- #1 WE ARE DOOMED
97% 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 46.9%, Action 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arena Shooter 9.7%, Indie 8.8%
- #2 Devileader
96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 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 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 9.1%, Space 8.6%
- #3 XenoFeud
96% 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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Tower Defense 10.8%, Space 8.7%, Arena Shooter 8.6%
- #4 Better Not Fall
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bacco Games Studios
Windows
Survive increasingly difficult rounds in a floating arena. Use weapons and powerful abilities to knock enemies into the void before they launch you off the edge, build your loadout during each run, and beat your highest score.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 6.6%
- #5 Death Carnival
94% 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 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Arena Shooter 11%, Action 10.8%, Co-op 9.7%
- #6 Oh Ship Arena
94% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 10%, Space 7.9%
- #7 Warix
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star-snuffing Black
Windows · Linux
Warix is a fast-paced 1v1 territory capture fighting game set in a dark, microscopic world. Control a glowing cybernetic nanobot, draw trails to claim turf, and destroy your rival in high-speed combat. Parry bullets, steal boost, and outsmart players online or battle a relentless solo AI.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 10.8%
- #8 Utopos
92% matchMixed41% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Jani PenttinenPub: Utopos Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Utopos is a MOSA - Multiplayer Online Space Arena! Gameplay is from a top-down angle, dual-stick shooter and you can play against your friends online, or against AI-controlled opponents.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 10.7%
- #9 Blacksea Odyssey
91% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Space 8.2%
- #10 Atomic Heist
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Live Aliens
Windows
Atomic Heist is a sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter. Control your combat ship and fight your way out of the overrun space station. The nuclear core you have to steal is leaking radiation, so you need to hurry and escape! Manage your ammo carefully and collect power-ups to enhance your ship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Action 13.2%, Space 12.8%, Indie 10.1%
- #11 Halo: Spartan Assault
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,921 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #12 Reticent Retribution
90% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Seth Billick
Windows · Linux
Reticent Retribution is a top down twin stick shooter. A 3rd person action game. You must blast waves of space enemies. You can use the keyboard and a controller. 720p 60fps. Press 'esc' to quit, 'h' for help.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 12.1%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #13 Bug Blast
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 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 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 7.3%
- #14 ReversiBot
88% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Yeongho Kim
Windows
The roles of keyboard and mouse will be reversed
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Arena Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #15 Paint Chips
86% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2021
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Paint the ground! Paint your enemies! Paint your enemies ground! The ground is your enemy! Paint it!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Arena Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 11.6%
- #16 Neonis
87% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: GoldenEvolution
Windows
Neonis is a highly action packed top-down shooter in which you try to survive as long as possible. The game has a couple different gamemodes, such as: Classic, Chaos, Dodge and Flood. Pick up the buffs to have a higher chance of surviving for a longer period of time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Tower Defense 20.8%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 8%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #17 Project Nebula
86% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 11%
- #18 Messier111
85% 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 39.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 10.9%, Action 10.4%
- #19 Devil's Sanctum
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zumb
Windows
Fight through escalating waves of demons in this fast-paced top-down arena shooter. Choose stackable abilities, create powerful builds and survive the Devil’s trials to earn your freedom.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Arena Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #20 One Hit Out
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Talking Potato
Windows
A free 2-player co-op top-down survival shooter. One hit and you're out — survive together, climb the leaderboard, and unlock new characters!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%
- #21 KosmoSquad
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: FlatRedBall, LLCPub: Narfox LLC
Windows
KosmoSquad is a twin-stick arena shooter where you survive as long as you can against an ever-increasing hoard of enemies. Fight alone or with up to three friends and collect star multipliers to maximize your high score. Use your score points to purchase upgrades for your ship and try again!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Co-op 9.7%, Space 9.4%
- #22 Reviser
83% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: HyperNovaSoft
Windows
'Reviser' is a top-down twin stick shooter with RPG / Treasure Hunter-like elements. Your mission is to explore with the team members, get various weapons with random parameters and conquer all areas.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action 19.3%, Indie 14.9%, Shooter 12.2%
- #23 Data Man
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkbits
Windows · Mac
Data Man is a new game for the original 8-bit NES console that brings arcade action to a home console.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 11%
- #24 The Neurochemical Conjob
81% 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 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #25 Tank Quest
81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: MasterDavicous
Windows
The Tank Lord has taken over the land. Assemble a team or tread solo to defeat his evil forces and take back what is rightfully ours. Take control of a cute animal in a tank and blast through your enemies with your bullets and bombs!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.3%
- #26 Core Breach
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rencade
Windows
Core Breach is a fast-paced, twin-stick arcade shooter in a pixel art style. Play as a Trojan worm virus, outmaneuvering and destroying antivirus enemies. Upgrade your worm with powerful attacks and skills as you fight to breach the CPU core and uncover its secrets
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #27 Livelock
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 916 reviews2016
Dev: Tuque GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Co-op 14.8%, Action 10.3%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #28 Mircron Wars XR
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Hallid GamesPub: Jason Halliday
Windows
Is an easy to play arcade space shooter, with an endless area to play in and countless Enemies to destroy. There are 18 ships to unlock and play as. Many different enemies to blast away at. Boss ships. HD graphics. Awesome Music. Lots of Weapons to blast away at the enemy ships with.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Action 19.1%, Indie 14.7%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 12%
- #29 Polyopthalmia
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: samooz
Windows
A top-down arena shooting game. You need to break every eyeball you see and survive in the arena full of gazes to get a high score
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Arena Shooter 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 7.1%
- #30 Xeno Crisis
78% matchVery Positive86% of 217 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arena Shooter 15.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #31 Arc’s Glitch Defender
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Raivela Games
Windows
Flood the arena with bullets. Dash, shockwave, and mow down endless robot hordes at breakneck speed.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #32 Star Singularity
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Space 14%, Crafting 12.4%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #33 Delta Epsilon Warriors
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AugEx
Windows
Become a Delta Epsilon Warrior and battle your friends in this fast paced, twin-stick arena shooter. Plan your shots carefully and cut off your target's escape route with your hazard creating lasers. Deny. Eliminate. Win. Join the fight and outwit and outmanoeuvre your way to victory.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #34 Cosmic Tank
76% 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 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #35 Horde Of Plenty
75% 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 34%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down 10%, Arcade 8.5%
- #36 NOXE
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DSX
Windows
NOXE: 100 unique Steam achievements to decorate your profile.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Space 14.3%, Shooter 6.4%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #37 Tanks Target Challenge
74% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 12.5%
- #38 The Mad House Season One
73% 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 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 15%, Action 12.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #39 Total Tank Tapout
74% 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 25.4%, Arena Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%
- #40 Solaroids
73% 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 21.6%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 9%, Space 9%
- #41 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
73% matchMixed60% of 373 reviews2011
Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.
Why similar: Shooter 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action 17%, Indie 15.2%, Arcade 13.5%
- #42 ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
72% matchPositive86% of 22 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action 15.2%, Indie 11.4%, Co-op 9.4%
- #43 Nom Nom Apocalypse
72% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Deadleaf Games
Windows
Nom Nom Apocalypse is a twinstick shooter set in a post-apocalyptic city plagued by mutant food monstrosities.Shoot! dodge and OUTLAST the plague of greasy beasts and candy creatures that lurk around every unknown corner.
Why similar: Action 22%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Indie 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Co-op 9.1%
- #44 Re/Phase
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Dreihänder
Windows · Mac
Fly, Build, and Fight in a modular spaceflight roguelike set in a hostile alien universe. Control the ship’s movement with high precision, build bizarre ships from random parts, and turn cosmic chaos into mastery as you battle to survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Space 12.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #45 Alpha Force Zero
71% 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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 8.9%, Space 8.9%
- #46 The Zyrdain Sands
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FifoArtsPub: fknE
Windows
Visceral twin-stick shooter where desert gods sabotage your run with no-shots, sandstorms, and cursed upgrades while you evolve Zyrd's weapons to save the Sacred Stone.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Arena Shooter 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #47 Chromarena
70% 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 6.6%
- #48 Vermitron
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
They're Coming! Get ready to defend your lovely Flower from invading insect! Prepare your Bug Spray, Call your Holo-Pet, Fortify base and don't forget your mission: Find the Watering-Can!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Tower Defense 16.6%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 8.3%
- #49 Starwreck Reclaimer
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Starwreck Studio
Windows
Pilot a combat salvager into a shifting starship graveyard in this top-down twin-stick action roguelite. Battle hostile machines, manage ammunition and hull integrity, choose risky protocols, recover valuable scrap, and build powerful weapon and module combinations.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 9.1%
- #50 Circus Interstellar
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Ettinsoft
Windows
Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Arena Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #51 UJO Invasion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lamplight Games Limited
Windows · Linux
Mow down hordes of Jellies in this action-packed twin-stick shooter! This is UJO Invasion: survive against hordes of Jellies, battle it out in night time boss rounds, find and upgrade an arsenal of weapons, all while playing from a cast of unlockable characters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 10.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #52 Scientific Shutdown
69% 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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 9.2%, Arcade 7.7%
- #53 Alien Breed: Impact
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,902 reviews2010
Dev: Team17 Software Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.
Why similar: Shooter 15.9%, Action 13.6%, Top-Down 13.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%, Co-op 12.2%
- #54 Eliosi's Hunt
68% matchMixed67% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: TDZ Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Lead Eliosi, a wanna-be bounty hunter, into making his dream come true in this hardcore top-down shooter and platformer.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #55 Trigger Fever
67% 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 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #56 #KILLALLZOMBIES
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2016
Dev: Fortell Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
#KILLALLZOMBIES is an insane twin-stick zombie shooter with Twitch streaming interactions, where you survive hordes of zombies on a dynamically changing arena and spectators may affect gameplay via special Twitch chat commands.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Arena Shooter 12.3%, Co-op 11.6%, Shooter 10%
- #57 Tower Strike '89
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Disco69
Windows
Tower defense like it was made for the Arcade cabinet. Instantly snap between towers, build and customize your defenses then attack alongside them to dominate waves of enemy Borcs. Tower defense meets retro arcade shooter with roguelike runs Snap, Build, Shoot, Survive.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 10.5%, Space 10.3%
- #58 DRONES AND RUINS
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Threaded Pixel Studios
Windows
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Indie 14.6%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 11.2%
- #59 Alien Siege: Earth
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Don'tSayGame
Windows
Retro pixel-art top-down space shooter. Battle waves of alien invaders across world landmarks, upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, tackle events & missions, defeat epic bosses, and chase high scores.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.3%, Top-Down 14.5%, Space 12.3%, Action 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #60 IFF
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DJMBuilds
Windows
IFF is a top-down action-packed shooter where you play a railgun-equipped tank against an army of invading hostiles. Clear each area and move on to the next until your mission is done!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Action 19.2%, Top-Down 15.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%