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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 46.4%, Action 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arena Shooter 10.4%, Indie 9%

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 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 9.4%, Space 8.6%

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 20.9%, Action 18.6%, Indie 15%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%

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 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Tower Defense 10.9%, Space 8.7%, Arena Shooter 8.6%

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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%

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%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Space 8.2%

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 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Arena Shooter 11%, Action 10.6%, Co-op 9.3%

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%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 7.9%

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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action 12.9%, Space 12.8%, Indie 10.3%

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 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 10.4%

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 28.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Action 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Top-Down 10.6%

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 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Space 12.2%, Top-Down 10.2%

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%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 7.2%

The roles of keyboard and mouse will be reversed

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Arena Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%

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 20.9%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 7.8%, Top-Down 7.7%

Paint the ground! Paint your enemies! Paint your enemies ground! The ground is your enemy! Paint it!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 11.4%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 11.2%, Action 10.2%

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%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Co-op 9.9%, Space 9.4%

'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 23.2%, Action 19%, Indie 15.3%, Shooter 12%

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 26.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Co-op 15.3%, Action 10%, Top-Down 8.5%

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 13.8%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%

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 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 10%

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%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Top-Down 7.4%

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%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.4%

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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 8.1%

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 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Space 14%, Crafting 12.6%, Top-Down 10.1%

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 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 8%

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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%

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 24%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Top-Down 8.6%

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 25.3%, Arena Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 10%

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 20.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 13%, Action 12.2%

Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

Why similar: Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action 16.6%, Indie 15.6%, Arcade 13.7%

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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.9%, Indie 11.6%, Co-op 9.5%

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 21.5%, Arena Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.9%

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 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 10.3%, Arcade 8.6%

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 21.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Indie 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Co-op 9.2%

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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 8.9%

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 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 12.9%, Top-Down 12%, Sci-fi 11.4%

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 22.5%, Action 8.2%, Arcade 6.7%

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 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Tower Defense 16.7%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 8.1%

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 26.8%, Arena Shooter 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 8%

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 24.6%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 9.3%

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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%

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 15.6%, Top-Down 13.6%, Action 13.3%, Co-op 12.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%

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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%

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 25.8%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 8.8%

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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 7.8%

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 21.6%, Indie 15%, Action 13.6%, Shooter 11%

Experience the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed series and uncover the horrifying truth surrounding the existence of the Breed. Launch discount good thru Nov. 24 10am PST.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Co-op 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

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 31.8%, Action 18.7%, Top-Down 15.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%

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

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%

Launch. Recall. Avoid.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 9.5%, Action 8.4%

Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.

Why similar: Tower Defense 22.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Co-op 9.7%, Shooter 8.1%

ASTROG is a roguelike top-down action game with exploration and a simple progression system. Explore dynamically generated space, collect relics and artefacts, mine resources, upgrade your ship, experiment with skill combinations and fight hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Action 22.4%, Crafting 19%, Indie 16.9%, Top-Down 13.8%

Fraypace is a local multiplayer top-down space arena shooter for up to 8 players. Choose your fighter, select your weapon, and enjoy the fast-paced and physics-based action with friends or AIs in fully destructible maps.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Arena Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 8.3%

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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arena Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 8.1%

2-4 local players navigate the darkness while battling one another to be the last ship left. Fire your BEAM to destroy other ships and stay hidden while navigating the arena. Your PING not only reflects enemy BEAMs, but also reveals your surroundings and your location to everyone, so use it wisely!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Arena Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%

Fight giant bugs with your mech! Liberate the alien planet for your cause. In this top-down twin stick shooter, fight bugs as you secure the planet for humankind.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down 13.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 9.1%

Vaporize evil robots and reclaim Saturn’s cities in this strategic shooter. The path you choose shapes the enemy's strength, the tools at your disposal, and the final stand you'll face. Overcome adaptive AI in solo or co-op play where distinct characters and synergistic abilities reward teamwork.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action 16.6%, Indie 13.3%, Co-op 11.3%

A physics based twin-stick shooter. Survive as long as possible and get a high score. Use your gravity beam or your gravity mine to destroy endless waves of enemies.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, Space 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 10.7%