- #1 Son of a Gun
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
Windows
A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Destruction 9.5%, Aliens 8.8%
- #2 ZEROCRON
96% 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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Old School 7.4%, 1990's 7%
- #3 Cloud Cutter
96% 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 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Robots 7.9%
- #4 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 1990's 10.9%, Military 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%
- #5 Yars: Recharged
94% matchVery Positive86% of 124 reviews2022
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Aliens 8.7%, Robots 7.9%
- #6 Falconet
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iruka Software
Windows
Falconet is a retro-style twin stick shooter with smooth weapon switching and quick reaction gameplay. Travel through unique levels, solve puzzles, and use your diverse arsenal of weapons to efficiently eliminate an army of rogue machines, rescue human survivors, and rack up high scores.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Robots 10.3%, 1990's 7.9%, Retro 7.2%
- #7 DnB Starfighter
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
Windows · Mac
A skill-driven space shooter where the only goal is a better run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, 2D Fighter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Aliens 9.6%
- #8 GyroGunner
92% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: H.T.Project Games
Windows
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 8.8%, 1990's 8.2%
- #9 Magnetar
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pierz Newton-JohnPub: Singularity Games
Windows
Magnetar is a top-down space shooter set in a unique physics-based environment packed with opportunities and hazards where you'll need all your skill to survive. Collect credits to upgrade ships and allies. Features 50 campaign levels and endless random levels.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Aliens 12.3%, Military 9.5%
- #10 Fragment Hunters
91% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Crynsystems
Windows
Crystal Souls: Fragment Hunters is a top down indie space game where you shoot enemy ships, gather crystals, and upgrade your own ship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Aliens 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Robots 8.7%
- #11 Technikiller
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LofiDev
Windows
Technikiller is a sci-fi shooter set inside a mega-factory. Hack in and take control of a hulking mech to blast your way through hordes of killer robots. Fight your way to the core and shut it down.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%
- #12 Hex.Plan.X
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Fandango
Windows
Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, 1990's 12.3%, Top-Down 8.3%, Shooter 8%
- #13 Starfighter Neon
89% 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 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Aliens 10.8%, Retro 7.5%
- #14 The Mad House Season One
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
Windows
Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #15 Devileader
87% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #16 Ore & Ordnance
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hooley StudiosPub: Hooley Automation
Windows
Ore & Ordnance is a Retro styled, Sci-fi, Bullet Hell. Survive endless waves of Pirates, Asteroids and Firestorms. Collect upgrades, complete missions and survive your shift! How long will you last?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 7.9%
- #17 Exovore
86% 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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 8.1%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #18 Xeno Crisis
85% matchVery Positive86% of 215 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Aliens 14.8%, Retro 7.9%, Shooter 7.2%
- #19 Blast Rush LS
84% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Bipedal DogPub: indie.io
Windows
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Destruction 10%, Aliens 9.8%, 1990's 8.7%
- #20 Constellar
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Jacob KuchinskyPub: Banana Peel Studios
Windows · Mac
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 2D Fighter 17.9%, Shooter 10.2%, 1990's 9.5%
- #21 Alien Outpost
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: RETROPE STUDIOS
Windows
Alien Outpost an adrenaline-pumping 2.5D twin-stick shooter places you at a remote outpost besieged by relentless waves of alien invaders
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Aliens 9.3%, Shooter 8.6%
- #22 Gem Raider 2
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Matt WordenPub: Matt Worden Games
Windows
Gem Raider 2 is an old-school move-and-shoot game. Your objective in each room is to destroy all of the Power Gems and return to the teleport pad to exit. Other Gems can also be destroyed to increase your score. There are 20 rooms and each of the 9 types of enemy Gems has unique weapons or skills.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Destruction 11.8%, Aliens 10.9%, Military 8.7%
- #23 Operation Zero
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Top-Down 7.5%, Shooter 7.5%
- #24 Acid Web
79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Text Garden
Windows · Linux
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #25 Retro Rocket Raiders
81% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zed Zeek
Windows
An old school fast action twin stick shmup, featuring more than 20 weapons that you can equip your ship with and 30 different enemies
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Retro 11.4%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #26 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
81% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LaPointe Joints
Windows
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Aliens 10.3%, Shooter 8.4%
- #27 FreeInfantry
78% matchVery Positive82% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: FreeInfantry Group
Windows
Isometric. Massively Multiplayer. Capture The Flag. Skirmish. Bug Hunt. And more. Welcome to FreeInfantry - the world's first massive multiplayer online isometric shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Military 9.8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #28 Primit Shooter 2
80% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Tampopo Games
Windows
Primit Shooter 2 is a roguelike shooter set in a universe where cute but dangerous aliens spawn from the Eye Tower. Players must develop their character, pick suitable weapons, and brave through consecutive waves of alien challenges, combining action and strategy for a thrilling experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Aliens 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #29 Rendagor
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TribanzDev
Windows
Rendagor is a 2D Top-down Shooter starring a service bot. Just a simple machine... or something more? Uncover dark secrets in Story Mode or master the challenge of Arcade Mode. Shoot, smash, and demolish enemies and destructible environments with a devastating arsenal.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Robots 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #30 Raid on the Zone
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
Fight in a furious battle against “The Zone”, a mysterious terrorist group hell-bent on destroying the world. Cripple their defenses with your dual-prop helicopter and massive arsenal of weaponry in this retro-inspired homage to arcade games of the 80’s.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Destruction 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Military 12.2%
- #31 Hyperstar
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernova Software LLC
Windows
A challenging and action-packed 2D survival shooter. Defend yourself from dangerous enemies by piloting ancient starships, each armed with unique and powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Robots 7.6%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #32 Gore Storm
76% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Gundorado
Windows
Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Aliens 7.9%
- #33 Hyper Bullet
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 1990's 11.8%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 6.4%
- #34 Halo: Spartan Assault
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,886 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down 11.2%, Action 8.7%, Shooter 8.7%
- #35 Exterminators of Saturn
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Violence in Video Games
Windows
A top down, twin stick shooter inspired by classic retro arcade games with loads of enemies, fast paced bullet hell combat, big boss battles and tons of bullets.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Aliens 13.8%, Top-Down 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #36 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: James Robinson
Windows · Mac · Linux
A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #37 RedRaptor
73% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, 1990's 12.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 7.8%
- #38 Steel Alcimus
74% matchPositive86% of 43 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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #39 Galactic Explorers
73% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Caden KoehlPub: Koehl Studios
Windows
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, 2D Fighter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Retro 8.1%
- #40 Defendor
73% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: almostApixel
Windows
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 8.8%, Futuristic 8.7%
- #41 Aqua Populo
75% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Newbuild-C
Windows · Linux
Pilot your sub through waves of angry sea-life and punishing bosses in this aquatic twin-stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 8%
- #42 Gamma Bros
72% matchVery Positive92% of 166 reviews2018
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Futuristic 9.1%
- #43 Messier111
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: MELPOT
Windows
The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 11.4%, Action 6.2%
- #44 Escape the Kreegan
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
Windows · Linux
Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #45 Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: SoftdiskPub: Ziggurat
Windows
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Aliens 13%, Retro 11.3%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #46 Storm Mined
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #47 Metal Hunter
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lead Bullet
Windows
Top-down 3D shoot 'em up game in which you play as a robot that fights for survival against other robots. Your only goal is to kill all your enemies until you are the last one standing.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Robots 12.8%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #48 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
71% 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #49 Beyond Solar
67% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2026
Dev: COREGAME Studios
Windows
Beyond Solar is an intense pixel art bullet hell shooter that captures the feel of retro arcade classics while introducing modern systems. Master tight controls, dodge relentless enemy patterns, and survive increasingly chaotic encounters through skill and smart decision-making.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Destruction 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Aliens 13.3%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #50 TV Boy
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funsome Games
Windows
TV Boy is an action packed top-down shooter. Blast waves of weird and whacky enemies with even weirder weapons to rescue the captured citizens of TV Topia and restore peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Old School 11.4%, Retro 8.2%
- #51 Crisis Island
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Webster Entertainment Ltd
Windows
Crisis Island is a fast paced, top down, pixel art, twin-stick shooter that takes inspiration from Time Crisis, Shock Troopers, and 80s action movies!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Military 12.4%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 9.7%
- #52 ASTROLANCER
67% matchVery Positive98% of 145 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Robots 11.1%, Retro 11%, Futuristic 8.3%
- #53 Frenzy
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Robots 9.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #54 GUN KING
68% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows · Mac · Linux
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #55 Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
67% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1990's 12.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #56 Cosmic Tank
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Game Masterminds
Windows · Mac
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Aliens 10.1%, Shooter 9.6%
- #57 Operation Singularity
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Knights and Weekends
Windows
A sci-fi top-down score chaser where score multipliers stack up the faster you eliminate.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Robots 9.2%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #58 Ultra Mega Planet Battles
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Solindie Games
Windows
Ultra Mega Planet Battles is an intense arcade-style, space-based, twin-stick shooter. Players can play by themselves, or with up to 3 friends local co-op or Steam Remote Play (total of 4 players). Select your character, select and modify your ship, then get shooting!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Aliens 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Robots 9.7%
- #59 CometSoldier
68% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: SawaiwaGame
Windows
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Military 13%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%