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  1. #1 Golden Hornet
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2017
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%

  2. #2 CometStriker DX
    96% 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 28.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 8.5%

  3. #3 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    96% matchPositive100% of 11 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 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.2%

  4. #4 Mixed Guns
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Noel Jasik
    Windows · Linux

    Thirsty for a good old Side Scrolling shoot 'em up? Well i got ya covered, fight your way through levels, covered with countless unique enemies, grab your guns and mix them togheter with sick upgrades, to create even sicker guns!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

  5. #5 Run x Gun
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Revolutionary Interactive
    Windows · Linux

    Run and gun while you shoot down hoards of alien space ships in a bullet hell shooter/endless runner. Upgrade your gun with various power ups and weapon types like rockets, grenades and lasers. And finally defeat menacing boss ships to save the world from the scourge of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

  6. #6 Gunboat God
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows

    Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9%

  7. #7 Habroxia
    93% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Lillymo Games
    Windows

    Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 8.9%

  8. #8 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    92% 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 42.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%

  9. #9 CyberPigeon
    91% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Brian Voll
    Windows

    Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdown.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%

  10. #10 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 36.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10%, Retro 7.3%

  11. #11 Steel Alcimus
    90% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Retro 7.4%

  12. #12 Nectar Wars
    89% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Sinomod Studios
    Windows

    An explosive Shoot ‘Em Up like no other, Nectar focuses on five hummingbird sisters, each with their own playstyle. Defeat powerful bosses, unlock new cosmetics, compete in online leaderboards, and save your world from the invading bee army!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 9.1%

  13. #13 Evoids
    88% 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 38.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Retro 6.4%

  14. #14 BLASTER
    89% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Andy Phillips
    Windows

    Let's play a new twin stick shooter arcade game called BLASTER

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 9%, 1980s 8.2%

  15. #15 Vectrix
    87% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Retro 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Shooter 9.8%

  16. #16 The X-Type
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BinaryWriter
    Windows

    Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Shooter 10.8%

  17. #17 Operation Hardcore
    86% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

  18. #18 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    85% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: stdio.gypsy
    Windows

    In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 6%

  19. #19 Rodent and Plank: Secret Origin
    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Lodder Digital Media
    Windows · Linux

    A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

  20. #20 Starfighter Neon
    84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%

  21. #21 Blipper
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Overwound Entertainment
    Windows

    Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Retro 13.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.9%

  22. #22 VECTORLORD
    82% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
    Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
    Windows

    A retro-styled shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. Warp between platforms and Dash through bullets. Beat up your enemies, or blast them away. Juggle your combo, and buy upgrades in the shop. Track down your corpse after you die.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 6.6%

  23. #23 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
    82% 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 49.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 4.1%

  24. #24 Full Moon Rush
    81% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Silkworm
    Windows

    Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%

  25. #25 Doctor Nanobot
    81% 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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 8.1%

  26. #26 Storm Mined
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hémisphère gauche
    Windows · Linux

    Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Shooter 10%, Retro 6.7%

  27. #27 Geometry Attack
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Festa Tech LLC
    Windows

    Geometry Attack is a neon-drenched retro arcade shooter inspired by classics like Geometry Wars. Blast through waves of shapes in VR, on your Steam Deck, or in 2D. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, and perfectly tuned for seated recliner play. Chase the high score from another dimension!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%

  28. #28 WE ARE DOOMED
    78% 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 58.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Shooter 5.7%, Action 4.8%

  29. #29 打怪! Beat the Mons!
    78% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: T工作室 T Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BEAT THE MONS is simple pixel auto shooter. Dodge, shoot, beat all these monsters and earn score! Life is not much else...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Shooter 13.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 8.4%

  30. #30 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
    Windows

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%

  31. #31 Vector Assault 2
    79% 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 48.9%, Retro 15.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%, Bullet Hell 6.6%

  32. #32 Little Elf Tanks
    75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Friendly Fire Software
    Windows

    A bombastic bug busting adventure! Play as one of four playable characters in their quest to to free their fellow elves from the clutches of an evil army of spiders. If they crawl, blast em all! Let nothing stand in your way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 7.5%

  33. #33 Ultratron
    76% 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 40%, Retro 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 6.4%

  34. #34 Guinea Pig Gunner
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glowmatic LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 9.1%

  35. #35 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Retro 13.8%, Shooter 12.1%

  36. #36 VERZEUS
    74% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%

  37. #37 Elite Exorcist Miko
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows

    A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 9.5%

  38. #38 Rise & Shine
    75% matchMixed69% of 907 reviews2017
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Adult Swim Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine - and with it the fate of his world.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

  39. #39 Cute Invaders
    74% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Magic Cube
    Windows

    Something great is coming! Something extremely Gigantic and Adorable!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%

  40. #40 Black Widow: Recharged
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 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 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Retro 7.5%

  41. #41 Undercroft Warriors
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuzzy
    Windows

    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 33.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 6.4%

  42. #42 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 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 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 5.4%

  43. #43 Exovore
    72% 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 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.4%

  44. #44 ZEROCRON
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: T.R.S.
    Windows

    ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 7.2%

  45. #45 HYPER DETONATOR
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 6.5%

  46. #46 PewPew Live
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Jean-François Geyelin
    Windows

    A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7%

  47. #47 RYZY NYIL
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: SB_Games_Public
    Windows

    Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 11.3%

  48. #48 The Rush
    68% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: Hornbuckle Who
    Windows

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 8.3%

  49. #49 Chester’s Revenge
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wojo Studios LLCPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Retro 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  50. #50 Kaiju Kite Attack
    70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: PWCA
    Windows

    OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 11%

  51. #51 EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
    66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 8.3%

  52. #52 meldpit
    67% 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 40.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  53. #53 未来战士
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: BIFROST CLOUD PTE. LTD.
    Windows

    With exquisite painting style and rich animation, 8-direction jump shooting, a comprehensive variety of main gun firepower, powerful parabolic grenade and powerful special weapons, an all-round Rambo protagonist was born. A large variety of weapons that make players enjoy!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 9%

  54. #54 Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CC164
    Windows

    Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 16.6%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Retro 8.8%

  55. #55 GUN DOG ROCK RAPID
    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: leimonyaPub: leimonya
    Windows

    Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 10.2%

  56. #56 Blitloop
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bitbebop
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Retro 12.3%, 1980s 9.9%

  57. #57 Explaining every string
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: chelovekbeznika
    Windows

    No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 7.5%, 1980s 6.2%

  58. #58 Vector Assault
    69% 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 51.9%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Minimalist 4%

  59. #59 In My Defense
    70% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Scientist Software
    Windows

    This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Retro 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Old School 9.8%

  60. #60 Crystal Comet
    66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: RewdanSprites
    Windows

    An old-school chaotic twin stick space shoot em' up. You are not the hero - you're part of a squad! - Play single player with the AI or drop in / drop out local co-op!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 6.8%

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