- #1 Devil's Sanctum
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zumb
Windows
Fight through escalating waves of demons in this fast-paced top-down arena shooter. Choose stackable abilities, create powerful builds and survive the Devil’s trials to earn your freedom.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, PvE 5.6%, Arcade 4.4%
- #2 Survivor
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Veilbreaker Entertainment
Windows
A retro 80's arcade-style top-down zombie shooter where you upgrade weapons, collect loot, and battle through increasing waves of undead and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, Difficult 6.7%
- #3 Cube Shooter
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Youngnelson
Windows · Linux
Cube Shooter is a top down arena shooter where players need to dodge and shoot back to pass each level. Shoot your way through levels of 'cube' like enemies who have their own unique abilities to stop you passing each level.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Difficult 8%, PvE 6%
- #4 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
95% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Herosoft
Windows
The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, PvE 5.6%
- #5 Better Not Fall
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bacco Games Studios
Windows
Survive increasingly difficult rounds in a floating arena. Use weapons and powerful abilities to knock enemies into the void before they launch you off the edge, build your loadout during each run, and beat your highest score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Arcade 5.8%, PvE 4.6%
- #6 ReversiBot
94% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Yeongho Kim
Windows
The roles of keyboard and mouse will be reversed
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Action 8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #7 Polyopthalmia
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: samooz
Windows
A top-down arena shooting game. You need to break every eyeball you see and survive in the arena full of gazes to get a high score
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 4.5%, Action 4.4%
- #8 Total Tank Tapout
92% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: OXGameStudio's
Windows
A Local Multiplayer Top Down Shooter with a specialized control scheme making you focus under high stake situations. This mixed with destructive environments and different tank upgrades provides a fun and flexible local game for you and your friends.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 7.4%
- #9 Oh Ship Arena
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Kelkosoft LLC
Windows
Take command of your ship, step into the arena, dominate your opponents, and put your reflexes and skills to the test!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 6.1%, Action 3.1%
- #10 CRATES N' MOHAWKS
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: hslentz
Windows · Linux
CRATES N' MOHAWKS is a chaotic arena shooter where every crate swaps your weapon. Grab crates, adapt to constantly changing guns, dodge swarms of enemies, and survive as long as possible while pushing your score higher.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Difficult 6.4%, Arcade 6.1%
- #11 ArenaMania
90% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Sándor VágásiPub: Norbiúr
Windows
Can you survive the challenges of the Arena? The progressively difficult levels and their hundreds of enemies are just looking for a way to hunt you down. Your only help is your experience and your spells leveling up after each level. If you can pick them up…
Why similar: Arena Shooter 42.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Difficult 10.6%, Action 5.2%, Arcade 3.9%
- #12 Retro Robot Rescue
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Z Digital
Windows · Mac
Guide M.R.1 through a corrupted robot factory, battle hostile machines, collect biomass, and upgrade at the Forge in this retro-inspired top-down arcade shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 42.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 5.3%
- #13 Solar Serpent Squadron
89% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Reima Project
Windows
Solar Serpent Squadron is a survivor bullet heaven game with snake-like movement. You will build your snake "body" as weapons, and destroy hundreds of enemies swarm coming right at you!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 47.4%, Top-Down Shooter 32.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 5.6%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #14 Tanks Target Challenge
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Set Sail Games
Windows · Mac
Shoot and smash targets as you navigate through dynamic environments filled with moving targets and obstacles! Unleash your firepower to destroy as many targets as possible before time runs out.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%
- #15 Paint Chips
87% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2021
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Paint the ground! Paint your enemies! Paint your enemies ground! The ground is your enemy! Paint it!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Action 7.8%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #16 ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL
86% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Gfeller Entertainment
Windows
Survive in an arena where more and more zombies appear and try to kill you. Kill as many zombies as possible before they kill you.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Action 6.8%
- #17 ULTRABUGS
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%, Difficult 7.1%
- #18 Warix
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star-snuffing Black
Windows · Linux
Warix is a fast-paced 1v1 territory capture fighting game set in a dark, microscopic world. Control a glowing cybernetic nanobot, draw trails to claim turf, and destroy your rival in high-speed combat. Parry bullets, steal boost, and outsmart players online or battle a relentless solo AI.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 8%, Action 7.9%
- #19 Pew Pew Magic Wizard Fighter
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benevolent Creative Technologies LLC
Windows
It's Wizard VS Wizard in this isometric arcade battle blaster! Dominate a gauntlet of Best-of-5 duels across unique, destructible arenas that change with every match. Out-maneuver rivals with your chosen fighter's special moves to an eclectic electronic score by inflexi0n.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 3.9%
- #20 The Zyrdain Sands
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FifoArtsPub: fknE
Windows
Visceral twin-stick shooter where desert gods sabotage your run with no-shots, sandstorms, and cursed upgrades while you evolve Zyrd's weapons to save the Sacred Stone.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Action 4.5%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #21 Sorcerer's Fortitude
82% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Esemte Games
Windows
Sorcerer's Fortitude is a dynamic 3D TPS game where you take on the role of a powerful wizard defending your fortress from relentless waves of enemies. Explore a magical world, learn new spells, and gather resources to unlock unique characters and enhance your abilities.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 47.2%, Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, PvE 8%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 4%
- #22 Exphelius: Arena
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Arcade 6.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 5.7%
- #23 Iron Fisticle
82% matchVery Positive83% of 520 reviews2014
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Action 6%
- #24 Meteor Mania
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jack NordnessPub: NoisyNordsGameCraft
Windows
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, PvE 6.5%, Arcade 5.4%
- #25 Tank vs. Aliens
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Jake Makes
Windows
Fight to survive an endless onslaught of aliens, upgrading your tank between levels to keep up with the horde. Death may be inevitable in the aftermath of the invasion, but it is up to you to bring down as many of the these creatures as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Action 6.4%
- #26 CHROMACORE
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3HP
Windows
CHROMACORE is a top-down arena shooter set in a futuristic super soldier training facility. Match your neon lights to the enemies in flow-inducing combat. Your task is simple: kill, adapt, survive, respawn.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 5%
- #27 Spells & Shells
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Arta
Windows · Linux
Dodge and blast through waves of enemies using powerful spells and magical weaponry in this fast-paced twin-stick arena shooter. Acquire permanent enhancements, unlock new weapons and relics and create unique builds to survive overwhelming odds.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, PvE 5.8%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #28 State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
79% matchVery Positive84% of 592 reviews2017
Dev: Lapovich Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.9%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%, Action 6.7%
- #29 Metal Hunter
78% 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: Arena Shooter 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Difficult 4.6%
- #30 Pixel Evolution
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alfish Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twin-stick arena shooter where every run rebuilds the game itself. Collect pixels, survive the constant HP drain, and complete each upgrade checklist to COMPILE the next era — evolving from 1-bit monochrome all the way to 3D, one boss at a time.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Action 8.1%, Arcade 7.7%
- #31 Project Nebula
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MK_Games
Windows · Linux
An explosive arcade arena shooter inspired by the golden age of Amiga classics. Blast through asteroid fields, destroy alien forces, upgrade your ship, and unleash devastating weapons in a modern reimagining of a timeless genre.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #32 Core Breach
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rencade
Windows
Core Breach is a fast-paced, twin-stick arcade shooter in a pixel art style. Play as a Trojan worm virus, outmaneuvering and destroying antivirus enemies. Upgrade your worm with powerful attacks and skills as you fight to breach the CPU core and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 5.8%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #33 GUN KING
75% matchPositive94% of 31 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: Arena Shooter 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Arcade 5%
- #34 Circus Interstellar
76% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Ettinsoft
Windows
Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Difficult 8.5%, Arcade 6.5%
- #35 Chrome Circuit
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A twin-stick roguelite in a 2086 cyber-dystopia. Chain kill-streaks for massive rewards, sign cursed loot contracts with brutal downsides, and stack upgrades into a new monster build every run.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Arcade 6.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 5.9%
- #36 Iron Crypticle
74% matchVery Positive84% of 121 reviews2017
Dev: Confused PelicanPub: TIKIPOD
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Action 6.9%, Arcade 5.4%
- #37 Overrun
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Total Involve
Windows
Fight through immense waves of enemies and test yourself in this difficult, top-down shooter. Swap between short and long-range weapons to tackle any situation. Unlock and upgrade dozens of weapon combinations to customize your loadout. How long can you survive before you get OVERRUN!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Action 8.6%, Difficult 6.7%
- #38 Smashshot
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SolsLuminous
Windows · Linux
A top down twin stick shooter game with a somewhat unhealthy obsession with knockback
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, PvE 6.4%, Top-Down 3.8%
- #39 Retromancer
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Spinfoam Games
Windows · Mac
What happens when nostalgia and necromancy mix? A Retromancer happens! Grab a few friends, choose your champions, and battle your way through 6 brutal zones filled with screeching bats, burrowing worms, deranged cultists, and giant ants.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Difficult 8.3%, Arcade 6%
- #40 Neon: Eternal
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: WaffleHouseStudios
Windows
Neon: Eternal is a 2D Retro-styled Arena shooter. Blast your way through seamlessly never-ending action-packed levels of radiating colors while eliminating over 50 unique enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 43.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, PvE 7.3%, Arcade 5.3%, Action 4.9%
- #41 Gran Vitreous
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Heliocentric Studios
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gran Vitreous is a PC shmup that combines classic arena shooter gameplay with the mechanics of a loot driven action RPG. Upgrade your ships equipment and level up as you battle through a galaxy filled with randomly generated encounters.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Action 6.3%
- #42 Star Hero
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Galactic Space Forge
Windows
Star Hero is a 2D space arena shooter where every kill counts. Survive against endless waves of enemies, earn points for every destruction, and use them to upgrade your ship’s power. The void grows more dangerous every minute—how long can you hold the line?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 48.9%, Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Action 6.2%, Arcade 5.2%, Combat 3.4%
- #43 Top Gnome
70% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Onyx Prism
Windows
A top down shooter where the only way to move and fight is with the recoil of your blunderbuss. Whirl through waves of garden-destroying pests to defend Bert's garden, strive to reach higher and higher scores and become the Top Gnome!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%, Arcade 5%
- #44 Cyber Slayer
70% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Double Dice GamesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action 5.5%, Top-Down 4.1%
- #45 Sektori
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 915 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 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: Arena Shooter 29.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Arcade 6.8%
- #46 Predictile
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: AbstrCAT
Windows
Predictile" is a unique twin-stick shooting game where the trajectory of enemy attacks is displayed. Overcome waves of randomly placed enemies using skill and the power of prediction lines.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 41%, Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 4.3%, Action 4%
- #47 Infected Town
71% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
You are a special purpose soldier and your goal is to destroy some settlement, which is inhabited by a bunch of sorcerers.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, PvE 3.7%
- #48 Deep Deep Deep Nightmare
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Nato GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Deep Deep Deep Nightmare is a 2D Top Down Shooter. Survive by facing monsters in the nightmare of a little boy who didn’t heed his mother’s warnings that eating too much before bed can cause nightmares.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Arcade 6.1%, Top-Down 3.9%
- #49 Solaroids
71% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Arcade 5.3%
- #50 Data Man
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 4%
- #51 Space Ace
68% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Closed Bracket Studios
Windows
Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, PvE 5.9%, Top-Down 3.8%
- #52 Utopos
70% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Action 8.4%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #53 Trash Pit
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Francis Vace
Windows
A frantic twin stick shooter where you and your enemies are only ever one hit from death. Mow down relentless waves of robots, collect upgrades and claw your way to the highest score you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Action 5.3%, Arcade 5%
- #54 Last Meow Standing
68% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 6.7%
- #55 Explaining every string
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: chelovekbeznika
Windows
No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 41.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 6.8%, Action 4.4%
- #56 MechsNBugs
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Purple Tortoise
Windows
Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Difficult 8.7%, PvE 4.9%
- #57 Monday Meltdown
64% matchVery Positive96% of 118 reviews2026
Dev: NF MynsterPub: Footstomp Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Action 5%
- #58 Xeno Crisis
67% matchVery Positive86% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 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: Arena Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Action 4.7%, Retro 4%
- #59 Crocogame
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: alehooleo
Windows
Crocogame is a fast-paced roguelite game with intense moment-to-moment combat and flexible character customization. Use your resources efficiently to take on increasingly difficult threats. Great challenges also bring great rewards!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Action 5.6%, Top-Down 3.7%