- #1 Waves
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,557 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 55.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Arcade 14.2%
- #2 Razor2: Hidden Skies
96% matchMostly Negative26% of 237 reviews2010
Dev: Invent4 EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Indie 22.3%, Casual 20.4%, Arcade 11.6%
- #3 Swarm Arena
96% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2010
Dev: Dedication Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Casual 8.4%
- #4 Heckabomb
95% 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 51.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Indie 18.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #5 Scoregasm
94% 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 77.1%, Indie 22.9%
- #6 Ion Assault
93% 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 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 17.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #7 Xotic
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 188 reviews2011
Dev: WXP Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Rack up huge scores by shooting enemies, detonating chain reactions, and discovering secret power-ups and point multipliers
Why similar: Indie 62.1%, Arcade 37.9%
- #8 Beat Hazard
91% matchVery Positive95% of 7,430 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 54.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Indie 6.1%, Arcade 5.5%, Casual 4.1%
- #9 Incandescent
91% matchMixed68% of 173 reviews2015
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Indie 17.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Casual 6.2%
- #10 Switch 'N' Shoot
89% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 9.3%
- #11 Tachyon Project
90% 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 45.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Indie 17.8%, Arcade 10.9%
- #12 Roto Force
88% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Indie 8.8%
- #13 BULLET SOUL
89% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 86.3%, Casual 13.7%
- #14 Gunkid 99
87% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Indie 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arcade 15%
- #15 Retrograde Arena
85% matchVery Positive93% of 531 reviews2020
Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 14%
- #16 Sektori
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 768 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Arcade 13.8%
- #17 Geometry Arena
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Arcade 49.6%, Casual 27.7%, Indie 22.7%
- #18 Space Smash
86% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Casual 9.4%
- #19 PewPew Live
84% 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 56.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 13.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #20 Booster Trooper
86% matchMixed47% of 199 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #21 BULLETHELL
81% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 86.8%, Indie 10%, Arcade 3.2%
- #22 Hyper Sentinel
82% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Indie 26.1%, Arcade 25.3%
- #23 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
79% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Indie 13.3%
- #24 Danmaku Unlimited 2
81% matchVery Positive93% of 482 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: Shoot 'Em Up 71%, Indie 16%, Arcade 13%
- #25 Undercroft Warriors
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 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 53.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Indie 3.6%
- #26 Bullet Hell Monday
78% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.4%, Arcade 24.2%, Indie 10.4%
- #27 Polychromatic
80% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 66.3%, Indie 19%, Arcade 14.7%
- #28 TYPECAST
77% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.7%, Arcade 26.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #29 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,092 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54%, Arcade 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 4.9%
- #30 Sky Mercenaries
79% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.2%, Indie 24.9%, Arcade 22.8%
- #31 Geometry Arena 2
72% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Arcade 71.2%, Casual 28.8%
- #32 Beat Hazard 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 2,251 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 51.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Indie 9.1%, Casual 5.7%
- #33 Super Glitter Rush
74% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 83.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #34 Really Big Sky
75% 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 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Indie 27.1%, Arcade 7.2%
- #35 Gunbot Diplomacy
71% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Arcade 40.1%, Casual 32%, Indie 28%
- #36 Blast Off Far Away
73% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: C405Pub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.2%, Arcade 24.7%, Casual 17.1%
- #37 Grav Blazer Squared
76% matchMixed41% of 87 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 53%, Arcade 24.4%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 7%
- #38 Pineapple Smash Crew
74% matchVery Positive80% of 123 reviews2012
Dev: RichMakeGame
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Winner of the 2011 Eurogamer Indie Arcade award, Pineapple Smash Crew is a fast-paced, tactical blast-em-up with a unique modern-retro feel!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #39 Nation Red
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,778 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 59.3%, Indie 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Arcade 8.1%
- #40 Rhythm Destruction
76% matchMixed45% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Curious Panda Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Indie 33.1%, Casual 28.7%
- #41 Rocking Pilot
73% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Indie 15.6%, Arcade 13.6%
- #42 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Arcade 15.1%
- #43 Drones, The Human Condition
75% matchMostly Negative37% of 358 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 48.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #44 Void Prison
70% matchVery Positive80% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 78.4%, Arcade 21.6%
- #45 Heavy Weapon Deluxe
71% matchVery Positive87% of 435 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!
Why similar: Casual 43.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Arcade 23.2%
- #46 DashFire
67% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Team DashFire
Windows
A fast-paced arena-style shooter with an emphasis on movement, collect various weapons, and other pickups to dominate the competition in a peer-to-peer 8-person free-for-all!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #47 TechBeat Heart
69% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Machine Games
Windows · Linux
SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.9%, Arcade 28.1%
- #48 Nex Machina
68% matchVery Positive87% of 2,177 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Arcade 13%, Indie 6.7%
- #49 Asteroid Bounty Hunter
70% matchMixed65% of 804 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Indie 33.9%, Casual 27.1%
- #50 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
69% matchVery Positive91% of 402 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 65.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Indie 17.1%
- #51 Cyberhunt
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,850 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 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 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 11.8%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #52 Laser Disco Defenders
69% 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 54.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Indie 10.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #53 BloodDome Classic
66% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 20.5%, Casual 13.5%
- #54 Stellar 2D
70% matchMixed41% of 977 reviews2015
Dev: quad gamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.
Why similar: Indie 55.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Casual 21.7%
- #55 Assault Android Cactus+
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,002 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 56.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 13.6%
- #56 Sweezy Gunner
67% matchVery Positive83% of 244 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: Indie 52.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%
- #57 Half Hour Hexagon
65% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.1%, Arcade 20.7%, Casual 18.2%
- #58 AngerForce: Reloaded
66% matchVery Positive91% of 383 reviews2017
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 100%