- #1 Blipper
97% 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 29.1%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 7.7%
- #2 ULTRA CORE DIVE
96% 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 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 10.2%
- #3 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 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 31.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arena Shooter 8.3%
- #4 Trash Pit
95% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Francis Vace
Windows
A frantic twin stick shooter where you and your enemies are only ever one hit from death. Mow down relentless waves of robots, collect upgrades and claw your way to the highest score you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 6.9%
- #5 Bionic Tadpole
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SaGa76
Windows
A run-n-gun, non-stop action platformer-shooter! Pick up a weapon. A jetpack. A force shield. All while evading bullet-hell madness! Oh, and be mindful not to let your gun overheat...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%
- #6 Stray Shot
94% matchPositive100% of 43 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: Arena Shooter 18.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Robots 10.6%
- #7 Arc’s Glitch Defender
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nordlys Coders
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save the galaxy? Boring. Dylo wants the fame. Master breakneck speeds in this ego-fueled arena shooter. Blast through the Shadows, feed your pride, and uncover the dark secret behind a 'perfect' Utopia. Speed is your weapon; hesitation is a glitch.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Arena Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 10.6%, Robots 9.7%
- #8 Tanks Target Challenge
91% 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 24.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12%
- #9 Draco Space X
92% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Abraham Eduardo Zarate Mejia
Windows
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11.2%
- #10 RYZY NYIL
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%
- #11 Explaining every string
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: chelovekbeznika
Windows
No online, no services, no DLCs, no open-world, no rogulike, no roguelite, no metroidvania, no backtracking. Can't say "no god" cause god participate in one of boss fights. Not on your side. It's just straight line from start to finish. And skill required to get through it. Party like 1989.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 6.5%
- #12 Guardians Of Restoration
89% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Creative Gorae
Windows · Linux
Face 28 unique bosses in thrilling roguelike action! Some bosses use 3 random attack patterns, making each encounter feel fresh and challenging. Combine skill trees and specials to craft your strategy and claim victory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #13 Orbital Survivor
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YuzuPulse Studio
Windows · Mac
Defy the laws of space and master every trajectory in Orbital Survivor, a 2D survivor-like game where you optimise your movements and shots thanks to gravity. Play as smuggler Cassidy and unleash your arsenal in a ruthless retro-synthwave universe.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 8.5%
- #14 Avenger Sharks
88% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Tristan Greaves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Avenger Sharks is a retro twin-stick shooter. Featuring sharks. OUT FOR VENGEANCE. Save your fishy friends! Destroy the evils of the deep! Collect power-ups, health potions and upgrades! Invoke the sheer fury of FISH FRENZY or your dinosaur friends to even the odds!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Cartoony 5.4%
- #15 Sektori
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 704 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 25.5%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Arcade 9.5%
- #16 Solaroids
87% 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: Arena Shooter 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 8.6%
- #17 ULTRABUGS
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vlambeer's ULTRABUGS is a fast-paced high-score game in which you fight endless space bugs that split up into MORE space bugs as you fight and defeat them.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 8.1%
- #18 Last Meow Standing
84% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Twinfox Interactive
Windows
This lightning fast arena shooter brings you right back to the highscore hunts of the arcade era. Use your arsenal of deadly weapons wisely against the increasingly ferocious monster hordes to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 9.5%
- #19 LASERVASION
85% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Red Phoenix Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retro arcade inspired shoot 'em up with addictive combat.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 7.8%
- #20 SHATTERSHAPE
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
Windows
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 12.6%
- #21 HYPER DETONATOR
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows · Mac
HYPER DETONATOR is a chain-reaction bullet hell shooter set in cyberspace. Blast through the virus spreading across the mainframe, and detonate bombs to set off devastating chain reactions. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #22 Painter's Pets
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Mostly Done Games LLC
Windows
Compete with your friends to claim as much territory as you can in this multiplayer sidescrolling arena game! Paint the town Red, Blue, Green or any combination of the three!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.4%
- #23 Laser Disco Defenders
82% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Robots 13.4%, Cartoony 7.8%
- #24 BotKill
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Downforce Games
Windows
BotKill is a fast paced top-down arena shooter where you face endless waves of deadly war machines. Scavenge debris from fallen enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and unleash destruction in an all-out bullet hell against ruthless bots and towering bosses.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #25 Death Carnival
79% 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 22.9%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #26 Exphelius: Arena
80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Pharazen Studios
Windows · Mac
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 6.6%
- #27 BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
78% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.9%
- #28 X-Force Genesis
79% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Cube Games
Windows
This game that brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80s/90s. X-Force Genesis is a frantic and chaotic space shooter created from big and beautiful graphics with insane boss battles. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base in orbit around X-planet
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #29 Towerful Guardians
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot your flying machine, be it a helicopter, a mech, or a straight magical suit, to fight alien monsters and defend the towers that are very important to mankind in a post-apocalyptic setting. Upgrade your gears, build strong synergy with the tower's abilities to out-scale enemy power and survive!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 9.2%
- #30 MewMew PewPew
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gäng Gäng Studios
Windows
The dinosaurs have brought the fight to the wrong cat’s territory. Mess with MewMew, get the PewPew: It’s time to send the dinos right back to extinction.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Arena Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9.6%
- #31 Cyberpulse
76% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Scherzo GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Slam your way through waves of viruses and hurl your friends through cyberspace in this flashy arcade thrower that combines classic twin-stick action with inventive physics for an electrifying adventure.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Arena Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #32 Ultratron
77% matchVery Positive88% of 694 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 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 9.5%, Robots 8.2%
- #33 Orcalypse
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Essa GamesPub: FIRSTSCORE OÜ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot, dodge, survive, and upgrade as endless waves of zombies and orcs burst from the ground and rush you. Hold the line, collect power-ups, and fight to stay alive as long as you can!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.3%
- #34 SANDRIPPER
73% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Mackenzie Palmer
Windows
Tear across the desert, obliterating wave after wave with your nuclear missile powered dual-wielding hover tank. A tight, punchy wave survival sandbox with ludicrous weaponry, exhilarating rocket-tank combat, and daily leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Arena Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Robots 8.3%
- #35 Rogue Machina
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fortell Games
Windows
Rogue Machina is a swarm survival shooter
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #36 WE ARE DOOMED
76% 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 44.7%, Arena Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Action 7.9%
- #37 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,577 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 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 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 6.8%
- #38 未来战士
74% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: BIFROST CLOUD PTE. LTD.
Windows
With exquisite painting style and rich animation, 8-direction jump shooting, a comprehensive variety of main gun firepower, powerful parabolic grenade and powerful special weapons, an all-round Rambo protagonist was born. A large variety of weapons that make players enjoy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.2%
- #39 Luxenglobe: The Final Game
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonathan HuPub: Ringling College of Art and Design
Windows
A fast-paced first person arena shooter set in the retro-futuristic game show, Luxenglobe. Battle melee and ranged robots while platforming with your shotgun and electric cannon to conquer the hippodrome and be the winner of endless fame and fortune! Fail, and perish.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.8%
- #40 Doctor Nanobot
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Maika Games
Windows
Small robot, big battles! Doctor Nanobot is a retro style arcade shooter where you take on bacteria, viruses and more using a variety of high tech medical weaponry!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Robots 7.2%
- #41 GoBlaster
72% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Jarware
Windows
GoBlaster is a retro bullet-hell game where you can always beat your personal best. Blast through enemies while dodging their overwhelming attacks in a fast-paced and addictive setting. Make your way to the final boss, and just try to survive!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%
- #42 Vector Assault 2
73% 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 38%, Arcade 15.8%, Arena Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #43 Oh Ship Arena
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Kelkosoft LLC
Windows
Take command of your ship, step into the arena, dominate your opponents, and put your reflexes and skills to the test!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 5%
- #44 Cycle 28
71% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cycle 28 is a classic arcade space combat game where you have six minutes to beat your high-score. Simple controls, powerful upgrades, and intense dogfights. Perfect for when you just need to switch off and shoot something. See you on the scoreboard!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arena Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10%
- #45 Lilac 0
68% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Futuristic 10.2%
- #46 Space Ship Infinity
70% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #47 MewMew - PewPew
69% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Gäng Gäng StudiosPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
Dinosaurs have invaded MewMew’s home and now it's time for him to pick up his trusty old meteor gun and send them right back to extinction. Keep your combo as high as possible and get stronger with items and powerups as you try to gain highscores in this chaotic 2D horde shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.2%
- #48 TinyShot
70% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Allaith Hammed "ZAX"Pub: Headup
Windows
Tinyshot is a 2D wave-based arcade shooter. Follow Tiny on his journey after he makes a foolish and naive deal with the devil to retrieve his lost horn and earn love and fame in return.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.5%, Shooter 17.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12%, Cartoony 11.8%, Action 11.5%
- #49 Chaotic Pursuit
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Vutune
Windows
Chaotic Pursuit is a hardcore Top-Down Shooter with cute graphics. You miss a shot and you're out!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%
- #50 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
68% matchPositive98% of 46 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 25.3%, Arena Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
- #51 Berzerk: Recharged
68% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #52 BattleCubes: Arena
70% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Karlo Pavlovic
Windows
BattleCubes: Arena is an action shooter where the player assumes a role of a single cube, set inside an arena. Shoot them, ram them, kill them all!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #53 ZOMBIE ARENA SURVIVAL
67% matchMixed50% of 20 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 31.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 12%, Action 7.6%
- #54 Neon Shooter
69% 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 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.3%
- #55 Yars: Recharged
67% 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 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 10%, Robots 8.8%
- #56 Uragun
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Robots 8.9%
- #57 Karous
65% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 5.3%
- #58 Deep Deep Deep Nightmare
65% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Nato GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Deep Deep Deep Nightmare is a 2D Top Down Shooter. Survive by facing monsters in the nightmare of a little boy who didn’t heed his mother’s warnings that eating too much before bed can cause nightmares.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%