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  1. #1 Exovore
    97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tapzilla
    Windows · Linux

    EXOVORE is a fast-paced twin-stick space horror shoot’em-up inspired by the arcade classic Sinistar. Harvest asteroids, build your arsenal and face an evolving alien terror that hungers for your ship’s core. Retro-style visuals meet modern chaos in this relentless fight for survival among the stars.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 6.6%

  2. #2 DnB Starfighter
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Reese Studio
    Windows

    High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, 2.5D 10.1%

  3. #3 Alpha Force Zero
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: osm games
    Windows

    Alpha Force Zero is an intense top-down bullet-hell adventure that requires skill and planning. Utilize multiple weapon systems including an Auto-Turret with adjustable firing modes and unlock upgrades that you can equip in your ship to give you the upper hand. Dodge, fight, survive!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Aliens 7.1%

  4. #4 cyber_serpent
    95% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
    Dev: Q-Bit Digital
    Windows · Mac

    slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, 2.5D 9.6%

  5. #5 Starfighter Neon
    94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
    Windows · Mac

    You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Aliens 8.8%

  6. #6 Dwarf Star
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Calvin WilliamsPub: Robert Williams
    Windows

    Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.

    Why similar: Mars 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Aliens 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%

  7. #7 Escape the Kreegan
    93% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Entropy Is Software Development
    Windows · Linux

    Escape corruption and deliver truth to the people in the only way you know how. as a space fighter pilot! You steal a ship and flee, it falls to you to duke it out in space and deliver truth to the people. Restore peace. Restore justice. Save humanity and Escape The Kreegan!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Space 6.5%

  8. #8 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 744 reviews2024
    Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 6.9%

  9. #9 Psyvariar 3
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Banana BytesPub: Red Art Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, 2.5D 11.1%, Shooter 8%

  10. #10 UFO No!
    91% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.

    Why similar: Mars 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Aliens 11.8%, Bullet Hell 9%, Shooter 8%

  11. #11 Martian Invaders
    90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.

    Why similar: Mars 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Aliens 10.7%, Shooter 7.9%

  12. #12 Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
    89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Malémûre
    Windows

    Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Aliens 8.5%

  13. #13 Devileader
    89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, PvE 8.8%, Shooter 7.3%

  14. #14 Otter Space Rescue
    88% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Noah LewinPub: Day Dreamer Games
    Windows

    Your Otter Space crew has been captured by evil robots. Save your team and fight together through endless rooms of evil robots.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Shooter 6.4%

  15. #15 XenoFeud
    86% 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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Aliens 9.3%, Shooter 7%

  16. #16 Children of Apollo
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Cargo Cult Gaming LLC
    Windows

    Children of Apollo is an exciting twin-stick shooter in a short, arcade style format using a blend of classic and modern gameplay elements. After the Apollo missions humans send an expedition to explore Mars but things go terribly wrong.

    Why similar: Mars 29.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 5.7%

  17. #17 In The Valley of Death -Prologue-
    86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: stdio.gypsy
    Windows

    In the Valley of Death is a color-based hack and slash twin-stick shooter, where the player controls Red and Blue as they dash, slash, and shoot their way through challenging levels as they attempt to make it to the Valley of Death.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 9.1%

  18. #18 Horde Of Plenty
    85% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: SMONCH, LLC
    Windows

    In this action-packed twin-stick shooter, construction worker Ron Mayhem's beloved pet, Puffy, a rather round and yellow puffer fish, has been captured by the forces of evil. Slay the hordes, collect mad loot, and bring Puffy back!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 8%

  19. #19 Neon Fighter
    84% 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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Arcade 7.7%

  20. #20 Nebula
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Space 7.5%

  21. #21 Monsteria
    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2017
    Dev: Sharkbird
    Windows · Mac

    Introducing a hysterical top-down shooter. Challenge your way through 7+ randomized levels, brimming with hordes of bizarre monsters. Upgrade your character through a selection of 30 unique powerups and minions, unlock special classes and much much more. Monsteria is chaotic fun for everyone.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 2.5D 11%

  22. #22 PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
    82% matchPositive84% of 32 reviews2024
    Dev: Traitorean Games
    Windows

    PhaigeX is a fast-paced "Bullet Heaven" space shooter, tasking the player to explore space sectors and contain a rising incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, call in the support craft, and use a myriad of upgrades to lay down heavy firepower towards the enemy forces.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, PvE 7.3%

  23. #23 Operation Zero
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac

    Grab your biggest gun and jump into this story-driven top-down run-and-gun sci-fi arcade shooter starring the ultimate bio-engineered hero-manchild TASKILLER!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 6.6%

  24. #24 Blood Aliens 3
    81% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ciberrex Games
    Windows

    Blood Aliens 3 is a cinematic, story-driven space shooter where every alien wave burns hope into defiance.

    Why similar: Mars 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Aliens 8%

  25. #25 Steel Hail
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: MegaBanana
    Windows · Linux

    Become humanity's last hope. Gear up, upgrade, and unleash hell in a relentless third-person sci-fi shooter against a ruthless robotic army. The future is yours to forge in fire and steel.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, PvE 9.7%, Shooter 7.7%

  26. #26 Galaxy At War
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nicola Hahn
    Windows

    Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, PvE 7.3%

  27. #27 Gunslinger Nova
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: instasiv
    Windows

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 9%, Aliens 8.1%

  28. #28 Acid Web
    79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Text Garden
    Windows · Linux

    Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 7%

  29. #29 Exorush
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Thrashmodule
    Windows

    A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Aliens 10%

  30. #30 Pink Devil
    78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
    Windows

    Join the fight against alien invaders in Pink Devil. Pilot an upgradable fighter jet through diverse environments, from oceans to deserts. Face unique bosses with distinct tactics and use weapons like machine guns, lasers, and rockets. Become the unstoppable Pink Devil and save the planet.

    Why similar: Mars 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Arcade 6.3%

  31. #31 ULTRABUGS
    77% 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 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Aliens 8.7%

  32. #32 Project AionIX
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AionBlaze Studio
    Windows

    Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Aliens 8.8%

  33. #33 Zombies, Aliens and Guns
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: 9RatonesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Earth’s last hope against an invasion is a band of military rebels Zombies! Aliens! Guns! Enough said.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Aliens 15.2%, 2.5D 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Zombies 12.2%

  34. #34 Mechanophagia
    75% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
    Dev: Apamate Studio
    Windows

    Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, PvE 7.5%

  35. #35 Astrochibbi
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: XGAME
    Windows

    Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, PvE 8%

  36. #36 Asteroidia
    74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Duk Studios
    Windows

    A simple and fun space shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, PvE 10.4%, Shooter 8.3%

  37. #37 Storm Mined
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hémisphère gauche
    Windows · Linux

    Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shooter 7.4%

  38. #38 Undercroft Warriors
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 459 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 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 7.4%

  39. #39 Gods of the Arena Dungeon
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GasGod Games
    Windows

    Destroy arena vermin, level up, choose your class path, get loot, and slay other players. Destroy the bosses of the arena without being slain, and perhaps your ascent into arena God-hood will be recorded into legend! Now remastered!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, PvE 9.4%

  40. #40 Phobos Down
    72% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: FRACTiLE Games
    Windows · Linux

    A sci-fi twin stick shooter stripped down to the bare essentials with focus on smooth controls and satisfying action.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, 2.5D 12.2%, Aliens 8.8%

  41. #41 Cosmic Tank
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Game Masterminds
    Windows · Mac

    Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Aliens 8.5%, Shooter 8.5%

  42. #42 Last Meow Standing
    71% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 9%, Aliens 8.1%

  43. #43 Dreadnought
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
    Windows

    Mow down the alien hordes, scout for resources and survive. Dreadnought is a mix of Action Tower Defense Survival and Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell where you control the ships turrets & defend against waves of enemies. Choose your weapons, upgrade your ship & brace yourself, the horde is coming.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15%, PvE 6.8%

  44. #44 Solaroids
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 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%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 6.7%

  45. #45 DOOMTANK
    72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: Unibear Studio
    Windows

    DOOMTANK is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter designed to put you in the hot seat. Enter an ever-changing room straight from the depths of Hell and slay its inhabitants.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 6.9%

  46. #46 Yars: Recharged
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Aliens 8.5%

  47. #47 The Mad House Season One
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Crazy Carrot Studios
    Windows

    Step into The Mad House, a futuristic cyberpunk game show! Battle waves of enemies, conquer unique room challenges, and climb the Leaderboard. Upgrade your gear, master each fight, and earn your place in the legendary Hall of Legends.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

  48. #48 Gamma Zero
    68% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinclair Gurny
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Aliens 13.1%, Top-Down 7%

  49. #49 Red Galaxy
    71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: CSZgames
    Windows

    This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.4%

  50. #50 Zombies
    70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Owen Walker
    Windows

    Zombies is a round based survival game following a sole surviver and thier blood lust for killing the undead.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Zombies 13.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Bullet Hell 8.3%

  51. #51 Spaced Liberation
    70% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: hoiJesse
    Windows

    Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Aliens 11.2%, Shooter 7.6%

  52. #52 Reinforced Machine
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Astral Punch Studios Pty Ltd
    Windows

    A fast-paced mech arena shooter mixing arcade intensity with skill-based unlocks. Unleash powerful ultimate forms, mix and match skills to define your playstyle, and master each unique combat machine to unlock their signature abilities.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, PvE 8.5%

  53. #53 LUMbA: HANGOVER
    68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Lumba
    Windows

    Experience the thrilling aftermath of Lumba's crusade in LUMbA: HANGOVER! The substance has spread to four new victims, led once again by Pal. Together, they will engage in a doomed campaign across their world in this fast-paced, top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 7.5%

  54. #54 GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
    69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: LaPointe Joints
    Windows

    Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Aliens 9.2%, Shooter 7.9%

  55. #55 ISPELL
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: RayMim
    Windows

    ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 7.7%

  56. #56 Steel Alcimus
    69% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 7.7%

  57. #57 Resurrection Core
    67% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ramen_keitto
    Windows

    Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, 2.5D 11.8%, Shooter 10.4%

  58. #58 Jack Big Chin: Alien Invasion
    67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Goldarait
    Windows

    Save humanity! Help Jack Big Chin defeat the alien invaders, in a hard action-adventure game with 3D platform elements, where you must improve your weapons and activate cannons to complete your missions.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Aliens 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%

  59. #59 ULTRA CORE DIVE
    65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
    Windows

    SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.8%

  60. #60 Overpowered 1 - Mars Infestation
    66% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
    Windows

    Exterminate hordes of menacing creatures in twin-stick shoot’em up style so your fellow humans can settle on a new planet!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.9%, Mars 30.2%, Top-Down 9.4%, Shooter 6.8%, Sci-fi 5.8%

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