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  1. #1 Hyper Bullet
    97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Tony Wang
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, 1980s 18%, 1990's 11.3%, Retro 7.1%

  2. #2 GUN KING
    96% matchPositive97% of 30 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: 1980s 22.6%, 1990's 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Old School 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%

  3. #3 ZEROCRON
    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: T.R.S.
    Windows

    ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 11.7%, Old School 9.8%, 1990's 8.6%

  4. #4 CometSoldier
    95% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: SawaiwaGame
    Windows

    "Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, 1980s 15.1%, Military 14.9%, 1990's 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%

  5. #5 Twin Cobra
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, 1980s 18.6%, 1990's 12.6%, Military 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%

  6. #6 Leatherneck
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MicroDeal Ltd.Pub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Military 17.6%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.1%

  7. #7 GyroGunner
    93% matchPositive100% of 15 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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 10.6%, 1990's 9.8%

  8. #8 BLASTER
    92% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Andy Phillips
    Windows

    Let's play a new twin stick shooter arcade game called BLASTER

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.6%, 1980s 17.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10%

  9. #9 Total Tank Tapout
    91% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Military 13.4%, Arcade 12%, Old School 8.4%

  10. #10 Twin Hawk
    91% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, 1980s 20.6%, Military 14.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 8.7%

  11. #11 Cloud Cutter
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 127 reviews2021
    Dev: Just Two ltd.
    Windows

    Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Military 10.7%

  12. #12 Plumbum
    89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: JMAA Games
    Windows

    PLUMBUM is a retro top-down roguelike shooter where you'll have to survive the innumerable hordes of mooks and goons in the cursed corridors of this cursed game. Will you survive as long as you can, or will you die trying?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%

  13. #13 Scientific Shutdown
    89% 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 10.3%, Arcade 9.3%

  14. #14 Tommy Gun Carnage
    88% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Jade Owl AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A colorful run-and-gun shooter with hordes of enemies, powerups, perks and diverse environments!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 10.2%

  15. #15 Space Force Bargain Bin
    86% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Sled Dog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 14%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%, 1990's 9.9%

  16. #16 Falconet
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iruka Software
    Windows

    Falconet is a retro-style twin stick shooter with smooth weapon switching and quick reaction gameplay. Travel through unique levels, solve puzzles, and use your diverse arsenal of weapons to efficiently eliminate an army of rogue machines, rescue human survivors, and rack up high scores.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 1980s 13.6%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 7.8%

  17. #17 Hex.Plan.X
    86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixel Fandango
    Windows

    Retro-style sci-fi top-down shooter and strategy game.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, 1990's 15.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 6.3%

  18. #18 Endocrisis Hyperactive
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arturo Buschmann
    Windows

    Endocrisis Hyperactive the next top-down shoot em up with intense action. Absorb bullets to increment your power and pass through levels with tons of enemies and bullets and, of course, intense boss battles.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, 1980s 15%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9%

  19. #19 Truxton
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, 1980s 16.9%, 1990's 12.7%, Old School 11.7%, Arcade 11.1%

  20. #20 The Neurochemical Conjob
    84% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind Over Matter Entertainment
    Windows

    Eliminate your negative emotions (but save the good ones!) as Agent B. Cell, in this intense and wacky arcade style shooter!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 6.4%

  21. #21 Armageddon (C64/Spectrum)
    83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.

    Why similar: Military 25.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 12.6%

  22. #22 Particulitix
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Workshop Geek
    Windows · Linux

    Unique visuals ! Fight relentless waves, exploit key positioning, do a clever build, and unlock permanent upgrades. ℙ𝕏 is a survivor action roguelite from a parallel timeline where 2D arcade games never stopped evolving.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, 1980s 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 6.9%

  23. #23 Steel Alcimus
    82% 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 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, 1980s 13.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 9.3%

  24. #24 VCTR
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enter Grip
    Windows

    Shoot. Dash. Collect. Upgrade. VCTR is a kinetic arcade shooter where two simple actions create countless strategies. Read the field. Choose when to act. And turn the chaotic battlefield into a dance of high-risk, high-reward play.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 8.6%

  25. #25 Devastator
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 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 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, 1980s 15.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 8.9%

  26. #26 Asteroid Blasters
    80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    Why similar: 1980s 21%, 1990's 15.9%, Shooter 13%, Old School 12.4%, Arcade 12%

  27. #27 GyroBlade
    79% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: H.T.Project Games
    Windows · Mac

    Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, 1980s 16.4%, 1990's 13.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.2%

  28. #28 Out Zone
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, 1980s 16.7%, 1990's 13.2%, Old School 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%

  29. #29 Starlight Squad
    77% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
    Windows

    Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 1980s 16.6%, 1990's 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.4%

  30. #30 Messier111
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: MELPOT
    Windows

    The Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 47.9%, Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  31. #31 Storm Mined
    77% 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 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 1980s 15%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%

  32. #32 Vectrix
    78% matchMixed61% of 18 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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%

  33. #33 Yars: Recharged
    76% 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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, 1980s 12.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9%

  34. #34 Z-GYUBAAN!
    74% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2026
    Dev: Yogurt Neko
    Windows

    Destroy the floor panel with the blast that defeated the enemy and rescue the captive girl! After destroying 75% of the panels, move on to the next stage.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.3%

  35. #35 Trigger Fever
    75% 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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 9.2%

  36. #36 KILL YOUR FRIENDS
    75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: James Robinson
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A frantic arena shooter for up to 6 players. Play solo, or battle your pals online. Grab a weapon, don your comically oversized hat & an absurdly mismatched outfit, and KILL YOUR FRIENDS!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Old School 8%

  37. #37 Astroblaster
    76% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: David ArmstrongPub: Pizza Parlor Games
    Windows

    An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.

    Why similar: 1980s 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 10.6%

  38. #38 OUMUAMUA
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: RETSUZANPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!

    Why similar: 1980s 25.2%, Old School 19.5%, Arcade 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Action 11%

  39. #39 Smash Hyper Drive
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gare Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's 2025 and the country's mega research facility has gone bad. You are a lowly security guard gunning for his paycheck. Fight your way out in this twin-stick shooter. Reminiscent of Smash TV and the likes of Xeno Crisis.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 8.6%, Linear 5.8%

  40. #40 Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Military 16.1%, 1990's 15.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%

  41. #41 Arcade Classics
    72% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2023
    Dev: Reza MirzaeiPub: Dreamware Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, 1980s 20.1%, Shooter 14.9%, 1990's 14.6%, Arcade 13.9%

  42. #42 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
    73% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Ameet Sharma
    Windows

    This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8%

  43. #43 Quin Excluder
    72% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MEGAAK SOFT
    Windows

    A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 17.1%, 1990's 12.4%, Retro 11.7%

  44. #44 Galaxy Champions TV
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 121 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 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.7%

  45. #45 Frenzy
    71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, 1980s 13.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%

  46. #46 Son of a Gun
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Military 12.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%

  47. #47 Castle Break
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 720 reviews2019
    Dev: Pauloondra
    Windows

    Breakout game + physics + shooting + building. Use your mouse like in air hockey to kick enemy bombs back into the evil Black Castle! Destroy enemy towers rockets and lasers. Build your base to protect your little dudes - you need them to win

    Why similar: 1980s 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 11.8%, Old School 9.2%

  48. #48 SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS
    68% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2025
    Dev: Shinu Real Arts
    Windows

    SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is an arcade high resolution pixel art shmup/shoot'em up, in which you use the power of Shockwaves and a good timing to get the most bonus from your destroyed enemies. It's simple: shoot, dodge, wait and SHOCKWAVE!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, 1990's 15.8%, Shooter 12%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 11%

  49. #49 Neon Shooter
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Busy B Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.2%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 15%, Action 10.8%

  50. #50 (square)
    69% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Brennan Curtis Cottrell
    Windows

    Launch. Recall. Avoid.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.2%, Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.1%, Linear 4.8%

  51. #51 Pizza Death
    70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
    Dev: Slicemouth Studios
    Windows

    Grab a slice of this fast-paced, pixel art, top-down shooter.. Pizza Death! Made by members of the Australian thrash band Pizza Death, the main soundtrack is a NES chiptune cover version of their entire debut album, Slice of Death!!!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 12.4%, 1980s 11%, 1990's 6.9%

  52. #52 Bug Blast
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Giga GruntsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Fight and dodge through hundreds of space bugs in Bug Blast! Go through each space station to protect from the hoards of bugs that come their way.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 5.9%

  53. #53 REPULSOR
    69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2022
    Dev: TOITAN
    Windows

    REPULSOR is a challenging 360° Retro Arcade Shoot 'em Up featuring a color-switching gameplay mechanic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, 1980s 17.7%, Old School 11.8%, Arcade 9.4%

  54. #54 Loplight
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 33.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 6.9%, Combat 4.1%

  55. #55 tranceWave NEO
    67% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: foxel_
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    tranceWave NEO is a classic arcade twin-stick shmup, inspired by others in the "trance shooter" genre. Move, shoot, survive, and aim for a high score!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, 1980s 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, 1990's 12.7%, Old School 11.8%

  56. #56 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
    66% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: AM Factory
    Windows

    A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 17.5%, 1990's 15.3%, Action 12.3%

  57. #57 Operation Singularity
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Knights and Weekends
    Windows

    A sci-fi top-down score chaser where score multipliers stack up the faster you eliminate.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 10.4%

  58. #58 Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2024
    Dev: Pizza Bear Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Pilot the Megacopter, a sentient weapon that gains power by feeding on the blood of its enemies. Play through the campaign featuring seek and destroy, boss, rescue, and defense missions against the evil reptoid army. Upgrade Megacopter with the fabled AZ-TECH: ancient weaponry and armor.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 1980s 12%, 1990's 9.8%, Arcade 9.3%

  59. #59 Acid Web
    65% 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 37.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 5.8%

  60. #60 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
    67% 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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, 1980s 13.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.6%

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