- #1 Monsters!
97% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: QuadraTron Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters! is a dual stick shooter with a retro feel complete with pixel art and leaderboards to achieve that good ol’ arcade feel.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.1%, Action 36.1%, Indie 18.7%
- #2 Return to Sector 9
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly Games
Windows
Spread across a campaign mode and 8 mini games, take on a variety of missions from bug hunts, protection detail, desperate last stands and rescue missions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.9%, Action 35.4%, Indie 26.7%
- #3 Sniper Fodder
95% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: War game studioPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Inspired by the classic Amiga 500, you take on the role of a sniper, eliminating all the enemies without showing you.
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 31.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%
- #4 P-3 Biotic
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: BatCat Games
Windows
P-3 Biotic is an intense twin-stick shooter featuring advanced real-time lighting and gorgeous particle effects. Pilot the MK4s nano-ship inside a petri dish against 14 waves of infectious bacteria as they attempt to destroy the Nucleus, a bio-engineered organism growing at the center of the dish.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48%, Action 29.9%, Indie 22.2%
- #5 Christmas Rampage
93% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows
Christmas Rampage is a 2D twin-stick shooter game. A fun adventure of Rudolph v2.0 in a shooting rampage eliminating evil Santa and his minions from ruining the spirit of Christmas. May the spirit of good buffs and useful weapons be with you in defeating Santa's diabolical creations and minions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Action 34.3%, Indie 26.7%
- #6 Demon's Crystals
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Byte4GamesPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Demon's Crystals is a frenetic twin stick shooter where you guide the Urican demons through countless hazards in order to restore peace to the world. A variety of weapons and power-ups will help you defeat the massive enemy hordes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Action 35.7%, Indie 26.3%
- #7 Moss Destruction
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 114 reviews2019
Dev: Shotgun with Glitters
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced rogue-lite with procedurally generated, action packed levels. Rank up and install Mech Tech upgrades from an overstock! Snap on ability cartridges to your battle-mech, slay huge bosses through 3 distinctive worlds and guide your tiny green heroes towards victory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33%, Action 30%, Indie 22%, Procedural Generation 15%
- #8 Septic Savages
92% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Jenito
Windows · Mac
After encountering an alien creature in a bathroom stall, one man is propelled into a never-ending quest of sewer dwelling carnage! Septic Savages is a 2D, 1 or 2-player, twin-stick shooting roguelike with loads of randomized elements and hours upon hours of gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.1%, Action 29.2%, Indie 21.6%
- #9 Reviser
89% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HyperNovaSoft
Windows
'Reviser' is a top-down twin stick shooter with RPG / Treasure Hunter-like elements. Your mission is to explore with the team members, get various weapons with random parameters and conquer all areas.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Action 34.3%, Indie 26.7%
- #10 Gemstone Keeper
90% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Gamepopper
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gemstone Keeper is a twin stick shooter where avid explorers go down into the Cistershire Caverns, a large, dangerous and mysterious set of caves and caverns that are filled with vast amounts of rare and valuable gemstones.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.3%, Action 27.8%, Indie 25.9%
- #11 Tinertia
88% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2015
Dev: Candescent GamesPub: Candescent & Section
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Action-platformer set on a dying planet. Main protagonist - Weldon - must climb a vast expanse of ruins and tackle deadly sentient machines if he hopes to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.9%, Action 28.3%, Indie 20.8%
- #12 Omega Reaction
87% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Nick Van FossenPub: Joe Censored Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Fend off wave after wave of enemies as you fight to victory in this twin stick shooter. Fast shooting guns, plus your ship's additional powerful capabilities help you fight through progressively more difficult levels, in order to escape and make your way home.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.3%, Action 33.9%, Indie 13.8%
- #13 People Eater
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Perfect Square Studios LLC
Windows
A vicious, man-eating monster has escaped. And that monster is you! Rampage, devour, and dodge your way through endless procedurally generated levels. Overcome harrowing boss fights, unlock new monsters and upgrades, and compete for first place in the leaderboards. Sate your hunger or die trying.
Why similar: Action 41.4%, Indie 30.6%, Procedural Generation 28%
- #14 Transcripted
89% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews
Dev: Alkemi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
After 3 years, Transcripted the illegitimate son of Zuma and Geometry Wars is finally back on Steam. Discover now this unique mix of twin stick shooter and match-3 with its twisted mechanics and original story.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.2%, Action 30.1%, Indie 25.7%
- #15 Scoregasm
86% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 51.2%, Action 27.5%, Indie 21.4%
- #16 Boom Boom Bovine
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Wonderthing
Windows · Mac
The apocalypse is now, and only you can stop the invading renegade machines and mutants—with your deadly farts! Herd enemies, dodge bullets, and set off explosive chain reactions in this fast-paced dual stick arcade game. Can you save the world? Can you beat that last high score?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Action 35.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #17 Red Barton and The Sky Pirates
85% matchNegative17% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Schism WorldwidePub: 11000AD
Windows
Red Barton and the Sky Pirates is an exciting 3rd person arcade combat flight shooter reminiscent of games like Star Fox back on the classic N64 and the legendary “After Burner” arcade.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #18 Highway to the Moon
84% 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 42.8%, Action 33.4%, Indie 23.8%
- #19 Prison Bomber
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Sai Attack
Windows
Prison Bomber is an oldschool arcade shooter, based on classic 2d action games. Your main goal is to rescue your ally from enemies prison. Fight your way through the mass of enemies and beat the high-score.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #20 Encounter of Galaxies
84% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Encounter of Galaxies is a vertical scrolling shooter with an open world and elements of trade.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #21 Chuck Meowrris
78% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: WhyNot?
Windows
Play as the special agent Chuck Meowrris, as you attempt to complete Dr. Kibblesworth's Gauntlet of Randomness. With nine lives and five different classes, can you complete the entirety of the Gauntlet of Randomness and defeat Dr. Kibblesworth?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Action 35.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #22 THOTH
80% matchVery Positive84% of 522 reviews2016
Dev: Carlsen GamesPub: Double Fine Presents
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills. Colorful minimalist graphics combine with an intense unnerving soundtrack, making for an exciting mix of art and arcade.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.9%, Action 29.6%, Indie 23.6%
- #23 Longshot Universe
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Longshot Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Longshot Universe is an intense action arena shooter where you pilot a variety of space ships to dogfight and shoot down the enemy before they shoot you down.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #24 Heckabomb
82% 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 52.5%, Indie 26.1%, Action 21.4%
- #25 Gallows
70% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Gallows
Windows
In a fantastic world with full of magic, dragons, underground creatures and heavenly creatures; let's see if our hero LERO is going to save the good people of realm from the evil by using his skills. Destiny of the realm is in your hands...
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #26 My Riding Stables: Your Horse breeding
79% matchMostly Negative32% of 34 reviews2018
Dev: Independent Arts SoftwarePub: familyplay
Windows
Always dreamt of breeding your own foals? Now you can create your own stud farm and lovingly take care of breeding, spoiling and training your horses. It's never been so much fun learning the ropes of horse breeding! Enjoy exciting rides and challenging tournaments!
- #27 Tachyon Project
81% 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 45%, Action 30.6%, Indie 24.5%
- #28 Spacen: The Beginning
75% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: ECHTNICE GmbH
Windows
As Gary Rogers, the player battles through hordes of enemy spaceships in several missions, evading projectiles, asteroids and defeating powerful bosses. Gary collects debris from destroyed enemies and exchanges them at the home base for ship and weapon upgrades.
Why similar: Action 42.4%, Indie 33%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%
- #29 Break Stuff With Coins
77% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: MKJ Interactive
Windows
Ever wanted to just let loose and Break stuff? Break Stuff with Coins lets you do just that. Toss coins at stuff, and break or manipulate it, all in a wacky physics world. Unlock new coins, each with unique bonuses or destructive effects that will definitely spice up your playstyle.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #30 Exocomets
79% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Matthew Giordano
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exocomets is a basic yet difficult action game where you try to survive as long as possible against incoming waves of comets. One hit, and your ship is dead. Survive for as long as possible by collecting powerups and stars to beat every level!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #31 Lots of Balls
76% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Paddle Team
Windows
Lots of Balls is a not-so-new game from our brand-not-so-new team based on a... not so brand new concept, BUT with a lot of brand new twists!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #32 Circuitous ®
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: The Owl ProphecyPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Circuitous ® is an addictive, ludicrous-speed arcade-style puzzler. Avoid rotating barriers as you attempt to navigate to the center.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #33 Space Ghost Pirate Zombie Slayer
78% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Brandon Brizzi
Windows
Is there intelligent life in the universe? Of course not, it's filled with Zombies! Sensing the opportunity for plunder, the Ghost Pirates have taken to the stars on their ethereal ships. Now it is up to YOU to take command of the Space Ghost Pirate Zombie Slayer fleet and lead them against the Zombie menace!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #34 Maddening Euphoria
75% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Chequered Ink Ltd.
Windows
A unique, challenging, unnecessarily colourful arcade game with randomly generated circular level design and a wall of death.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #35 Alchemist Penguin
77% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2016
Dev: Foot in the Box, LLC
Windows
Take control of the Alchemist Penguin in the relentless battle against his dinosaur aggressors! Face off against a never-ending army of dinosaurs under increasing difficulty--and utilize a huge variety of weapons, potions, and techniques to aid you in your fight.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #36 CRAZY MAZE
74% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz TabaczkiewiczPub: Adrian Waltrowski
Windows
CRAZY MAZE is an arcade game that is all about getting out of the maze filled with many traps that continuously disturb your gameplay.
Why similar: Action 64.1%, Indie 35.9%
- #37 Scud Frenzy
72% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Scud Frenzy, the Biggest Game Show in the Cosmos, brings you a fast paced eight-directional shooter about destruction, chaos, rewards and high-scores.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #38 Space Slam
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: ;)Pub: Quickdraw Studios
Windows
In SPACE SLAM there is only one way to mine: ramming planets at full speed with your spacecraft. View the action in VR with your HTC Vive or in flat mode!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #39 Smells Like a Mushroom
56% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2024
Dev: Red Limb StudioPub: Destructive Creations
Windows
Boomer jokes ✅ Vegetable puns ✅ Strange characters ✅ Join the Aveggers to fight through the solar system in a dynamic third-person platformer shooter and defeat the alien mushroom invasion. 99% silly, 100% vegan!
Why similar: Action 60.5%, Indie 39.5%
- #40 Half Past Disaster
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Golden Age Creative
Windows · Mac
Dive into the beautiful cartoon world of Half Past Disaster with either Greg or Meg and platform your way through time, evil creatures, epic bosses and the legal department to save time. Prepare for a challenge, but remember, time only moves when you do.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #41 Varius
71% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Fish Tank Studio
Windows
Inspired by classic games, Varius reimagines core gameplay concepts for a new experience, spreading the retro feeling and difficulty throughout 3 unique game modes.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #42 GameDevDan vs Life
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Chequered Ink Ltd.
Windows
What does it take to become a game developer? Years of the practice, a whole bunch of failures and the occasional diamond in the rough. That's GameDevDan vs Life in a nutshell.
- #43 Creepy Shift: House For Sale
50% matchVery Positive93% of 344 reviews2025
Dev: Night Shift TeamPub: Red Limb Studio
Windows
Handyman needed - ASAP! The investor’s coming in the morning, and the house still isn’t ready! Take on an extra shift where horror meets simulation. Tackle the chaos, uncover dark secrets, and finish everything before dawn.
Why similar: Action 88.2%, Indie 11.8%
- #44 Seasonal Soccer
57% matchNegative15% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows · Mac
Seasonal Soccer is single-player soccer game and incredible fun to play. Play against challenging CPU! You can also let AI play your team players and "manager" your team. And take full control when situation goes tricky! Or play all time with 100% control of your players. You have 8 teams to choose. Easy to play & fun!
Why similar: Action 55.5%, Indie 44.5%
- #45 Insane Insects: The Inception
74% matchMostly Negative20% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: Bad Cast gamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Played over five uniquely different arenas, Insane Insects - The Inception is an airborne Quake III on steroids, a classic old-school fragging game, speed, movement and skill based.
Why similar: Action 54.1%, Indie 45.9%
- #46 Vindicator: Uprising
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: GamePhase
Windows
Vindicator: Uprising is a platform shoot 'em up with pixel graphics and an epic orchestral soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 57.4%, Indie 42.6%
- #47 Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner
49% matchVery Positive89% of 260 reviews2024
Dev: Night Shift TeamPub: Red Limb Studio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules.
Why similar: Action 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #48 Cyclo Chambers
50% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 84%, Action 13.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #49 Alice's Jigsaw Time Travel 2
60% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Somer GamesPub: 8floor
Windows
See Alice and her friends! Solve 100 unique patchwork mosaics!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #50 Lunaform
70% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Chronobit Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lunaform is a dazzling planet puzzler inspired by arcade classics. Your goal is to create planets by filling up a lunar hex grid with energy you get from collecting stars. It's like a crazy space themed inverted breakout!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #51 HexaMon
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Fancy BytesPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows
Don’t be fooled by how easy it looks – each level is trickier than the last.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #52 My Vet Practice – Marine Patrol
70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: NeopicaPub: familyplay
Windows
Your very own vet practice at the ocean! In the north of Canada the most popular creatures of the coast and sea need your help. Along with other young vets you take care of endangered animals and face the daily challenges of a veterinarian.
- #53 Jigsaw Boom
62% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Put together challenging Puzzles as quickly as you can in Jigsaw Boom!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #54 Grid Masters
71% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: Angry Hangar Games, LLC
Windows
Fight for victory in a 1v1 or 2v2 grid-based deathmatch in Grid Masters. Represent your favorite faction as one of five characters (with more to come), each with their own unique abilities. Toss massive bombs, rocket punch, or send explosive robot minions to take your enemies down!
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
- #55 Fairytale Mosaics Beauty And The Beast 2
60% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
Solve 120 enchanted mosaics! Bring the prince and kingdom back to normal before the final enchanted rose petal falls!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #56 Empire of the Fallen Steel
68% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: FutureVisionsGames
Windows
Empire of the Fallen Steel is a sci-fi action role-playing game, the player is able to join one of the four battling factions, assemble his own band of reinforced robots, lead them into battle, conquer cities and defeat the other factions.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #57 TACTICAL
67% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Gameface Games Ltd
Windows
TACTICAL is a challenging combination of puzzle and top-down shooter. You have one objective: eliminate all of the security robots. The catch is that you must not be discovered and only shots to the back will be effective.
Why similar: Action 56.2%, Indie 43.8%