Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 10.8%, Aliens 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #7 Crimson Glaive Sigma
93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Artery
Windows · Linux
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Aliens 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #8 Xentra Station
92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Klemen ZagarPub: Sektor 13 Games
Windows
Xentra Station is a retro-inspired 2D shooting platform set in a futuristic mysterious world.
Why similar: Aliens 21.4%, Space 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #9 System Overload
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Since 213
Windows
System Overload is a hand-drawn acrobatic shooter about parrying enemy bullets and turning them into your own. Destroy an evil robot megacorp by vandalizing the streets with their blood, performing stylish parkour, and dancing through a bullet ballet - all fueled by your hatred for the system.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #10 Ether
91% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Mad Sailors Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help a Space Mercenary, Ether, complete a difficult scavenging mission in an abandoned ship. Explore 4 different biomes, each with its share of dangers, and escape a swarm of mutant space bugs.
Why similar: Platformer 15.5%, Space 14.6%, Aliens 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%
- #11 Thunderday
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: RobotCat Games
Windows · Linux
Thunderday is a twin stick shooter where you play as one of several heroes fighting through multiple worlds to find the one responsible for destroying their home.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 11.9%, Aliens 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #12 Planet Chyton
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peter Lin Jr.
Windows
Crash-landed on a fungus infested planet, Cubit the robot must find its path through fighting alien creatures and navigating through an increasing hostile world with a platform creation gun in sci fi inspired dark but cute Metroidvania platforming game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31%, Platformer 13.2%, Aliens 12%, Space 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #13 Alien Breakout
89% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Alien Breakout is a precision platformer where you control an alien that has been captured and must escape from the laboratory.
Why similar: Aliens 22%, Space 19.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Combat 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #14 DnB Starfighter
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows
High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Aliens 11.5%, Space 9.5%
- #15 Exovore
87% 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 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 8.7%, Aliens 7.1%
- #16 Mama Die and Retry
86% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: KnightStudio
Windows
Mama Die and Retry is an old school action platformer that offers a challenging experience through 26 levels and 4 bosses. Fight with a working class hero and discover new horizons filled with a lot of aliens and threats. Use your broom against them. Each time you die, you will retry.
Why similar: Space 13.7%, Aliens 13.3%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #17 Nova Wing II
86% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Space 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #18 The X-Type
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Space 11.1%, Aliens 8.8%
- #19 Doctor Nanobot
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Maika Games
Windows
Small robot, big battles! Doctor Nanobot is a retro style arcade shooter where you take on bacteria, viruses and more using a variety of high tech medical weaponry!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Retro 6.8%, Action 5.6%
- #20 Shapefighter
82% 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 35.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 12.7%, Retro 6.2%
- #21 Nova Wing
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Aliens 8.4%
- #22 CometStriker DX
82% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Linear 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #23 Escape the Kreegan
81% 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 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Space 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #24 Saturn Quest: Blast Effect
81% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Aliens 12.5%, Space 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #25 Run x Gun
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
Windows · Linux
Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #26 Smelted Kin: Inhuman Impact
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Microbat Studio
Windows · Linux
Sci-fi 2D shooter platformer combining the control of a human character and an armored vehicle on the surface of a planet filled with robots and immortal local inhabitants
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.7%, Aliens 14.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Space 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
- #27 GalaxIverse II
78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Aliens 10.8%, Combat 7.6%
- #28 ULTRA CORE DIVE
78% 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 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 5.8%
- #29 Xeno's Adventure
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: J.Berner
Windows
Xeno's Adventure is a run and gun action game with focus on boss fights and harder difficulty. You will explore different worlds, battle mind controlled monsters and bosses, all in a drawn 2D Pixel Art style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 10.3%
- #30 Into The Void
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: tateorrtot
Windows
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Aliens 17%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #31 Galaxy Highways
74% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #32 Kill the Superweapon
77% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows · Mac
3D Twin-Stick Action game where bosses can roam from room to room in pursuit of the player. Samantha Kill is on a mission to take down Abaddon Inc. and their Bio-Mechanical Supersoldiers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #33 Nebula
74% matchVery Positive87% of 181 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 27.9%, Space 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Aliens 8%
- #34 Little Red Rocket Ship
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Random
Windows
Little Red Rocket Ship is a bullet hell game with shoot-'em-up and platforming sections, featuring challenging but short levels and multiple weapon and ship options.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 13.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #35 Bezier
75% 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 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 13.8%, Action 6.7%
- #36 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
75% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 5.9%
- #37 Lost Colony
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lost Colony is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter roguelike. Battle aliens and rogue drones with your evolving combat drone companion. Explore a shifting colony, collect alien tech to upgrade weapons, boost your drone's powers, and uncover the dark forces behind the colony's fall.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 10.5%, Aliens 10%
- #38 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Aliens 13.8%, Space 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #39 XenoRaptor
73% 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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Space 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action 9.6%
- #40 Mixed Guns
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noel Jasik
Windows · Linux
Thirsty for a good old Side Scrolling shoot 'em up? Well i got ya covered, fight your way through levels, covered with countless unique enemies, grab your guns and mix them togheter with sick upgrades, to create even sicker guns!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.8%
- #41 Final Formation
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happymeal Inc.Pub: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Aliens 12.7%, Action 8.4%
- #42 Bubble Wars
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: André G.Pub: Zaints Roar Studios
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure with Rick the Hamster to defeat the Bubble Monsters and save the love of his life!
Why similar: Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 14%, Aliens 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%
- #43 Z-Warp
71% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Space 12.2%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #44 Bad Chicken
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Coquibyte Games
Windows
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Space 14.6%, Aliens 14%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #45 Womb
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: CountZero
Windows
During a route next to Prasinos, a colonized little planet, Helena received an order to investigate an S.O.S. sign streamed by the mothership Z9. When landing on site, she discovers that the situation was much worse than she thought.
Why similar: Platformer 16.8%, Aliens 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Space 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%
- #46 Uncle Kenny The Game
70% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Roback
Windows · Linux
Uncle Kenny has been lured into the woods by a mysterious old friend. He must come out of this alive. ACT 3- DESTROY THEM UNTIL NOTHING IS LEFT. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 7.1%, Retro 6.6%
- #47 ION STORMFIRE
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Attempt Studios
Windows
Fast paced shoot em up played across 12 levels. Point your ship in any direction, deciding constantly between extra firepower (firing in any 2 directions) and movement. Or deploy the directional shield to block bullets from a single direction, point your ship and dodge simultaneously.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Aliens 14.6%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #48 War In Heaven
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SteventusPub: Steventus Games
Windows
Chaotic boss-rush, bullet-hell-y, twin-stick arena shooter mayhem! Dynamically changing arena forces you to be vigilant: Watch the bullets, watch the walls!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Space 14.7%, Retro 5.5%
- #49 Bionic Tadpole
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SaGa76
Windows
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Retro 9.6%
- #50 meldpit
68% 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 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 4.8%
- #51 The Battle of Aurinoxia
67% matchPositive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Space 11.2%, Aliens 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #52 Xeno Shooter
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Crazy Dino Game StudioPub: Cupana Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Xeno Shooter is a action shooter arena game! You play as a space cadet who travels to Andromeda with the mission of defeating the Primordials and thus, achieving a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Space 14.3%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Aliens 11.3%
- #53 Sudden Way
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Vitali Games
Windows
It's a fun and unusual platformer with modern pixel-art graphics and simple controls. Take the hero through an unknown and dangerous world full of mysteries and dangerous traps.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #54 Dark Protocol
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lone Ember Games
Windows · Linux
DARK PROTOCOL is a timed 2D sci-fi platformer set aboard a rogue AI-controlled lunar weapons station. Explore interconnected sectors, unlock gadgets, solve environmental puzzles, and engage in light combat as you race to disable the planetary laser before Earth is destroyed. Multiple endings.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.4%, Space 14.8%, Action 11.1%, Retro 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #55 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
67% 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 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Space 12.3%, Aliens 12.3%
- #56 OBLITACRATER
66% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Strangely Named
Windows
Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Aliens 12.8%, Space 11.3%
- #57 AstroDrop
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmin SunaPub: Kozmic Games
Windows
A 2D platformer about an astronaut who drops from space all the way back to Earth.
Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Space 16%, Adventure 10.2%, Linear 8.9%
- #58 Space Defense Special Force - The Origin of the Union
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ninetales Studios
Windows
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Space 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%