- #1 X Invader: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive87% of 769 reviews2023
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Free version of X Invader, an Action Rogue-lite game. Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #2 POLYFAULT
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rat.dev
Windows · Linux
Top-down arena shooter on a DOS kernel. Farm geometric polyfaults, allocate cycles into your chassis, load a new image, and clear a 10-minute field against three bosses. Panic. Reboot. Rank CYC.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10%
- #3 X Invader
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
- #4 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
94% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Herosoft
Windows
The iconic stuck-it-to-the-man party game receives an EPIC FREE STORY MODE UPDATE! Rise to the challenge of the evil Shogun Han Gorou!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Arena Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, PvE 7.2%
- #5 Astrochibbi
94% 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 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #6 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
93% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Menacing Aura Games
Windows
Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
- #7 Monday Meltdown
91% matchVery Positive96% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: NF MynsterPub: Footstomp Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Arena Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12%
- #8 MiniTank: Desert Strike
91% matchNo user reviews2037
Dev: Sangheli Games
Windows · Linux
This is a twin-stick shooter in the style of The Binding of Isaac. A MiniTank, was sent on a mission to destroy an Enemy Base producing zombies was found in the Desert and Arctic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
- #9 Breaching Harkon
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: 8x8BitGames
Windows · Mac
Breach, upgrade, and unleash chaos in this roguelike shooter where every run builds new gunplay possibilities. Stack wild attachments, forge broken weapon combos, and dive into explosive firefights against a ruthless criminal empire.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #10 Otter Space Rescue
90% 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 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #11 Project Nebula
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MK_Games
Windows · Linux
An explosive arcade arena shooter inspired by the golden age of Amiga classics. Blast through asteroid fields, destroy alien forces, upgrade your ship, and unleash devastating weapons in a modern reimagining of a timeless genre.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #12 EON Trooper
88% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Lead an elite squad on a hostile alien planet! Recruit and command up to 4 NPC soldiers with unique powers to complete missions and overcome waves of enemies. Level up and dominate the battlefield with strategy and teamwork. Get ready for action!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #13 Kaiju Catastrophe
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Crush, smash, and eat thousands of enemies showing humanity what the meaning of destruction is! Kaiju Catastrophe is an arcade game with roguelite mechanics. Mutate devastating weapons, unlock permanent evolutions, and wreak havoc with a variety of monsters to tear humanity apart!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #14 Hover Point
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: chaqibrahim
Windows
Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Time 12.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11%
- #15 Cyclo Chambers
86% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #16 Chickenauts
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Chickenauts is a companion based, action roguelite game where you battle evil Alien Chickens who've abducted your beloved flock. Free and mutate your chickens to defeat a myriad of foes, explore various spaceship environments and unravel secrets of the Chickens from outer space!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
- #17 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
84% matchVery Positive92% of 772 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 7.1%
- #18 Bullet Bound
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silly Billy Software
Windows
A casual rogue-lite shooter where you can buy upgrades to improve your run and defeat waves of enemies. Shoot tons of bullets and create different builds while trying to be as accurate as you can to get the best rewards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Arena Shooter 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #19 Void Drift
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kneedlik
Windows
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #20 Space Ace
82% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Closed Bracket Studios
Windows
Space Ace is a 2D top-down shooter that focuses on upgrading your ship to fight through levels of Bosses and smaller enemies. Play with keyboard + mouse or Xbox controller.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Arena Shooter 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #21 State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
82% matchVery Positive84% of 593 reviews2017
Dev: Lapovich Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Arena Shooter 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #22 Laboratory X-29
81% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: BlayzbyFill Games
Windows
Laboratory X-29 is a sci-fi roguelite-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist takes his chances to escape from the Lab after an accident. Shoot your way out to freedom, clear rooms full of other dangerous experiments, find out the secrets hidden in this place and eat chicken to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arena Shooter 11%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #23 Deep Deep Deep Nightmare
80% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 7.5%
- #24 Chaotic Pursuit
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arena Shooter 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%
- #25 Mechanophagia
79% matchPositive93% of 28 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #26 Mechaconda
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Nato GamesPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Survive hordes of monsters and bosses while collecting cards that add unique ability upgrades to the body of a small snake Mechaconda.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #27 Dualism
78% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Noah Judson
Windows
Intense arcade shoot 'em up / bullet hell with twin-stick controls, roguelite upgrades, and a white & black twist where opposites damage and similars heal. An addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Bullet Time 10.1% ★
- #28 Split Drive
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SmallBigSquare
Windows
Split Drive is a roguelite arena shooter where you have to find your way home through a hostile galaxy, numerous locations and a variety of bosses, all generated procedurally.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Arena Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #29 Last Meow Standing
77% 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 21%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.3%
- #30 Gods of the Arena Dungeon
76% 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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, PvE 8.2%
- #31 Bullet Candy
79% matchMixed52% of 87 reviews2007
Dev: R C Knight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arena Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 7.5%
- #32 HELLAXY!!!
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: AlchemistsGames
Windows
fast-paced, high-difficulty 2D space dogfighting roguelite game.
Why similar: Bullet Time 18.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #33 Pew-casso
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Time 10.6% ★, Roguelite 8.9%
- #34 Solaroids
76% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12%
- #35 Smashteroids
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Switchback
Windows
A twin-stick Asteroids roguelite where you stack 190+ absurd upgrades until one fragile ship fills the whole screen with firepower. 22 ships with unique kits, 22 handcrafted bosses, mini-boss packs that crash your stage, 100+ colour palettes, and a branching campaign toward a dying star. Free demo out now.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Time 13.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%
- #36 Wellenfjord Danmaku Adventure
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nekostein
Windows · Linux
Wellenfjord Danmaku Adventure is a 2D danmaku shooter bullet hell game, featuring minimalist arts and fast-pacing combat. Includes Campaign and Arcade.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Time 16.5% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 10.1%, PvE 8.9%
- #37 Waves 2: Notorious
75% matchVery Positive93% of 328 reviews2015
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Time 13.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%
- #38 Sektori
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 944 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Arena Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%
- #39 Null Root
72% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced survivor action roguelite where your daemon and cursor attack independently. Aim, place and chain devastating abilities, build lethal combos, and survive escalating digital swarms and bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #40 Saucers
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elwha Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Saucers is a rogue-lite top-down twin-stick arena style shooter featuring extensive weaponry and upgrade paths so that every run is unique. The further you get, the more weaponry you can stack up to devastating effect. THIS GAME REQUIRES A TWIN STICK GAME CONTROLLER TO PLAY.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.4%, Arena Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #41 Arrow Hell
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Afzal Ansari
Windows
Play as a Magical Arrow and Fight for your Survival in the Space. A fast-paced arcade game packed with relentless and sci-fi enemy waves. Dodge, Attack & Upgrade and stand until the end in this Short & Minimally Designed Action Arena.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #42 Hop & Pop!
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows
Relax, Hop & Pop! and battle bugs in this froggy survivor game!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #43 Block-Lite
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Camden Folkman
Windows
Block-Lite is a simple, fast-paced roguelite! Choose your character, grab a weapon, and fight through wave after wave of enemies until you become unstoppable.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #44 Bug Bane Survivors
70% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: The Cipher Ink.
Windows
Mother Nature has no mercy! Turn bug swarms into fertilizer as a mutated plant. Take root, evolve, and create your garden of death with unique combos. You are the top of the food chain in this chaotic arena!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Arena Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #45 GUN KING
71% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: FROGBERT
Windows · Mac · Linux
GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.5%
- #46 Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Apex Wolf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke is a top down action shooter with randomly generated loot, levels, and enemies. Find unique weapons and upgrades to blast, explode, laser, and kick your way through an army of dastardly bandits!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #47 Gunforged
69% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #48 LADON
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Whiskerleaf
Windows
LADON is an intense, fast paced arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of ships to destroy hordes of enemies. Combine different weapons to create unique builds and steer your unstoppable snake to ravage endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%
- #49 Ragtag Fleet
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ESDF Game
Windows
Ragtag Fleet is a fast-paced pixel-destruction survival roguelite. Tear apart enemy ships, expose their Cores, and turn the spoils into weapons, drones, and modules. Build a makeshift fleet into overwhelming firepower.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #50 Destropolis 2
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igrek Games
Windows
Hordes of red cube enemies. Bullets, lasers and nukes. Cities to raze to the ground.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Time 10.8% ★
- #51 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #52 ULTRABUGS
67% 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%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%
- #53 Survivor
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Veilbreaker Entertainment
Windows
A retro 80's arcade-style top-down zombie shooter where you upgrade weapons, collect loot, and battle through increasing waves of undead and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, PvE 7.3%
- #54 Chromarena
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Kingsnake Games
Windows · Linux
Chromarena is a 2D top-down twin-stick arena shooter. Combine offense and defense to tear through hordes of color-coded enemies to unlock new guns and set high scores. Form short and medium-term plans, dodge attacks with fully responsive controls, and get into a flow state.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, PvE 5.5%
- #55 Astro Fighters 3
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
The aliens have returned. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, dodge impossible bullet patterns, unleash devastating special weapons, and unlock 70 powerful cards that reshape future runs in this action-packed arcade shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelite 11.1%, Bullet Time 9.8% ★
- #56 Monsteria
69% 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 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #57 Time Wasters
65% matchVery Positive88% of 2,621 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
- #58 Exovore
66% 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 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 7.6%