- #1 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
97% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 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 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Psychedelic 6.2%
- #2 Nex Machina
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,168 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 40.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Arcade 6.9%
- #3 Nova Drift
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 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%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 12.7%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #4 Beat Hazard
95% matchVery Positive95% of 7,422 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 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Space 8%, Shooter 3.2%
- #5 Grav Blazer
96% matchMixed48% of 157 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%
- #6 Really Big Sky
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,890 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 11%, Indie 10.3%
- #7 Story of a Cube
93% matchMixed77% 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 49.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Action 12%, Arcade 10.7%, Indie 8.9%
- #8 ZeroRanger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,130 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action 6.4%, Arcade 6.3%
- #9 Laser Disco Defenders
92% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 5.9%
- #10 satryn deluxe
91% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 7.8%, Colorful 7.4%, Space 6.9%
- #11 Waves
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #12 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
89% matchVery Positive90% of 398 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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #13 Beat Hazard 2
88% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 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 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Space 9.2%, Psychedelic 8.4%
- #14 Polychromatic
89% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Indie 8%
- #15 Sektori
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 20%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
- #16 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 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 44.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #17 Grav Blazer Squared
87% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%
- #18 Echoes+
85% 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Action 15.5%, Space 10.4%, Indie 9.5%
- #19 Heckabomb
86% 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 18.7%, Indie 10.6%, Action 9.5%, Arcade 9.5%
- #20 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
84% matchVery Positive84% of 602 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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Arcade 8%
- #21 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
84% matchVery Positive81% of 402 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 8%
- #22 CometStriker DX
83% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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 34.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #23 Berzerk: Recharged
82% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #24 Eigengrau
79% matchVery Positive100% of 88 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 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%
- #25 Dark Old Sun
81% matchVery Positive92% of 51 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 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 9.3%
- #26 Bleed 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #27 Galaxy Highways
76% matchVery Positive98% of 54 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 46.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 7.9%, Colorful 6.6%
- #28 Danmaku Unlimited 2
80% matchVery Positive93% of 481 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 6.3%, Arcade 5.3%
- #29 Death Ray Manta SE
81% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.6%, Arcade 7.2%
- #30 CRYPTARK
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 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 13%, Action 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #31 Tachyon Project
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 74 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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action 13.5%, Indie 10%, Arcade 8.5%
- #32 KAMUI
77% matchVery Positive90% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: SITER SKAINPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.8%
- #33 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 22.6%, Space 17.5%, Action 14.2%, Indie 8.4%
- #34 Blast-off
74% matchVery Positive87% of 419 reviews2018
Dev: Quad-Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 13.8%, Action 9.2%
- #35 BLUE REVOLVER
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 5.7%
- #36 Pixel Galaxy
75% matchVery Positive86% of 189 reviews2015
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 25%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 5.7%
- #37 Ultratron
75% matchVery Positive88% of 694 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 44.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10%, Indie 7.5%
- #38 Drones, The Human Condition
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 356 reviews2016
Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.6 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 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Psychedelic 11.7%, Arcade 7%
- #39 Ikaruga
73% matchVery Positive95% of 2,307 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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Shooter 3.7%
- #40 Vector Strain
74% 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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 8.6%
- #41 NeuroVoider
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 795 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action 9.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #42 Jet Lancer
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 6.8%
- #43 Neon Chrome
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 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 57.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 8%, Indie 5.3%
- #44 Inferno 2
72% 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 72.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.8%, Colorful 6.3%
- #45 Sweezy Gunner
71% matchVery Positive83% of 243 reviews2014
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action 18.2%, Space 16.2%, Indie 13%
- #46 Ether Loop
70% 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 16.8%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #47 Star Saviors
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 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 36.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Space 9.3%, Action 6.6%
- #48 Legacy of the Elder Star
71% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Kickbomb Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Indie 9.7%
- #49 REPLIKATOR
67% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 11.2%, Colorful 6.5%
- #50 Ion Assault
72% 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 17.3%, Indie 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #51 Ellipsis
69% matchVery Positive94% of 246 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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 21.2%, Indie 14.5%, Arcade 8%
- #52 Bit Blaster XL
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.7%
- #53 Syder Arcade
70% matchVery Positive84% of 692 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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #54 LUFTRAUSERS
68% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 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 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.3%
- #55 Loop-Loop DX
66% matchVery Positive98% of 444 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 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Indie 20.6%, 2D 4.3%
- #56 CPU Invaders
68% matchVery Positive83% of 766 reviews2017
Dev: Microblast GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 20.3 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 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 5.3%
- #57 Sine Mora
68% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6%
- #58 Absolute Blue
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Jochen HeizmannPub: Asylum Square
Windows
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Psychedelic 14.3%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 9.8%
- #59 Beat Hazard 3
62% matchVery Positive83% of 646 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 6.1%, Shooter 6%