- #1 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 50.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 4.6%, Local Co-Op 3.9%
- #2 Incandescent
96% matchMixed68% of 173 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.6%, 2D 4.4%
- #3 Heckabomb
96% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 5.9%
- #4 Tachyon Project
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 8.4%
- #5 Death Ray Manta SE
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 reviews2015
Dev: The Future Of VideogamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 10%, Action 6.5%, Colorful 5.2%
- #6 Bullet Candy
94% matchMixed52% of 87 reviews2007
Dev: R C Knight
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 14%
Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Casual 7.5%
- #7 Nova Wing II
92% 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 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Co-op 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 5%
- #8 Neon Shooter
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.3%, 2D 4%
- #9 Get Your Tentacles Off My Waifu!
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying RealmsPub: indie.io
Windows
Tentacle monsters have taken pony waifus hostage. It's your job to save them all through extreme violence, achieve pony zen, do Stardust responsibly, and don't think about the meaning of one guy’s war against the universe. Or why cats. This is an accessible cute 'em up after all!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%
- #10 Vector Assault
90% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 15%, 2D 6.1%, Casual 4.9%
- #11 Nova Wing
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 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 39.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Co-op 6.6%, Local Co-Op 6.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.7%
- #12 Spirit Arena
89% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
Windows
Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Arcade 8%, Local Multiplayer 7%
- #13 Renegade Ops
87% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2011
Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Action 7.4%
- #14 Evoids
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Mike Diskett
Windows
Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Physics 5.2%, Action 4.4%
- #15 Retro Rocket Raiders
88% 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 50.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Casual 3.1%, Action 2.9%
- #16 Incandescent 2
86% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.5%, 2D 5%
- #17 Black Widow: Recharged
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 11%, Local Co-Op 4.5%, Colorful 4.3%
- #18 WE ARE DOOMED
84% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
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 64.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 6%, Colorful 3.2%
- #19 ULTRA CORE DIVE
82% matchPositive100% of 12 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 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 4.5%, 2D 3.9%
- #20 Ion Assault
84% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In ION ASSAULT players wield thousands of Ion Particles to blast, fry and disrupt anything on screen as you see fit! GAMEPLAY WITH A TWIST: By centering its gameplay around its unique fluid and particle physics system, ION ASSAULT adds a twist to arcade style space shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 10.3%, Casual 8.3%
- #21 Highway to the Moon
83% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Vernacular Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Highway to the Moon is a fast-paced scrolling arcade shooter where you take control of Jacob Helaway, stunt man and thrill-seeker extraordinaire, as he makes his way to the Moon in pursuit of the interstellar criminal known only as the Moon Man.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 10.1%
- #22 Acid Web
81% 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 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 4%, 2D 3.8%
- #23 Two by One
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Javier Ortega
Windows
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Co-Op 6.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%
- #24 GoobnBalloonsDX
79% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: IconicArtsLLP
Windows
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #25 Vector Assault 2
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55%, Arcade 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 2D 6.7%, Casual 5.1%
- #26 Super Blue Square
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FNDK
Windows
Step into the fast-paced world of Super Blue Square, where simplicity meets intense arcade action! In this top-down 2D twin-stick shooter, you'll face waves of relentless enemies in a vibrant, ever-changing battlefield.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 7.7%, 2D 4.2%
- #27 Ultratron
78% matchVery Positive88% of 695 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Action 6.1%
- #28 Bass Blasters
80% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Phippe
Windows
Bass blasters is a survival twin sticks shooter that builds levels based on the audio you choose to upload! Shoot varying projectiles at a wide array of enemies that spawn based on the activity of the different audio channels.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.5%, 2D 4%
- #29 Mobile Astro
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.2%
- #30 Zombie Cubes 2
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: MayoNinja Games
Windows
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Action 4.8%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #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 47.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Arcade 13%, 2D 4.5%, Casual 3.6%
- #32 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,092 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 53.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Arcade 18%, 2D 3.7%, Casual 3.5%
- #33 Pressure Overdrive
77% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pressure Overdrive is arcade twin-stick madness on hot wheels in a colorful bathtub-punk setting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Comedy 6.7%, Arcade 6.6%
- #34 GalaxIverse II
75% matchPositive100% of 14 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 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Co-op 7.3%, Combat 5.7%, 2D 4.9%
- #35 Shoot Trip Die
74% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
Windows
Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Dark Comedy 21.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Cartoony 5.3%
- #36 Dead Red Bennie
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amazing A Studios
Windows
Dead Red Bennie, where precision is key. Score points by swiftly taking down waves of enemies, aiming for the highest score in the shortest time. Maintain your combo to maximize points!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 57.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Cartoony 12.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 3.7%
- #37 PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate
74% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2015
Dev: Q-Games Ltd.Pub: Double Eleven
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
CAN YOU SAVE THE SCIENTISTS ON APOXUS PRIME?PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate is a twin-stick shooter with equal elements of action and puzzle solving.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.5%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Action 9%, Physics 9%, Co-op 6.8%
- #38 BLASTER ARCADE
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Andy
Windows
Wanna Arcade?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.7%, Arcade 19.3%, 2D 7.1%, Action 6.9%, Multiplayer 4.1%
- #39 meldpit
73% 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 46.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 9%, 2D 4.1%, Action 3.9%
- #40 Shapefighter
71% 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 47%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Colorful 3.9%, 2D 3.4%
- #41 COLORNOVA
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 6%
- #42 Bezier
73% 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 48.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 5.5%, Colorful 4.3%
- #43 Sektori
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 768 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 43.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Destruction 6.7%, Colorful 4.9%
- #44 Hellfire
71% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 17.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Action 8.3%, Co-op 7.7%
- #45 Farm Invaders
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coffee Rat Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Farm Invaders is a casual, roguelite, bullet hell featuring Daisy, an angry cow seeking revenge for her abducted friend. Join Daisy and her furious friends as they try to uncover the secrets of this alien invasion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Dark Comedy 20.1%, Cartoony 8.7%, Action 3.6%
- #46 Tilebreaker Next Level
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Earth is under attack! Take control and defend the planet in this adrenaline-fueled top-down shooter. Blast through blocks, dodge relentless enemy fire, and face off against formidable bosses. Can you save the Earth in record time? Get ready for the ultimate challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Destruction 11.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #47 Son of a Gun
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Destruction 11.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #48 Polygon Pursuit
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crumbleworks
Windows
Dodge, shoot, survive! Polygon pursuit is an arcade-style twin stick shooter where you are pursued by multiple enemies constantly. You play as a lone circle confined in a polygonal world fighting to survive against waves of unique enemies. This is not an easy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.2%, Arcade 16.5%, 2D 8.7%, Casual 6.4%, Action 5.6%
- #49 Too Many Zombies!
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Derin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive the zombie world with your colleague. It's pretty simple. Shoot, build and craft. That's it! The most important thing to survive is cooperation. Probably.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Co-op 4.1%
- #50 Doctor Nanobot
70% 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 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D 4.8%, Action 4.8%
- #51 Nex Machina
68% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 53.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Action 3.9%
- #52 OBLITACRATER
66% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
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 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #53 GeminiArms
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Arcade 4.7%, Action 3.5%
- #54 Xatrom Command
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: 9RatonesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Team up and shoot down waves of invading aliens. Single player or multiplayer top-down shooting action
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 3.6%
- #55 Fire Shark
67% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 8.8%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Co-op 6.8%
- #56 Exovore
66% 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 43.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Arcade 10.3%, 2D 4.3%, Physics 3.9%
- #57 Fixeight
65% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Arcade 18.1%, 2D 7.4%, Local Co-Op 7%, Action 5.2%
- #58 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
64% matchVery Positive92% of 758 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.8%, 2D 3.8%