Games Like Arcade Souls

ShopFront is a fast paced top down twin stick action arcade-like game set in a fantasy world full of heroes. Play as Keeper, an elderly shop keeper with a poor temper fed up with all the heroes destroying his pottery and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.4%, Combat 3.9%

Extreme procedural bullet hell. Not ping-pong. It’s ULTRAPONG—where color defines behavior. Battle through a spectrum of 16,777,216 potential enemies where even the slightest chromatic shift alters their mass, size, and acceleration. No clones, just a continuous evolution of movement and challenge.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, PvE 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 7.4%

Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.8%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action 22.4%, Arcade 10.7%

Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.6%, Bullet Hell 31.8%, Action 17.5%

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.5%

Step into the thrilling world of Low Batt, a heart-pounding Top Down Shooter that pits you against the formidable security forces of L.E.A.D. Industries. Navigate through intense challenges requiring a blend of skill and strength and embark on an epic robotic adventure to rescue your robo-dog.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Combat 6%

Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action 18.9%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.1%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Combat 5.3%

Blast through escalating waves of enemies and build the best magazine ever created. Collect cash, survive, then hit the shop between rounds to buy bullets and rebuild your magazine into a ridiculous combo engine. Stack synergies, upgrade your bullets, and snowball into a screen-filling bullet storm.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action 12.5%, Combat 5.6%, 2D 2%

A trip through slipspace gone awry. Shoot and evade waves of attackers for your freedom in this twin-stick shooter micro-game!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.6%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Action 8.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Combat 3.5%

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 64.4%, Action 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 6.7%, 2D 1.5%

Twinstick shooter! Aim for the highest score before you are finally overwhelemed!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D 2.2%

After encountering an alien creature in a bathroom stall, one man is propelled into a never-ending quest of sewer dwelling carnage! Septic Savages is a 2D, 1 or 2-player, twin-stick shooting roguelike with loads of randomized elements and hours upon hours of gameplay.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62%, Action 22.9%, Arcade 15.1%

A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.3%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 19.7%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 3.4%, 2D 2.2%

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 43.1%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 7.2%

Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Arcade 22.7%, Action 21.7%, Combat 13.9%, 2D 4.7%

THE PLUNDER AWAITS! Ambient Noise needs comic books, and the Mecha-Skull shrines of the Machine-Faith can be traded for comics! Assault their constantly shifting stronghold by way of action-packed arcade twin-stick shooting, Crush your foes and get the IRON-PLUNDER (That being comics).

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.3%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Combat 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 10.1%, Combat 4.3%

Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.7%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 17.8%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Inspired by its creator's love life, face his ex-girlfriends in a blend of twin-stick action and Visual Novel storytelling within a surreal TV game show where memories become battles and emotions become mechanics. It all really happened… more or less.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.1%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 12.9%, Combat 10.7%, 2D 1.3%

Test the limits of bio-mechanical clone Model 137 a.k.a BIOTYPE in this free, endless bullet hell. Master the Biotype's patented tri-laser and push as far as you can. Will BIOTYPE prove it can make a difference in the fight against the enemy in the real world?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.9%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Combat 5.1%

Fun and relaxing arcade game, you control two dots connected by a piece of string. Dodge and capture enemies for as long as you can. Each level is slightly more challenging than the last, how far can you make it?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.7%, 2D 2.2%

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 44.7%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 10.7%, 2D 2.5%

In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.3%, Action 27.3%, Arcade 22%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Wanna Arcade?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 59.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 15.7%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 8.8%, Combat 4.1%

A dungeon known as the Abyss has suddenly appeared. To open the "Door of Darkness" at its deepest point, the Seeker plunges into the dungeon gate... in search of the truth. Survive the onslaught of dark forces in this twin-stick survival shooter! — Are You Ready to Face Your Destiny?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.4%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 15.9%, PvE 5.1%, 2D 3%

SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.6%, Action 27.8%, Arcade 16.4%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Fan: The Flame is an arcade shooter featuring a gusty tabletop fan. Dodge hordes of enemies, shove them into the flames as quickly as possible to get the highest bonus, and upgrade (or downgrade) your fan to take on progressively more difficult waves.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.9%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 10.4%, 2D 2.5%

HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.4%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9%, PvE 2.9%

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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 11.7%, Combat 4.5%

Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action 12.5%, Combat 9.1%, PvE 7.2%

Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.3%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Combat 3.4%

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.7%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

In this colorful twin-stick shooter inspired by 2000's-era Flash games, survive several waves of uniquely deadly enemies with your wits and skill. Choose wisely from a tree of upgrades after each wave to refine your strategy and bring down your foes. Live to see what lies at the end of the horde.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Bullet Hell 26%, PvE 11.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.4%

“A fast-paced action roguelite arena shooter where you battle relentless enemy waves, unlock new weapons and upgrades, and push your limits with every run. Survive dynamic challenges, face unique bosses, and become the final line of defense in 2130.”

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.2%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 18.6%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Swarmbreak is a twin-stick roguelike shooter where you aim every bullet, stack every perk, and push every run to its breaking point. The only thing between you and oblivion is your crazy build cobbled together from 28 stackable perks, 10 weapons, and a character passive that bends the rules.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Action 14.4%, PvE 4.3%, 2D 2.2%

Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.1%, Arcade 17.6%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Action 7.5%, 2D 4.3%

It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.1%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 6.9%, 2D 3%

A progression-driven twin-stick shooter. Customize ships, combine powerful cards, and forge unique builds through a massive talent tree as you race to stop the Anomaly.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.4%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 11.3%, PvE 8.3%, Action 7.3%

Dimension hop to freedom across hostile planets. Blast, slash, and laser alien hordes while crafting powerful synergies by combining unlockable skills with infinitely stacking items and perks. Become unstoppable in this action roguelike—and confront the Entity beyond the Rift.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 13.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Combat 9%

Shmooblin Blaster is a hardcore, bullet hell boss rush game where you fight outlandish superbosses, featuring a bright and stylized pixel art design.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.4%, Bullet Hell 33.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 5.7%, 2D 2.4%

Blast aliens, dodge space junk, and collect trash in this chaotic roguelite twin-stick shooter. Upgrade your gear, fight alien bosses, and save Earth. One asteroid at a time...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.3%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Action 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%, 2D 2.4%

80 waves. 8 bosses. 17 logs that will make you question everything you've been defending. Locus Protocol is a twin-stick bullet heaven with an adaptive AI Director and a horror story hidden inside a cozy geometric shell.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.5%, Bullet Hell 32%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%, 2D 2.1%

C6: Frontlines is a bullet hell co-op roguelike where only YOU (and your friends) can bring the Azapall galaxy to peace. Wield 30+ weapons and gadgets of mass destruction to even the playing field, wave after wave, against a seemingly endless onslaught of evil!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.6%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, PvE 10.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 8.2%

Cell #31 is a fast-paced and intense twin-stick shooter where you play as a cell fighting to survive an ever-increasing barrage of bullets and enemies.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Bullet Hell 27%, Arcade 11%, PvE 8.1%, Combat 5.7%

With exquisite painting style and rich animation, 8-direction jump shooting, a comprehensive variety of main gun firepower, powerful parabolic grenade and powerful special weapons, an all-round Rambo protagonist was born. A large variety of weapons that make players enjoy!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.8%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.9%, 2D 3%

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 43.4%, Bullet Hell 32.7%, Arcade 11%, Action 10%, 2D 2.5%

DreadHold is a top-down roguelite horde shooter where you barricade a shadowy building against endless enemy waves, rack up kills for mid-run upgrades, and chase ever-higher scores with meta progression.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 17.1%, Combat 6.1%, PvE 5.5%

A bullet hell rougelite where every floor is inspred by a diffrent contients mythology! fight trough folklore enemies steal their loot and fight against them again next round after theyve stolen your loot in return

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41%, Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action 12.3%, PvE 7.3%, Combat 3.9%

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 43.6%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 8.7%, PvE 4.4%

Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action 24%, Arcade 20%, Combat 11.1%, 2D 4.5%

A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.8%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 19.8%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 49.2%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 9.8%, 2D 2.4%

Enter the Gungeon 2 is a reloaded, high-caliber sequel to the iconic bullet hell dungeon crawler, reinforced with a new 3D art style, new weapons and enemies, and new gameplay tricks.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.6%, Bullet Hell 36%, Action 10.7%, Combat 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 20.6%, PvE 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 45.3%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Combat 6.7%, Action 6.3%

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 41%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 11.2%, Combat 3.3%