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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Twin Stick Shooter, Top-Down, Action, Shoot 'Em Up.

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  1. #1 Steel Alcimus
    97% 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 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 6.8%

  2. #2 Undercroft Warriors
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 22%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 6.6%

  3. #3 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    96% 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 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 6.9%

  4. #4 Exovore
    95% 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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 7.1%

  5. #5 GyroGunner
    94% 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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.5%

  6. #6 Neon Fighter
    94% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: kurigamedev
    Windows

    Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Score Attack 8.6%

  7. #7 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
    93% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: James Robinson
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Shooter 7.8%

  8. #8 Enfora Star
    91% 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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Shooter 5.9%

  9. #9 Storm Mined
    92% 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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 7%

  10. #10 Little Elf Tanks
    91% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

    A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 7.9%

  11. #11 cyber_serpent
    90% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: Q-Bit Digital
    Windows · Mac

    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 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 6.9%

  12. #12 Starfighter Neon
    89% 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 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shooter 6.7%

  13. #13 Horde Of Plenty
    89% 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 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 8%

  14. #14 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    88% 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 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 9.2%

  15. #15 Acid Web
    86% 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.7%

  16. #16 ZEROCRON
    87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: T.R.S.
    Windows

    ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 6.6%

  17. #17 DOOMTANK
    86% 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 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down 6.9%

  18. #18 GyroBlade
    85% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down 7.9%, Arcade 7.4%

  19. #19 meldpit
    82% 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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Top-Down 7.1%

  20. #20 VCTR
    84% 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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 6.5%

  21. #21 Vectrix
    84% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%

  22. #22 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    81% 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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.5%

  23. #23 Warcat Parade
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Hefka Games
    Windows · Linux

    Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Score Attack 9.5%, Arcade 7.2%

  24. #24 Operation Zero
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac

    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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 6.8%

  25. #25 Xerminus
    79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Bugnie
    Windows

    Survive randomized waves of enemies in top down arena combat. No upgrades or roguelite elements. No survivors.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 7.6%

  26. #26 Space Waves
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.4%

  27. #27 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
    78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 5.8%

  28. #28 Circuit Breakers
    81% matchMixed58% of 116 reviews2015
    Dev: Triverske
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 6.9%

  29. #29 Orchid Glitter
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tamazusa
    Windows

    Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Score Attack 7.2%, Shooter 5.6%

  30. #30 Hoodie Survivor and Super Hoodie Bros
    77% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: The Voices Games
    Windows

    Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.1%

  31. #31 Ogo
    76% 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 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down 9.1%, Arcade 8.4%

  32. #32 Polygun
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Electric Turtle Games LLC
    Windows

    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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.6%

  33. #33 Solaroids
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 6.9%

  34. #34 Sektori
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 7.2%

  35. #35 打怪! Beat the Mons!
    75% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: T工作室 T Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.3%

  36. #36 Battle AirForce
    73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: SUZUKIPLAN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 6.1%

  37. #37 Berzerk: Recharged
    74% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Procedural Generation 8.5%

  38. #38 TCSTRIKERS2
    75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Project Anthem
    Windows

    Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 6.1%

  39. #39 Crucible
    73% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 8.3%

  40. #40 Retro Rocket Raiders
    77% 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 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 7.5%

  41. #41 Escape the Kreegan
    72% 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shooter 7.4%

  42. #42 Asteroids... But Roguelite
    73% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost Goats Games
    Windows

    Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Score Attack 8.1%

  43. #43 Nectar Wars
    72% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Sinomod Studios
    Windows

    An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 7.4%

  44. #44 Kaguya
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Flypot LLC
    Windows

    High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Top-Down 7.7%

  45. #45 The Mad House Season One
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
    Windows

    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 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 8.9%

  46. #46 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
    70% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Masayuki Ito
    Windows

    This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 6.5%

  47. #47 Yars: Recharged
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 7.6%

  48. #48 Diced Up!
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: slameron
    Windows · Mac

    Survive as long as you can in an endless bullet hell with randomized stats and weapons.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%

  49. #49 XenoFeud
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Downforce Games
    Windows

    XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Bullet Hell 7.2%

  50. #50 Cloud Cutter
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%

  51. #51 Lobstar: Arcade Version
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Lobstar
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 7.3%

  52. #52 LUMbA: HANGOVER
    68% 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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 7.8%

  53. #53 Alpha Force Zero
    71% 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 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.2%

  54. #54 Blast Rush LS
    66% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 8.8%, Top-Down 7.2%

  55. #55 Nebula
    66% 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 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 6.6%

  56. #56 VECTORLORD
    67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
    Windows

    A retro-styled shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. Warp between platforms and Dash through bullets. Beat up your enemies, or blast them away. Juggle your combo, and buy upgrades in the shop. Track down your corpse after you die.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 7.2%, Score Attack 6.9%

  57. #57 Rysen
    68% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

    An old arcade style 2d shmup.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 8.5%

  58. #58 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 7.3%

  59. #59 Cycle 28
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Shooter 7.5%

  60. #60 Devastator
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
    Windows

    Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 7.5%

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