- #1 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,110 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 19.3 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 41%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Psychedelic 6.3%
- #2 Grav Blazer
96% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9%
- #3 Really Big Sky
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,891 reviews2012
Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Space 11%, Indie 10%
- #4 Nex Machina
95% matchVery Positive87% of 2,192 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 40.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Arcade 6.8%
- #5 Beat Hazard
94% matchVery Positive95% of 7,449 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 8%, Shooter 3.3%
- #6 Story of a Cube
94% matchMixed76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 8.7%
- #7 satryn deluxe
92% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 7.8%, Colorful 7.2%, Space 6.7%
- #8 Laser Disco Defenders
93% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action 6.6%, Shooter 6%
- #9 ZeroRanger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,230 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 6.4%, Arcade 6.2%
- #10 Waves
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,568 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Psychedelic 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #11 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,600 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 43.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #12 Nova Drift
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,569 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #13 Polychromatic
89% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Action 9%, Arcade 8.5%, Indie 7.8%
- #14 Heckabomb
89% 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 51.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Indie 10.3%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #15 Echoes+
87% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action 15.8%, Space 10.4%, Indie 9.2%
- #16 Grav Blazer Squared
88% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.7%
- #17 Sektori
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 915 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 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 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
- #18 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
86% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.4%
- #19 Beat Hazard 2
84% matchVery Positive86% of 2,261 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 9.1%, Psychedelic 8.5%
- #20 VARYZNEX
82% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: zakichi
Windows
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Space 18.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Bullet Hell 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
- #21 In Extremis
85% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: LNDFRR
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Extremis is a challenging and provocative shoot'em up about finding yourself in the chaos of the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Action 9%
- #22 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
84% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Action 11%, Arcade 7.8%
- #23 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
83% matchVery Positive84% of 619 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Arcade 7.8%
- #24 Danmaku Unlimited 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 6.3%, Arcade 5.3%
- #25 CometStriker DX
81% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.4%
- #26 Berzerk: Recharged
79% matchMixed65% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7.2%
- #27 Eigengrau
78% matchVery Positive100% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 9%
- #28 Death Ray Manta SE
80% 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 44.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 7.3%, Indie 7.2%
- #29 Galaxy Highways
75% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Space 7.9%, Colorful 6.6%
- #30 Bit Blaster XL
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,157 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Space 14.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%
- #31 Dark Old Sun
78% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Action 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 12%, Shooter 9.4%
- #32 Bleed 2
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 910 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 29.5%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Arcade 9.4%
- #33 REPLIKATOR
74% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 6.5%
- #34 Drones, The Human Condition
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 360 reviews2016
Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Psychedelic 11.8%, Arcade 6.9%
- #35 Amaranthine
76% matchVery Positive92% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Roman Kozhukhov
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Amaranthine - is a dynamic horizontal scrolling shooter with elements of procedural generation. Travel through warp to the distant frozen planet that sent a distress signal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Space 17.2%, Action 14.3%, Indie 8%
- #36 Tachyon Project
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 44.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action 13.7%, Indie 9.7%, Arcade 8.4%
- #37 KAMUI
76% matchVery Positive90% of 221 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.4%
- #38 Ikaruga
74% matchVery Positive95% of 2,364 reviews2014
Dev: TREASURE
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 39.1%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 3.7%
- #39 Blast-off
73% matchVery Positive87% of 423 reviews2018
Dev: Quad-Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 13.7%, Action 9.3%
- #40 Pixel Galaxy
73% matchVery Positive86% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Arcade 6.9%, Action 5.7%
- #41 CRYPTARK
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,952 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.7%, Space 12.9%, Action 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
- #42 ATOMINE
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Arms Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Atomine is a twin stick procedural shooter rogue-lite set in a virtual world with minimalist design, where the player recounts on the screen the real events of STUXNET, the first weapon ever created in the form of computer virus.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Psychedelic 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Shooter 8.5%
- #43 Syder Arcade
72% matchVery Positive83% of 695 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%
- #44 Neon Chrome
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 56.9%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 8.1%, Indie 5.1%
- #45 Cyberhunt
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,919 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 7.4%
- #46 Vector Strain
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 11%, Indie 8.4%
- #47 Ultratron
70% matchVery Positive88% of 696 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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.3%
- #48 Star Saviors
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,685 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Space 9.2%, Action 6.6%
- #49 Ellipsis
69% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2017
Dev: Salmi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 21.6%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #50 Savant - Ascent
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,796 reviews2013
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action 11%, Indie 6.7%
- #51 Inferno 2
70% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 72.8%, Action 12.5%, Indie 8.5%, Colorful 6.2%
- #52 Loop-Loop DX
66% matchVery Positive98% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Carpenter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Indie 19.7%, 2D 4.1%
- #53 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 841 reviews2024
Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #54 Intake
68% matchVery Positive91% of 397 reviews2013
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Intake is the new retro-futuristic drugstep arcade shooter from Cipher Prime. In this polychromatic love child of Dr. Mario and Ikaruga, you battle a never-ending barrage of pills, pushing your skill and reflexes to the limit to avoid a lethal dosage.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.8%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 19.7%, Indie 17.3%
- #55 Ion Assault
70% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 17.5%, Indie 11.3%, Arcade 8.3%
- #56 Jet Lancer
65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,234 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 6.9%
- #57 Ether Loop
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%
- #58 LUFTRAUSERS
66% matchVery Positive91% of 4,522 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7.4%
- #59 CPU Invaders
67% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 5.4%