- #1 Retromancer
97% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Difficult 9.8%, 4 Player Local 7.4%, Arcade 6.7%
- #2 CRATES N' MOHAWKS
96% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Score Attack 9%, Difficult 8.8%
- #3 ULTRABUGS
96% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Arena Shooter 17.6%, Difficult 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
- #4 Chippy
95% matchVery Positive91% of 1,184 reviews2019
Dev: Facepunch Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Arena Shooter 15%, Difficult 9.4%, Score Attack 8.1%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%
- #5 Polyopthalmia
94% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Arena Shooter 24.8%, Score Attack 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 6%
- #6 Xeno Crisis
94% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Shooter 6.8%, Local Co-Op 6%
- #7 Chromarena
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Kingsnake Games
Windows · Linux
Chromarena is a 2D top-down twin-stick arena shooter. Combine offense and defense to tear through hordes of color-coded enemies to unlock new guns and set high scores. Form short and medium-term plans, dodge attacks with fully responsive controls, and get into a flow state.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Difficult 8.5%, Arcade 6.5%
- #8 Son of Scoregasm
92% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #9 KosmoSquad
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: FlatRedBall, LLCPub: Narfox LLC
Windows
KosmoSquad is a twin-stick arena shooter where you survive as long as you can against an ever-increasing hoard of enemies. Fight alone or with up to three friends and collect star multipliers to maximize your high score. Use your score points to purchase upgrades for your ship and try again!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, 4 Player Local 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
- #10 Undercroft Warriors
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 573 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 24.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Score Attack 8.4%
- #11 Iron Fisticle
91% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #12 Devastator
89% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: RadiangamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows
Devastator is a retro-modern arcade twin-stick shooter. Featuring spectacular, fluid visuals (with 4k and 120hz+ support), heart-pounding music and sound, and intuitive, intense, and varied gameplay, Devastator is the ultimate twin-stick shooter for people who love twin-stick shooters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
- #13 Survivor
89% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Arena Shooter 21.9%, Difficult 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%
- #14 Death Carnival
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Furyion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #15 Solaroids
87% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Score Attack 8.8%
- #16 SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance
86% matchMixed57% of 30 reviews2015
Dev: Brainshape GamesPub: BA Productions LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, 4 Player Local 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%, Shooter 7.5%
- #17 Alien Death Mob
85% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
- #18 Circuit Breakers
86% matchMixed58% of 116 reviews2015
Dev: Triverske
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Score Attack 8.3%, Shooter 7.2%
- #19 GyroGunner
84% 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 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%
- #20 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
83% matchVery Positive97% of 382 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Difficult 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #21 Orbital Overdrive
82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows
A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Score Attack 8.7%, Shooter 7.3%
- #22 Core Breach
84% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Arena Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 7.6%
- #23 Cyberpulse
82% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Scherzo GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
A physics-based twin-stick shooter where you never fire a single bullet. Grab, yank, and hurl viruses into molten firewalls using cyberkinetic forces. 50+ handcrafted levels, local co-op, and 4-player versus. Master a genre-bending mechanic that turns every enemy into a weapon.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Arena Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%
- #24 Iron Crypticle
81% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #25 Rumble
81% matchMixed50% of 38 reviews2015
Dev: Overflow
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rumble is a fast Arena Brawler. Throw rocks to stun and spears to kill, dash to avoid incoming hazards and be the last man standing.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, 4 Player Local 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
- #26 Eigengrau
78% matchVery Positive100% of 97 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: Twin Stick Shooter 12.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Difficult 11.7%, Arcade 8.9%
- #27 Never Not Shooting
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Hand Cannon Games
Windows
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%, Difficult 8.3%
- #28 XenoFeud
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #29 Oh Ship Arena
79% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Arena Shooter 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #30 Overrun
79% 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 17.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Difficult 9.5%, Score Attack 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
- #31 Stray Shot
76% matchPositive100% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters come from missed shots! Learn the monster's behaviours, shoot wisely and balance the difficulty to maximize scoring!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.6%
- #32 Explaining every string
77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Arena Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 6%
- #33 Devil's Sanctum
77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Arena Shooter 27%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6.8%
- #34 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Shooter 7.6%
- #35 Data Man
76% 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #36 DEFLEKT
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Mayd-It Games
Windows · Mac
Deflect, don't dodge. DEFLEKT is a neon arena shooter where every bullet fired at you is a weapon you can steal - catch it and send it back. Fight through 15 handcrafted arenas and 15 unique bosses, solo or in local co-op and versus, with six switchable soundtracks that match your mood.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Arena Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #37 Top Gnome
73% 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 23.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
- #38 Project Nebula
75% 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 22.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
- #39 Trigger Fever
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: RotcivPub: Rotstudio
Windows
Engage in chaotic multiplayer battles in Trigger Fever, a top-down shooter party game. Crush foes solo or with friends, wielding 50+ unique weapons. Show off skills, tactically dominate, and embrace the crazy onslaught!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7.7%
- #40 Warix
74% 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 24%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11%
- #41 Enfora Star
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #42 The Last Stand at Camp Zombie
73% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Sweet Dreams Studio
Windows
Face hungry zombies and explore the hidden secrets of the campsite while working together with a friend in local multiplayer. The tension is high and every bullet counts - will you be able to survive until you escape?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Shooter 7.5%
- #43 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
71% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #44 Assault Android Cactus+
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,016 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 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 23.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, 4 Player Local 8.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #45 Scientific Shutdown
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Define Logic Studios
Windows
Scientific Shutdown is a top-down arcade shooter in which you find yourself kidnapped by Dr Hans Trottelstein, the mad scientist, to test the deadliness of his latest batch of rock monsters. With help from up to three friends, how many simulated environments can YOU survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.4%
- #46 To The Death
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Rob Ager
Windows
Fast-paced top down shooter. Single player or 2-4 players in local multiplayer / co-op. Sci-fi setting. 3D physics makes the gameplay more dynamic / immersive than traditional 2D shooters. Varied weapons, enemies and interactive environments. All set to a pounding rock / electronica score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, 4 Player Local 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #47 The Zyrdain Sands
71% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Arena Shooter 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #48 Sektori
66% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Arena Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #49 Delta Epsilon Warriors
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AugEx
Windows
Become a Delta Epsilon Warrior and battle your friends in this fast paced, twin-stick arena shooter. Plan your shots carefully and cut off your target's escape route with your hazard creating lasers. Deny. Eliminate. Win. Join the fight and outwit and outmanoeuvre your way to victory.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Arena Shooter 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%
- #50 ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL
69% 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 29%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%
- #51 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
70% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #52 Breakpoint
68% matchVery Positive97% of 236 reviews2020
Dev: Studio AesthesiaPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Breakpoint is a twin-stick slasher where your weapons explode. Break through the swarm to claim your spot on the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Score Attack 11.7%, Difficult 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #53 Crimsonland
68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #54 Ultratron
68% matchVery Positive88% of 696 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Local Co-Op 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Retro 8.6%
- #55 Tanks Target Challenge
69% 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 24.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%
- #56 Neon Fighter
67% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Score Attack 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 10.3%
- #57 Better Not Fall
69% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Arena Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.5%
- #58 Cell #31
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Lasse Malmberg
Windows
Cell #31 is a twin-stick shooter where you play as a cell fighting to survive an ever-increasing barrage of bullets and enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Difficult 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #59 Disfigure
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,120 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Difficult 9.9%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #60 Curved Space
67% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: Only By Midnight Ltd.Pub: Maximum Games
Windows
Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Arena Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Score Attack 10.3%, Shooter 8.9%