Games Like Assault Android Cactus+

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 33%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Difficult 7.6%, Arcade 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for modern twin-stick shooters with intense, fast-paced action and incredible visual polish.

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 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential arcade twin-stick shooter that focuses on high scores and intense, geometric bullet-hell patterns.

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 39%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly blends bullet-hell mechanics with twin-stick controls and a high level of replayability through roguelike elements.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Difficult 8.4%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who love the bullet-hell aspect of the seed game, this is one of the most iconic and precise shmups available.

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 27.1%, Difficult 23.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the chaotic, high-speed combat and satisfying weapon feedback that makes Assault Android Cactus so addictive.

Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 10%, Shooter 8.7%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers an incredibly intense arcade experience with deep scoring mechanics and overwhelming bullet patterns.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features frantic, top-down twin-stick action with massive hordes of enemies and satisfying power-ups.

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 21.5%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Co-op 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more co-op focused, it shares the chaotic, high-pressure environment and vibrant aesthetic of the seed game.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.7%, Difficult 17.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a stylish, high-octane twin-stick experience with brutal combat and a focus on fast movement.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Difficult 12.3%, Fast-Paced 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that focuses on screen-clearing action and fast reflexes in a colorful, 2D environment.

Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Robots 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell dungeon crawler that features the same frantic, top-down shooting style and challenging boss fights.

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Arcade 9%, Difficult 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, indie-developed bullet-hell shooter that captures the vibrant and fast-paced spirit of arcade classics.

Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Fast-Paced 14.7%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, space-based roguelike shooter that provides the same level of difficulty and arcade excitement.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, 4 Player Local 11.5%, Difficult 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished, cooperative shoot-em-up experience that feels right at home for fans of local co-op arcade games.

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Top-Down 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-intensity twin-stick shooter that focuses on arcade survival and fluid movement mechanics.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Difficult 4.7%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary shoot-em-up that challenges players with unique color-switching mechanics and precise bullet-hell patterns.

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 4 Player Local 12.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Local Co-Op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive, high-quality arcade experience with diverse ship choices and challenging boss encounters.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.3%, Robots 33.7%, Sci-fi 28%

Why You'll Like It: It combines tight twin-stick shooting with challenging bullet-hell boss encounters in a procedurally generated setting.

Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell experience that serves as a foundational title for the genre, featuring intense arcade action.

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-intensity action game that focuses on aerial combat and precise movement through dangerous environments.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Robots 8.7%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling shooter that incorporates time-management mechanics into its challenging bullet-hell gameplay.

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Robots 8.8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends rhythm-based elements with twin-stick shooting to create a unique and challenging arcade experience.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.7%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This twin-stick shooter offers a destructible environment and deep progression systems that reward skilled, aggressive play.

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 34.4%, Bullet Hell 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Co-op 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that focuses on customizable ships and intense, chaotic combat scenarios.

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, retro-inspired shooter that offers fast-paced action and a distinct, colorful visual style.

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-difficulty arcade shooter that focuses on pure skill and reflex-based gameplay.

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 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that emphasizes movement and dodging in a challenging, bullet-filled environment.

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.8%

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Robots 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, twin-stick shooter that features procedural generation and a fun, retro-futuristic aesthetic.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 4 Player Local 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Local Co-Op 10.8%

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Difficult 10.7%, 4 Player Local 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, indie-developed bullet-hell game that provides a classic arcade experience with modern polish.

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 22.7%, 4 Player Local 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Fast-Paced 7.6%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 35.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Shooter 3.8%

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 4 Player Local 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Co-op 5.4%

Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, 4 Player Local 16%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9%

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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Robots 10.8%, Shooter 9%

Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Shooter 9.3%

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 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Robots 11.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%

Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Fast-Paced 14%, Difficult 12.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 15.1%, 4 Player Local 12.3%

A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.7%, Difficult 11.3%, Shooter 7.8%

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Robots 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, 4 Player Local 10%, Shooter 7.4%

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 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Robots 10.7%, Shooter 8.3%

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Robots 9.5%

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 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 7.8%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 8.7%

Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10%

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: 4 Player Local 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Co-op 10.5%

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 11.5%, Action 10.7%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Robots 9%

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Cute 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action 4.7%

Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players local or online.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Robots 12.3%, 4 Player Local 11.1%, Shooter 9%

CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

Why similar: 4 Player Local 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 9%

Show off your skills & reflexes in this frantic gallery shooter action arcade, filled with bullets, bots and explosions! You play as Erin Saver, carrying out her personal vendetta against the criminal Wildbots.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%

You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Difficult 11.4%, Robots 11%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.2%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 10.6%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Difficult 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Co-op 12.2%