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Games Like Bartlow's Dread Machine

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Local Co-Op, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.

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An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 89 reviews
Released: 2020-09-29
Developer: Beep Games, Inc.
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Steampunk 30.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

  55. #55 Repetendium
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.4%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action 7.8%

  56. #56 Doomsday Hunters
    64% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

  57. #57 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    64% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.5%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 10.8%

  58. #58 Solstice Chronicles: MIA
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 313 reviews2017
    Dev: Ironward
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Local Co-Op 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Co-op 11.4%, Shooter 9.8%

  59. #59 XenoRaptor
    67% 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 31%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Co-op 8.3%

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