- #1 Waves
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,571 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 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Psychedelic 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #2 Sektori
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 944 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Arcade 7.8%
- #3 Swarm Arena
96% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2010
Dev: Dedication Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Psychedelic 7.4%
- #4 Undercroft Warriors
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 586 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 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Top-Down Shooter 6.7%
- #5 Scoregasm
95% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 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 55.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 13.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Indie 3.4%
- #6 PewPew Live
93% matchVery Positive94% of 83 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 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #7 Retrograde Arena
92% matchVery Positive93% of 538 reviews2020
Dev: FreemergencyPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Psychedelic 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #8 Drones, The Human Condition
94% matchMostly Negative38% of 363 reviews2016
Dev: Blunt GamesPub: ninjainatux
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.4 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 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arena Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%
- #9 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
91% matchVery Positive96% of 91 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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7%
- #10 Space Smash
91% matchVery Positive89% of 55 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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 8.1%
- #11 Roto Force
90% matchVery Positive91% of 135 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 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arena Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.4%
- #12 Xotic
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2011
Dev: WXP Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Rack up huge scores by shooting enemies, detonating chain reactions, and discovering secret power-ups and point multipliers
Why similar: Action 49.2%, Arcade 38.8%, Indie 12%
- #13 Gunkid 99
88% matchVery Positive93% of 67 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 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 13%, Arcade 11.7%
- #14 Heckabomb
89% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9.5%, Indie 3.9%
- #15 CometStriker DX
87% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 7.3%
- #16 Bullet Hell Monday
86% matchVery Positive95% of 66 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Psychedelic 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%
- #17 Waves 2: Notorious
86% matchVery Positive93% of 328 reviews2015
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Arena Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 6.5%
- #18 Nex Machina
85% matchVery Positive87% of 2,201 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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.1%
- #19 Beat Hazard
84% matchVery Positive95% of 7,451 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 40.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Arcade 4.5%, Shooter 3.8%
- #20 Akka Arrh
84% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
- #21 Gunvein
82% matchVery Positive97% of 227 reviews2022
Dev: NGDEV
Windows
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #22 Chippy
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,186 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arena Shooter 12%, Arcade 6.8%
- #23 Polychromatic
83% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49%, Arena Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.9%, Colorful 5.3%
- #24 cyber_serpent
81% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Q-Bit Digital
Windows · Mac
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 6.8%
- #25 BULLETHELL
81% matchVery Positive90% of 97 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 50.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Futuristic 9.1%, Combat 7.6%, Action 6.8%
- #26 TYPECAST
79% matchVery Positive91% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%
- #27 Laser Disco Defenders
80% 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 36.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 6.6%, Shooter 6.1%
- #28 Void Prison
78% matchVery Positive81% of 99 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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 7.8%
- #29 BULLET SOUL
79% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 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 50.8%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Action 15.1%
- #30 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,116 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.3 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 38.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Arena Shooter 5.4%
- #31 Cloud Cutter
77% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Just Two ltd.
Windows
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.5%
- #32 Danmaku Unlimited 2
76% matchVery Positive92% of 491 reviews2014
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Bullet Hell 38.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 6.4%, Shooter 5.1%
- #33 Cyclo Chambers
75% 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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down Shooter 7%
- #34 Sophstar
75% matchVery Positive100% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%
- #35 Switch 'N' Shoot
76% 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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 13.2%, Shooter 10.3%
- #36 Geometry Arena
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Arena Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%
- #37 TechBeat Heart
73% matchVery Positive92% of 99 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 9%
- #38 Eigengrau
71% matchVery Positive100% of 99 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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 8.4%
- #39 Hyper Sentinel
74% matchVery Positive84% of 70 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 37.5%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 3.8%
- #40 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,607 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 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 44.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.8%
- #41 Super Glitter Rush
72% matchVery Positive95% of 119 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 8.4%, Score Attack 5.6%
- #42 Go Mecha Ball
70% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 8%
- #43 VOIDFACE
68% matchVery Positive97% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Frog Hat LabsPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Face off in this challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush encounters. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast offensive and defensive spells, and kill everything that gets in your way.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down Shooter 7.2%, Action 5.8%
- #44 Power-Up
74% matchMixed58% of 268 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #45 The Bug Butcher
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,205 reviews2016
Dev: Awfully Nice Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 9.1%, Combat 3.9%
- #46 Incandescent
73% matchMixed69% of 180 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 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 3.6%
- #47 ASTROLANCER
69% matchVery Positive98% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action 10.3%, Futuristic 8.3%, Shooter 7.9%
- #48 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
71% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 6.9%
- #49 Assault Android Cactus+
69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,019 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 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 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8%
- #50 Nation Red
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,792 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 42.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Arcade 6.5%
- #51 satryn deluxe
69% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.6%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 10.1%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 6.5%
- #52 Antipaint
65% matchVery Positive95% of 288 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arena Shooter 14.3%, Psychedelic 11%, Arcade 8.4%
- #53 Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin'
67% matchVery Positive82% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: FingerlabPub: Jamk Games
Windows
Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin' is a fast-paced FPS inspired by both retro and modern FPS games. Fingerbang combines elements from each in order to create a mix of its own, with a scoring system added on top to gauge your performance through the different levels.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Score Attack 13.1%, Action 9.5%
- #54 Symmodance
67% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Score Attack 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #55 Bullet Bunny
66% matchVery Positive83% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #56 Geometry Arena 2
64% matchVery Positive89% of 452 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 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: Arena Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%
- #57 BloodDome Classic
67% matchVery Positive84% of 82 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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arena Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 9.4%
- #58 Rhythm Storm
65% matchVery Positive92% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Psychedelic 11%, Arcade 8.6%
- #59 Gunbot Diplomacy
64% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arena Shooter 30.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.2%, 2D 4.2%