- #1 THOTH
97% 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 50.3%, Difficult 20.3%, Action 10.8%, Minimalist 10.2%, Indie 8.4%
- #2 Septic Savages
96% 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 64.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.3%
- #3 Story of a Cube
96% matchMixed76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.6%, Difficult 19.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #4 BLASTER ARCADE
95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Andy
Windows
Wanna Arcade?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 9%, Retro 7.1%, Indie 3.2%
- #5 WE ARE DOOMED
94% 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 70.8%, Action 8.3%, Arcade 6.5%, Indie 6.2%, Minimalist 4.7%
- #6 Gridform
94% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Sherbb
Windows
Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.2%, Difficult 21.2%, Arcade 12%, Action 5.9%, Colorful 4.9%
- #7 Vector Assault
93% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2015
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Vector Assault is a fast paced twin stick shooter where you have to survive a onslaught of enemy attackers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 7.4%, Action 5%, Minimalist 4.7%
- #8 Heckabomb
92% 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 65.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Indie 10.8%, Action 9.1%
- #9 P-3 Biotic
91% 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 73.3%, Action 15.5%, Indie 11.2%
- #10 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 62.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Action 12.7%, Indie 11.6%
- #11 Vector Assault 2
90% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WizByte Games
Windows
Annihilate waves of enemies in this enhanced sequel with better visuals and improved twin stick shooter gameplay.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.2%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 7.8%, Minimalist 4.7%, Action 4.5%
- #12 Rocking Pilot
89% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Difficult 19%, Arcade 11.8%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Action 8%
- #13 satryn deluxe
89% matchVery Positive97% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: maybell🌻
Windows · Linux
a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 7%, Action 6.6%, Colorful 5.9%
- #14 Starship Kepler
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Nathan KramerPub: Nathan Kramer Software
Windows · Linux
Starship Kepler is an intense arcade shooter that encourages movement and variety. Traverse open space, explore anomalies, face-off against bosses. Race a dying clock through an endless maze of procedurally generated corridors. Survive an evolving arcade arena.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.6%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 14.1%, Minimalist 8.6%, Colorful 5%
- #15 Malfortune
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Andy ImmPub: Restful Panic ltd
Windows
A twin-stick shooter where your actions have consequences. Engage in blood-pumping boss fights, soothing casual puzzles, and chats with quirky locals. This planet's fate lies in your capable, albeit confused, hands.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 55.1%, Difficult 23.6%, Action 12.1%, Indie 9.2%
- #16 Tachyon Project
86% 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 61.2%, Action 14.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Indie 11%
- #17 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,607 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 68.1%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 8%, Difficult 6.2%, Retro 1.7%
- #18 Death Ray Manta SE
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 218 reviews2015
Dev: The Future Of VideogamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.8%, Arcade 12%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.2%, Colorful 6%
- #19 Eclipse Protocol 2130
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LunaPhantom
Windows
“A fast-paced action roguelite arena shooter where you battle relentless enemy waves, unlock new weapons and upgrades, and push your limits with every run. Survive dynamic challenges, face unique bosses, and become the final line of defense in 2130.”
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #20 Ultratron
83% 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 54.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 9.3%, Retro 7.9%, Indie 7.4%
- #21 Twin Synth
84% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Joe Chatfield
Windows
Feel the beat in this action-packed & rhythmic twin-stick shooter where two guns are better than one. Use the unique momentum-based movement to synthesize a symphony of sound while you play!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.5%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 8.9%, Indie 6.7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #22 Frantic Dimension
82% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Difficult 14%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 10%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #23 Blipper
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Overwound Entertainment
Windows
Blipper is a twinstick arcade shooter with a retro scifi vibe and an element of bullet hell. Destroy waves of neon enemies across multiple arenas while dodging attackers and incoming fire.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.8%, Arcade 13%, Action 7.8%, Retro 7.5%, Minimalist 4.3%
- #24 Inferno 2
81% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2015
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Inferno 2 is an intense, atmospheric twin-stick adventure-shooter. Blast through 80+ levels full of enemies and secrets while upgrading your ship the way you want.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 73.7%, Action 9.4%, Indie 7.1%, Retro 5.3%, Colorful 4.5%
- #25 Cubic Spree
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Surtrflame
Windows
Cubic Spree is a fast-paced 2D shooter - Play locally and online with your friends, choose your weapons, and blast your way to victory with colorful chaos!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 68%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 7%, Minimalist 5.9%, Colorful 3.5%
- #26 Incandescent 2
80% 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 50.6%, Action 17%, Arcade 14.1%, Indie 12%, Retro 6.3%
- #27 Monsters!
79% 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 71%, Action 19.3%, Indie 9.7%
- #28 Space Dance
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: hajo
Windows
Old-school twin-stick arcade shooter where enemies spawn to the beat of the music, made casual enough to fit into your lunch break. Easy to get going, challenging to finish, and nearly impossible to master the highscore.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.1%, Arcade 15%, Action 12.9%, Retro 8%
- #29 Galaxy Champions TV
77% matchVery Positive92% of 123 reviews2018
Dev: aQuadiun
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8%
- #30 Omega Reaction
78% 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 76.5%, Action 16.8%, Indie 6.7%
- #31 Vectrix
77% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Poco a PocoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Roguelike 15%, Retro 8.5%, Action 8.1%
- #32 Boom Boom Bovine
76% 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 53.4%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #33 Tinertia
75% 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 75.6%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.2%
- #34 Polygon Pursuit
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crumbleworks
Windows
Dodge, shoot, survive! Polygon pursuit is an arcade-style twin stick shooter where you are pursued by multiple enemies constantly. You play as a lone circle confined in a polygonal world fighting to survive against waves of unique enemies. This is not an easy game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.7%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 8.6%, Colorful 5.7%, Indie 2.8%
- #35 Pixelpusher
74% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: aetup
Windows
Pixelpusher is a drone-based team combat game that emphasizes positioning and momentum above all else. Control space and manage risk with every move of your drones. Play capture the flag with up to 32 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 61.7%, Arcade 14%, Minimalist 9.4%, Retro 5.8%, Action 5.2%
- #36 BLASTER
76% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Andy Phillips
Windows
Let's play a new twin stick shooter arcade game called BLASTER
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 60.1%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 13.1%, Retro 5.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #37 Scoregasm
74% matchVery Positive83% of 142 reviews2012
Dev: RC KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 75.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 10.4%
- #38 IRON-PLUNDER
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SPITZ CO
Windows
THE PLUNDER AWAITS! Ambient Noise needs comic books, and the Mecha-Skull shrines of the Machine-Faith can be traded for comics! Assault their constantly shifting stronghold by way of action-packed arcade twin-stick shooting, Crush your foes and get the IRON-PLUNDER (That being comics).
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 66.6%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #39 Atomic Heist
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Live Aliens
Windows
Atomic Heist is a sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter. Control your combat ship and fight your way out of the overrun space station. The nuclear core you have to steal is leaking radiation, so you need to hurry and escape! Manage your ammo carefully and collect power-ups to enhance your ship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46%, Difficult 21.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 11.1%, Indie 8.4%
- #40 Polychromatic
73% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 63.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 8.8%, Indie 8.4%, Colorful 6%
- #41 Heroes of Loot 2
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 45 reviews2016
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon-crawling action adventure RPG, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 50.2%, Difficult 21.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 3.9%
- #42 Overkill Squad
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Chillfox Games
Windows
Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Arcade 5.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #43 Christmas Rampage
72% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows
Christmas Rampage is a 2D twin-stick shooter game. A fun adventure of Rudolph v2.0 in a shooting rampage eliminating evil Santa and his minions from ruining the spirit of Christmas. May the spirit of good buffs and useful weapons be with you in defeating Santa's diabolical creations and minions!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64.8%, Action 19.3%, Indie 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #44 Nex Machina
70% matchVery Positive87% of 2,201 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 64%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 5.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #45 The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines
71% matchMixed67% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: tinyDino GamesPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Freeze time, outsmart your enemies and reverse the annihilation of your home in The Ambassador: Fractured timelines, a twin-stick fantasy shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 82.7%, Arcade 6.2%, Retro 4.1%, Action 3.7%, Indie 2.6%
- #46 Broken Bots
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 47 reviews2016
Dev: Rocket Vulture
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bestow double fire rate to your comrade or bastardize your enemy with reverse controls! Broken Bots is arcade style multiplayer robot warfare where players dish out power-ups to teammates & glitches to foes. Customize weapons, passives, & skills then battle it out in CTF, Team Deathmatch & KOTH!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.2%, Fast-Paced 14.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Indie 7.3%, Action 6.6%
- #47 UBERMOSH Vol.3
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,706 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #48 Blasteron
71% 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 51.9%, Action 16.9%, Indie 12.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 6.4%
- #49 Steel Circuit
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MammalProductions
Windows
In "Steel Circuit" You control a resilient robot on a mission to overthrow a malevolent rogue AI. Craft potent weaponry, battle enemy robots, and explore the facility to reclaim it for unseen benefactors. Beware, death comes at a high price!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.7%, Difficult 22.6%, Roguelike 15.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 5.9%
- #50 Gao Gao Kid
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Pinkaro
Windows · Mac
A single-player hardcore twin-stick shooter where you shoot with two colors at the same time! Use the right stick to shoot red bullets; use the left stick to shoot blue bullets. Match the colors with the enemies before time expires, and protect Purgatory Town!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Difficult 27.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Colorful 6.2%, Action 3.5%
- #51 Impossible Road 2
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wonderful Lasers Inc.
Windows
A pure, minimal arcade game about risk, reward, and rollercoasters. Hurtle down the track at breakneck speeds in search of the perfect line. Earn mutations to change the game in surprising ways, and mix and match them to create your own unique challenges. Sequel to the award-winning classic.
Why similar: Difficult 43.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9.2%, Minimalist 8.5%
- #52 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,116 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 66.8%, Arcade 19.9%, Retro 7%, Indie 2.8%, Action 2.4%
- #53 Alien Death Mob
68% 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 65%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.5%, Fast-Paced 3.7%, Indie 3.5%
- #54 LINOVICTUS
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: transmutrix
Windows · Mac
Fight through waves of enemies across shifting arenas, buy upgrades between stages, invest in new ships, research permanent upgrades between runs, and compete on the global leaderboards in this blood-pumping twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 62.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Minimalist 8.6%, Action 6.6%, Stylized 6.5%
- #55 Damocles Gaze
67% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
A radical and mystical action roguelike top-down shooter where every run takes 12 minutes. How far can you go? What will you find?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.6%, Difficult 20.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Minimalist 6.1%
- #56 Lifeless Vanguard
68% 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 56.8%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Indie 12.4%
- #57 Void Daggers
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: mobx.games
Windows
One touch kills you. Your timer is your score. Neon wireframe horrors swarm from infinite darkness. Shatter them, harvest their essence, forge your daggers through 5 tiers of devastation. Bunny hop the void. Dagger jump to survive. Prove your skill on Steam leaderboards. For fans of Devil Daggers.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Difficult 27.3%, Fast-Paced 13%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 8%
- #58 Mobile Astro
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 184 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 53.2%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 9.1%, Indie 7.2%
- #59 Return to Sector 9
67% 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 64.6%, Action 20.5%, Indie 15%