- #1 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 50.4%, Action 29.1%, Indie 20.5%
- #2 Monsters!
96% 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 44.9%, Action 33.4%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 5.4%
- #3 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 40.2%, Action 34.9%, Indie 24.9%
- #4 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 40.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Indie 29.7%
- #5 Birdcakes
94% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Green Lava Studios
Windows
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!” - That´s the glorious sound of bullets in this 2D shooter platformer! Step in a world of state-of-the-art Cupcakes weaponry! After a picnic went horribly wrong, Pancake the Cupcake desperately tries to fend off hungry flies away from his girlfriend Cherry!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Action 34.7%, Indie 26.3%
- #6 Demon's Crystals
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 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 40.3%, Action 35.2%, Indie 24.5%
- #7 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 51.6%, Action 28.5%, Indie 19.9%
- #8 Anstorm
91% matchVery Positive83% of 75 reviews2018
Dev: Shiv
Windows
Simple and gripping gameplay most commonly as a classical arcade shooter. The game consists of short levels which is perfect for short breaks to relax.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.3%, Action 33.4%, Indie 23.2%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #9 Gemstone Keeper
91% 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 48.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 24%
- #10 Launch Break
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BadRez Games
Windows
Launch Break is a fast-paced 4-player local party game, where you must fight over a single chance to escape a crash-imminent spaceship!Challenge your friends with all your arsenal, perks and the ability to shape the battleground to your advantage.
Why similar: Action 33.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Indie 24.9%, Funny 8.7%, 2D 3.7%
- #11 Reviser
88% match8 user reviews50% of 8 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 41.4%, Action 33.7%, Indie 24.8%
- #12 Omega Reaction
89% 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 54.5%, Action 32.8%, Indie 12.6%
- #13 Tinertia
89% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2015
Dev: Candescent GamesPub: Candescent & Section
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 53.4%, Action 27.5%, Indie 19.1%
- #14 Saint Hazel's Horsepital
86% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
Dev: HYPH-NPub: Danvik FHS
Windows
Your best Buddy has been kidnapped by a mysterious hospital director, and you are going to save him! The only problem is... you are a horse. Sneak your way through a bizarre hospital while wrecking havoc, ruining doctors' days, and tripping balls in Vietnam!
Why similar: Action 48.9%, Indie 36%, Funny 15.2%
- #15 Boom Boom Bovine
84% 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 38.3%, Action 34%, Indie 25%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #16 HotHead
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Baker
Windows
Play as HotHead as he rids the world of pesky monsters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Action 33.8%, Indie 24.9%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #17 Scoregasm
86% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.9 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 53.7%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.6%
- #18 Incandescent 2
83% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.3%, Action 34.2%, Indie 23.6%, 2D 4.8%
- #19 Transcripted
87% 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 46.7%, Action 29.4%, Indie 23.8%
- #20 Galactic Feud
81% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: FAT BOMB STUDIOS, LLC
Windows
Play WITH YOUR FRIENDS locally or online in this fast-paced party brawler. Compete against each other in this fun filled, hilarity ensuing, adrenaline pumping, caffeine consuming, all out brawl fest.
Why similar: Action 45.5%, Indie 30.7%, Funny 23.8%
- #21 Chuck Meowrris
79% 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 39.3%, Action 34.9%, Indie 25.7%
- #22 Highway to the Moon
82% 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 45.2%, Action 32.8%, Indie 22%
- #23 THOTH
80% matchVery Positive84% of 528 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 49.3%, Action 28.9%, Indie 21.8%
- #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 55.1%, Indie 24%, Action 20.8%
- #25 Mark One
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Orfeas Eleftheriou
Windows
Robots built by humans are retaliating. Step in to dispose rogue robots, defeat powerful foes and save the human race in this sci-fi action shooter.
Why similar: Action 42.4%, Indie 31.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%
- #26 Dungeon Bosses
78% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Kiiega
Windows
Dungeon Bosses is a classic game with bosses and unusual style. The game also has an interesting story, which is revealed in the course of game progress.
Why similar: Action 53.2%, Indie 39.1%, 2D 7.7%
- #27 Tachyon Project
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 47.4%, Action 29.9%, Indie 22.7%
- #28 Spacen: The Beginning
76% matchMixed70% of 23 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 31.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%
- #29 Waveform Wipeout
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Charcoal City GamesPub: Brinkbit, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Waveform Wipeout combines the fast paced action of pulling off a sick combo of tricks with the novelty of rhythm games. The levels are generated based on the song you pick, so the possibilities are endless.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #30 Lifeless Vanguard
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Zeus Game Studio
Windows
Shoot, dodge, get more powerful, defeat a massive fleet of enemies, take part in the toughest boss fights you've probably ever been in in this twin-stick/bullet-hell shooter. Do you have what it takes to survive and win?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.3%, Action 34.7%, Indie 24%
- #31 WE ARE DOOMED
79% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2015
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.9%, Action 20%, Indie 14.4%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #32 Overclocked: The Aclockalypse
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: Timewind LLC
Windows · Mac
Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Action 27%, Indie 20.8%
- #33 Zombusters
74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Retrowax Games
Windows · Mac
A classic twin-stick shooter with a twist, you will have to face lots of Zombies and other creatures with everything you got. Beware!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.5%, Action 30.5%, Indie 22%
- #34 Stabby Cats
74% matchMixed67% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Mad Hose Games
Windows
Fighting your fellow kitties with your incredible agility and arsenal of sharp weaponry in this 2D action game! Toss knives, climb around mansions, and stab your friends to see who will be rewarded the coveted golden yarn!
Why similar: Action 50.3%, Indie 36.5%, Funny 9.3%, 2D 3.9%
- #35 The Executioner: Prologue
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LS
Windows
The Executioner: Prologue is a hardcore two-dimensional action platformer. The game serves as an introductory part of an epic story which narrates about an executioner’s adventures in hell. After the sudden and mysterious death you find yourself in hell. Try to escape from the world of the dead back into the normal world.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #36 Jumping Over It With Kang KiYun
75% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Hobby.st Game
Windows
Send the frog back home.
Why similar: Action 50.8%, Indie 37.4%, 2D 11.9%
- #37 Incandescent
78% 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 40.5%, Action 31.9%, Indie 22.8%, 2D 4.8%
- #38 Project Océara
72% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Indépendant
Windows
Projet océara is a hardcore platform game, all stage are timed and the difficulty is croissant .
Why similar: Action 55.3%, Indie 40.7%, 2D 4%
- #39 Moss Destruction
73% 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 41.1%, Action 34.8%, Indie 24.1%
- #40 Xtreme Paddleball
73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Proto Dome Productions
Windows
The most explosive game of paddleball you've ever played, XTREME PADDLEBALL will challenge even diehard fans of the franchise. No matter what you've heard, there's nothing but you and your trusty paddle in XTREME PADDLEBALL! So get back in the saddle and put your balls on your paddles!
Why similar: Action 48.1%, Indie 35.4%, Funny 16.5%
- #41 Blasteron
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Bunny on Caffeine LLC
Windows · Linux
Dash attack and blast swarms of enemy ships in this boss fight centered insane bullet hell frenzy. Combined with a heavy metal sound track and a hardcore difficulty curve, this twin stick arcade space shooter will definitely bring out the Shoot 'em Up beast in you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.3%, Action 34.9%, Indie 25.7%
- #42 Heavy Recoil
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Andy SharpePub: Epsotic LLC
Windows
Shoot through 3 levels of enemies with 4 different projectile weapons. Move quickly and use cover as enemies will react to your position and actions. Kill enemies to get health before they take you out!
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #43 GoatPunks
71% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Alberto SantiagoPub: Studio Canvas
Windows · Mac · Linux
GoatPunks is a rip-roaring king of the hill multiplayer game of goats, mountains, fireballs and good ole head-butting action. Can you hoof it to the top and stay there?
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #44 Ion Assault
76% matchMixed69% of 181 reviews2010
Dev: CoreplayPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 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 41%, Action 34.8%, Indie 24.2%
- #45 Romguns
68% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: AstroPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
ROMGUNS is a dynamic and hardcore platformer, action shooter with a side view.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #46 Snakes on an Extradimensional Plane
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Team Neon SnakesPub: Fox Buchele
Windows
Abstract HTC Vive game where you help adventurous space mice with tiny little jetpack escape the glowing snakes! Collect powerups for points and compete on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #47 Ruin City Gasolina
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 13%
Eliminate the invasion of mechanical invaders and save what remains of the once great city.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #48 America's Retribution
67% matchPositive91% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: Ed Findlay
Windows
Pitted against USA's fiercest foes, you either win or America loses. Side scrolling retro shooter.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #49 S.T.R.E.T.C.H.
70% matchMixed40% of 40 reviews2018
Dev: ARGamesPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 13%
S.T.R.E.T.C.H. - addictive top down flight shooter. Hardcore and simplicity of this game drags into it.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #50 Music of the Spheres
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Hamish Todd
Windows
A puzzle game about bouncing bullets, Islamic art, and sound
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #51 Birth of a Hunter
67% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2019
Dev: Alex TrittPub: Alex Tritt
Windows
Birth of a Hunter is a metroidvania style 2D platformer, with the twist that a huge new map is generated every time you start a new game.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #52 S#arp Shooter
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Complex Infinity
Windows
Guns fire and enemies attack based on music you choose from your library in S#arp Shooter - a VR game where you are dropped into an action movie scene and must stylishly shoot your way out!
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #53 Exocomets
69% 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 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #54 Brutal MooD
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quad Damage Games
Windows
Brutal MooD™ — is a fast-paced top-down bloody shooter that features classic elements of games from nineties.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #55 Mustdashe
68% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Chris GermanoPub: Pilone Consulting
Windows
You have sixty seconds to make everything look awesome! Unleash the force of facial hair with the fabled Stash Knuckles and rack up points to get highscores and unlock achievements.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #56 Castle Invasion: Throne Out
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Cat Trap Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Castle Invasion is the fun, frantic challenge of defending your castle against an army of misfits. Who better to lead the army than the king, a spoiled man child who wants everything he can’t have. Well...he's not taking this castle.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #57 Breaking Bones
69% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Duplicator Studio
Windows
Breaking Bones is a survival game using the technology of photogrammetry. It's a First Person Melee game with some shooting component. Travel the world through quarries, islands, forests, mountains, deserts and more. Fight skeletons, dragons and dinosaurs. At your disposal a large number of deadly weapons, catapults and bows.
Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%